UPPSC PCS exam pattern
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination · उत्तर प्रदेश सम्मिलित राज्य/प्रवर अधीनस्थ सेवा परीक्षा
UPPSC PCS is conducted in 4 stages: Preliminary — General Studies I, Preliminary — General Studies II (CSAT), Main examination, Interview. Preliminary — General Studies I has 150 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes, with negative marking of One-third of the marks of that question.
Preliminary — General Studies I
Objective, OMR150 questions200 marks120 minNegative: One-third of the marks of that question
Preliminary — General Studies II (CSAT)
Objective, OMR100 questions200 marks120 minNegative: One-third of the marks of that question
Qualifying: 33% required.
Main examination
Descriptive1500 marksNo negative marking
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | — | 150 |
| Essay | — | 150 |
| General Studies I–IV | — | 800 |
| General Studies V–VI (Uttar Pradesh) | — | 400 |
Interview
Interview100 marksNo negative marking
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