The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the UPPCS Prelims General Studies Paper 1 as the primary screening stage for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination. Candidates are selected through a competitive objective-based offline test, with eligibility requiring a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. The exam evaluates knowledge across history, geography, economy, polity, and environment. Successful candidates progress to the Main examination for various Group A and B gazetted posts. The pay scale follows the 7th Pay Commission, typically starting from Level 8 to Level 11 of the pay matrix depending on the specific administrative service allotment.
UPPCS officers are recruited into various administrative roles under the State Government of Uttar Pradesh with significant career growth.
The UPPCS Prelims consists of two objective-type papers, where Paper 1 is the primary determinant for the merit list. The exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | As per official UPPSC notification |
| Important Dates | As per official UPPSC calendar |
| Application Fees | As per official UPPSC notification |
| Age Limits | 21-40 years |
| Attempt Limits | Not Applicable |
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination. Candidates must monitor the official portal at uppsc.up.nic.in for the latest notifications regarding the 2026 cycle. The General Studies Paper 1 consists of 150 objective-type questions covering History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, and Current Affairs. All candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process on the official website before applying for any recruitment cycle.
Follow these steps to download the official notification from the UPPSC portal:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | To be notified |
| Application Start Date | To be notified |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | To be notified |
| Prelims Exam Date | To be notified |
The total number of vacancies is determined by the requisitions received from various state departments. Detailed distribution is as follows:
Exact figures are published in the official gazette notification for each respective year.
| Exam Year | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 220 |
| 2023 | 173 |
| 2022 | 250 |
| Designation | Department | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | State Administration | Level 10 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | Home Department | Level 10 |
| Block Development Officer | Rural Development | Level 7 |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | INR 125 |
| SC / ST | INR 65 |
| PH (Divyang) | INR 25 |
| Ex-Servicemen | INR 65 |
The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed the age of 40 years as of July 1st of the recruitment year.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University in India. Specific posts like Assistant Conservator of Forest require a degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology. No minimum percentage is required for general eligibility, but candidates must meet the specific criteria outlined in the official advertisement for technical roles.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper 1 | 150 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Negative Marking: 0.33 marks (1/3rd) deducted for each incorrect answer.
The salary is based on the 7th Pay Commission matrix. Basic pay ranges from Level 7 (INR 44,900) to Level 10 (INR 56,100), plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other state-mandated perks.
Admit cards are released via uppsc.up.nic.in. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket and a valid photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID) to the exam center.
Official answer keys are released post-exam. Candidates can submit objections within the stipulated 5-7 day window by paying the prescribed fee per challenge through the official portal.
Results are based on the marks secured in the General Studies Paper 1. The commission uses a standard normalization process if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. The final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative marks of the Main Examination and the Interview.
Focus on NCERT textbooks for History and Geography. Prioritize Current Affairs of the last 12 months. Practice previous years' question papers to understand the examiner's trend. Allocate 40% of time to revision and utilize mock tests for time management.
The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services) Preliminary Examination, General Studies Paper-I, as released by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) in their official result notifications. Data points are restricted to years where official category-wise cut-offs were explicitly published in the commission's result write-ups.
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 125 |
| EWS | 125 |
| OBC | 125 |
| SC | 107 |
| ST | 86 |
Source: Official UPPSC Result Notification No. 42/1E-1/2023, dated 26/06/2023.
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 112 |
| EWS | 112 |
| OBC | 112 |
| SC | 96 |
| ST | 82 |
Source: Official UPPSC Result Notification No. 24/1E-1/2022, dated 27/07/2022.
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 115 |
| EWS | 115 |
| OBC | 115 |
| SC | 96 |
| ST | 82 |
Source: Official UPPSC Result Notification No. 15/1E-1/2021, dated 01/12/2021.
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 110 |
| OBC | 110 |
| SC | 95 |
| ST | 77 |
| EWS | 110 |
Source: Official UPPSC Result Notification No. 08/1E-1/2020, dated 21/11/2020.
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 117 |
| OBC | 117 |
| SC | 99 |
| ST | 77 |
Source: Official UPPSC Result Notification No. 12/1E-1/2019, dated 16/10/2019.
