If you're preparing for State PCS Exams in 2025, it's crucial to understand the latest syllabus and exam pattern. Whether you're targeting UPPCS, BPSC, MPPSC, RAS, or any other State Public Service Commission exam, the basic structure remains quite similar with some state-specific variations.

State PCS exams are conducted in three main stages:

1. Preliminary Examination

Paper      Subject                             Marks     Duration

Paper I         General Studies (GS)                150               2 Hours

Paper II        CSAT (Qualifying Paper)            100               2 Hours

Note: CSAT is qualifying in nature (minimum 33% marks required).

.Objective-type questions with negative marking (usually 1/3rd).

2. Mains Examination

The Mains pattern varies slightly from state to state, but generally includes the following:

Paper             Subject                                                      Marks

Paper I                 General Hindi / Regional Language                   150

Paper II                Essay Writing                                               150

Paper III–VI           General Studies I–IV                                       200–250 each

Optional Paper      Optional Subject Paper I & II                             200 each

(if applicable)             

All papers are descriptive in nature.

Optional subjects may not be required in all state PCS exams (e.g., UPPCS removed it).

GS papers include topics like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Current Affairs.

3. Interview / Personality Test

Marks: 100–150 (varies by state)

Candidates who qualify Mains are called for a personal interview.

Evaluates personality, communication skills, leadership, knowledge of current affairs, etc.

Key Highlights:

Preparation Tip: Stay updated with state-specific notifications and analyze previous year papers to understand trends.

Syllabus Overlap: Many subjects are common across states, so preparation can be optimized for multiple exams.

Language Medium: Most PCS exams allow answers in English or the state's official language (e.g., Hindi for UPPCS).

By understanding this structure and preparing systematically, candidates can significantly improve their chances of clearing the State PCS 2025 exams. For detailed state-wise syllabus PDFs, stay tuned to official notifications or download from our resource section.