UP-PCS Exam Eligibility & Key Details
Important eligibility, marking and examination information for Haryana Public Service Commission aspirants.
Eligibility
21 – 40 years
Conducting Authority
Uttar Pradesh Public
Service Commission
Negative Marking
Yes (0.33 Marks)
Number of Attempts
Unlimited (subject to
age limit criteria)
Reservation for Women
Only for the Women of UP
Minimum Marks Criteria
Yes
Age Relaxation
Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh, skilled players of classified games, Uttar Pradesh Government employees, Basic Shiksha Parishad staff, and employees of government-aided secondary schools receive 5 years’ age relaxation, subject to a maximum age of 45 years. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) of Uttar Pradesh receive 15 years’ age relaxation, subject to a maximum age of 55 years. Eligible Emergency Commissioned Officers, Short-Service Commissioned Officers, and ex-Army personnel of Uttar Pradesh receive relaxation of 3 years plus the period of military service.
Exam Breakdown
Prelims: Two compulsory objective papers of 200 marks each, carrying a total of 400 marks. GS Paper I contains 150 questions and is counted for Prelims merit. GS Paper II/CSAT contains 100 questions and is qualifying in nature, with a minimum qualifying requirement of 33%. Prelims marks are not counted in 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.
Interview: 100 marks. Final Merit: 1,500 + 100 = 1,600 marks.
Interview Weightage
100 Marks
