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UPPSC Combined State Service (PCS) Prelims
UP PSC PCS Prelims — Paper 1 (GS, 150 Qs, 2 hr) + Paper 2 (CSAT, 100 Qs, 2 hr).
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Ancient IndiaWhich of the following Vedas contains charms and spells to ward off evils and diseases?
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | 118.5 |
| 2023 | OBC | 117.5 |
2025
20 questions
Take paper →2024
20 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
20 questions
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UPPSC PCS — Quick Practice
FULL20 questions · 240 min
Start mock →| 2023 |
| EWS |
| 115.5 |
| 2023 | SC | 108.5 |
| 2023 | ST | 95.5 |
| 2022 | General | 127.5 |
| 2022 | OBC | 125.5 |
| 2022 | SC | 115.5 |
| 2022 | ST | 98.0 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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What can I get from UPPSC PCS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
All-UP top rankers
95–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 1-2% — merit list leaders
90–95% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 5% — premium service allocation
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High scorer — top cadre prospects
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive Mains entry
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe Mains qualification
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
As per the official UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 released on 30 January 2026, the PCS Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 6 December 2026 (Sunday). Admit cards are expected to be released in November 2026.
Online applications started on 25 June 2026 and will remain active until 27 July 2026. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before submitting applications. A correction window is available until 3 August 2026.
The UPPSC PCS 2025 cycle Mains examination was held from 29 March to 1 April 2026. Additionally, ACF/RFO Mains admit cards have been released for exams scheduled from 14-28 July 2026.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission officially released the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 notification on 25 June 2026. The recruitment covers Group A and Group B posts including Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, and Naib Tehsildar.
📍UPPSC PCS Prelims
passedMon, 22 Jun, 2026
Application window opens
passedThu, 25 Jun, 2026
Online applications opened 25 June 2026 via uppsc.up.nic.in
Application deadline
17 days awayMon, 27 Jul, 2026
Last date to submit online application is 27 July 2026
Application correction window closes
24 days awayMon, 3 Aug, 2026
Candidates may modify details via Candidate Dashboard until 3 August 2026
Admit card release (expected)
120 days awaySat, 7 Nov, 2026
Prelims admit cards expected in November 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
149 days awaySun, 6 Dec, 2026
6 December 2026 (Sunday); two papers (GS-I for merit, CSAT qualifying)
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Current Events of National & International Importance
Recent national/international news, awards, summits, sports, books — last 12-18 months.
History of India
Indian National Movement
INC sessions, Gandhian movements, revolutionary activities, partition, integration of states.
Indian Geography
World Geography
Continents, oceans, climatic regions, major physical features, world economic resources.
Indian Polity & Governance
Economic & Social Development
Environment & Ecology
General Science
History of Uttar Pradesh
Kosala, Magadha-era influence, Awadh, Mughal heritage in UP, 1857 revolt centres (Meerut, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi).
UP in Freedom Struggle
Chauri Chaura, Kakori conspiracy, Lucknow Pact, role of UP leaders (Nehru, Patel ties, Rani Lakshmibai).
Geography of Uttar Pradesh
Bhabar, Tarai, Ganga plain, Bundelkhand plateau, Vindhyan region; rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gomti, Betwa, Ken.
UP Climate, Soil & Agriculture
Agro-climatic zones, alluvial soils, sugarcane, wheat, rice, pulses; major irrigation projects (Sarda Sahayak, Ramganga).
UP Demographics
Population distribution, district-wise density, urbanization, SC/ST/OBC composition, languages.
Comprehension
English and Hindi passage-based questions on main idea, vocabulary, inference.
Interpersonal Skills incl. Communication
Communication, empathy, conflict-resolution scenario questions.
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
Syllogism, statement-conclusion, seating arrangement, blood relations, coding-decoding.
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Administrative scenario judgement; non-negative-marked in past UPPSC papers.
General Mental Ability
Analogy, classification, series, direction sense, Venn diagrams, alphabet test.
Prelims answer key release (expected)
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026
Provisional answer key typically released within a week after Prelims
Prelims result (expected)
205 days awaySun, 31 Jan, 2027
Result expected within 2-3 months after Prelims based on past cycles
📍Mains Examination (expected)
265 days awayThu, 1 Apr, 2027
Mains typically held 3-4 months after Prelims result; 8 descriptive papers over multiple days