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UPPSC 2024 Latest News

The UPPSC Mains admit card 2024 was released by UPPSC on its official website on 15 October. The candidates who have qualified the Prelims exam can download the call letter through the direct link that is mentioned below here.

Candidates who have qualified the Prelims exam will be appearing for the Mains exam that is going to be held from 27 October 2024. The UPPSC is holding the Main exam in three districts of U.P, Prayagraj, Lucknow and Ghaziabad. In addition to releasing the exam date, UPPSC has also released the timetable for it.

UPPSC Result 2024 was released for the Prelims exam on 27 November. For this, the UPPSC previous year paper is of great importance to cover the syllabus and know important questions that were asked in the exam.

UPPSC Notification 2024

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) released the UPPSC 2024 Notification for the prestigious UPPSC PCS exam. The candidates could apply for a total of 220 vacancies for UPPSC exam 2024. The number of vacancies are liable to change.

UPPSC Notification 2024 consists of all the important details regarding the exam such as exam date for Prelims and Mains, vacancy, apply online link, application fee, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, salary, selection process. It can be downloaded by clicking on the link given below. We have provided the notification in English and Hindi for convenience.

UPPSC Exam Date 2024

UPPSC exam date 2024 has been disclosed by UPPSC in the official notification for the PCS Mains exam. We have mentioned the same in the table that is given below. The exam dates are important for every candidate as it helps them in planning their preparation efficiently and making a strategy to crack the exam.

Notification 2024 Important Dates

UPPSC Events

UPPSC Dates 2024

UPPSC notification 2024

January 1, 2024

UPPSC PCS application form 2024

January 1, 2024

UPPSC PCS application form’s last date

February 2, 2024

UPPSC PCS 2024 admit card (Prelims)

To be announced

UPPSC PCS 2024 exam Date (Prelims)

27th October 2024

UPPSC PCS 2024 answer key (Provisional)

To be announced

The last date to object to the UPPSC PCS answer key is 2024

To be announced

Final UPPSC 2024 answer key

To be announced

UPPSC Preliminary Result 2024

To be announced

UPPSC 2024 mains exam

To be announced

UP PCS 2024 mains result

To be announced

UPPSC Admit Card 2024

UPPSC has released the UPPSC Mains Admit Card 2024 on its website. As the exam is scheduled for 10 October to 15 October, therefore. Candidates must download the admit card before the exam date from the link below. They need to login using their registration number and date of birth to download hall tickets.

What is the Full Form of UPPSC?

Many aspirants wonder "What is UPPSC?". The full form of UPPSC is the “Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission”. UPPSC is responsible for administering various Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Exams out of which UPPSC PCS is one of the top exams. The UPPSC PCS is one of the lucrative and the most sought after exams for the post of Upper Subordinate Services (P.C.S.), ACF, and RFO vacancies.

With the help of the UPPSC exam, candidates are appointed to serve as Civil servants in the Uttar Pradesh state. Here is an overview of the UPPSC exam 2024.

UPPSC 2024: Overview

UPPSC Exam Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Exam

Conducting Body

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

Exam Stages

Three stages:

UPPSC Prelims Exam

UPPSC Mains Exam

UPPSC Personality Test

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Eligibility Criteria

Graduate

Language of the exam

English & Hindi

Helpdesk Exam No.

0532 – 2407547;

+91 – 8765973668

Official Website

https://uppsc.up.nic.in/

UPPSC Vacancy 2024

UPPSC has notified a total of 250 vacancies for the UPPSC PCS 2024 exam. Further, the vacancies are likely to be increased or decreased in the future. The aspirants can check the table below for UPPSC 2024 vacancies.

Year

Vacancies

UPPSC 2022

250

UPPSC 2021-2022

416




UPPSC Application Form 2024- Link to Apply

UPPSC application form 2024 can be filled from the official website of UPPSC. The interested candidates can check the UPPSC apply online link 2024 that is mentioned here as well. The UPPSC Apply Online 2024 must be done carefully to avoid rejection of the application forms.. The applicants must check their eligibility before filling the UPPSC PCS online form.

How to fill UPPSC Application Form 2024?

The step to apply online for the UPPSC 2024 is given below:

       The first step for UPPSC to apply online 2023 is to apply for Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination 2023.

       Fill in the required details for the UPPSC application form and click on ”Print Registration Slip”. Keep the slip for future reference.

       Proceed to submit the UPPSC application fee by choosing one of the three modes available.

       Lastly, click on ”Proceed for final submission of application form”.

       Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per the instructions.

UPPSC Application Fee 2024

The UPPSC PCS Application Fees 2024 will be paid online after filling out the registration form. The category-wise UPPSC application fee 2024 is mentioned below.

Category

Application Fee

General

Rs. 125

SC/ST/EXSM

Rs. 65

Handicapped

Rs. 25

Ex-Serviceman

Rs. 65

UPPSC PCS Salary 2024

Salary of UPPSC PCS officers is lucrative with a number of perks and allowances. The job profile is one the most distinguished ones for the UPPSC PCS officers appointed in the state. UPPSC PCS salary is given below:

       Junior Scale Pay Band: Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Rs. 4,600 as grade pay.

       Senior Time Scale Pay Band: Rs. 15,600-39,100 with Rs. 5,400 as grade pay.

UPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024- PCS Qualification, Age

The candidates applying for UPPSC 2024 exam must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria as stated in the notification pdf. UPPSC Eligibility 2024 consists of the fulfilment of age limit and educational qualification. Candidates belonging to Uttar Pradesh State will only be eligible for age relaxation.

UPPSC PCS Age Limit

To apply for UPPSC PCS 2024 you need to be a minimum of 21 years old and the maximum age limit is 40 years old. 

PPSC PCS Qualification

UPPSC PCS educational qualification is the minimum education requirement to apply for the Combined State Service exam 2024. The general UPPSC educational eligibility criteria are that candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.

UPPSC PCS Selection Process

The candidates willing to work in the UPPSC shall undergo the UPPSC PCS selection process for PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services), Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), and Range Forest Officer (RFO) will be based on the following three stages:

       UPPSC Prelims Exam: Objective Questions will be asked

       UPPSC PCS Mains Exam: All the questions will demand a descriptive answer.

       UPPSC Interview: The candidates who have qualified Mains shall be called for the UPPSC interview.

The candidates will have to qualify each stage of the UPPSC exam to be called to be appointed as PCS officers in UPPSC.

UPPSC Exam Pattern

The UPPSC Exam Pattern is released by the UPPSC along with the official notification. UPPSC exam pattern includes the paper pattern for Prelims and UPPSC Mains exam. The complete details are mentioned below.

UPPSC Pre shall have only two papers that will be objective in nature. On the other hand, the Mains exam shall have 8 papers in total, out of which,2 are Essay and General Hindi papers, 4 shall be General Studies papers and 2 are optional papers. All the questions in the Mains exam of UPPSC shall have to be answered in a descriptive manner.

UPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

UPPSC Exam Pattern for Prelims

UPPSC PCS Prelims Paper

Timings

No. of Questions

Marks

Paper-1

9.30-11.30 am

150

200 marks

Paper-2 (Qualifying in Nature)

2.30- 4.30 pm

100

200 marks

UPPSC Mains Exam Pattern

UPPSC Exam Pattern for Mains

UPPSC PCS Mains Sections

Marks

Hindi

150 marks

Essay

150 marks

General Studies First Paper

200 marks

General Studies Second Paper

200 marks

General Studies Third Paper

200 marks

General Studies Fourth Paper

200 marks

Optional Paper 1

200 marks

Optional Paper 2

200 marks

UPPSC Syllabus

UPPSC syllabus is prescribed by the UPPSC in the notification. The UPPSC syllabus for PCS exams includes the syllabus for the Prelims Exam and Mains examination. To prepare for the exam, they must have a thorough knowledge of the UPPSC Syllabus. The UPPSC Prelims syllabus is mentioned below. 

UPPSC Syllabus for Prelims

UPPSC Syllabus 2024 - Prelims

General Studies Paper 1

General Studies Paper 2

Current events of national & international importance

History of India and Indian National Movement

Indian Polity and governance

India and World Geography

Economic and Social Development

Environment & Ecology

General Science

Interpersonal skills including communication skills

Comprehension

General mental ability

Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Decision making and problem-solving

Elementary Mathematics, General Hindi, General English up to Class X level

UPPSC Syllabus for Mains

The syllabus of the UPPSC Mains exam is vast and needs a great amount of effort to prepare for it. As UPPSC is a State PCS exam of Uttar Pradesh, therefore, questions will be related to testing the knowledge of the candidates on UP. You can check the UPPSC Mains syllabus here.

UPPSC Preparation Tips 2024

There are many aspirants of the UPPSC exam, hence, the competition gets tougher each year. Therefore, they need to devise a good strategy to qualify the exam with good marks. Here are some preparation tips that have been adopted by toppers to excel in the UPPSC exam.

       Begin by knowing the detailed UPPSC syllabus and exam pattern. Thereafter, make a good study plan that covers all the chapters.

       While completing the syllabus, solve the UPPSC mock test after every topic. Attempt full-length mock tests for regular assessment and improvement.

       Ensure that you get access to good UPPSC study material for holistic preparation.

       Solve UPPSC question papers so that you get to know what questions were asked in the exam and you may know the difficulty level of the exam.

       Make sure that you attempt UPPSC quiz, UPPSC practice papers on a daily basis to maintain consistency.

UPPSC Result 2024

After the successful completion of the UPPSC PCS Exam 2024, UPPSC shall declare the UPPSC Result on its website for each stage. The candidates would need to download the result pdf to check whether they have qualified the exam or not. The direct link to download UPPSC PCS Result 2024 shall be updated here once it is released on UPPSC website.

UPPSC FAQs

1. What is the UPPSC Exam?

UPPSC is a state-level PCS exam conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission every year to recruit civil servants through a competitive exam. UPPSC exam is a gazetted post where candidates are appointed to the posts of Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer (BDO) and other Group A posts. The UPPSC selection is done through Prelims, Mains and Interview to be appointed as PCS officers.

2. What is the UPPSC exam date 2024?

As per the UPPSC notification that was released recently, the UPPSC Mains exam date 2024 is from 27 September to 1 October. The candidates will be appearing for the Mains exam from the said date for each paper. You can check the UPPSC exam date as well as other useful information.

3. What is UPPSC 2024 Exam Eligibility?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) decides the UPPSC Eligibility criteria which is specified in the notification. The candidates are required to fulfill the age limit, qualification and nationality to be appointed to the post of UPPSC PCS officers.  Educational Qualification: Candidates must be a Graduate in any discipline.  Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 years to 40 years of age. Age relaxation shall be applicable only to those who are domiciles of Uttar Pradesh.

4. How to fill UPPSC 2024 Application Form?

To fill out the UPPSC Application Form 2024, you would be required to visit the official website of UPPSC.

       Click on the registration tab that appears on the homepage.

       Register yourself and then complete the application form.

       Upload all the documents as per specifications.

       Pay the application fee and take a printout of the UPPSC PCS 2024 application form.

5. What is the Syllabus of UPPSC 2024 Exam?

UPPSC Syllabus 2024 is released by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). The syllabus of UPPSC PCS consists of three stages, Prelims, Mains and Interview. Prelims exam is objective in nature while the Mains is descriptive paper.

6. What is the age limit for the UPPSC 2024 exam?

The age limit for the UPPSC 2024 exam is from 21 years to 40 years. The candidates who belong to Uttar Pradesh will only be allowed to avail age relaxation benefits for UPPSC exam.

7. How to prepare for UPPSC 2024 Exam?

To prepare for UPPSC 2024 exam, you need to have a good approach towards completing the syllabus. Here are some of the preparation tips to crack UPPSC exam:

       Get acquainted with the UPPSC syllabus and exam pattern.

       Take regular UPPSC mock tests and analyze your performance so that it helps in rectifying your errors.

       Read newspapers to work on your current affairs and make notes for them as well.

8. How many attempts are there for the UPSC 2024 exam?

There is no upper limit to the number of attempts allowed for the UPPSC 2024 exam. However, there is an upper age limit for different categories. You can refer to the eligibility section of the above article for complete information.

9. What is the difference between UPSC and UPPSC PCS exam?

There is a subtle difference between UPSC and UPPSC PCS exam. UPPSC PCS is a state-level PCS exam while UPSC is a national level exam. The competition is more fierce in UPSC as compared to UPPSC. If we consider the syllabus of UPPSC and UPSC, then the UPPSC syllabus focuses more on the Uttar Pradesh state-related questions while UPSC focuses on events of national and international affairs.

10. How many vacancy re there for UPPSC 2024?

The vacancy for UPPSC 2024 exam is 250. The vacancies for UPPSC exam may be increased or decreased as per the availability. The UPPSC notification PDF shall have post wise and category wise vacancy distribution.

11. Which books are best for UPPSC 2024 Preparation?

For the preparation of the UPPSC 2024 exam, it is important to have the best books that will provide you with the best information from the exam point of view. Given below are the important UPPSC Books that have been recommended by toppers.

       Indian Polity and Governance: Laxmikanth

       Analytical Reasoning: M.K Pandey

       Economy: Ramesh Singh

       Geography: Majid Hussain

12. When is the UPPSC 2024-2025 Admit Card to be released?

UPPSC 2024-2025 admit card for prelims exam has been released on 15 October 2024. The candidates would need to download the call letter from the UPPSC website to appear for the exam. They must check that all the details mentioned in the UPPSC admit card are correct and if a discrepancy is found, it shall be rectified immediately.

13. When will the UPPSC 2024 Result be released?

UPPSC releases the UPPSC result 2024-2025 on its website. UPPSC results are released stage wise, i.e. firstly for Prelims, followed by Mains and lastly the final result. You must visit the UPPSC website to download UPPSC PCS Mains results.

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