UPPSC PCS (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission — Provincial Civil Services) is one of India’s most prestigious state civil service examinations. With posts ranging from Deputy Collector to DSP, UPPSC PCS is the gateway to Group A and Group B posts in the Uttar Pradesh government.
UPPSC PCS 2027 Eligibility
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Age (General) | 18–40 years |
| Age (OBC-UP) | 18–43 years |
| Age (SC/ST) | 18–45 years |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate from any recognised university |
Key Posts Filled Through UPPSC PCS
- Deputy Collector (SDM) — Group A
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — Group B
- Sub Registrar — Group B
- Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) — Group B
UPPSC PCS Exam Pattern — Preliminary
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies I | 150 |
| Paper II | CSAT (Qualifying — 33%) | 200 |
UPPSC PCS Mains Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | 150 |
| Paper II | Essay | 150 |
| Paper III | GS I (History + Culture) | 200 |
| Paper IV | GS II (Geography + Environment) | 200 |
| Paper V | GS III (Economy + Science) | 200 |
| Paper VI | GS IV (Ethics) | 200 |
| Paper VII+VIII | Optional (2 papers) | 400 |
| Total | — | 1500 |
Interview: 100 marks
Preparation Strategy for UPPSC PCS 2027
- NCERTs first: History (6–12), Geography (6–12), Polity (9–12), Economics (9–12)
- UP-specific: UP ka Itihas, UP Geography, UP current affairs (Rashtriya Sahara, Amar Ujala)
- Standard refs: M. Laxmikanth (Polity), Majid Hussain (Geography), Ramesh Singh (Economy)
- PYQs: Solve minimum 10 years UPPSC PCS Prelims questions
- Mains writing: 2 answers daily from Month 5 onwards
Practice MCQs — UPPSC PCS Pattern
Practice Quiz — 10 UPSC-Style Questions
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Last updated: April 2026 | Civils Gyani — Trusted UPSC and State PCS preparation platform