UPPSC PCS Exam Exam Pattern

Exam on : 01 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024

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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