UPPSC PCS Exam Eligibility
Exam on : 01 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024
UPPSC PCS Exam Eligibility
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2024):- Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed the age of 40 years on July 01, 2024 i.e. they must have not been born earlier than 2nd July, 1984 and not later than July 01, 2003, For PH candidates, the maximum age limit is 55 years i.e. they must have not been born before 02 July, 1969.
Educational Qualification:- The candidates must possess Bachelors Degree of any recognised University upto the last date for receipt of application. This must be mentioned by the candidate in the relevant column of their application form but for some posts specific qualifications have been prescribed details of the which are given below:-
Posts of Specific qualifications through written examination and interview
| Name of post | Qualificaitons |
| Statistical Officer, under U.P. Agriculture service grade- 2 section-C, (Statistics Branch) | Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics or Statistics or Agricultural Statistics from an university recognised by Law in India or equivalent qualification recognised by the Government. |
| Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-II) | (1) (A) From a University established by law in India, or (B) From any institution other than a University recognized declared to be a University under any law, or (C) Degree in science with physics or mechanical engineering as one of the subjects from a foreign university recognized by the Central Government ; and (2) Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagiri Script |
| 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 |
| Sub Registrar | Law Graduate |
| Asstt. Director of Industries (Handloom) | Post Graduate Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce or Technology from a recognised Institution or University or atleast Bachelor Degree in Textile. |
Physical Measurement:- 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 and Deputy Jailor which is mentioned as below:-
For the post of D.S.P.
| Category of Candidates | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | |
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
| For Male candidates only General, OBC of Citizens and SC | 165 | 84 | 89 |
| For Scheduled Tribes | 160 | 79 | 84 |
| For Female candidates only General, OBC of Citizens and SC. | 152 | Not applicable. | |
| For Scheduled Tribes | 147 | Not applicable. | |
| Minimum weight for female candidates of all categories | 40 Kg | Not applicable | |
For the post of District Commandant Home Guards
| Category of Candidates | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | |
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
| Male Candidates | 165 | 84 | 89 |
| Female Candidates | 150 | 79 | 84 |
| For the Candidates of Scheduled Tribes and Candidates of Kumayun and Gadhwal Division. |
160 | 84 | 89 |
For the post of Superintendent of Jail
(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
For the post of Excise Inspector
| Category of Candidates | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | |
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
| Male Candidates | 167 | 81.2 | 86.2 |
| Female Candidates | 147 | ||
| For other Female Candidates | 152 | ||
For the post of Deputy Jailor
| Category of Candidates | Height (Cm.) | Expansion of chest (Minimum) (C.M.) | Chest Measurement (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:-
Male - 160 cms.
Female - 147 cms.
UPPSC PCS Exam Selection Process
The competitive examination for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination, 2024 comprise three successive stages viz :-
1- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type & Multiple choice).
2- Main Examination (Conventional Type, i.e. Written examination).
3- Viva- Voce (Personality Test).
UPPSC PCS Exam Exam Pattern
UPPSC PCS 2024 Prelims Exam Pattern
The Preliminary examination for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination will consist of two compulsory papers of which answer sheet be on OMR sheets. The papers shall be 200 marks each and of two hours durations. Both the papers shall be objective Type & multiple choice in which there shall be 150-100 questions Respectively. The timing of paper I will be from 9.30 to 11.30 A.M. and paper II from 2.30 to 4.30 P.M.
| Paper | Total Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper-1 – General Studies I | 150 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-2 – General Studies I | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Note: (1) Paper-II of the Preliminary Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
(2) It is mandatory for the Candidates to appear in both the papers of Preliminary Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be
disqualified in case he does not appear in both papers.
(3) The merit of the Candidates will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-I of the Preliminary Examination.
UPPSC PCS 2024 Mains Exam Pattern
UPPSC PCS mains written exam will include six compulsory papers and two optional ones. Each paper will have a duration of 3 hours.
| Paper Name | Marks | Time Duration |
| General Hindi | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Essay | 150 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies – I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies – II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies – III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies – IV | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject – Paper I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject – Paper II | 200 | 3 Hours |
Personality Test (Interview)
The Viva-Voce, also known as the Personality Test, will carry a weightage of 100 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 power/personality and general suitability for the service.
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