UKPSC Lower PCS
Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, Haridwar
The Lower Subordinate Services Examination is UKPSC's combined recruitment for Uttarakhand government posts a tier below the Upper Subordinate servic…
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UKPSC PCS Previous Year Question Papers
Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination
Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, HaridwarUttarakhand6 papers · 2021–2025Verified 3 Oct 2026
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About UKPSC PCS
UKPSC's Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination fills posts across various departments of the Uttarakhand government through one combined process; the 2026 cycle (Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2026-27, dated 9 September 2026) advertised 67 posts. Selection runs through an objective Preliminary of General Studies plus a qualifying General Aptitude Test, a Main Examination of eight descriptive papers including two devoted to Uttarakhand, and an interview. UKPSC amended the scheme and syllabus in February 2025.
Eligibility (summary)
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university for most posts, with specific degrees prescribed for a few posts; age 21-42 years as on 1 July 2026 for the 2026 cycle, with relaxations as per Uttarakhand Government orders Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
Two objective papers: General Studies (merit) and General Aptitude Test (qualifying)
- 2
Main Examination
Eight descriptive papers: General Hindi, Essay and General Studies I-VI
- 3
Interview/Personality Test
Interview for candidates who clear the Main Examination
General StudiesGeneral Aptitude TestGeneral HindiEssayGeneral Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations)General Studies-III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)General Studies-V (Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)General Studies-VI (Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Paper I General Studies: 150 questions of 1 mark, 150 marks, 2 hours; Paper II General Aptitude Test: 100 questions of 1.5 marks, 150 marks, 2 hours; one-fourth of a question's marks deducted per wrong or multiple answer; merit list on Paper I, Paper II qualifying with a minimum of 33%Amended scheme and syllabus dated 25-02-2025 · source |
| Main Examination | Eight compulsory written papers of 3 hours each: General Hindi 150, Essay 150 and General Studies I to VI 200 marks each (1500 marks); minimum 35% required in General HindiAmended scheme and syllabus dated 25-02-2025 · source |
| Interview/Personality Test | Interview/Personality Test of 150 marks; grand total 1650 marks (written plus interview)Amended scheme and syllabus dated 25-02-2025 · source |
Preparing with UKPSC PCS papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview/Personality Test.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download UKPSC PCS previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 6 UKPSC PCS papers from 2021 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts UKPSC PCS?
UKPSC PCS is conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, Haridwar. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 3 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, Haridwar — official website
- UKPSC amended syllabus for Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination (25-02-2025)
- UKPSC Advertisement No. A-1/E-1/2026-27, Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination-2026 (09-09-2026)
- UKPSC notification for Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination-2026 (09-09-2026)
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