Civils Gyani — State PCS Guide
UPSC/PCS 2027 Exam Relevance: UPPSC PCS is one of the most competitive state civil services exams — selecting for SDM, DSP, BDO and 20+ Group A/B posts. The real entry point to Indian civil services for most aspirants.
UPPSC PCS 2026 — Complete Syllabus, Pattern, Cutoff and Preparation Strategy
The UPPSC PCS (Provincial Civil Service) exam selects candidates for UP State Group A and B services. With 200+ vacancies announced annually, it is the most sought-after state civil services exam in North India.
UPPSC PCS 2026 Exam Structure
| Stage | Papers | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | GS Paper I (150Q) + CSAT Paper II (100Q qualifying) | 200 |
| Mains | GS I, II, III, IV + Essay + Hindi + Optional (2 papers) | 1500 |
| Interview | Personality Test | 150 |
| Total | Written + Interview | 1650 |
Mains GS Paper Breakdown
- GS Paper I: Indian History, Indian & UP Geography, Indian Society
- GS Paper II: Indian Constitution, Governance, Social Justice, IR
- GS Paper III: Economy, Agriculture, Science & Technology, Environment
- GS Paper IV: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude — Theory + Case Studies
- Essay: 3 essays — 2 on general topics + 1 UP-specific
Civils Gyani Strategy: Focus on UP-specific content — UP geography, UP history (Awadh, Bundelkhand, Eastern UP), UP government schemes (Mission Shakti, Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana), and UP economy. At ₹999/year, Civils Gyani gives complete UP PCS preparation at 1/100th the cost of Delhi coaching.
Expected UPPSC PCS 2026 Cutoffs (General Category)
Based on historical patterns: Prelims cutoff — 95-110 marks (out of 200); Mains cutoff for interview — 700-750 marks (out of 1500); Final selection cutoff — 880-920 marks (written + interview combined).
Practice Quiz — 10 UPSC-Style Questions
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