UPPSC

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Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is a vital government agency responsible for conducting examinations for the recruitment of dynamic candidates into various civil services in Uttar Pradesh. The UPPSC plays a crucial role in ensuring that competent and qualified individuals are appointed to positions in state administration, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public services. The UPPSC conducts the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination, popularly known as the UPPSC PCS exam, to fill various administrative positions within the state government, including Sub Registrar, Assistant Labour Commissioner, and Tax Assessment Officer, among others. For the UPPSC 2024 exam cycle, a total of 220 vacancies have been announced across multiple departments. The exam is conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview, allowing candidates from diverse educational backgrounds to participate. Interested candidates can take this prestigious exam, which is scheduled for 27th October 2024, by adhering to the eligibility criteria and important timelines laid out by the commission.

Exam Highlights

Conducting Body

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission(UPPSC)

Vacancy

Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport)

District Basik Shiksha Adhikari / Associate DIOS and Other equivalent administrative posts, District Administrative Office

District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit)

Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I) / Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-II)

Senior Lecturer, DIET

Chemist

Officer on Special Duty (Computer)

District Can Officer, UP Agriculture Service Group B (Development Branch)

Labour Enforcement Officer

Management Officer/Manager (Estate Department)

Technical Assistant

Tax Assessment Officer

Online Application Mode

Online Only

Selection Process

Prelims

Mains

Interview

Exam Cities

Across the Uttar Pradesh

Official Website

uppsc.up.nic.in/

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the UPPSC exam are designed to ensure that candidates meet the necessary qualifications to participate in the selection process. Candidates must fulfill the educational qualifications and age limits specified by the commission. Below are the eligibility requirements for the UPPSC PCS exam:

  • Educational Qualification:
    • Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline. Final-year students can also apply but must submit their final year mark sheet at the time of the Mains exam.
  • Post-wise Educational Qualifications:
    • Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport): Graduation in Law.
    • District Basic Shiksha Adhikari/Associate DIOS: Postgraduate degree.
    • District Cane Officer: Graduation in Agriculture.
    • District Audit Officer: Graduation in Commerce.
    • Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I/II): Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engineering.
    • Assistant Labour Commissioner: Degree (Arts) with Sociology or Economics.
    • Senior Lecturer, DIET: PG Degree with B.Ed.
    • Various other posts: Specific educational qualifications as outlined in the UPPSC notification.
  • Age Limit:
    • Minimum Age: 21 years.
    • Maximum Age: 40 years (as of July 1 of the exam year).
    • Age Relaxation: Provided to reserved category candidates as per government norms.

Exam Pattern

The UPPSC exam pattern is designed to evaluate candidates' knowledge and aptitude through a structured assessment. Below is an overview of the exam pattern for the UPPSC PCS exam:

Stage

Type of Exam

Subjects

Marks

Prelims

Objective Type

General Studies I (Current events, History, Geography, etc.)

200

General Studies II (General Aptitude Test) (Qualifying)

200

Mains

Descriptive Type

General Hindi

150

Essay

150

General Studies-I

200

General Studies –II

200

General Studies –III

200

General Studies –IV

200

Optional Subject - Paper 1 Uttar Pradesh Specific Paper-1

200

Optional Subject - Paper 2 Uttar Pradesh Specific Paper-2

200

Sub-Total (Written Test)

1500

Interview

Personality Test

100

Important Dates

The UPPSC has outlined critical dates regarding the exam process. The following table summarizes the key events and corresponding dates for the UPPSC PCS 2024 exam:

UPPSC Events

Dates

UPPSC notification release

1st January 2024

Online application form start date

1st January 2024

Online application form last date

2nd February 2024

UPPSC PCS 2024 admit card (Prelims) release

20th October 2024

UPPSC PCS 2024 Prelims Exam Date

27th October 2024

UPPSC PCS 2024 answer key (Provisional)

To be announced

Last date to object to UPPSC PCS answer key

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

Official Notification

The UPPSC has released the UPPCS notification 2024 PDF on 1st January 2024 on its official website, providing crucial information about the exam, including important events, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and salary details. Candidates can download the UPPSC notification PDF in both English and Hindi through the official UPPSC website.

UPPSC Official Notification

https://uppsc.up.nic.in/OuterPages/View_Enclosure.aspx?ID=112&flag=E&FID=818

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates can fill the UPPSC PCS application form exclusively through online mode. The application window will remain open until 6th April 2024. Here are the steps to apply for the UPPSC exam:

  1. Visit the UPPSC One Time Registration Portal: Register on the UPPSC website. If you already have a registration number, you do not need to re-register.
  2. Complete the OTR Process: Fill in all required details to obtain a registration ID and password.
  3. Login: Use your UPPSC registration number and password to access the application form.
  4. Fill the Application Form: Provide all necessary details and upload your scanned photograph and signature as per the prescribed format.
  5. Pay the Application Fee: Pay the application fee according to your category and submit the application form. Don’t forget to take a printout of the filled application form for future reference.

Syllabus

In the Preliminary Examination, Paper-II will serve as a qualifying paper, with a minimum qualifying mark requirement set at 33%. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in both Paper-I and Paper-II for their evaluations to be considered. Failure to attend both papers will result in disqualification. The merit list for the Preliminary Examination will be based solely on the marks obtained in Paper-I.

Paper

Topic

Preliminary Examination

Paper-I: General Studies-I

1. Current events of national and international importance.

2. History of India and Indian National Movement.

3. India and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.

4. Indian Polity and governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, etc.

5. Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, etc.

6. General Issues on Environmental ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change.

7. General Science.

Paper-II: General Studies-II

1. Comprehension.

2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills.

3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability.

4. Decision making and problem solving.

5. General mental ability.

6. Elementary Mathematics up to Class X level - Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics.

7. General English up to Class X level.

 

1. Comprehension

2. Active Voice and Passive Voice

3. Parts of Speech

4. Transformation of Sentences

5. Direct and Indirect Speech

6. Punctuation and Spellings

7. Words meanings

8. Vocabulary & Usage

9. Idioms and Phrases

10. Fill in the Blanks

8. General Hindi up to Class X level.

सामान्य हिन्दी (हाईस्कूल स्तर तक) के पाठ्यक्रम में सम्मिलित किये जाने वाले विषय

(1) हिन्दी वर्णमाला, विराम चिन्ह

(2) शब्द रचना, वाक्य रचना, अर्थ

(3) शब्द-रूप

(4) संधि, समास

(5) क्रियायें

(6) अनेकार्थी शब्द

(7) विलोम शब्द

(8) पर्यायवाची शब्द

(9) मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियां

(10) तत्सम एवं तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी (शब्द भंडार )

(11) वर्तनी

(12) अर्थबोध

(13) हिन्दी भाषा के प्रयोग में होने वाली अशुद्धियाँ

(14) उ.प्र. की मुख्य बोलियाँ

Mains Examination

सामान्य हिन्दी

(1) दिये हुए गद्य खण्ड का अवबोध एवं प्रश्नोत्तर

(2) संक्षेपण

(3) सरकारी एवं अर्धसरकारी पत्र लेखन, तार लेखन, कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना, परिपत्र

(4) शब्द ज्ञान एवं प्रयोग

(अ) उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय प्रयोग

(ब) विलोम शब्द

(स) वाक्यांश के लिए एकशब्द

(द) वर्तनी एवं वाक्य शुद्धि

(5) लोकोक्ति एवं मुहावरे

Essay

- Three sections with topics based on literature, culture, science, technology, national events, etc.

General Studies-I

1. History of Indian Culture (Art Forms, Literature, Architecture).

2. Modern Indian history (1757-1947): Significant events, personalities, issues.

3. The Freedom Struggle: Stages and important contributors.

4. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

5. History of the world from the 18th century to the 20th century.

6. Salient features of Indian Society and culture.

7. Role of Women in society and related issues.

8. Liberalization, privatization, globalization: Effects on economy and society.

9. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

10. Distribution of major natural resources of World and India.

11. Salient features of Physical Geography.

12. Oceanic resources of India and their potential.

13. Human migration and refugee problems.

14. Frontiers and boundaries of the Indian subcontinent.

15. Population and Settlements: Types, Patterns, Urbanization.

General Studies-II

1. Indian Constitution: Historical underpinnings, features, amendments.

2. Functions and responsibilities of Union and States.

3. Role of Finance Commission.

4. Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms.

5. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with other democratic countries.

6. Parliament and State legislatures: Structure, functioning, powers.

7. Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and Judiciary.

8. Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.

9. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

10. Government policies and interventions for development.

11. Development processes and role of NGOs.

12. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections.

13. Issues relating to development and management of social services.

14. Important aspects of governance, transparency, and accountability.

15. India and its relationship with neighbouring countries.

16. Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements.

17. Important International Institutions and Agencies.

18. Current affairs and events of Regional, National and International importance.

General Studies-III

1. Economic planning in India and NITI Aayog.

2. Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social justice.

3. Components of Government Budgets and Financial System.

4. Major Crops and irrigation systems.

5. Direct and indirect farm subsidies and food security.

6. Food processing and related industries in India.

7. Land reforms in India since independence.

8. Effects of liberalization and globalization.

9. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways.

10. Science and Technology developments and applications.

11. Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology.

12. Awareness in ICT and Space Technology.

13. Environmental security and ecosystems.

14. Disaster management.

15. Challenges of International Security.

16. India’s internal security challenges.

17. Role and mandate of security forces.

18. Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Husbandry.

General Studies-IV

1. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence and consequences of ethics.

2. Attitude: Content, structure, and function.

3. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service.

4. Emotional Intelligence: Concept and dimensions.

5. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers.

6. Public/Civil Service values and ethics in Public Administration.

7. Probity in Governance: Concept and challenges.

8. Case studies on ethical issues.

General Studies-V

1. History, Civilization, Culture and Ancient Cities of UP.

2. Architecture, museum, archive, and archaeology of UP.

3. Contributions of UP in pre and post 1857 freedom struggles.

4. Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.

5. Rural, Urban, and Tribal issues in UP.

6. Political System of UP: Governance and structure.

7. Public Service and its Commission in UP.

8. Special State Selection Criteria and related issues.

Admit Card

Candidates who have applied for the UPPSC exam can download their admit cards online from the official UPPSC website, uppsc.up.nic.in. The admit cards will be made available at least a week before the exam date, allowing candidates to verify their exam details and ensure a smooth examination process. It is essential for candidates to carry the admit card to the examination hall, as it serves as a crucial document for verification.

Steps to Download UPPSC Admit Card:

  1. Visit the official UPPSC website.
  2. On the homepage, find and select the admit card notice for your applied job post.
  3. A new window will appear; click on “Download UPPSC Admit Card/Hall Ticket 2024.”
  4. Enter your login credentials (application ID and password).
  5. Check the admit card for accuracy and ensure there are no errors.
  6. Download and print a copy of the admit card for future reference.