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UPPSC PCS Exam Pattern 2025: Marks & Selection
UPPSC PCS follows a three-stage merit system: Prelims (400 marks, qualifying only) → Mains (1500 marks, merit-based) → Interview (100 marks), with final merit calculated from Mains + Interview totalling 1600 marks. The 2023 syllabus shift replaced optional subjects with UP-specific GS Papers V & VI, and CSAT (Paper II) is qualifying-only at 33% minimum, making over-preparation a wasted investment.
UPPSC PCS Eligibility 2025: Age, Qualification & Attempts
UPPSC PCS eligibility requires candidates to be 21–40 years old as of July 1 of the notification year, hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, and be an Indian citizen or Nepal/Bhutan national. Unlike UPSC CSE's 6-attempt cap, UPPSC PCS allows unlimited attempts until the maximum age limit is exceeded, with SC/ST/OBC candidates from UP domicile receiving 5-year age relaxation and PwD candidates receiving 15-year relaxation regardless of category.
UPPSC PCS Cut Off 2024: Category-Wise Marks & Trends
UPPSC PCS cut-off marks vary by category and exam stage; 2023 General category Prelims cut-off was 125 marks (out of 200), while Mains and Interview thresholds are significantly lower. The 2024 recruitment of 947 posts—a substantial increase from earlier cycles—is expected to suppress cut-off marks relative to the applicant pool, making exact predictions data-dependent on exam difficulty and final vacancy allocation.
UPPSC Syllabus in Hindi – Prelims, Mains & Optional
UPPSC 2025 का पाठ्यक्रम तीन चरणों में विभाजित है: प्रारंभिक परीक्षा (200+200 अंक, दो पेपर), मुख्य परीक्षा (नए पैटर्न में GS V और GS VI सहित 1000 अंक), और साक्षात्कार। यह लेख सभी पेपरों का विस्तृत विषय-वार विवरण, PDF डाउनलोड लिंक और 2025 के नए परिवर्तन प्रदान करता है।
CTET Answer Key – Download, Check & Score Calculator
The CTET provisional answer key was released on 12 March 2026; the final answer key followed on 3 April 2026 after the objection window (12–15 March) closed. Download it from ctet.nic.in using your Application Number and Date of Birth, calculate your score (1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking, 150 total), and check the category-wise cut-off: 90/150 (60%) for General, 82/150 (55%) for SC/ST/OBC/PwD.
UPPSC Calendar 2026: Exam Schedule & Key Dates
The UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026, officially released on January 30, 2026, covers 81+ examinations scheduled from February to December 2026, with PCS Prelims set for December 6, 2026. The calendar includes notification windows, application deadlines, and exam dates for PCS, RO/ARO, Assistant Engineer, APO, Staff Nurse, and 20+ other recruitment exams.
UPPSC Full Form – Exam, Eligibility & How to Apply
UPPSC stands for Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, the constitutional body that recruits officers for Group A and Group B gazetted posts in UP through the UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services) exam conducted in three stages: Prelims (400 marks), Mains (1500 marks), and Interview (100 marks).
UPPSC Result 2026 – Prelims, Mains & Merit List
UPPSC PCS Result 2026 is released in three stages on uppsc.up.nic.in: Prelims result (roll number list in PDF), Mains result, and Final merit list with post-wise allocation. Critical fact: Prelims marks are NOT counted in final rank—only Mains (1500 marks) + Interview (100 marks) = 1600 marks determine your final position.
UPPSC Admit Card: Download, Dates & OTR Guide 2026
UPPSC admit cards for 2026 exams are released 5–10 days before each exam stage on uppsc.up.nic.in; download using your OTR registration number and date of birth. PCS Mains runs 29 March–1 April 2026, RO/ARO Mains 31 January–1 February 2026, and GIC Lecturer Prelims 14–17 June 2026.
