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UPPCS Interview Schedule & Call Letter Released for 2022 Cycle! The UPPCS or the Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Exam is administered by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). The word UPPCS stands for Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services. The UPPCS exam is used to hire state government employees in provincial civil services and other state positions. These employees are assigned to different vital departments such as land records, land revenue, general administration, and so on.
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UPPSC PCS Interview Schedule & Call Letter Out on 13th February 2023. The UPPCS Mains 2022 exams were conducted from 27th September to 1st October 2022 and the interview is scheduled to be conducted from 20th February 2023 to 21st March 2023. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is going to release a new notification for UPPSC PCS 2023 cycle. Candidates who had a Graduation degree appeared for the examination. The candidates selected under the UPPSC recruitment will get UPPSC PCS Salary range between Rs. 9300 to Rs. 39100.
UPPCS Interview Schedule & Call Letters Released on 13th February 2023. This is in reference to the 2022 Cycle. The UPPCS Interview will be conducted between 20th February to 21st March 2023. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh launched the new website of UPPSC on 3rd January 2023. With the launch of this new website, all future notifications regarding recruitments under UPPSC will be made and informed through this website. Also, the One-Time Registration Process (OTR) has also been introduced and each candidates candidate will have to complete the OTR process before applying for any recruitment. The official UPPCS Notification for the 2023 recruitment cycle will be released on the official website. Last year, for 2022, the notification was released on 16th March 2022. So, it is expected that the notification will be released in the month of March or most probably in April month. To know more about UPPCS Recruitment continue reading this article.
Candidates can check the detailed UPPCS exam details on the official UPPCS notification for all Junior and Senior-level posts below.
(The official notification for UPPCS 2023 is to be released)
UPPCS Exam Overview |
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Exam Name |
Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Exam |
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Conducting Body |
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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Mode of the examination |
Online |
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Exam Cycle |
2022 |
2023 |
Application Start Date |
16th March 2022 |
To be announced |
Last Date to Apply |
12th April 2022 |
To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria |
Graduate Degree |
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Exam Stages |
Three stages :
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Exam Date |
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14th May 2023 (Prelims) From 23rd September 2023 (Mains) |
Exam Name Official Website |
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The candidates must note that the UPPSC has released the interview dates and call letter for the 2022 cycle. The interview will be held from 20th February 2023 to 21st March 2023. Check out the official notice below.
UPPCS Mains 2022 Results released on 9th February 2023. The UPPCS Mains was conducted between 27th October to 1st October 2022. Check the results below.
The candidates must note that the CM of UP, Yogi Adityanath had launched a new website for all the information & updates on the recruitment exams. The UPPSC OTR link is now active and the candidates can register themselves through the direct link given below then they can fill out any application form for the state without entering the details again.
The candidates must note that the UPPSC has released the exam calendar. The prelims will be held on 14th May 2023 and the mains exam is scheduled from 23rd September 2023. Check out the official notice below.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released UPPCS Prelims Scorecard for the exam which was held on 17th June 2022. Below is the direct link to download the scorecard.
The UPPSC has released the final Cut Off and marksheet for the 2021 examination. The final result for the same was announced on 19th October 2022. The direct link to check the marksheet and cut off is given below. Candidates can view the same till 22nd November 2022.
The UPPSC has declared the results for the UPPCS 2021 on its official website. 627 candidates have been selected for various roles in the 29 departments of the commission. Check the final results below.
The UPPCS Mains Admit Card has been released for the exam which is scheduled from 27th September 2022 to 1st October 2022. Below is the direct link to download the admit card.
The UPPSC PSC has released the official notification regarding the Mains exam dates. The Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted from 27th September to 1st October 2022. Candidates can check out the official notice from the PDF provided below.
The official details for the UPPCS 2023 vacancies are yet to announce. A total number of 250 vacancies were released for UPPCS Recruitment 2022. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on the circumstances/requirements. The posts for which the recruitment will be conducted are expected to be 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) etc. Have a look at the table given below to find the UPPCS Posts for the 2022 recruitment cycle.
Sl. No. |
Name of Post |
Posts of Specific qualification through written examination and interview |
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1 |
Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) |
2 |
District Basik Shiksha Adhikari / Associate DIOS and Other equivalent administrative posts, District Administrative Officer |
3 |
District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit) |
4 |
Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I) / Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-II) |
5 |
Senior Lecturer, DIET |
6 |
Chemist |
7 |
Officer on Special Duty (Computer) |
8 |
District Cane Officer, U.P. Agriculture Service Group "B" (Development Branch) |
9 |
Labour Enforcement Officer |
10 |
Management Officer/ Manager (Estate Department) |
Posts of Specific qualification only through written examination |
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11 |
Technical Assistant (Geophysics) |
12 |
Tax Assessment Officer |
Candidates can check the previous UPPCS Exam Analysis here.
Candidates can apply for the PCS exam online mode only. To apply online for UPPCS Exam, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the new website of UPPSC (https://otr.pariksha.nic.in/).
Step 2: First complete the OTR Process using your credentials and get your registered ID & password. Make sure you use a valid email ID, which you have to keep active until the final declaration of result.
Step 3: Once OTR is done. Login and fill in the mandatory fields like name, address, contact details, educational details etc.
Step 4: Keep a scanned photograph and signature ready as per the requirements mentioned in the official notification. You will have to upload these during filling out the form.
Step 5: Submit the Application Form.
Step 6: Take out a Print Out of the Application Form for future reference. By following these above steps, you can submit your UPPCS Application Form successfully.
Note: As per the official UPPCS Notification, if the Commission finds the provided application information as untrue/false, the respective candidates will be debarred from sitting in not just the current exam but also in other future exams conducted by UPPCS including other penalties as deemed fit.
The UPPCS Exam Application Fee for various categories have been mentioned below:
The selection process for UPPCS Recruitment 2023 is expected to consist of three stages:-
The Preliminary exam will be of an objective type. There will be multiple choice-based questions on the Preliminary Exam. There will be a total of two papers, each paper will be of 2 hours duration.
The qualified candidates in this examination will have to appear in the Mains exam. The Mains exam will have subject questions. The total number will be 1500 and the candidates have to write full-fledged answers in this round.
The last round of the selection process will be the Personality Test (Viva-Voce). The qualified candidates in the last rounds will be qualified for the posts after verification of all the documents. The final merit list will be out after the completion of the Selection Process.
The UPPCS exam pattern for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (General Recruitment/Special Recruitment) and Assistant Conservator of Forest/Range Forest Officer Services comprise three successive stages viz:-
UPPCS Prelims Exam will be conducted in 2 papers, Paper I and Paper II. Both papers will be of 200 marks each. However, Paper I will consist of 150 questions and Paper II which is qualifying in nature will have 100 questions.
Given below is the table is the UPPCs Exam Pattern for the Prelims Stage.
Paper |
Timings |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Paper-1 |
9.30-11.30 am |
150 |
200 marks |
Paper-2 (Qualifying in Nature) |
2.30- 4.30 pm |
100 |
200 marks |
After the candidates have qualified in the prelims exam, they will have to appear in the main examination. The questions asked in the Mains examination will be all subjective types. There will be a total of 1500 questions asked in the exam.
Candidates have to write detailed answers to the questions.
Sections |
Marks |
Hindi |
150 marks |
Essay |
150 marks |
General Studies First Paper |
200 marks |
General Studies Second Paper |
200 marks |
General Studies Third Paper |
200 marks |
General Studies Fourth Paper |
200 marks |
Optional Paper-I |
200 marks |
Optional Paper-II |
200 marks |
The test will relate to the matter of general interest keeping the matter of academic interest in view and for general awareness, intelligence, character, expression of power/personality and general suitability for the service.
Check and download Latest UPPCS Syllabus here!
The final syllabus for the UPPCS Exam 2023 is not yet released. We are providing here the expected syllabus for the exam.
The prelims consist of two papers, the details of both papers are given below.
The main examination syllabus is divided into various parts that are given below.
The Essay Paper will be divided into three parts. Candidates must choose one subject from each section and write an essay of approximately 700 words on that topic. The essay's topics will be divided into three parts, each of which will be centred on a different sphere.
All interested candidates must follow the UPPCS eligibility criteria to be eligible for applying for UPPCS 2023 recruitment. Go through the details mentioned below to check the expected eligibility criteria.
For the following categories, the UPPCS has provided age relaxation:
Category |
Relaxation |
SC |
5 Years |
ST |
5 Years |
OBC |
5 Years |
Sports Person |
5 Years |
State Govt. Employees of Uttar Pradesh |
5 Years |
Physically Handicapped |
15 Years |
Ex. Servicemen |
5 Years |
UPPCS has mentioned the following requirements in order to claim the advantage of age relaxation or reservation:
For the posts included in the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (General Recruitment/Special Recruitment) Examination, you must possess a bachelor's Degree from any recognized University or equivalent qualification up to the last date for receipt of application.
Sl. No. |
Name of Post |
Qualifications |
Posts of Specific qualification through written examination and interview |
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1 |
Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) |
Law Graduate |
2 |
District Basik Shiksha Adhikari / Associate DIOS and Other equivalent administrative posts, District Administrative Officer |
Post Graduate Degree |
3 |
District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit) |
Commerce Graduate |
4 |
Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I) / Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-II) |
Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engg. As one subject. |
5 |
Senior Lecturer, DIET |
Post Graduate Degree with B.Ed. |
6 |
Chemist |
1. M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry. 2. At least three years experience in Chemical analysis of edible products like Honey, Oil Spices etc. Priority:- 1. Special training in quality control. 2. Experience of five years of more in chemical analysis. |
7 |
Officer on Special Duty (Computer) |
Graduation degree in computer Engineering from recognised Government Institute. or 1. First Class Post Graduate Degree in Math and one year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from a recognised institute. 2. One Year Experience in Computer Work. |
8 |
District Cane Officer, U.P. Agriculture Service Group "B" (Development Branch) |
Agriculture Graduate |
9 |
Labour Enforcement Officer |
Bachelor's degree with Economics or Sociology or commerce and Post Graduate Diploma or Post graduate Degree in Law / Labour relation / Labor welfare / Labor Law / Commerce / Sociology / Social work / Social welfare / Trade Management / Personnel Management. |
10 |
Management Officer/ Manager (Estate Department) |
(i) A bachelor's degree from a University established by law in India; (ii) Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from an Institution recognized by the Government. Or A bachelor's degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from a University established by law in India. |
Posts of Specific qualification only through written examination |
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11 |
Technical Assistant (Geophysics) |
Post graduate degree with atleast 50 percent marks in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geology or applied Geology (with Physics, Mathematics at the B.Sc. level) from a university established by law in India. |
12 |
Tax Assessment Officer |
Bachelor’s degree in commerce or economics with 55% marks |
Knowing the important dates and events for UPPCS 2023 exam is mandatory for prior preparation. Below are the important dates and events for the UPPCS Recruitment 2023.
Exam Events |
Important Dates |
Date of Commencement of On-line Application |
To be announced |
Last Date for Receipt of Examination Fee On-line in the Bank |
To be announced |
Last Date for Submission of Online Application |
To be announced |
Prelims Exam Date |
14th May 2023 |
Prelims Result Date |
To be announced |
Mains Exam Date |
From 23rd September 2023 |
Interview Date |
To be announced |
The candidates appearing for the UPPCS PSC Exam 2023, should know about the handsome salary packages provided to the employees, once they are selected for their desired posts. Candidates also enjoy additional perks and benefits along with a handsome salary package like study leave, government accommodation, transport allowances etc. For any aspiring candidates, it is important to know about the salary packages, which will be offered to them. It is expected that the pay scale of all posts under the combined state services exam except the ACF/RFO is Rs. 9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs 4600/- (except Naib Tehsildar whose grade pay is Rs. 4200/-) to Rs. 15600-39100/- Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-. Check the table below to know more about the expected UPPCS Salary in detail.
Post |
Pay Scale/Grade Pay/ Status of Post |
Assistant conservator |
Rs.15600/- to Rs.39100/-, Grade Pay- Rs.5400/-, (Level of Forest 10 in the pay matrix Group) Group “B”, Gazetted |
Range Forest Officer |
Rs.9300/- to Rs.34800/-, Grade Pay – Rs.4800/-, (Level of Forest 8 pay matrix 47600 - 151100) Group “B”, Gazetted |
The Admit Card is generally available 1 week before the exam. Check out the below points to download your UPPCS admit card once it will be available officially.
We've included the UPPCS 2023 Expected Cut-Offs, as well as past year cut-offs, to help you get a sense of your performance and plan your future preparation appropriately. However, you can check out the official UPPCS Cut Off once the official UPPCS Notification of this year’s cut-off is released.
The following considerations must be made when calculating the UPPCS cut-off for any examination:
After analyzing the exam statistics, the following is the expected cutoff for the UPPCS 2023 Prelims exam:
Category wise |
Expected Cut Off |
General |
132-137 |
OBC |
130-135 |
SC |
115-118 |
ST |
95-98 |
Freedom Fighters |
120-125 |
PwD |
105-110 |
Female Candidates |
126-130 |
Physical Measurements will be applicable according to Service Rules/ requisitions, in case of availability of posts e.g. Dy. Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Jail, District Commandant Home Guards, Excise Inspector, Deputy Jailor, District Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikash Dal Officer etc. which is mentioned below:-
Category of Candidates |
Height (Cm.) |
Chest (Cm.) |
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Unexpanded |
Expanded |
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(i) For Male candidates only General, Other Backward Classes of Citizens and Schedule Castes. |
165 |
84 |
89 |
(ii) For Scheduled Tribes |
160 |
79 |
84 |
(iii) For Female candidates only General, other Backward Classes of Citizens and Schedule Castes. |
152 |
Not applicable |
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(iv) For Scheduled Tribes |
147 |
Not applicable |
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(v) Minimum Weight for female candidates of all categories |
40 Kg. |
Not applicable |
Category of Candidates |
Height (Cm.) |
Chest (Cm.) |
|
Unexpanded |
Expanded |
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(i) For Male candidates |
165 |
84 |
89 |
(ii) For Female candidates |
150 |
79 |
84 |
(iii) For the candidates of Scheduled Tribes and Male Candidates of Kumayun and Gadhwai Divisions |
160 |
84 |
89 |
(i) Height 168 cm and in the condition of candidates of kumayun and Gadhwal Divisions not less than 163 cm.
(ii) Chest 81.3 cm. (unexpanded) and 86.3 cm. (expanded)
(iii) Vision - 6/6
Category of Candidates |
Height (Cm.) |
Chest (Cm.) |
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Unexpanded |
Expanded |
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(i) Male candidates |
167 |
81.2 |
86.2 |
(ii) Female candidates (SC./ST.) |
147 |
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(iii) For Other Female Candidates |
152 |
Category of Candidates |
Height (C.M.) |
Chest Measurement (unexpended) (C.M.) |
Expansion of chest (Minimum) (C.M.) |
For Male Candidates |
168 |
81.3 |
05 |
For Female Candidates |
152 |
Weight 45 to 58 k.g. |
In the case of a Candidate belonging to Scheduled Tribes the measurement of height shall be as under:-
1 |
Height |
In Cms. (Minimum) |
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(a) |
For Scheduled Tribes candidates |
160.0 Cm. |
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(b) |
For candidates residing permanently in hill areas |
162.6 Cm. |
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(c) |
Others candidates |
167.7 Cm. |
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2 |
Chest |
Unexpanded in Centimeters |
Expanded in Centimeters |
(a) |
For candidates residing permanently in hill areas and Scheduled Tribes |
76.5 Cm. |
81.3 Cm. |
(b) |
For Others candidates |
78.5 Cm. |
83.5 Cm. |
Height |
In Cms. (Minimum) |
|
(a) |
For candidates residing permanently in hill areas and Scheduled Tribes |
147.0 Cm. |
(b) |
For Others candidates |
152.0 Cm. |
The answer key is very important for the candidates, as they get a chance to verify which answers they have given correctly and which ones answered wrong. The candidates can check the UPPCS Answer Key from the official website by following the below steps.
Step 1: Go to the official website of UPPCS and find the direct link to download the answer key.
Step 2: Click on the option “Click here to view UPPCS key answer sheet”
Step 3: The answer key of UPPCS will be opened.
Step 4: Download the PDF of the set you have written in the examination and calculate marks.
You can follow the below steps to download your UPPCS Result after they are out.
Step 1: Go to the official website and find the direct link to result.
Step 2: Fill in all the files with the required information.
Step 3: Click on the proceed button.
Step 4: The mark sheet will now be available to the candidates.
Step 5: Download the mark sheet for future use.
Step 6: Alternatively, visit the official website and click on the relevant link. Then follow steps 2 to 5.
To crack an examination like UPPCS you need to study not only hard but strategically. Once you have gone through all the UPPCS exam details in the official UPPCS Notification, it’s time to check out the following UPPCS preparation tips to crack the exam on 1st attempt:
Always keep in mind that to qualify for a competitive exam, you should never study too many books. You should consult one or two good books for each subject and practice them again and again. Check some of the UPPCS Best Books for Exam Preparation which you may follow in the preparation of UPPCS Exam.
Name of the Book |
Author/Publisher |
General English |
Author: SP Bakshi Publisher: Arihant Publisher |
Objective General Studies |
Author: O.P. Verma Publisher: Marksman Publisher |
NCERT General Studies |
McGraw Hill Education India |
General English for all Competitive Exam |
Arihant Publisher |
We hope that you could get detailed information about the UPPCS Recruitment 2023 from this article. The UPPCS exam is very hard to crack with different stages involved in them. It is essential to be thorough with the syllabus for good results. We have also mentioned the other details here so that the candidates understand all the details of the examination and prepare accordingly. For more information and updates, download the Testbook app.