UK-PCS Exam Eligibility & Key Details
Important eligibility, marking and examination information for Haryana Public Service Commission aspirants.
Eligibility
21-42 Years
Conducting Authority
Uttarakhand Public Service
Commission
Negative Marking
Yes (0.25 Marks)
Number of Attempts
Unlimited (subject to
age limit criteria)
Reservation for Women
Only for the Women of UK
Minimum Marks Criteria
Yes
Age Relaxation
Age Limit: 21–42 years. Uttarakhand-domiciled SC/ST/OBC candidates, Persons with Disabilities, and dependants of freedom fighters receive 5 years’ age relaxation, subject to a maximum age of 47 years. Eligible ex-servicemen and commissioned officers receive age relaxation in accordance with Uttarakhand Government rules.
Exam Breakdown
Prelims: Two objective papers of 150 marks each, carrying a total of 300 marks. GS Paper I contains 150 questions and is counted for merit. GS Paper II/CSAT contains 100 questions and is qualifying in nature, with a minimum qualifying requirement of 33%. A negative marking of one-fourth (¼) applies for every incorrect answer. Prelims marks are not added to the final merit.
Mains: Eight descriptive papers carrying a total of 1,500 marks—General Hindi: 150 marks, Essay: 150 marks, and six General Studies papers of 200 marks each. Securing a minimum of 35% marks in General Hindi is compulsory.
Interview: 150 marks. Final Merit: 1,500 + 150 = 1,650 marks.
Interview Weightage
150 Marks
