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.