Best Posts in UPPSC PCS Exam: See Post, Salary and Eligibility

Uttar Pradesh Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Exam 2024 ( UPPSC UPPCS )

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Updated on Mar 14, 2023 16:55 IST

UPPSC 2023 application and notification were released online on March 3. The UPPSC exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the important posts notified in the official advertisement. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) releases the names and vacancies of the post in the UPPCS exam. The candidates can see here the best posts in the UPPCS exam based on the salary associated, responsibilities endowed and power associated with the post to bring change in the lives of the citizens. UPPSC conduct the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Exam every year to recruit the top state officials who serve as SDM, SPs, CTO, BDOs and others. The candidates can see here some of the best posts in the UPPSC PCS exam.

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Best Posts in UPPSC PCS Exam

Best Posts in UPPSC PCS Exam:  All the posts notified in the UPPSC notification are important because they touch the lives of common citizens in all aspects of their lives. The best posts in the UPPSC PCS exam can be classified as those posts which have the power to change the lives of the common people. The higher powers associated with the posts are placed at a higher position in the state hierarchy. The other way to classify the best posts in the UPPSC exam is the salary, responsibility and powers of the posts.

UPPSC PCS 2023 application and notification were released online on March 3. The Commission released 173 vacancies for the exam. The Commission releases the post-wise vacancies in the UPPSC main form released to the candidates eligible to appear in the main exam. The Commission will conduct the UPPSC PCS prelims exam on May 14. Here the candidates can see the best post in the UPPSC exam which they can opt for with their salary and eligibility.

Q:   How can I apply for UPPCS Exam 2024?

A:

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.

Q:   How many attempts are there in UPPCS Exam?

A:
The candidates need not to worry about the number of attempts in the UPPSC PCS exam because there is no limit to the number of attempts in the exam. The candidates can appear in the UPPSC PCS exam till they confirm to the age limit criteria as prescribed in the official notification. The upper age limit is the only restriction for applying. The upper age limit for the General Category candidates is 40 years. The Commission also provide age relaxation to the reserved category candidates.

Q:   Can State PCS Officers be promoted to IAS?

A:
The State PCS Officers can be promoted to the IAS subject to certain conditions laid down by UPSC. Every year, out of the total vacancies of IAS (in a state), 33% is filled through the promotion. The minimum years of service is 12 years. Only after completing this much years in service, the candidate become eligible for such promotion. The UPSC will form a Committee for the promotion in the Chairmanship of UPSC member. States Chief Secretary will also be the member of that Committee.

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conduct the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Exam which is popularly called as PCS exam by the candidates preparing for the exam. The eligibility criteria for various posts differ from others and are specifically defined in the official notification. The candidates must confirm to the UPPSC eligibility criteria before filling out the online application.

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UPPSC release the notification for the PCS exam every year mentioning the eligibility, dates, number of vacancies and the details about the vacancies. UPPSC applications are filled out online only and no physical form is accepted for the same. UPPSC notification is the ready reckoner to know everything about the exam and the posts. The notification mentions the names of the posts, their eligibility conditions and the associated pay scale. The candidates can see the details of some of the posts which are popular among candidates.

Posts in UPPSC Exam

There are the following posts in the UPPSC exam. 

Deputy Collector (DC)/Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Deputy Superintendent of Police Block Development Officer
Assistant Regional Transport Officer Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) District Commandant Homeguards
Treasury Officer/Accounts Officer (Treasury) Cane Inspector and Assistant Sugar Commissioner District Cane Officer U.P. Agriculture Service Group
"B" (Development Branch)
Superintendent Jail Manager Credit (Small Industries) Manager Marketing and Economic Survey (Small Industries)
Executive Officer Grade- I/Assistant Nagar Ayukta District Programme Officer Assistant Director Industries (Marketing)
Assistant Labour Commissioner Senior Lecturer DIET Assistant Commissioner Industries
Statistical Officer Assistant Accounts Officer (Treasury) Commercial Tax Officer
District Minority Welfare Officer District Food Marketing Officer Executive Officer (Panchayati Raj)
Deputy Secretary (Housing and Urban Planning) Area Rationing Officer District Backward Welfare Officer
Naib Tehsildar District Saving Officer District Panchayat Raj Officer
District Social Welfare Officer Accounts Officer (Nagar Vikas) District Supply Officer Grade-2
Additional District Development Officer (Social Welfare) Passenger/Goods Tax Officer District Handicapped Welfare Officer
Assistant District Employment Assistance Officer Accounts Officer (Local Bodies) Regional Employment Officer
Assistant Registrar (Cooperative) Sub Registrar Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport)
District Probation Officer District Administrative Officer District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit)
Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-1 and Grade-2) District Basic Education Officer/Associate DIOS & other
equivalent Administrative Posts
District Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer
Labour Enforcement Officer Child Development Project Officer Food safety Officer
Excise Inspector Technical Assistant (Geophysics) Technical Assistant (Geology)
Deputy Jailor Information Officer/District Information officer Manager (Khadi and Village Industries)
Management Officer/Manager (Estate Department) Chemist Officer on Special Duty (Computer)

The above list is inclusive in nature. These posts are notified in the UPPSC 2022 exam.

Special Eligibility for Some UPPSC Posts

The Commission recruits candidates for some of the specialist posts. For these posts, UPPSC mention special eligibility conditions for these specialised positions. The special eligibility conditions as given in the official notification are summarised below:

Q:   Who is eligible for UPPSC and UPPCS exam?

A:
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.

Q:   What qualification is required for PCS officer?

A:
The candidates should note that the PCS officers are recruited through the UPPCS exam and the educational qualification required to become a PCS officer is a graduate in any discipline. Some posts in UPPCS exam required additional educational qualification, which is mentioned in the official notification. There is no minimum percentage required to fill the UPPSC PCS application. The Commission provides a level playing field to all the candidates.

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

A:

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.

Q:   What qualification is required to become a UPPCS officer?

A:
The qualification required to become a PCS officer is a Graduate degree from any recognised university or institution. The Commission releases the notification every year and mentions that the educational qualification required to become a PCS officer is a graduate. There is no minimum percentage mentioned for the candidates. It implies that the candidates having any percentage in the Graduation degree can apply for the UPPCS exam. All the candidates who are Graduate and confirm to the age criteria can apply for the UPPSC PCS exam.

Q:   What is the age limit for UPPSC PCS Exam?

A:
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.
Sl. No Name of Post Qualification
1 Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer(Transport) Law Graduate
2 District Basik Shiksha Adhikari / Associate DIOS and Other equivalent administrative posts,  District Administrative Officer Post Graduate Degree
3 District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit)  Commerce Graduate
4 Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I) / Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-II) Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engg. as one subject.
5 Senior Lecturer,  DIET Post Graduate Degree with B.Ed.
6 Chemist 1. M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry.
2. At least three years experience in Chemical
analysis of edible products like Honey, Oil Spices
etc.
Priority:-
1. Special training in quality control.
2. Experience of five years of more in chemical
analysis.
7 Officer on Special Duty (Computer) Graduation degree in computer Engineering from recognised Government Institute.
or
1. First Class Post Graduate Degree in Math and one year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from a recognised institute. 
2. One Year Experience in Computer Work.
8 District Cane Officer, U.P. Agriculture Service Group "B" (Development Branch) Agriculture Graduate
9 Labour Enforcement Officer Bachelor's degree with Economics or Sociology or
commerce and Post Graduate Diploma or Post graduate
Degree in Law / Labour relation / Labour welfare / Labour
Law / Commerce / Sociology / Social work / Social
welfare / Trade Management / Personnel Management.
10 Management Officer/ Manager (Estate Department)

(i) A bachelor's degree from a University established by
law in India; (ii) Diploma in Hotel Management and
Catering Technology from an Institution recognized by
the Government.
Or

A bachelor's degree in Hotel Management and Catering
Technology from a University established by law in India.

Posts of Specific qualification only through written examination

11 Technical Assistant (Geophysics) Post graduate degree with atleast 50 percent marks in
Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geology or applied
Geology (with Physics, Mathematics at the B.Sc. level)
from a university established by law in India.
12 Tax Assessment Officer Bachelor’s degree in commerce or economics with 55%
marks.

Best Post in UPPSC PCS Exam

The Commission mention the detail of all the posts in the official advertisements. There are some posts which are very popular among the candidates due to the powers associated with the posts, pay level and sometimes the scope of responsibilities. Some of the popular posts in the UPPSC exam are given below:

  • Deputy Collector
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police
  • Assistant Regional Transport Officer
  • Child Development Project Officer
  • Assistant Registrar (Cooperative)
  • Additional District Development Officer (Social Welfare)
  • Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax)
  • District Basik Shiksha Adhikari
  • District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit)
  • Registrar
  • Assistant Collector
  • Block Development Officer
  • Cane Inspector and Assistant Sugar Commissioner
  • Assistant Labour Commissioner
  • Assistant Commissioner Industries
  • Commercial Tax Officer
  • Deputy Jailor
  • District Supply Officer Grade-2

Let us see the details about some posts which made them popular among candidates.

Best Post In UPPSC: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)

Sub Divisional Magistrate or SDM as it is called popularly can be said as the highest post in the UPPSC PCS exam. This post can be said as among the best posts in the UPPCS Exam. SDM is eligible to be promoted to IAS after a certain period of service. SDM is the most powerful person in the district after the DM and SSP. There are various SDMs in the district and each is assigned to a department. For example, SDM Law and Order is responsible for the Police order in the district. He is only second to the DM in the district for the police administration. He directly interacts with the Superintendent of Police for Law and Order purposes. This post is synonymous with the IAS at the central level.

This is considered the best post in UPPSC because all the developmental work, services and other amenities lie within the jurisdiction of SDM. He works as the pivot for the district administration and ensures better administration in the district.

Best Post In UPPSC: Superintendent of Police

Superintendent of Police (SP) can be said as the second most popular post on the UPPSC exam. It is the uniform service and the second most influential person in the district police after the IPS officers and Senior State Police Service Officers. The district is divided into various areas such as north, south, east, west, central and sometimes the names areas such as Sadar area, City area and Rural Area. The officers associated with such areas are called SP city, SP rural and the like. These officers work with IPS officers and the lower police force to maintain the Law and Order of the district.

The State Police Service Officer (as it is called in various other states) is an important person in the police hierarchy. SP has various police stations under his jurisdiction. SP works with additional SPs, Police Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors to maintain Law and Order and investigation purposes. This is very popular because of the Police powers associated with the post.

Best Post In UPPSC: Commercial Tax Officer (CTO)

Commercial Tax Officer (CTO) is the pivot of tax machinery in the district. He deals in the taxation of the commercial entities in the district and is responsible for the tax laws administration and implementation in the area. He has the power to dispatch the challan to the erring entities to comply with the tax laws prevailing in the state.

This is one of the most popular posts because of the powers associated with it.

Best Post In UPPSC: Block Development Officer (BDO)

Block Development Officer (BDO) is also very popular among candidates. BDO work in the rural and semi-urban areas where the Block exists. All the development work in the Block is rooted through BDO only. He is the administrative head of the block. BDO is the kingpin of various state and central government schemes running in the state.

The above are some of the posts, which are popular among the candidates. The basic criterion of popularity is the powers associated with the post. UPPSC preparation is synonymous with the IAS preparation and the candidates must prepare in a planned manner to score better and get the UPPSC post of their choice.

Salary Associated with the UPPSC Posts

Most of the UPPSC posts are gazetted posts. The Salary and Perks of the UPPSC Posts can be summarised below:

The details of the posts to be included in Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination carrying the pay scale as per 6th pay commission of 

Post Name Pay Scale In-hand Salary for New Recruits (Approx.)
Deputy Collector

INR 9,300-34,800 Grade Pay INR 4,600/-

to

INR 15,600-39,100/- and Grade Pay INR 5,400/-. 

Salary ranges from INR 63,000-72,000 per month to Rs. 78,000-88,000 per month

(Salary differs from post to post due to the additional allowances provided to some of the posts.

Assistant Regional Transport Officer
Treasury Officer/Accounts Officer (Treasury)
Superintendent Jail
Executive Officer Grade- I/Assistant Nagar Ayukta
Assistant Labour Commissioner
Statistical Officer
District Minority Welfare Officer
Deputy Secretary (Housing and Urban Planning)
District Social Welfare Officer
Additional District Development Officer (Social Welfare)
Assistant District Employment Assistance Officer
Assistant Registrar (Cooperative)
District Probation Officer
Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-1 and Grade-2)
Labour Enforcement Officer
Excise Inspector
Deputy Jailor
Management Officer/Manager (Estate Department)
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax)
Cane Inspector and Assistant Sugar Commissioner
Manager Credit (Small Industries)
District Programme Officer
Senior Lecturer DIET
Assistant Accounts Officer (Treasury)
District Food Marketing Officer
Area Rationing Officer
District Saving Officer
Accounts Officer (Nagar Vikas)
Passenger/Goods Tax Officer
Accounts Officer (Local Bodies)
Sub Registrar
District Administrative Officer
District Basic Education Officer/Associate DIOS & other
equivalent Administrative Posts
Child Development Project Officer
Technical Assistant (Geophysics)
Information Officer/District Information officer
Chemist
Block Development Officer
District Commandant Homeguards
District Cane Officer U.P. Agriculture Service Group
"B" (Development Branch)
Manager Marketing and Economic Survey (Small Industries)
Assistant Director Industries (Marketing)
Assistant Commissioner Industries
Commercial Tax Officer
Executive Officer (Panchayati Raj)
District Backward Welfare Officer
District Panchayat Raj Officer
District Supply Officer Grade-2
District Handicapped Welfare Officer
Regional Employment Officer
Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport)
District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit)
District Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer
Food safety Officer
Technical Assistant (Geology)
Manager (Khadi and Village Industries)
Officer on Special Duty (Computer)
Naib Tehsildar

INR 9,300/- to Rs.34,800/-, Grade Pay – Rs.4,200/-

INR 50,000-58,000 per month.

The salary for the UPPSC posts given above are only indicative and differs from post to post and place to place.

Best Post in UPPSC PCS FAQs

Q: Which post comes under UPPSC?

A: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) releases the number of post for the exam in the official advertisement. It is not necessary that all the posts notified for the exam. The Commission notified only those posts whose vacancies are vacant and the Commission requires to recruit the candidates for such posts. The important posts notified in the official advertisement are as follows:
UPPSC Posts
Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport), Law officer, Law Officer (Mandi Parishad) District Basic Shiksha Adhikari/ Associate DIOS & Other equivalent administrative posts, District Administrative Officer 
District Cane Officer District Audit Officer
Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I)/Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-II) Assistant Labour Commissioner
District Programme Officer Senior Lecturer, DIET
District Probation Officer Designated Officer/ Food Safety Officer
Statistical officer Labour Enforcement Officer
Distt. Horticulture officer Group-2 Grade-1 Extension Service Officer Group-2
Tax assessment officer Marketing officer/ Secretary Group-II (Mandi Parishad)
Account and Audit Officer (Mandi Parishad) Senior Sugarcane Development Inspector
Veterinary and Welfare officer  

Q: Which is the lowest post in PCS?

A: There is no post in the UPPSC exam which can be termed as the lowest post in the UPPSC. There are some post which can be termed lowest when compared with the salary associated with other posts. Some post which are the part of the operations only can be termed as the lowest post in the UPPSC PCS exam.

Q: Can a PCS officer become SDM?

A: Yes, there are limited SDM posts notified each year in the UPPSC exam. The candidates securing highest ranks are assigned to the SDM posts in the state. In some states, these posts are synonymous with Deputy Collector. He is only second to the District Magistrate in the district. 

Q: Which post is powerful in PCS?

A: Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Deputy Collector is the most powerful post in the UPPSC exam. These posts are further divided based on the scope of work such as SDM law and order who is responsible for the law and order situation in the area, SDM - Land Revenue who is responsible for the revenue coming from the stamp duties and the likes.

Q: Do PCS officers get bungalow?

A: Yes, most of the PCS in the Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities get the bungalow in the most important area of the city. But in the Tier 1 cities, it is very difficult to get the official residence because of the seniority level and the order of applications pending for the residence. In addition to the bungalow, he is also entitled for the driver, a steno, domestic help.
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