Introduction

The Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination (UPPCS/PCS) is one of the most prestigious state-level exams in India. Conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), this exam recruits candidates for various administrative positions like SDM, DSP, BDO, ARTO, and others.

Every year, lakhs of aspirants appear for this exam with the dream of joining the state bureaucracy. The UPPCS Notification 2025 is highly anticipated as it will provide complete details about vacancies, eligibility, age limit, application process, exam dates, and syllabus.

In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about the UPPCS 2025 Notification, along with preparation tips and important updates.

1. Overview of UPPCS Exam

2. UPPCS Notification 2025 – Important Dates

The official UPPCS 2025 notification will be released by UPPSC on its official website. Below is the expected schedule:

(Exact dates will be updated once the official notification is released.)

3. UPPCS Vacancy 2025

Vacancies vary every year based on departmental requirements.

Key posts under UPPCS include:

4. UPPCS 2025 Eligibility Criteria

(i) Nationality

(ii) Educational Qualification

(iii) Age Limit

Age Relaxations:

5. UPPCS Exam Pattern 2025

The exam has three stages:

(i) Prelims (Objective Type)

(ii) Mains (Descriptive Type)

(iii) Interview

6. UPPCS Syllabus 2025

Prelims Syllabus

Mains Syllabus

7. UPPCS Application Process 2025

Steps to apply:

8. Preparation Strategy for UPPCS 2025

9. Important Resources for UPPCS

10. Common Mistakes to Avoid

11. Expected Cut-Off (Previous Trends)

Cut-offs vary depending on difficulty and vacancies.

12. Final Tips for UPPCS 2025 Aspirants

Stay updated with UP-specific current affairs.

Practice writing daily for at least 1 hour.

Maintain balance between Prelims & Mains from the start.

Revise multiple times before exams.

Be consistent with your routine.

Prelims 2024 (Expected): ~115+

Prelims 2023 (General): ~118–122

Prelims 2022 (General): ~115–120

Lack of time management between Prelims and Mains preparation.

Leaving answer writing practice until the last moment.

Over-relying on one source, instead of multiple revisions.

Not focusing on UP-specific GK.

Ignoring CSAT, thinking it is only qualifying.

Newspapers: The Hindu, Indian Express, Amar Ujala (for UP news)

Magazines: Pratiyogita Darpan, Drishti Current Affairs

UP GK → Lucent’s + UP GK books by Arihant

Economy → Ramesh Singh

Geography → NCERTs + Atlas + GC Leong

History → Spectrum + NCERTs

Polity → M. Laxmikant

Books:

Practice Hindi grammar, translation, and précis writing.

Write one essay every week.

Essay & Hindi Preparation

Solve at least last 10 years’ PYQs.

Regularly attempt mock tests for Prelims.

Mock Tests & PYQs

Use PYQs for reference.

Start writing daily answers for mains topics.

Answer Writing Practice

Monthly magazines like Pratiyogita Darpan.

Follow The Hindu, Indian Express, and UP-based newspapers like Amar Ujala & Dainik Jagran.

Current Affairs Preparation

Read UP-specific current affairs, history, culture, and geography.

Focus on UP Special GK

Use standard books (Laxmikant for Polity, Spectrum for History, NCERT + GC Leong for Geography).

Cover NCERTs (6th–12th) for basics.

Understand the Syllabus Thoroughly

Submit and take printout.

Pay application fee online.

Upload photograph and signature.

Register with personal details.

Click on UPPCS 2025 Notification.

Visit uppsc.up.nic.in

General Hindi & Drafting: Essay, Precis, Translation, Grammar.

Essay: Topics related to national & state issues, social justice, environment, etc.

GS Paper 4: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude.

GS Paper 3: Economy, Agriculture, Environment, Science & Tech.

GS Paper 2: Polity, Governance, Constitution, International Relations.

GS Paper 1: History, Culture, Geography, UP Special Topics.

GS Paper 2 (CSAT): Comprehension, Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Basic Numeracy.

GS Paper 1: History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Environment, Current Affairs, UP Special GK.

Tests candidate’s personality, communication skills, and awareness.

Personality Test: 100 marks

Optional Subject → (As per new pattern, optional subject has been removed and replaced by GS papers since 2018)

General Hindi → Essay, Precis, Grammar

Essay Paper → 3 essays in 3 hrs

GS Paper I to IV → History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Environment

Note: Paper 2 is qualifying (33% minimum).

Paper 2: General Studies II (CSAT – qualifying, 100 marks, 2 hrs)

Paper 1: General Studies I (150 marks, 2 hrs)

Former Soldiers → As per rules

PwD → +15 years

SC/ST/OBC of UP → +5 years

Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 1st July 2025)

Minimum Age: 21 years

Specific posts may require special qualifications (e.g., Agriculture Officer, Engineering posts, etc.).

A Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university.

Candidate must be an Indian citizen.

District Commandant (Home Guards)

Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax)

ARTO (Assistant Regional Transport Officer)

Treasury Officer

Block Development Officer (BDO)

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)

Deputy Collector (SDM)

UPPCS 2025 Vacancies: Likely to be around 200–250 posts

UPPCS 2024 Vacancies: ~220 (expected)

UPPCS 2023 Vacancies: ~173

Final Result: Mid 2026

Interview: Early 2026

Mains Exam Date: October/November 2025

Prelims Result: July 2025

Prelims Exam Date: May/June 2025

Last Date to Apply: March 2025

Online Application Start Date: January/February 2025

Notification Release: January/February 2025

Frequency: Annual

Posts Offered: SDM, DSP, BDO, ARTO, Deputy Collector, Treasury Officer, etc.

Stages: Prelims, Mains, Interview

Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen & Paper)

Level: State-Level (Uttar Pradesh)

Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

Exam Name: Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination (PCS)