UPPCS stands for Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services Examination. This exam is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj. Official website of UPPSC is: http://uppsc.up.nic.in. UP PCS officers hold various posts at sub-divisional, district, divisional and state level from conducting revenue administration and maintenance of law and order.
UPPSC Selection Process: Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination, 2021 and Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.) / Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.) Services Examination - 2021
| UPPSC Exam Type | UPPSC Educational Criteria |
|---|---|
| UPPSC Preliminary Examination | Objective Type & Multiple choices |
| UPPSC Main Examination | Conventional Type, i.e. Written examination |
| UPPSC Viva- Voice | Personality Test |
UPPSC/UPPCS Date of Commencement of On-line Application: 05/02/2021
UPPSC/UPPCS Last Date for Receipt of Examination Fee On-line in the Bank: 02/03/2021
UPPSC/UPPCS Last Date for Submission of On-line Application: 05/03/2021
1.Application Fee: In the ON-LINE Application process, after completing the procedure of first stage, Category wise prescribed examination fee is to be deposited as per instructions provided in second stage. The prescribed fee of preliminary examination for different categories is as under:-
(i)Unreserved/Economically weaker sections/: Exam fee Rs. 100/- + On-line processing fee Other Backward Class Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 125/-
(ii)Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe: Exam fee Rs. 40/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 65/-
(iii)Handicapped: Exam fee NIL + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 25/-
(iv)Ex-Serviceman: Exam fee Rs. 40/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 65/-
(iv)Ex-Serviceman: According to their original category Fighters/Women
2. No. of Vacancies:- Presently the number of vacancies for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination is about 400. Number of vacancies for the Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.) is 01 and number of vacancies for the Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.) is 15. Number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending upon the circumstances/requirements.
The details of approximate posts to be included in Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination carrying the pay scale as per 6th pay commission of Rs. 9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs 4600/- (except Naib Tehsildar whose grade pay is Rs. 4200/-) to Rs. 15600- 39100/- Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- are as follows:-
| Name of The Post | Pay Scale / Grade Pay / Status of Post |
|---|---|
| Assistant conservator of Forest | Rs.15600/- to Rs.39100/-, Grade Pay- Rs.5400/-, (Level- 10 in the pay matrix Group) Group “B”, Gazetted. |
| Range Forest Officer of Forest | Rs.9300/- to Rs.34800/-, Grade Pay – Rs.4800/-, (Level- 8 pay matrix 47600 - 151100) Group “B”, Gazetted. |
3.AGE LIMIT: For the Combined State/Upper Sub-ordinate Services Examination and Assistant Conservator of Forest/ Range Forest Officer Services Examination:- Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed the age of
40 years on July 1, 2021 i.e. they must have not been born earlier than 2nd July, 1981 and not later than July 1, 2000. For PH candidates, the maximum age limit is 55 years i.e. they must have not been born before 02 July, 1966. (ii) Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:
(a) Upper age limit shall be greater by five years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes of U.P., Scheduled Tribes of U.P., Other Backward Classes of U.P., Skilled players of U.P. of Classified Games, State Govt. Employees of U.P. including
Teachers / Staff of the Basic Shiksha Parishad of U.P. and Teachers / Staff of the Government Aided Madhyamik Vidyalayas of U.P. i.e. they must have not been born before 2nd July, 1976. (b) Upper age limit shall be greater by fifteen years for physically
handicapped persons of U.P. (c) Upper age limit shall also be greater by five years for Group- 'B' posts for the Emergency Commissioned Officers / Short Service Commissioned Officers / Ex- Army Personnel's of U.P. who have rendered five years service in
Army, but there shall be no reservation for Group- 'B' posts. In case of availability of Group-'C' posts in the Examination, the Age relaxation and reservation shall be given according to Rule.
Note:- For the posts of Finance and Accounts officer, Assistant Director (Horticulture), Manager (Administration/General) and Assistant Store Purchase Officer of Industrial Development Department :- "In the case of a person who has already rendered
one year's service or
more in any of the service in the authority, the maximum age-limit shall be greater to the extent he has rendered continuous service or for a period of seven years whichever is less."
The Preliminary examination for UPPSC the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (General Recruitment / Physically Handicapped – Backlog / Special Recruitment) Examination and Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination will consist of two compulsory papers of which answer sheet be on OMR sheets.
| UPPSC Prelims Exam | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPPSC Prelims Paper-I | 100-150 | 200 | 9.30 to 11.30 A.M. |
| UPPSC Prelims Paper-II | 100-150 | 200 | 2.30 to 4.30 P.M. |
Note:-
(1) UPPCS Paper-II of the Preliminary Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
(2) It is mandatory for the Candidates to appear in both the papers of Preliminary Examination of UPPSC for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore, a candidate will be disqualified in case he does not appear in both in papers of UPPSC.
(3) The merit of the Candidates will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-I of the Preliminary Examination of UPPSC.
| UPPSC Prelims Syllabus | Duration | Total Marks | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPPSC Prelims GS-I | Two hours | 200 | 150 |
| UPPCS/UPPSC Prelims syllabus | PCSKAKA Library |
|---|---|
| Current events of national and international Importance: - On Current Events of National and International Importance, candidates will be expected to have knowledge about them. On a given date Kaka’s libraray has more than 1500 questions to practice from. Library is divided into monthly current affairs by Month such as Jan, Feb, etc. On a given day you have access to last 24 months current affairs. | On a given date pcskaka’s libraray has more than 1500 questions to practice from. Library is divided into monthly current affairs by Month such as Jan, Feb, etc. On a given day you have access to last 15 months current affairs. It is advisable to practice these question to secure good marks in UPPSC/UPPCS pre exam. |
| History of India & Indian National Movement: - In History emphasis should be on broad understanding social, economic and political aspects of Indian History. In the Indian National Movement, the candidates are expected to have synoptic view of nature and character of the freedom movement, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence. | Pcskaka’s Library contains more than 4000 question spanning from ancient India to Modern India. Also containing questions from Art and Culture. History library is divided in to subsections such as Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India and Art and culture. These sections will help aspirant in testing his/her knowledge of the subject and hence will secure good marks in UPPSC/UPPCS prelims exam. |
| Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.: - In Indian Polity, Economic and Culture, questions will test knowledge of country's political system including Panchayati Raj and Community Development, broad features of Economic policy in India and Indian Culture. | Indian Polity section of pcskaka contains more than 2500 questions to practice from. Practice, practice and more practice to clear UPPSC/UPCS pre exam. |
| India and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World: In World Geography only general understanding of the subject will be expected. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India. | Geography section of pcskaka’s library contains more than 3000 questions. Geography has been divided into subsections such as Physical Geography, Indian Geography and World Geography. Study each section from the standard book and practice with pcskaka to clear UPPSC/UPPCS pre exam with confidence. |
| Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.: - The candidates will be tested with respect to problems and relationship between Population, Environment and Urbanization. | Economics section of pcskaka contains more than 2000 questions to practice from. Practice with pcskaka to clear UPPSC/UPPCS pre exam. |
| General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization, General awareness of the subject is expected from candidates. | Environment section contains more than 2500 questions to practice from. No questions is of less importance from the other hence practice with pcskaka to clear UPPSC/UPPCS prelims exam. |
| General Science: - Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of Science including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person, who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline. | Science section of pcskaka contains more than 2500 questions to practice from. Science has been divided into subsections such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Aspirant can study and test his knowledge by choosing any subsection to attempt the questions in order to improve his/her command over the subject to clear UPPSC/UPPCS prelims exam. |
UPPCS General Studies-II syllabus is as follows:
1. Arithmetic: -
2. Algebra: -
3. Geometry: -
4. Statistics: -
12 Total Test
360 Total Question
Scientifically designed for PCS
A must have for Civil services aspirant
IAS PCS SCC and others
75 Total Test
2250 Total Question
Scientifically designed for PCS
A must have for Civil services aspirant
IAS PCS SCC and others
