The PCS exam's complete form is the Provincial Civil Service Examination. It includes educational qualification, age limit, and physical fitness. The educational qualification varies for different posts. The age limit for all positions is between 21 to 50 years. There are age relaxations for reserved category candidates.
PCS Highlights
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
PSC PCS and ACF/RFO |
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PCS Full Form |
Public Civil Services |
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Exam Level |
State Government Job |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Exam Mode |
Offline |
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Language |
English & Hindi |
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Selection Process |
Prelims Mains Interview |
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Age Limit |
21 to 40 years |
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Vacancy |
to be notified |
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Exam Cities |
Across States |
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Official Website |
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Helpdesk Exam No. |
0532 – 2407547; |
Eligibility Criteria for PCS
1. Educational QualificationAspiring candidates must possess a degree from a recognised University equivalent to the degree of Bachelor of Science, Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of any technical subject or their recognised equivalent as on the closing date of the filling of the form.
2. Candidates in their final semester or waiting for the results to be declared can also apply for the exam. However, they shall submit their final semester scorecard during the Detailed Application Form (DAF) submission.
3. A citizen of India or Indian origin can apply for the PCS exam.
4. The candidates should not be less than 21 years and not more than 40 years (on 1st January of the year of examination.
PCS Age Limit
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category |
Age Relaxation |
Maximum Age limit |
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OBC |
5 years of age relaxation |
43 years |
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ST |
5 years of age relaxation |
45 years |
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SC |
5 years of age relaxation |
45 years |
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PwD |
15 years of age relaxation |
55 years |
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Group- ‘B’ posts for the Emergency Commissioned Officers / Short Service Commissioned Officers / Ex-Army Personnel with experience of 5 years |
5 years of age relaxation |
45 years |
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Skilled players of U.P. of Classified Games |
5 years of age relaxation |
45 years |
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State Govt. Employees of U.P. (including Teachers/Staff of Basic Shiksha Parishad and Govt. aided Madhyamik Vidyalayas) |
5 years of age relaxation |
45 years |
PCS Syllabus
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Syllabus of Prelim paper 1 |
Syllabus of Prelim paper 2 |
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General Science |
Communication and Interpersonal Skills. |
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Environmental ecology, Climate change and Biodiversity. |
Analytical Ability, comprehension and reasoning with logic. |
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International and national Current Affairs |
Standard English till class tenth. |
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History of Ancient, Medieval and Modern India. |
Decision-making and problem-solving. |
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Social, Economic and physical geography of the whole world, especially India. |
Fundamental Mathematics till class tenth. |
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Indian Governance- Polity, Economy and Culture |
Comprehensive Hindi till class tenth |
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Development in social and economic sectors. |
Comprehensive Mental ability. |
