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UPPSC PCS Previous Year Question Papers

Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, PrayagrajUttar PradeshNo papers yetVerified 3 Oct 2026
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About UPPSC PCS

UPPSC's Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination, widely called UP PCS, recruits graduates into a wide range of Uttar Pradesh state and upper subordinate service posts. Selection runs in three stages: an objective two-paper Preliminary, a conventional Main exam with General Hindi, Essay and six General Studies papers, and a personality test. Questions frequently carry a special emphasis on Uttar Pradesh.

Eligibility (summary)

Bachelor's degree (some posts need specific qualifications); age 21-40 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxations as per rules Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.

Stages & subjects

  1. 1

    Preliminary Examination

    Two objective MCQ papers on OMR sheets; GS-II is qualifying

  2. 2

    Main Examination

    Eight conventional (written) papers: General Hindi, Essay and General Studies I-VI

  3. 3

    Personality Test (Viva-Voce)

    Interview for candidates who clear the Main examination

General Studies IGeneral Studies II (CSAT)General HindiEssayGeneral Studies (Mains Papers I-VI)

Exam pattern

Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.

StagePattern
Preliminary Examination2 compulsory objective papers on OMR, 200 marks and 2 hours each; Paper I has 150 questions and Paper II has 100; one third (0.33) of a question's marks deducted per wrong answer; Paper II is qualifying at 33% and merit is decided on Paper IAdvt. No. A-1/E-1/2026 (dated 25/06/2026) · source
Main Examination8 conventional papers of 3 hours each: General Hindi 150, Essay 150, and six General Studies papers of 200 marks each (1500 marks)Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2026 (dated 25/06/2026) · source
Personality Test (Viva-Voce)Personality test (viva-voce) of 100 marksAdvt. No. A-1/E-1/2026 (dated 25/06/2026) · source

Preparing with UPPSC PCS papers

  • Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test (Viva-Voce).
  • Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.

FAQs

Where can I download UPPSC PCS previous year papers?

We have not published UPPSC PCS papers yet. Check the official website (uppsc.up.nic.in) for any papers the authority has released.

Who conducts UPPSC PCS?

UPPSC PCS is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj. 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.

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