The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the notification for the UPPSC Provincial Civil Service Exam 2025 on February 20, 2025. Individuals who are eagerly waiting for the release of the notification brochure may check the eligibility criterias, selection process, pay scale, and other details by staying tuned.
Individuals who are interested in being appointed as SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate), DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police), BDO (Block Development Officer), or any other Group A or Group B position should know that the application form is going to be available on the official website of the UPPSC from February 20 to March 24, 2025.
UPPSC PCS Notification 2025
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Exam Name | UPPSC Provincial Civil Service Exam 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Post Name | SDM, DSP, BDO, and other Group A & B positions |
| Number of Vacancies | 200 (Reservation details yet to be disclosed) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognized university, or BE/BTech from AICTE-recognized institution, or MBBS/BDS from MCI/DCI-recognized institution, and Age: 21-40 years with relaxations: OBC/SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – 10 years) |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen: ₹40 PwBD: Exempted Processing fee: ₹25 for all categories |
| Selection Process (Stages) | 1. Prelims (Objective) – GS-I & CSAT
2. Mains (Descriptive) – Hindi, Essay, GS-I to IV, Optional Subjects 3. Interview |
| Pay Scale | Junior Scale (Level-10): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Senior Scale (Level-11 & 12): ₹67,700 – ₹2,09,200 Additional benefits: DA, HRA, TA, Medical, Pension, etc. |
| Important Dates | Notification Release: February 20, 2025
Application Period: February 20 – March 24, 2025 Preliminary Examination: 15 October 2025 Main Examination: 29 June 2025 |
| Important Links | Notification PDF | Application Form |
| Official Website | https://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
Vacancy
The number of vacancies for the UPPSC Provincial Civil Service Exam 2025 is disclosed, there are a total number of 200 vacancies. The reservation details for Unreserved, Other Backward Class, Economically Weaker Section, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes are yet to be disclosed by the UPPSC.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply for the UPPSC Provincial Civil Service Exam 2025, a candidate is required to meet the certain eligibility criterias in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
- An individual must have pursued a Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a university recognised by the UGC, or
- The aspirant must have pursued a BE/BTech in any discipline from an institution recognized by the AICTE, or
- The candidate must have pursued a MBBS/BDS from an institution recognized by the MCI/DCI, or have the equivalent qualification.
- One’s age shouldn’t be below 21 years and above 40 years as of July 01, 2025. The upper age relaxation is applicable for 5 years for OBC and SC/ST, respectively. Additionally, there is an additional upper age relaxation of 10 years for PwBD.
Application Fee
In order to apply for the UPPSC PCS Exam 2025, a candidate who belongs to General, Other Backward Class, and Economically Weaker Section is required to pay the application fee of ₹100/- using the debit card, credit card, or any other provided payment gateway. The payable amount for Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Tribes, Ex-Servicemen is only ₹40/.
The Person with Benchmark Disability are exempted from the payment of the application fee. Additionally, the individual is required to pay ₹25/, it is payable by all the candidates.
Selection Process
The UPPSC PCS Exam 2025 consists of multiple stages, which are Prelims, Mains and Interview. Individuals may check the details about each stage by going through the listed points.
Prelims:
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Total Questions:
- General Studies-I (GS-I): 150
- General Studies-II (CSAT): 100
- Maximum Marks:
- GS-I: 200
- CSAT: 200 (33% qualifying)
- Question Type: Objective
- Marking Scheme: 1/3rd negative marking for wrong answers
- Sections: General Studies-I and CSAT
- Medium: English & Hindi
Mains:
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 3 hours per paper
- Maximum Marks: 1500 (Total)
- Question Type: Essay/Descriptive answers
- Marking Scheme: No negative marking
- Sections:
- General Hindi
- Essay
- General Studies-I
- General Studies-II
- General Studies-III
- General Studies-IV
- Optional Subject (Two Papers)
- Medium: English & Hindi
Interview:
- Mode: Offline
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Medium: English & Hindi
Candidates who will apply for UPPSC PCS Exam 2025 will be called for Prelims, which will be followed by the Mains; and then the Interview will be administered.
Pay Scale
Individuals may check the pay scale for the various positions under the UPPSC Provincial Civil Service Exam 2025 by going through the listed points.
- Junior Scale (Level-10)
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Grade Pay: ₹5,400
- Approximate Salary: ₹65,000 – ₹75,000
- Senior Scale (Level-11 & 12)
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 – ₹2,09,200
- Grade Pay: ₹6,600 – ₹7,600
- Approximate Salary: ₹80,000 – ₹1,00,000+
- Major Posts & Pay Levels
- SDM, DSP, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Deputy Collector: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
- Joint Development Commissioner: ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
Additionally, the candidate will be able to avail the benefits of Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Medical Benefits, Pension and others.