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UPPSC PCS (Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.
UPPSC PCS recruits candidates for state civil services like SDM, DSP, and other Group A/B posts in Uttar Pradesh.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Pen & Paper (Objective (MCQ)) | General Studies I & II (CSAT) | 2 Hours each | 400 | 0.33 per wrong answer | Difficult |
| Mains | Pen & Paper (Descriptive) | GS papers, Essay, Optional subject | 3 Hours each | 1500 | Not applicable | Very Difficult |
| Interview | Personality Test (Board Interview) | Personality and administrative aptitude | - | 100 | Not applicable | Difficult |
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A: UPPSC PCS is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.
A: Yes, UPPSC PCS is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.