Mohit Dhulia
UPPSC PCS Exam: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is a state-level organisation that administers recruitment exams in the state. The UPPSC conducts a series of examinations throughout the year to find the most qualified candidates for various departments in the state’s public sector. It includes the following topics:
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| Name of Exam | UPPSC PCS and ACF/RFO |
| Conducted By | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission(UPPSC) |
| Level of Exam | State Government Job |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Process of Selection | PrelimsMainsInterview |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years |
| Vacancy | 200 |
| Exam Centers | Across the Uttar Pradesh |
| Notification Link | Online Application Link |
| Official Website | http://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
| Helpdesk Exam No. | 0532 – 2407547; +91 – 8765973668 |
The exam date for UPPSC “PCS & ACF/ RFO” 2022 will be released by UPPSC along with its official calendar, but it may be delayed due to uncertainties caused by the Covid-19 epidemic and the resulting lockdown. Despite this, the following table shows the tentative dates for the UPPSC “PCS & ACF/ RFO” 2022 exam, as well as other important dates related to “Online Application”:
| Events of UPPSC PCS 2022 | Date |
|---|---|
| Advt. Number (UPPSC) | To be Announced |
| UPPSC PCS Notification released date | To be Announced |
| UPPSC PCS Application Form start date | To be Announced |
| UPPSC PCS Application Form end date | To be Announced |
| Fee Payment (Last Date) | To be Announced |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims Admit Card date | To be Announced |
| Prelims Exam Date | To be Announced |
| Prelims Result | To be Announced |
| Mains exam Application process | To be Announced |
| Mains Exam Date 2022 | To be Announced |
| Main Exam Result Date 2022 | To be Announced |
| Personality Test Date | To be Announced |
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will be released for the notification for online Application Form 2022 for 200 vacancies in Provincial Civil Services (PCS).
Following that, the online application fee for the PCS & Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.) / Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.) Services Examination – 2022 is as follows:
| Category wise list | Fee Structure |
|---|---|
| Ex-Serviceman | Exam fee Rs. 40/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 65/- |
| General/ OBC/ Economically Weaker Sections | Exam fee Rs. 100/- + Online processing fee Rs. 25/-, Total = Rs. 125/- |
| SC/ST | Exam fee Rs. 40/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/-, Total = Rs. 65/- |
| Freedom Fighters/ Women | In case of their original category/ details |
| Varies “Abled Person” | Exam fee NIL On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 25/- |
| Relevant Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| RPSC | HPPSC | APSC |
| TSPSC | TPSC | APPSC |
At first glance, candidates must check and confirm the UPPSC’s eligibility criteria for PCS 2022 . The eligibility requirements for the Provincial Civil Service (PCS) are listed below. It is made up of
Age Limit: As of July 1, 2022 , you must be 21 years old (minimum) to 40 years old (maximum), and this age limit applies to both the Upper Subordinate Services and the Combined State Examination 2022, as well as the “Age Relaxation” Criteria.
| Category | Upper Age Limit | UP PCS Eligibility Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Skilled players of classified games of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| State Govt. employees of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| SC/ ST/ OBC of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Physically Challenged candidates of Uttar Pradesh | 55 years | 15 years |
| Ex-Army Personnel of U.P. (who have rendered five years service in Army) | 45 years | 5 years |
| Short Service Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
Aspirants/ candidates applying for Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services should have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised organization, according to the UPPSC “PCS ACF/ RFO” 2022 eligibility criteria. Additionally, a few posts require educational qualification in specific fields, which are listed below.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| ContRoller Legal Measurement Assistant (Grade-I & II) | UG Degree in science with Physics or Mechanical Engineering |
| Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Law Graduate Degree |
| DAO (District Administrative Office) | PG (Post Graduate Degree) |
| Labor Commissioner (Assistant) | UG Degree in Arts with Sociology/ Economics/ Commerce/ Law |
| Food Safety Officer/ Designated Officer | PG (Post Graduate Degree) in Chemistry as one of the subjects from a University established by law in India / Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Biotechnology / Oil Technology/ Agricultural Science/ Veterinary Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology / Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry or Degree in Medicine from a Recognized University |
| SF (Statistical Officer) | PG (Post Graduate) in Mathematical / Agricultural Statistics/ Mathematics |
| (DIET) Senior Lecturer | PG with B. Ed (Post Graduate Degree) |
| DPO (District Program Officer) | UG Degree in Sociology/ Social Science/ Home Science/ Social Work |
| DPO (District Probation Officer) | (PG) Post Graduate Degree in Psychology/ Sociology/ Diploma in any branch of Social Work from any recognized institute |
| CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) | UG (Graduate Degree) in Sociology/ Social Work/ Home Science |
| LEF (Labor Enforcement Officer) | UG Degree with Economics/ Sociology/ Commerce/ Post Graduate in Law/ Labor relation/ Labor welfare/ Social work/ Trade Management/ Personnel Management |
| (Revenue Audit) District Adult Officer | UG Commerce Graduate Degree |
| Range Forest Officer of Forest/ Assistant Conservator of Forest | UG Degree in Agriculture, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics Mathematics, Geology Forestry, Statistics or Engineering from a University established by Law in India or a Foreign University approved by the Central Government from time to time |
It specifies certain physical requirements for the following positions:
| Sex | Height | Chest Girth (Fully Expanded) | Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 163 Cm | 84 Cm | 5 Cm |
| Female | 150 Cm | 79 Cm | 5 Cm |
The main exam consists of eight papers, and the marks obtained in the UPPSC PCS main exam are the main criteria in the aspirants’/ applicants’ final selection/ round.
| Exam Name | UPPSC PCS Mains (Written) Examination |
|---|---|
| Question Type | Essay/descriptive type |
| Exam Type | Offline (Pen-paper) |
| Total Papers (8) | General Hindi Essay General Studies I General Studies II General Studies III General Studies IV Optional Subject – Paper 1 Optional Subject – Paper 2 |
| Optional Subjects | According to the new pattern, aspirants have to choose only one optional subject (two papers) from the prescribed list given |
| Maximum Marks | All General Studies papers & Optional subject papers will be of 200 marks each General Hindi – 150 marks Essay – 150 marks Total – 1500 marks |
| Exam Duration | Exams will be scheduled over a seven days duration In Morning Session – 9.30 AM to 12.30 AM & In Afternoon Session – 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM (Time to Complete exam) |
Appilicants/ aspirants will have to choose “Essay,” one topic from each section, and write an essay in 700 words on each topic/ subject in Main Paper II. The essay will be divided into three sections, with the following topics:
UPPSC PCS & ACF/ RFO “Exam Pattern”. In addition, the UPPSC PCS Exam is divided into three stages:
This exam pattern is used to filter out the most qualified applicants and prospective students. Prelims consists of two 200-mark papers, Paper I and Paper II, both of which contain MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
| Type of Exam | Offline using OMR sheets (Pen-paper) |
| Question Type | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Exam Name | UPPSC (PCS & ACF/ RFO) Preliminary Exam |
| Exam Duration | Two hours for each paper |
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks each |
| Total Papers (2) | 1.Paper 1 – General Studies I 2. Paper 2 – General Studies II (CSAT) |
| Total Questions | Paper I: 150 questions & Paper II: 100 questions |
Further aspirants/ applicants who passed the PCS & ACF/ RFO prelims exam will be called for the mains exam, and the results of the mains exam will be used to determine the candidates/students/ test takers’ final selection. It consists of eight papers that are all descriptive in nature. It is a merit-based round, and it carries a significant weightage of 1500 marks. The following are two major changes to the UPPSC main exam pattern.
Finally, this is the final round of the UPPSC Exam; test takers/ applicants who pass the Mains exam will be invited to a 100-mark Personnel Interview. The test takers/candidates were interviewed by a board appointed by the UPPSC.
The purpose of the interview is for unbiased observers and a board of competent to assess the student’s personal suitability for a career in the state services.
Following that, candidates/test takers must be aware of current events in and around the state/country, in addition to their academic studies.
Finally, the interview is more of a purposeful conversation aimed at eliciting information about the candidate’s analytical ability and mental qualities.
The UPPSC’s eligibility requirements for the year 2022 are based primarily on age and educational capabilities.
PCS officers are civil officials in the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government who work in the state’s administration.
The age limit for applicants from the General or OBC categories is 21 to 40 years old; however, students from the SC/ST categories have their age limit reduced by five years.
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