State exams | as of 2026-05-31
UPPSC PCS eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Uttar Pradesh state services recruitment through prelims, mains, and interview.
Eligibility at a glance
| Age | Notice-specific |
|---|---|
| Education | Post or service-specific, generally graduation. Verify advertisement. |
| Relaxations | Uttar Pradesh government reservation and age relaxations per advertisement. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview
Mode: Mixed objective and written stages. Marks: Advertisement-defined.. Duration: Advertisement-defined.
Selection flow
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview
- Document verification and merit
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- General studies
- Current affairs
- State-specific topics
- Mains descriptive papers
Cadence
Varies by UPPSC notice and calendar.
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPSC PCS | Graduate or post-specific | See advertisement | Yes | Mixed |
| BPSC CCE | Graduate | Post and category dependent | Yes | Mixed |
| UPSC CSE | Graduate | 21-32 | Yes | Mixed |
| UP Police Constable | See notice | See notice | No | Written plus physical |
| IBPS RRB | Graduate or post-specific | 18-40 post-wise | Yes | Online |
| Accenture Off-Campus | Role-specific | Not published | Yes | Role-specific |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Age eligibility | UPPSC advertisement viewer | 2026-05-31 |
| Education | UPPSC advertisement viewer | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | UPPSC advertisement viewer | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | UPPSC advertisement viewer | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | UPPSC advertisement viewer | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | UPPSC advertisement viewer | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | UPPSC notifications page | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | UPPSC advertisement viewer | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | UPPSC notifications page | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Does UPPSC PCS include an interview?
The standard PCS flow includes prelims, mains, and interview as per the advertisement.
Where should UPPSC eligibility be checked?
Check the official UPPSC notification and advertisement page for the active cycle.