UPPSC PCS 2027 -- Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination (PCS) to recruit officers for posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Block Development Officer across Uttar Pradesh's civil services. The Preliminary exam consists of two objective papers: General Studies Paper I (150 questions covering History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science, Current Affairs, and Uttar Pradesh-specific knowledge, which decides merit) and General Studies Paper II / CSAT (100 questions covering Reasoning, Interpersonal Skills, General Hindi, General English, and Elementary Mathematics, qualifying in nature).

Sections

History of India & Indian National Movement — 20 questions
Indian & World Geography — 18 questions
Indian Polity & Governance — 20 questions
Economic & Social Development — 15 questions
Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change — 12 questions
General Science & Science-Tech — 12 questions
Current Affairs — 23 questions
Uttar Pradesh Specific GK — 30 questions
Reasoning & Mental Ability (CSAT) — 29 questions
Interpersonal Skills & Decision Making (CSAT) — 8 questions
General Hindi (CSAT) — 18 questions
General English (CSAT) — 18 questions
Elementary Mathematics & Data Interpretation (CSAT) — 27 questions

Sample questions

History of India & Indian National Movement: Which river valley civilization had its largest known city at Mohenjo-daro?
Indian & World Geography: Kangchenjunga, India's highest peak, is located in which state?
Indian Polity & Governance: Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly's Drafting Committee?