UPPSC 2021- Eligibility criteria, Application Process, Admit card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus
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Apr 8, 2021
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“UPPSC” is a state-level organization that conducts recruitment Exams in Uttar Pradesh. The conducting body of UPPSC conducts the list of examinations throughout the year to find the most eligible candidates for different departments of the public sector in the state. It covers:
- Assistant Registrar Examination
- Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Preliminary Examination
- Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Main Examination.
- R.O/A.R.O Preliminary Examination
- R.O/A.R.O Main Examination
- Assistant Prosecuting Officer Examination
- U.P. Nyayic Seva (Junior Division) Examination
- Combined State Engineering Examination.
- A.P.S. Examination
Latest updates:
- April 06, 2021: UPPSC Assistant Professor 2021 Screening Test Date has been postponed. Check the news here.
- UPPSC 2019 Interview call letters released on the official website. Read more
- UPPSC PCS Mains admit card 2020 has been released. Read more
UPPSC PCS Exam: Highlights 2021
| Exam Name | UPPSC PCS and ACF/RFO |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission(UPPSC) |
| Exam Level | State Government Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Selection Process |
|
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years |
| Vacancy | 200 |
| Exam Cities | Across the Uttar Pradesh |
| Notification Link | Online Application Link |
| Official Website | http://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
| Helpdesk Exam No. | 0532 – 2407547; +91 – 8765973668 |
UPPSC PCS & ACF/ RFO Notification 2020
Anyway the exam date for UPPSC “PCS & ACF/ RFO” 2020 has been released by UPPSC along with its official calendar but due to uncertainties because of the Covid-19 epidemic and the consequent lockdown it can be delayed. Despite that the tentative dates for UPPSC “PCS & ACF/ RFO” 2020 exam and the other important dates related to “Online Application” in the following table:
Events of UPPSC PCS 2020
| Events of UPPSC PCS 2020 | Date |
|---|---|
| Advt. Number (UPPSC) | A-1/E-1/2020 |
| 2020 UPPSC PCS Notification released date | April 21, 2020 |
| 2020 UPPSC PCS Application Form start date | April 21, 2020 |
| 2020 UPPSC PCS Application Form end date | June 4, 2020 |
| Fee Payment (Last Date) | June 2, 2020 |
| 2020 UPPSC PCS Prelims Admit Card date | Between September to October (2020) |
| Prelims Exam Date 2020 | October 11, 2020 |
| Prelims Result 2020 | May be October 2020(Tentative) |
| Mains exam Application process | December 1-14, 2020 |
| Mains Exam Date 2021 | (Tentative)January 22, 2021 |
| Main Exam Result Date 2021 | (Tentative) March 2021 |
| Personality Test Date | (Tentative) April 2021 |
Upcoming Exams of UPPSC
“UPPSC” (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) has released the official notification for the UPPSC PCS and ACF/ RFO 2020 exam and there are approximately 200 vacancies to hire. Over the UPPSC “PCS & Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) / Range Forest Officer Services (RFO)” Group A and Group B Officers are selected for the administrative services of the state government.
Download UPPSC Exam Schedule 2020:
- At the commencement make a visit to the official website i.e.; uppsc.up.nic.in of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
- Ensuring on landing on the home page, aspirants/ test-takers will see various columns in the website.
- Subsequently, over there, search for the “Latest News” section present on the right-hand side of the user in that section, guys will see the UPPSC Exam Calendar 2020 link appearing over there & hit the button.
- Instantaneously, a new page opens on the screen showing the UPPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2020 in a PDF format, then the user checks the details present on it & downloads the PDF to their system/ mobile.
UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2021
At first glance, the aspirants must check and confirm the eligibility criteria released by UPPSC for PCS 2020. Provincial Civil Service “PCS” the complete details about the UPPSC eligibility is mentioned below. It contains
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit
- Few Post require Specialized Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age Limit – 21 Years Old (Minimum) to 40 Years Old (Maximum) as on 1st July 2020 & too this age limit is for both Upper Subordinate Services/ Combined State Examination 2020 & yet it also gives “Age Relaxation” Criteria.
| Category | Upper Age Limit | UP PCS Eligibility Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ OBC 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 |
| Emergency Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Short Service Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Ex-Army Personnel of U.P. (who have rendered five years service in Army) | 45 years | 5 years |
| Physically Challenged candidates of Uttar Pradesh | 55 years | 15 years |
Educational Qualification for UPPSC PCS & ACF/ RFO
By virtue of eligibility criteria UPPSC “PCS ACF/ RFO” 2020, the aspirants/ candidates appearing for Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized organization, further few posts require educational qualification in specific fields is mentioned hereunder
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| DAO (District Administrative Office) | PG (Post Graduate Degree) |
| Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Law Graduate Degree |
| ContRoller Legal Measurement Assistant (Grade-I & II) | UG Degree in science with Physics or Mechanical Engineering |
| 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 |
| Labor Commissioner (Assistant) | UG Degree in Arts with Sociology/ Economics/ Commerce/ Law |
| DPO (District Program Officer) | UG Degree in Sociology/ Social Science/ Home Science/ Social Work |
| (DIET) Senior Lecturer | PG with B. Ed (Post Graduate Degree) |
| 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 |
| DPO (District Probation Officer) | (PG) Post Graduate Degree in Psychology/ Sociology/ Diploma in any branch of Social Work from any recognized institute |
| SF (Statistical Officer) | PG (Post Graduate) in Mathematical / Agricultural Statistics/ Mathematics |
| LEF (Labor Enforcement Officer) | UG Degree with Economics/ Sociology/ Commerce/ Post Graduate in Law/ Labor relation/ Labor welfare/ Social work/ Trade Management/ Personnel Management |
| CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) | UG (Graduate Degree) in Sociology/ Social Work/ Home Science |
| (Revenue Audit) District Adult Officer | UG Commerce Graduate Degree |
Physical Standard
It mentions certain physical standard requirements for below posts:
- The Assistant Conservator of Forest
- Range Forest Officer
| Sex | Height | Chest Girth (Fully Expanded) | Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 163 Cm | 84 Cm | 5 Cm |
| Female | 150 Cm | 79 Cm | 5 Cm |
Walking Test
- Test Takers/ Candidates – Male : Finish walking 25 Km (4 hours)
- Test Takers/ Candidates – Female : Finish walking 15 Km (4 hours)
UPPSC 2020 Application Process
At Present, UPPSC PCS and ACF/ RFO 2020 Online Application Form Link & UP PCS Application Form 2020 “Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission'' (UPPSC) had released the notification for online Application Form 2020 for 200 vacancies in Provincial Civil services (PCS).
- The Application Form 2020 was released at the official website http://uppsc.up.nic.in/ and at the homepage of the website, aspirants/ candidates click on “Apply Online Link”.
- Fill up the personal details, educational qualification, contact details, UP PCS exam centre, upload scanned photo & signature in prescribed size & format etc in the application form.
- Subsequently filling all details candidates/ test takers need to pay the application fee through Debit card/Credit card/Net banking & they can take a printout of the application form and for future reference, they save the registration number & the password carefully.
- Finally, applicants who successfully filled the application form can download the UP PCS admit card 2020 for mains exam from September 25 tentatively. On the other hand, Candidates/ test takers must also check the UPPCS Question Paper 2020 for preparation of “UPPSC'' exams.
UPPSC Application Fee “PCS & ACF/ RFO” 2020
Later the category wise online application fee for PCS & Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.) / Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.) Services Examination - 2020 is hereunder:
| Category wise list | Fee Structure |
|---|---|
| Freedom Fighters/ Women | In case of their original category/ details |
| 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/- |
| Varies “Abled Person” | Exam fee NIL On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 25/- |
| Ex-Serviceman | Exam fee Rs. 40/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 65/- |
UPPSC Syllabus 2020
Prelims Syllabus for Paper I
- Indian Governance & Polity
- Current events of National and International importance
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern
- Indian & World Geography: Physical, Social, Economic geography of India & World
- Social & Economic Development
- General Science
- Environmental Ecology, Climate Change & Biodiversity
Prelims Syllabus for Paper II
- Interpersonal skills (including communication skills)
- Comprehension
- Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- General Mental Ability
- General English (Class X Level)
- General Hindi (Class X Level)
- Elementary Mathematics (class X level – Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic & Statistics)
PCS Main Exam I Syllabus
The main Exam comprises 8 papers & the marks secured in the UPPSC PCS main exam are the deciding factors in the final selection/ round for aspirants/ candidates.
| Name of Exam | UPPSC PCS Mains (Written) Examination |
|---|---|
| Number of Papers (8) |
|
| Duration of Exam | Exams will be scheduled over a seven days duration
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| Maximum Marks | All General Studies papers & Optional subject papers will be of 200 marks each
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| Type of Exam | Offline (Pen-paper) |
| Optional Subjects | According to the new pattern, aspirants have to choose only one optional subject (two papers) from the prescribed list given |
| Nature of Questions | Essay/descriptive type |
UPPSC Syllabus: Mains Paper II
Main Paper II will be of 3 sections in the question paper of Candidates/ Aspirants will have to select “Essay”, one topic from each section and they are required to write an essay in 700 words on each topic/ subject. Totally three sections, topics of the essay will be based on the following:
- Section A: Literature and Culture, Political sphere, & Social sphere
- Section B: Science, Environment and Technology, Economic Sphere, Trade, Industry & Agriculture,
- III. Section C: Natural Calamities, Landslide, Earthquake, National Development programs and projects, National & International Events, Deluge, Drought etc
UPPSC Exam Pattern 2020
“Exam Pattern” of UPPSC PCS & ACF/ RFO. Plus the UPPSC PCS Exam includes 3 stages UPPSC PCS 2020 Notification are mentioned hereunder
- Prelims: 2 Papers ( Objective )
- Mains: 8 papers (essay/ descriptive type)
- Interview
Prelims Exam Pattern (PCS & ACF/ RFO)
This exam pattern is used as a filtering agent to find the most eligible candidates/ aspirants. Prelims comprises two papers i.e., Paper I & Paper II, with MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) both the papers are of 200 marks.
| Name of Exam | UPPSC (PCS & ACF/ RFO) Preliminary Exam |
| No. of Papers (2) | 1.Paper 1 – General Studies I 2. Paper 2 – General Studies II (CSAT) |
| Duration of Exam | Two hours for each paper |
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks each |
| Number of Questions | Paper I: 150 questions & Paper II: 100 questions |
| Nature of Questions | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Exam Type | Offline using OMR sheets (Pen-paper) |
Scheme for marking UPPSC Prelims Exam
- Initially “Paper I” will decide the cut-off of the exam and in “Paper II” candidates/ aspirants need to score 33% marks.
- In addition 0.33% negative marking/ minus marking will be given for each & every incorrect/ wrong answer,
- Exemplar, if the maximum marks allotted for a question is 2 marks means, then answering it wrong would incur 0.66 marks of penalty
- Inside the “OMR sheet” filling multiple circles on for the same question would be treated as an incorrect/ wrong answer and it would lead to negative mark/ minus mark, too there is no negative marking for blank/ leaving questions
UPPSC Mains Exam Pattern
Further aspirants/ candidates who qualified for the PCS & ACF/ RFO prelims exam are called for the mains exam and the marks of mains exam will be considered for the final selection of the candidates/ aspirants/ test takers. It comprises 8 papers which are descriptive in nature. It is a merit deciding round, it holds as it is of 1500 marks a great weight age. Yet two major changes in the UPPSC main exam pattern are as follows.
- At first “UPPSC” did away with the objective type papers and re-introduced the descriptive type papers as in the past but with the increase in the number of papers.
- At present “UPPSC” introduced the ‘Ethics’ paper which was not there in earlier/ past days
Interview for UPPSC
Ultimately this is the last round of UPPSC Exam, test takers/ candidates who qualify the Mains exam will be called for the Personnel Interview, it will be of 100 Marks. A Board appointed by the UPPSC conducted the interview for test takers/ candidates.
- In this the objective of the interview is to check the personal suitability of the candidate for the career in the state services by an unbiased observers & board of competent.
- Next in the personality test apart from their academic study, candidates/ test takers must be aware of the affairs happening in & around the state/ country
- At last the interview is more of a purposeful conversation intended to explore the analytical ability & mental qualities of the candidate/ test takers.
In the final analysis, the “UPPSC PCS” 2021 Result of the preliminary exam will be published after a few days of examination, after qualifying in the preliminary exam, an individual will be able to appear in the main exam at last.
FAQs
Ques. What is the UPPSC age eligibility for PCS?
Ans: For the candidates who belong to the General or OBC Categories, the age limit is 21 to 40 years, on the other hand the age is relaxed by five years for the students belonging to the categories like SC/ST.
Ques. Who is a PCS officer?
Ans: PCS officers are the civil servants of Uttar Pradesh (UP) government and are engaged in the administration of the state.
Ques. What are the UPPSC exam eligibility criteria?
Ans: The UPPSC eligibility criteria 2020 is mainly based on age and educational qualifications
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.