BharatNotes ⚡ TL;DR
UPPSC PCS 2025 notified 200 vacancies (revised to 930), requires graduation aged 21-40, follows a three-stage pattern, and pays around Rs 56,100 basic at Level 10.
UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) 2025 is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.
Vacancies: The notification released on 20 February 2025 initially advertised 200 posts. The Commission subsequently revised vacancies upward to 930 posts across multiple departments.
Eligibility:
- Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Age: 21 to 40 years as of 1 July 2025 (General category)
- Age relaxation: 5 years for OBC, SC, and ST candidates from Uttar Pradesh
- Attempts: No fixed limit (unlike UPSC CSE)
Exam Pattern:
| Stage | Type | Papers | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Objective (MCQ) | GS Paper 1 (150 Qs) + CSAT Paper 2 (qualifying, 33% cutoff) | 200 marks each |
| Mains | Descriptive | 8 compulsory papers (no optional subject from 2025) | Varies |
| Interview | Personality Test | - | - |
Prelims has negative marking of one-third for wrong answers. The 2025 Prelims was held on 12 October 2025; Mains was scheduled from 29 March to 1 April 2026.
Salary (7th Pay Commission):
- Posts like SDM and DSP fall at Pay Level 10 with a basic pay of Rs 56,100 per month
- In-hand salary with DA, HRA, and TA: approximately Rs 82,000 to Rs 95,000 per month at entry level
- Higher Pay Levels (up to Level 15) are reached through promotions
- Additional perks include official accommodation, vehicle, medical facilities, and pension under NPS
