Is the number of vacancies for SDM remain constant every year in UPPSC PCS exam?

UPPSC PCS 2023 exam is conducted every year to recruit candidates for various UPPCS posts. The Commission received the post requisition from the concerned departments and included it in the vacancy list for the exam. The Commission receive a number of SDM posts every year and this number varies every year. There are no fixed vacancies for any of the posts. In recent years, the number of vacancies has been declining.

Which is the highest post in UPPSC UPPCS Exam?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission mention the list of post/services in the official notification. The Commission also mentions the pay level against each post. Based on the pay level we can say Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) is the highest post of the UPPSC PCS exam. The other important ones are for SDM, SP, Registrar, BDO, BSA, Assistant Labour Commissioner and the likes. SDM are entitled for the promotion to Indian Administrative Service (IAS). See here Best Post in UPPSC exam. The candidates can see here the Best Posts in UPPSC exam.

How many papers are there in the UPPSC PCS Main Exam?

There are 8 question papers in the UPPSC PCS main exam. All the papers are compulsory and the marks secured in all the papers are counted for the final merit. The UPPSC Main exam is a descriptive type exam where the candidates are required to write conventional essay type answers in the answer sheet provided by the Commission. In UPPSC prelims exam, there are two question papers where the second paper is qualifying only and the UPPCS Prelims General Studies paper 1 marks are calculated for the merit list.

Is there any negative marking in UPPSC Exam?

The candidates should note that there is a negative marking in the UPPSC Prelims exam. The candidates should mark their answers carefully because the negative marking reduces the score drastically if the answers are not marked judiciously. The negative marking in the UPPSC PCS prelims exam is summarised below: UPPSC General Sudies Paper 1 Marking Scheme Answer Marks Assigned Correct Answer 1.333 Incorrect Answer - (1.333/3) The candidates should note that there is a negative marking of same quantum in the UPPSC prelims General Studies paper 2 also.

Is the UPPSC PCS Main exam pattern changed?

No, the UPPSC PCS main exam pattern was not changed but the Commission removed the Optional subject from the main exam and introduced the General Studies Paper 5 and 6. These papers will ask the Uttar Pradesh specific topics and questions related to the local folklore of the state. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission under the directives of the State Government, removed the optional subject from the main exam. The UPPSC Main exam is conducted as the offline exam in the pen and paper mode.

Does the UPPSC PCS syllabus changes every year?

No, UPPSC PCS syllabus is very much static and before changing the syllabus, the UPPSC needs to take approval from the Department of Personnel which works under the Chief Minister of the state. The candidates need to prepare the syllabus as given in the official notification. The Commission changed the UPPSC PCS syllabus last year after almost 10 years.

What is the UPPSC PCS 2024 syllabus for CSAT (Aptitude Paper)?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission mentioned the UPPCS Prelims General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT) syllabus separately in the official notification. The candidates can see below the topics mentioned for the UPPSC PCS 2024 CSAT paper: Comprehension. Interpersonal skills, including communication skills Logical reasoning and analytical ability Decision-making and problem-solving. General mental ability Elementary Mathematics up to Class X level- Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics. General English up to Class X level. General Hindi up to Class X level.

What are the core subjects in the UPPSC PCS Prelims Syllabus?

In most cases, the candidates prepare for various exams simultaneously. There are certain core topics which are common to all the competitive exams. The candidates are suggested to prepare them well so that they can score better in the exam. Some of these topics are given below: History Geography Economy Indian Polity Environment Studies Current Affairs In addition to the above, the candidates are suggested to prepare the important festivals, celebrations and local folklores of the regions of Uttar Pradesh for the prelims and Mains exam.

When was the UPPSC PCS 2024 notification released?

The UPPSC PCS notification 2024 notification was released online on January 2, 2024. The Commission activated the UPPSC PCS 2024 applications with the release of official notification. The Commission provided over one month to fill out the UPPSC UPPCS 2024 applications. The last date to apply for the UPPSC 2024 exam was February 2, 2024. The Commission is expected to conduct the UPPSC 2024 prelims exam on March 17, 2024. The UPPSC 2024 admit cards are expected to be released by March 7, 2024.

How can I download UPPSC PCS notification?

To download the UPPSC PCS notification, you can visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) and look for the "All Notifications/Advertisements" link. Once you click on this link, you will find the UPPSC PCS notification with details about the exam, vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, and other relevant information. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission releases the UPPCS notification every year to recruit the candidates for Group B services in the State.

What is the selection process for UPPSC PCS Exam?

The UPPSC PCS exam selection process involves three stages. It takes around one year to complete the selection process of the exam. The selection process for the UPPSC PCS Exam consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination Main Exam (Interview) Candidates first need to clear the Preliminary Exam, followed by the Main Exam, and finally, the Interview stage to be considered for selection

When will the UPPSC Exam Calendar 2025 be released?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the UPPSC 2025 exam calendar on its official website - uppsc.up.nic.in. The Commission will conduct the UPPSC PCS prelims 2025 exam on October 12, 2025. The Commission will conduct the UPPSC 2025 main exam in the year 2026. The UPPSC PCS main exam 2024 from June 29, 2025. The Commission released the UPPSC 2025 exam calendar pdf for the candidates.

How can I apply for UPPCS Exam 2024?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the UPPSC 2024 applications on January 1, 2024. The candidates are required to apply online on uppsc.up.nic.in. The last date to apply for the UPPSC 2024 exam is February 2, 2024. The candidates should note that the last date to submit the application fee is January 29, 2024. The Commission is expected to conduct the UPPSC 2024 prelims exam in March 2024. The Commission will also provide the UPPSC 2024 application correction facility till Feburary 9, 2024. The candidates are required to read the official notification to get all the details for the UPPSC 2024 application.

What was the last date to apply for UPPSC 2024?

A: The last date to apply for the UPPSC 2024 exam was February 9, 2024. The Commission provided over a month to fill out the UPPSC PCS 2024 application. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the UPPCS 2024 notification on January 2, 2024. The UPPSC PCS 2024 admit card will be released online in July. The UPPSC 2023 prelims will be conducted in July 2024. The Commission released a short notice on March 7 that the UPPSC 2024 prelims exam will be conducted in July 2024. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the UPPSC 2024 notification for 220 vacancies.

How many vacancies are notified in the UPPSC 2024 exam?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission mention the number of vacancies in the official notification. These number of UPPSC vacancies are tentative in nature and mostly increased till the final result is declared. The UPPSC released 220 vacancies in the official UPPSC 2024 notification. The Commission does not provide the category-wise breakup of the UPPSC posts. The Commission send the details of UPPSC vacancies with the Detailed Application Form (DAF). The number of vacancies in UPPSC 2024 exam is expected to increase to 350.

How many candidates are usually selected based on the cut-off in UPPSC exams?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission mention the number of vacancies in the official notification. The Commission recently changed the candidates selection criteria. The candidates can see below the selection criteria for UPPSC Prelims and Main Exam: In the Prelims exam – 15 times of the vacancies. In the Main Exam – 3 times of the number of vacancies. This has increased the competition in the UPPSC main exam.

How UPPSC vacancies impact the UPPSC cutoff?

The number of vacancies in UPPSC exams is inversely proportional to the cutoff marks. This means that an increase in the number of vacancies can reduce the cutoff marks, while a decrease in vacancies can increase the cutoff marks. The UPPSC PCS exam is conducted in three stages: prelims, mains, and interview, and the cutoff is released separately for each stage. The UPPSC PCS Prelims Cutoff 2024 is expected to be lower due to the increased number of vacancies, as per the UPPSC PCS Prelims Cutoff 2022. The UPPSC PCS Prelims Cutoff 2021 was also lower due to the increased number of vacancies. However, the exact cutoff marks for UPPSC PCS 2022 and 2021 cannot be directly compared, as the cutoff marks are influenced by various factors such as the number of candidates, the difficulty level of the question paper, and the number of vacancies.

What is the age limit for UPPSC PCS Exam?

A. UPPSC PCS is considered as one of the toughest exams in the state. The Age limit for UPPSC PCS exam is different for the different categories. It is defined as follows Lower Age limit is 21 years Upper Age Limit is 40 years The age of the candidates is counted as on July 1 of the exam year. The age is counted from January 1 of the exam year. The Commission provides relaxation in the upper age limit to candidates belonging to the reserve categories.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for UPPSC exam, and how do they differ for different categories?

The minimum qualifying marks for UPPSC exam vary for different categories, with SC/ST candidates required to score 35% in both the Prelims and Mains exams, while other categories must score 40% in both stages. The cut off marks are determined by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) based on various factors, including the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the normalization process to maintain uniformity. The cut off marks are released stage-wise and category-wise on the official website of UPPSC after the exams are conducted.

Who is eligible for UPPSC and UPPCS exam?

UPPCS is the premiere exam of the State and the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission conduct this exam every year. Any Graduate from a recognised university or institution can apply for the UPPSC PCS exam. The candidates need to check the UPPSC eligibility conditions as mentioned in the official notification. The candidates need to check the educational qualification, age limit and the special eligibility conditions mentioned for the specific posts. The upper age limit for the UPPCS exam is 40 years for the General Category candidate.

UPPSC PCS Notification 2025: Download Official Notification PDF Here

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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is expected to release the UPPSC PCS 2025 notification in March/April 2025. The Commission will mention the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, dates, syllabus, exam pattern and the important rules and regulations governing the exam. The Commission will activate the UPPSC 2025 online application form with the release of official notification. The Commission is expected to conduct the UPPSC 2025 Prelims exam in May/June 2025. The candidates must read and download the UPPSC notification pdf to get all the details about the application and exam.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the UPPSC PCS 2024 notification online on January 2, 2024. The last date for the UPPSC 2024 applications was February 2, 2024. The Commission notified 220 vacancies for the exam.

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Q: Who releases the UPPSC PCS notification PDF?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is the exam conducting body of the Uttar Pradesh Combined/Upper Subordinate Exam. This exam is popularly called as UPPCS exam by the candidates. The Commission is a Constitutional body mandated to conduct such exam. Hence, the UPPSC release the UPPCS notification every year to kick start the UPPCS recruitment process.

The UPPSC released the UPPCS 2024 notification on January 3, 2024. The Commission is expected to conduct the UPPCS prelims 2024 exam in July 2024.

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Q: What details are mentioned in UPPSC Notification?

The UPPSC notification contains crucial details such as application dates, selection process, vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, important dates, and rules governing the exam. Additionally, it provides information on how to apply online, the application process steps, the UPPSC salary structure for different posts, and other essential guidelines for candidates preparing for the UPPSC exam.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission releases the UPPCS notification pdf every year to recruit candidates for the Group B services. The candidates are suggested to read the official UPPCS notification pdf to know all the rules and regulations related to the exam.

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Q: Why UPPSC notification is important for the candidates?

The UPPSC notification is crucial for candidates because it provides essential information about the UPPSC exam, including details on vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, important dates, and rules governing the exam. This notification serves as a comprehensive guide for candidates, helping them understand the requirements and procedures involved in the UPPSC exam, enabling them to prepare effectively and apply correctly for the examination.

The UPPSC 2024 notification was issued on January 2, 2024.

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UPPSC PCS 2025 Notification PDF Download

The UPPSC 2025 Notification for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Exam 2025 is expected to be released in March/April 2025. The Commission will release the UPPSC PCS notification 2025 on the official website of the Commission - uppsc.up.nic.in. The candidates must download the UPPSC notification pdf for future reference because the rules and regulations mention in the official notification and official gazette will be deemed final in case of any litigation.

The candidates can download the UPPSC 2024 notification here.

Download Here: UPPSC PCS 2024 notification PDF

The candidates can also download the previous year notification.

Download Here: UPPSC PCS 2023 Notification PDF

UPPSC 2025 Notification - Overview

The candidates can see below the UPPSC PCS notification 2025 snapshot.

UPPSC PCS 2025 Highlights
Exam Name	Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Exam (UPPCS)
Conducting Body	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
UPPSC 2025 Applications Start Date	March/April 2025 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply	March/April 2025 (Tentative)
Exam Level	State Level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Date	May/June 2025 (Tentative)
UPPSC Main Exam 2025 (New Dates)	December 2025 (Tentative)
Vacancies	To Be Notified
Language	English and Hindi
Exam Purpose	To select the candidates for the state services
No. of Applicants	Around 6 Lakh
No. of applicants who appeared in the exam	Around 3.5 Lakhs
No. of Test Cities	Across the state
Exam Helpdesk No. 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM	0532 – 2407547 +91 – 8765973668 +91 – 8765973766 (Lucknow)
Official Website	http://uppsc.up.nic.in/

The Commission has already released its exam calendar mentioning the UPPSC 2025 dates for the prelims and main exam. It is very important to read the UPPSC notification carefully to know the optional subject from the main exam. The various components of the UPPSC PCS 2025 notification are discussed below.

UPPSC PCS 2025 Vacancies

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is expected to release the tentative number of UPPSC 2025 vacancies in the official notification. The Commission can revise these number of vacancies anytime before the declaration of result. The final Post-wise vacancies are mentioned in the UPPSC 2025 main exam form.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission notified 220 vacancies in the UPPSC exam 2024. The Commission will release the post-wise vacancies with the UPPSC main Detailed Application Form (DAF). The number of vacancies in the UPPSC 2024 exam will impact the UPPSC 2024 cutoff for all the stages of exam. These UPPSC vacancies will be tentative and can be changed anytime till the prelims exam.

UPPSC PCS 2025 Eligibility

The UPPSC notification will mention all the eligibility conditions in the official notification. The candidates must check all the eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification. The UPPSC eligibility has two components:

Educational Qualification
Age Limit

The eligibility conditions were changed this year. The candidates who want to fill out the UPPSC application should be graduates in any discipline with any percentage of marks. This exam is open for all graduates irrespective of their percentage in the degree course. Candidates appearing in the final year of their degree course can also apply for the UPPSC exam.

Age-Limit for UPPSC Exam 2025

The Commission mention the age limit for the UPPSC exam in the official notification. The UPPSC age limit is mentioned below:

Minimum Age limit- 21 years
Maximum Age Limit - 40 years (on July 1 of the exam year)

The candidates born before July 2, 1985, and after July 1, 2004, will not be eligible to appear in the UPPSC 2025 exam. Get here details about UPPSC eligibility 2025.

UPPSC PCS 2025 Exam Pattern

The optional subject was removed last year from the UPPSC main exam. This is a big shift from the traditional exam pattern. Now, there will be complete parity among the candidates as no advantage of the Science stream subject will be there. It can be a case for the UPSC to change its exam pattern and drop the optional subject.

UPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

The Commission did not change the UPPSC prelims exam pattern. All the changes have been made in the main exam. The prelims exam is the screening exam and the candidates are required to clear it to get a call for the main exam. The candidates should read and understand the UPPSC Prelims exam to score better and qualify for it. Let us see the UPPSC PCS Prelims exam.

Paper Name	No. of Questions	Marks
General Studies – I	150	200
General Studies– II(Aptitude)	100	200
Total		400

The candidates can see here the UPPSC PCS exam pattern 2025 in detail.

UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2025

The Commission will mention the UPPCS syllabus in the official notification. The UPPSC PCS syllabus is the foundation of the exam and the candidates must prepare all the topics of UPPSC PCS syllabus to qualify the exam. The official notification notifies the UPPSC syllabus in its entirety. But each of the topics mentioned in the UPPSC Syllabus needs clarity and explanation. So the candidates need a simplified version of the UPPCS syllabus so that they can anticipate the areas of study and can maximise their marks.

The candidates can see here the UPPSC PCS prelims syllabus here:

UPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025
Topic	Detail
Current events of national and international importance	On Current Events of National and International Importance, candidates will be expected to know about them. Current Affairs Syllabus
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 a synoptic view of nature and character of the freedom movement, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence.
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.
Indian Polity and Governance	Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.:- In Indian Polity, Economics 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.
Economic and Social Development	Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.:- The candidates will be tested regarding problems and relationships between Population, Environment and Urbanisation.
General Science	Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of Science, including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person, who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.
General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change that do not require subject specialisation. General awareness of the subject is expected from candidates.