UPPSC PCS 2025: Important Details

1. Notification Overview

• Exam Name: Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination, 2025
• Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
• Notification Number: A-1/E-1/2025
• Notification Date: 20/02/2025
• Mode of Application: Online Only

2. Important Dates

3. Application Process

• One-Time Registration (OTR) is Mandatory before applying.
• Candidates can apply online at: https://uppsc.up.nic.in
• Steps to Apply:
  
  1. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) at https://otr.pariksha.nic.in (at least 72 hours before application submission).
  2. Authenticate with OTR Number and fill out the application form.
  3. Submit details and complete fee payment.
  4. Final submission of application and take a printout for records.

4. Application Fee

5. Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as of 01/07/2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years (born between 02/07/1985 and 01/07/2004)
• For PWD Candidates: Maximum Age Limit = 55 years
• Age Relaxation:
  
  • SC / ST / OBC of UP: 5 years
  • PWD: 15 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + Service period in Army

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
• For Specific Posts, additional qualifications may be required:
  
  • Food Safety Officer: Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biochemistry, etc.
  • Labour Enforcement Officer: PG in Sociology / Economics.
  • Law Officer: LLB Degree.
  • District Probation Officer: Postgraduate in Sociology/Social Work.

6. Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Mains Examination (Descriptive)

• Total Papers: 8 (General Hindi, Essay, 4 General Studies Papers, Optional Paper)
• Marks Distribution:
  
  • General Hindi: 150 marks
  • Essay: 150 marks
  • General Studies (4 Papers): 200 marks each
  • Optional Subject (2 Papers): 200 marks each
• Total Marks: 1500
• Interview (Viva-Voce): 100 Marks
• Grand Total: 1600 Marks

7. Vacancies & Salary

• Total Vacancies: 200+ (Subject to change)
• Post-wise Salary:
  
  • Deputy Collector / DSP / BDO: ₹56,000 – ₹1,77,500 (Level-10)
  • Range Forest Officer: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 (Level-8)
  • Naib Tehsildar: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level-7)
  • Other Group B Posts: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800/-

8. Reservation Policy

• For UP Candidates Only:
  
  • SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Freedom Fighters’ Dependents, Ex-Servicemen, Physically Handicapped, Women.
• No Reservation for other state candidates (treated as General Category).

9. Physical Requirements (For Certain Posts)

10. Key Points for Candidates

• OTR is mandatory before applying.
• Multiple category reservations are not allowed; candidates must select one.
• Exam centers will be allotted randomly—no request for change is entertained.
• Any false information can lead to a 5-year debarment from UPPSC exams.
• Hard copy submission is required at the Mains stage along with self-attested documents.

11. Official Links

• Apply Online: https://uppsc.up.nic.in
• OTR Registration: https://otr.pariksha.nic.in
• Official Notification PDF: Available on UPPSC website.