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Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services (UP PCS)

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  • Conducting Body : Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
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Main Exam Date

29-09-2023

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services (UP PCS) FAQs:

Ques 1. How can an applicant apply for the Exam?

Ans. By online mode through Official website.  

Ques 2. What precautions should be taken by a candidate while filling up the Online Application Form?

Ans. Please read the instructions attentive before filling up the Online Application Form.

 Ques 3. Does a candidate edit the details after submission of the application?

Ans. A candidate can not edit any information after submission of the application in the Commission.

Ques 4. What should be the size of the scanned Photograph and Signature?

Ans. The size of the scanned photograph and signature should not be more than 50 kb each.

Ques 5. Can candidates belong to other states apply for UP PSC?

Ans. Yes, the candidate belonging to other states are eligible to apply but through the general category. Reserve category quota applies to reserved candidates of UP only.

Ques 6. What is the educational qualification for the exam?

Ans. Any graduate from any recognized university is eligible for UPPSC except for some posts which require some special qualification.

Ques 7. Is there any reservation for OBC/SC/ST in UP PSC exam?

Ans. Yes, there is reservation for OBC/SC/ST.

Ques 8. Is there any reservation for Female candidates in UP PSC?

Ans. Yes, there is a reservation of 20% for female candidates.

Ques 9. Is OBC/SC/ST of other states are eligible for reservation?

Ans. No, Only OBC/SC/ST candidates of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for reservation. All candidates belonging to other states are treated as general candidates.

Ques 10. Is the Hindi language mandatory in secondary level to be eligible for UP PSC?

Ans. Yes, Hindi at the higher secondary level is an essential qualification.

Ques 11. Is Hindi language paper in Mains examination of qualifying nature?

Ans. No, the Hindi language paper in the Mains examination is not of a qualifying nature. It carries 150 marks and these marks get considered while preparing the merit list.

Ques 12. How many papers are there in the Mains examination?

Ans. There are a total of 8 papers in the Mains examination from which 2 are GS papers, 2 papers from 1st optional, 2 papers from 2nd optional, 1 paper of Hindi language, and 1 paper of Essay.

Ques 13. Are all papers in the main examination of Descriptive nature?

Ans. No, all papers in the Mains exam are not of Descriptive nature. Both GS papers are objective type with no negative marking and the remaining all are Descriptive.

Ques 14. Is there any negative marking in the exam?

Ans. Yes there is a provision of negative marking for Paper I. 1/3rd of the total mark allotted to that question gets deducted for each wrong answer

Ques 15. Can a PCS be promoted to IAS?

Ans. Yes, PCS officers can become IAS officers providing they are fulfilling the requirements of UPSC. 

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