UPPSC Pre 2025 Recruitment: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2025 and the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)/ Range Forest Officer (RFO) Services Examination 2025. The online application process starts on 20th February 2025 and closes on 24th March 2025.
Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying online. The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.
UPPSC Pre 2025 Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Exam 2025 & ACF/RFO Exam 2025 |
| Advt. No. | A-1/E-1/2025 |
| Post Name | Various Administrative & Forest Services Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 200+ (Subject to change) |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | As per government norms (Level-8 to Level-10 Pay Matrix) |
| Eligibility | Male & Female |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview, Document Verification |
| Official Website | www.uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC Pre 2025 Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 20th February 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Submission | 24th March 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 24th March 2025 |
| Last Date for Application Modification | 2nd April 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | To be Notified |
| Mains Exam Date | To be Notified |
UPPSC Pre 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹125/- |
| SC/ST | ₹65/- |
| PwBD Candidates | ₹25/- |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹65/- |
UPPSC Pre 2025 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Qualification |
| PCS Officers (Various Posts) | 200 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. More Details Check Notification |
UPPSC Pre 2025 Age Limit
The age limit for UPPSC Pre 2025 is 21 to 40 years as of 01.07.2025.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/OBC of UP: 5 years (up to 45 years)
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 15 years (up to 55 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + Service Period
UPPSC Pre 2025 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type Test)
- Main Examination (Descriptive Type Test)
- Interview (Personality Test)
- Document Verification
UPPSC Pre 2025 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination (400 Marks)
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies | 150 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Qualifying) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
- CSAT Paper II is qualifying with 33% marks required.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deduction for incorrect answers.
Main Examination
The Mains Exam consists of 8 papers (Descriptive type).
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 150 |
| Paper 2 | Essay | 150 |
| Paper 3 | General Studies I | 200 |
| Paper 4 | General Studies II | 200 |
| Paper 5 | General Studies III | 200 |
| Paper 6 | General Studies IV | 200 |
| Paper 7 | Optional Subject Paper 1 | 200 |
| Paper 8 | Optional Subject Paper 2 | 200 |
- Total Marks for Mains: 1500
- Interview (Personality Test): 100 marks
How to Apply for UPPSC Pre 2025
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) at https://otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before applying.
- Visit the UPPSC website: https://uppsc.up.nic.in.
- Click on “Apply Online” under the PCS Examination-2025.
- Authenticate with your OTR Number and log in.
- Fill in the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee using SBI MOPS (Net Banking, Card Payment, UPI, etc.).
- Submit the application and print the confirmation receipt.
UPPSC Pre 2025 Important Links
| UPPSC Pre 2025 Official Notification | Notification |
| UPPSC Pre 2025 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| UPPSC Pre 2025 OTR Registration | Registration |
| UPPSC Official Website | UPPSC |