UPPSC PCS 2025 Notification: Apply Online for 200+ Vacancies

UPPSC PCS 2025 is the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) to recruit candidates for various Group A and Group B government posts in Uttar Pradesh.

The notification was released on 20 February 2025. The last date to apply and pay the exam fee is 24 March 2025. The correction window closes on 2 April 2025. The preliminary exam date will be announced later.

There are around 200+ vacancies, but this number may increase or decrease depending on government requirements.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Some positions require specific degrees, such as Food Safety Officer, which requires a degree in Food Technology, Agriculture, or Biochemistry. The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum is 40 years as of 1 July 2025. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and ex-servicemen as per UP government rules.

The fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates is Rs. 125. For SC and ST candidates, it is Rs. 65. PwD candidates need to pay only Rs. 25. The fee for ex-servicemen is also Rs. 65.

Candidates must apply online through the official UPPSC website. First, they need to complete One-Time Registration (OTR) at the OTR portal. After that, they can fill out the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit the form.

The selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Exam (objective type), Mains Exam (descriptive), and Interview.

The preliminary exam consists of two papers: General Studies and CSAT. The main exam has eight papers, including Hindi, Essay, and General Studies papers. Candidates who pass the mains exam will be called for an interview.

For positions like Deputy Superintendent of Police, Excise Inspector, and Range Forest Officer, there are specific height and chest measurement requirements. Male candidates need a minimum height of 165 cm (160 cm for SC/ST), while female candidates must be at least 152 cm (147 cm for SC/ST). Candidates applying for ACF and RFO must also pass a walking test of 25 km in 4 hours for males and 14 km in 4 hours for females.

Yes, candidates can modify their application details until 2 April 2025. However, changes to category, name, or OTR details are not allowed.

Admit cards will be available for download from the UPPSC website before the exam. No physical admit card will be sent.

The salary varies by position. Deputy Collector and DSP positions have a pay scale of Rs. 56,000 to Rs. 1,77,500. Naib Tehsildar earns between Rs. 44,900 and Rs. 1,42,400. Excise Inspectors and other Group B posts have a pay scale of Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100.

Yes, candidates from any state can apply. However, reservation benefits are only available to UP domicile candidates.

Candidates need to upload their 10th and 12th mark sheets for date of birth verification, a graduation degree, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (for reservation benefits), and a recent photograph with a signature.

Applications will not be accepted after 24 March 2025. Candidates must apply before this deadline.

Candidates can check their application status by logging into the UPPSC website and visiting their candidate dashboard.

Yes, the preliminary exam has negative marking. For every incorrect answer, one-third of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted.

Candidates should follow the syllabus mentioned in the official notification, study NCERT books, practice previous year question papers, and take mock tests regularly.

No, once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn or modified beyond the correction window.

For official updates, visit the UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in. For queries, candidates can contact the UPPSC helpline available on the website.