The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has changed the way they choose people for the PCS exam. They have put the new rules on their website. If you want to do well on this exam, you should learn about these new rules. You can download the information from here. Knowing the new rules will help you do better on the exam.
The Commission has clearly explained how the exam will be divided into two parts: the first part and the main part. They suggest that candidates should look at old exam papers to get an idea of the types of questions that will be asked. This will help them prepare better. The exam is divided into three steps: the first part, the main part, and a final interview. This shows how difficult the exam is, and how important it is to study hard for all three parts.
UP PCS Examination Pattern 2024 Overview
| Recruitment Agency | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | UP Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Exam |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Main Exam + Interview |
| Marking Scheme | Prelims: 400 marks Mains: 1500 marks Interview: 100 marks |
| Negative Marking | – (1.333/3) marks |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Uttar Pradesh PCS Preliminary Exam Scheme
The UPPSC PCS preliminary exam is a multiple-choice test with four options per question. You must choose the correct answer. The exam has two papers, each two hours long. You need to get at least 33% (66 marks) in General Studies paper-II (Aptitude) to qualify for the main exam. This exam is a screening test to choose candidates for the main exam. The scores from this exam are not used to decide the final merit. However, you must pass this exam to be eligible for the main exam. Be careful while choosing your answers because there is negative marking. You will lose -(1.333/3) marks for each wrong answer.
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Paper–I) | 150 | 200 |
| General Studies– II (Aptitude paper) | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 250 | 400 |
UPPCS Main Examination Structure
The commission has added two new papers about Uttar Pradesh’s local stories instead of the optional subjects. These new papers will be written in a storytelling style. The UPPSC main exam is a descriptive exam, which means candidates must write long, essay-like answers in the answer booklets. The exam asks questions that require analytical thinking, and candidates’ scores depend on how well they can explain their answers clearly and concisely. Being able to write clearly and to the point is very important for doing well in the UPPSC mains. The exam now has four general studies papers instead of two, and there is a new Ethics paper. Each paper lasts 3 hours. The new UPPSC PCS mains exam is now structured as follows:
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Essay | 150 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies (Paper-1) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies (Paper-2) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies (Paper-3) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies (Paper-4) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject 1st Paper (GS Paper-5) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject 2nd Paper (GS Paper-6) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Sub-Total (Mains Exam) | 1500 | |
| Personality Test (Viva-Voce) | 100 | 25 – 45 mins |
| Grand Total | 1600 |
