UPPSC Commission Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Exam (UP PCS)

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the UP PCS 2019 application form on October 16 in online mode at uppsc.up.nic.in for recruitment to various posts like Statistical Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer,Deputy Collector etc. The last date to apply for UP PCS is November 13, 2019. Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Provincial Civil Services (P.C.S) and Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.) / Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.) services examination will be held in three stages - Preliminary examination consisting of objective type & multiple choice questions; Main examination which will be a conventional written examination followed by a Viva- Voce (Personality Test).  
Latest: To apply for UP PCS 2019 Click here

What's new in UP PCS 2019?

• Five subjects namely Arabic, Persian, Social Work, Defense and Agricultural Engineering have been removed from the main examination. Candidates no longer have the option to appear for these subjects in the main exam of UPPSC 2019.
• This brings the total number of subjects to 29 instead of 33 subjects as in the previous years. 
• Unlike previous years where 18 times the number of candidates who qualified in UP PCS Prelims exam were called for the mains exams, UP PCS 2019 will have only 13 times the candidates called for the Mains exam.  to the vacant positions, 
• The number of candidates being called for the interview has also been brought down to twice the number of candidates who have qualified in the UP PCS Main exam instead of three times as in previous years.
• Economically Weaker (EWS) category candidates will now be eligible for 10 percent reservation. 
• The Commission has released the complete UP PCS 2019 advertisement in English for the first time. 
• The total vacancies through the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2019 under General Recruitment are around 300. The number of vacancies under the Special Recruitment are 9. Vacancies for the post of Assistant conservator of Forest are 2 and 53 for the post of Range Forest Officer respective;y.

As per Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, candidates appearing for UP PCS exam must meet the following eligibility criteria. The UP PSC 2019 eligibility criteria is separate for each post and only candidates who meet this will be allowed to appear for the exam. The table below specifies the UP PCS eligibility criteria 2019 in general and as per the academic requirements.

Eligibility Criteria of UP PCS 

Age Limit: Candidates must be 21 years and above. They must not be more than 40 years as on July 1, 2019They must have not been born earlier than July 2, 1979 and not later than July 1, 1998.
 Relaxation for PH candidates:  The maximum age limit is 55 years i.e. they must have not been born before July 2, 1964.

For SC/ ST and OBC Candidates of UP: The maximum age limit is 45 years i.e. they must have not been born before July 2, 1974. This is also applicable to skilled players of U.P. of Classified Games, State Govt. Employees of U.P. including Teachers/Staff of the Basic Shiksha Parishad of U.P. and Teachers / Staff of the Government Aided Madhyamik Vidyalayas of U.P. In addition, applicants of Group- 'B' posts for the Emergency Commissioned Officers / Short Service Commissioned Officers / Ex-Army Personnel's of U.P. who have rendered five years’ service in Army will also have a relaxation of five years.

Minimum physical standards applicable under UP PCS 2019: 

For Assistant Conservator of Forest and Range Forest Officer: Height, Chest girth and expansion as specified for the post. Relaxation as applicable to Gorkhas, Nepalis, Assamese, Meghalayan Tribal, Laddakhese, Sikkimese, Bhutanese, Garhwalis, Kumaunis, Nagas and Arunachal Pradesh candidates. Male candidates are required to appear for a walking test of 25 kms to be completed in four hours. Female candidates must do walk 14 kms in four hours.

Academic Qualification for UP PCS 2019

UP PCS 2019 Application Form was released on October 16 by the UPPSC in online mode. The last date to fill the online UP PCS application 2019 is November 13. However, payment of the application fee is November 11, 2019. Candidates can fill the application of UP PCS 2019 in three steps.

Keep the following ready before filling the online UP PCS 2019 application form: Candidates must keep the scanned images of a recent photo and signature ready.

• Format of Image: .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .tif, .png
• Image Dimensions: 3.5 cm by 6.0 cm
• File Size: not more than 50 KB
• Signature must not be in Capitals or initials

First Stage – Basic Registration: Candidates must click on the link, “Apply” on uppsc.up.nic.in. The Basic Registration form of UP PCS 2019 will be displayed on clicking the 'Registration' pertaining to the exam and post. Candidates will have to first fill the following

1. Have you ever applied for any position held by Public Service Commission in the past through online method? (Yes / No)
2. Have you ever been applied online against any post, conducted by UPPSC? (Yes / No)

If yes, they must use their old UPPSC registration number to login and fill the application form else they must fill the new one.  Next candidates have to fill exam and notification details, followed by personal information. They have to fill details of their high school & Intermediate board, year of passing & roll number details. Next comes the qualifying exam details.  

Candidates must save the details and submit the same.  Candidates must click on “Print Registration Slip” to generate their Registration Slip with 11-digit registration number and details.

Second Stage- UP PCS Application Fee Payment: The steps to pay the fee are as follows

• Candidates must click the given link to proceed for payment.
• Payment is online through State Bank MOPS (Multi Option Payment System) with net banking, debit/ credit card or other online payment modes.
• After depositing the required fee, candidates must take a printout of the Payment Acknowledgement Receipt (PAR) by clicking on” Print Payment Receipt” button given there.

UP PCS 2019 Application Fee Details:

Third stage – Uploading of photo and signature and final submission of UP PCS 2019 application form: 

• After completing the second stage, candidates must click on” Proceed for final submission of application form”.
• Candidates are required to enter all the required information in the format displayed.
• They must also upload the scanned copy of their recent photo and signature as per specifications.
• Preview and submit the application form of UP PCS 2019.
• Candidates are advised to save a copy and take a print of the application for future reference.

UP PCS 2019 Prelims Exam Centres 

Important Guideline for UP PCS application form:

• Candidates need NOT send hard copy of the filled in application form or any other document/certificate/testimonial to the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.
• It is advisable to take printout of the application form of UP PCS 2019 for reference and any communication with the UPPSC.

How to correct mistakes in UP PCS 2019 application form?

This can be done before November 13, 2019 only. Types of mistakes and the process to rectify them are as follows

1. Mistakes in exam name and type of recruitment, Registered Mobile Number, E-mail ID, Aadhaar Number etc: Candidates are advised to submit new UP PCS application form 2019. It is to be noted that the fee earlier paid will neither be adjusted nor refunded.)

2. Mistake in Category: In this instance, candidates must fill new application form as the fee will differ. The earlier fee will not be refunded.

3. Details other than the ones mentioned above: A chance to modify the application form of UP PCS 2019 will be given to be completed by November 13. The steps to modify the UP PCS 2019 application form are as follows

• Click on 'Modify Submitted Application' under 'Online application process' in Candidate Segment.
• The 'Candidate Personal Details' will be displayed on the screen. Candidates must enter their Registration No., Date of Birth, Gender, Domicile and Category.
• After filling the Verification code, they must click on the 'proceed' button following which for 'Authentication' of the candidate will be done through OTP (One Time Password).
• The OTP will be sent to the registered mobile no. of the candidate who must use it to fill the option box displayed on the screen.
• After the candidate has filled in the OTP and clicks on the 'proceed' button his / her previously submitted UP PCS application form 2019 will be displayed on the screen.
• Candidates must make the required changes and submit the form

The UP PCS 2019 login window can be used for the following:

• View Application status option - to check the current status of candidate.
• Result option - to see their result status of periodically.
• Interview/Exam Schedule option - to see interview and examination schedule details periodically
• Answer Sheet Option- to download key answer sheet.
• Admit Card/Hall Ticket option - to download their admit card
• List of Rejected Candidate option – to view rejected candidate list.
• Syllabus option - to view syllabus of the particular examination.

UP PCS 2019 Application form for Mains exam:

Candidates who have qualified in the prelims exam of UP PCS 2019 can fill the application form for the Main exam. The roll no used for the Prelims exam of UP PCS 2019 will be used for the Main exam also. The process is much easier as most of the details need not be filled in. The application fee will have to be paid online through net banking or debit/credit cards or other online modes.

The UP PCS application fee for mains

Documents to be enclosed along with the Main exam application of UP PCS 2019:

Candidates are required to enclose self-attested copies of the following documents along with the application of the UP PCS Main exam. These documents are as follows

• High School or equivalent examination certificate
• Mark sheets, Certificates & Degrees
• Category Certificate if applicable
• Certificate of being handicapped in that Sub category issued by prescribed Medical Officer/Specialist and counter signed by the Chief Medical Officer in case of PwD candidates

UP PCS Preliminary Exam Application Details

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

Application Fees

UP PCS Main Exam Application Details

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | NEFT

Application Fees

UP PCS Preliminary Exam Exam Pattern

UP PCS 2019 Exam Pattern for Prelims has been announced by UPPSC in its notification for the same. The exam pattern of UP PCS is to be used by candidates to understand the pattern of the question paper in terms of subjects, type of questions asked, marks awarded, duration and more. To know the detailed UP PCS exam pattern 2019 check the table below.

Exam Pattern of UP PCS 2019

Important Guidelines for UP PCS 2019 exam

• Both papers are mandatory. Candidates who qualify in both the papers will be eligible to appear for the Main exam of UP PCS.
• Paper II is a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%. 
• Merit of the candidates will be determined on the basis of the marks obtained in Paper I of the UP PCS prelims exam 2019.

UP PCS Main Exam Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of the UP PCS 2019 main exam has already been notified by UPPSC through its advertisement for the same. Candidates who qualify in the prelims exam of UP PCS 2019 will be eligible to appear for the Main exam. Chances of qualifying will be better with a sound knowledge of the UP PCS exam pattern 2019 for the Main exam. This will empower the candidates with the know how of the type of questions, marks awarded, subjects to study etc.

Exam Pattern of UP PCS 2019

• The exam is pen and paper based. Hence answers have to be entered in an OMR sheet.
• The exam will have two papers - Paper I is compulsory and Paper 2 has a list of optional subjects out of which one must be chosen by the candidate while filling the application form.
• The duration of each paper will be three hours.
• For paper 2 - there will be two sections with four questions each. Candidates must answer at least two question from each section but must answer a total of five questions in the optional paper.

UP PCS Paper Details are as follows

UPPSC will release the admit card of UP PCS 2019 tentatively by December 5 in online mode on the official website. Candidates may note that the admit card download link will be activated under the download section. To download the UP PCS 2019 admit card, candidates will be required to enter their login credentials. The steps to do so are as follows

How to download the UP PCS admit card 2019?

• Click on the "Download Admit card" link under the download segment
• Enter the Registration no, Date of birth and Gender.
• Click on the "Download" link and avail the admit card of UP PCS 2019.
• Save a copy and take a printout of the same to carry to the exam hall.

How to retrieve the registration number?

• If a candidate has forgotten the registration number, they must click on the "Know the registration number" under the download segment or in the login window.
• They must next enter their name, father's or husband's name followed by their date of birth.
• The registration number will be sent to the candidates. They must use this to login and download their admit card

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