UPPSC: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

• UPPSC means Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.
• It is the state agency that conducts the Civil Services Examination for entry-level appointments to Civil Services of Uttar Pradesh.
• UPPSC was established on April 1, 1937.
• Its headquarters is in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Functions of UPPSC

• Conducts exams for state service appointments.
• Advises the government on recruitment methods for various services.
• Advises on officer suitability for promotions and transfer-on-deputation.
• Advises the government on disciplinary matters affecting government employees.

Composition of the Commission

• The Commission includes a Chairman and Members, all appointed by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
• The Governor determines the number of members.
• The Chairman and Members hold office for six years or until they turn 62, whichever comes first.

Examinations Conducted by UPPSC

• UPPSC conducts various exams for state post recruitment.
• The Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Service (UP PCS) Examination is the most prominent.
• Other exams include Assistant Engineer Exam, Combined State Engineering Services Examination, Assistant Forest Conservator (ACF) / Range Forest Officer (RFO) Examination, Lecturer (Various Subjects) Exams, and various departmental exams based on state government needs.

Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Service (UP PCS) Examination

• The UP PCS examination is a state-level civil service exam that UPPSC conducts.
• It is a three-stage examination: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type), Main Examination (Written Type), and Interview.

Preliminary Examination

• Two compulsory papers are included: General Studies-I and General Studies-II (CSAT - Civil Services Aptitude Test).
• General Studies-I covers History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, General Science, and Current Events of National and International Importance.
• General Studies-II (CSAT) includes Comprehension, Interpersonal skills (including communication skills), Logical reasoning and analytical ability, Decision-making and problem-solving, General mental ability, Elementary Mathematics (up to Class X level), General English (up to Class X level), and General Hindi (up to Class X level).
• CSAT is a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks set by the Commission.
• Preliminary Examination marks do not count toward the final ranking.

Main Examination

• It consists of a written examination and an interview.
• The written examination comprises compulsory and optional papers.
• Compulsory Papers are General Hindi, Essay, General Studies-I, General Studies-II, General Studies-III, and General Studies-IV.
• Candidates choose optional subjects from a UPPSC-provided list.
• General Studies papers cover History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and Current Affairs specific to Uttar Pradesh and India, Science and Technology, Environment, and Disaster Management, and Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude.

Interview

• Candidates who pass the Main Examination are called for an interview.
• The interview assesses personality, general knowledge, service suitability, and subject understanding.

Selection Process

• The final selection is based on combined Main Examination and Interview marks.
• UPPSC creates a merit list based on these marks.
• Candidates are allocated to services based on merit list rank and preferences.

Key Points to Remember

• The UPPSC syllabus and exam pattern may change.
• Refer to the official UPPSC website for updates and notifications.
• Preparation needs thorough syllabus understanding, current affairs knowledge, and previous year's question papers.
• Practice answer writing for the Main Examination.
• Focus on developing a well-rounded personality for the interview.

Recent Changes

• Keep updated with any recent exam pattern, syllabus, or eligibility changes.
• Check official UPPSC notifications for accurate information.

Official Website

• The official UPPSC website provides Notifications, Syllabus, Exam Dates, Results, Admit Cards, and Commission updates.