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UPPSC Exam Pattern

The UPPSC conducts the PCS Exam in three stages:

1. Prelims – 2 papers – objective type questions (MCQs)
2. Mains – 8 papers – essay/descriptive type
3. Interview

UPPSC PCS Prelims

Name Of Exam
UPPSC-PCS (Preliminary) Examination
Number Of Papers
1. Two
2. Paper 1 – General Studies I
3. Paper 2 – General Studies II (CSAT)
Maximum Marks
• Both Papers will be of 200 marks each.
• However, only Paper 1 will be considered for merit ranking
• Paper 2 is a qualifying paper on the lines of IAS Prelims
(33% qualifying criteria)
Nature Of Questions
Paper-I: 150 questions
Paper-II: 100 questions

UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern

Number Of Papers
Eight

1. General Hindi
2. Essay
3. General Studies I
4. General Studies II
5. General Studies III
6. General Studies IV
7. Optional Subject – Paper 1
8. Optional Subject – Paper 2
Maximum Marks
• General Hindi – 150 marks
• Essay – 150 marks
• Total – 1500 marks
• All General Studies papers and Optional subject papers will be of 200 marks each
Nature Of Questions
Essay/descriptive type
Optional Subjects
As per the new UPPSC exam pattern, candidates have to select only one optional subject (2 papers)