The PCS exam full form is the Provincial Civil Service Examination. In this article, we will list the eligibility criteria for the PCS exam conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).

The PCS Exam details | Recent UPPSC news are as follows:

• The UPPSC Notification for 2022 has been released on 16th March 2022 for about 250 vacacnies (Check the UPPSC Notification in the linked article.)
• The answer key for PCS Exam 2021 was released on 27th October 2021. The candidates can check the linked article for downloading the answer key PDF.
• UPPSC PCS 2021 main exam is scheduled for 28th January 2022.
• UPPSC PCS Admit Card for prelims 2021 was released on 8th October 2021, and it will be available on the official website till 24th October 2021. The candidates can check how to download it at the linked article. The UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam 2021 was held on 24th October 2021.
• UPPSC Notification 2021 has been released on 5th February 2021.
• UPPSC PCS Mains 2020 Result is to be declared. Check the UPPSC Result in the linked article.
• Check the UPPSC Prelims & Mains exam dates in UPPSC Calendar page.
• The PCS exam is conducted in three stages (similar to the IAS Exam):
  • Prelims
  • Mains
  • Interview

Regarding the new pattern of UPPSC and the updated PCS Exam syllabus, candidates can view/download the latest UPPSC Syllabus and PCS Exam Pattern from the linked page.

PCS Exam Eligibility 2022

The UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria for 2022 has been updated below based on the official PCS notification 2022.

For Age Relaxation  in case of Emergency Commissioned /Short Service Commissioned Officers:

• The commission has mentioned that all those emergency commissioned or short service commissioned officers who have not been released by the army. Still, their rehabilitation stands extended have to meet following eligibility conditions:
  • The requirement of a certificate of the competent authority of Army, Navy, Air Force and a certificate confirming no disciplinary action is pending against them
  • A written undertaking specifying their exit from army service if and when they are recruited in the PCS  services

  

For claiming the benefit of reservation or age relaxation, candidates must:

1. Have a domicile of UP
2. A category certificate from the competent authority
3. In the case of women candidates, the caste/domicile certificate issued from father’s side shall be considered valid
4. Male candidates with more than one wife (living) are not eligible. (Unless the Governor of the state grants exemption.)
5. Female candidates who have married a person already having a wife (living) are not eligible.  (Unless the Governor of the state grants exemption.)
6. Female candidates who are pregnant (12 weeks or more) will be declared temporarily unfit.
7. Candidates claiming age relaxation/reservation in more than one category for the UP PCS Exam shall be entitled to only one concession, whichever is more beneficial.

To check the UPPSC PCS Preparation booklist and tips, refer to the linked article.

Aspirants looking for motivation to excel in the state or central Public Service Commission exams must refer to the success stories of UPSC toppers and learn from their strategies.

The UPPSC PCS exam eligibility criteria, qualifications, and conditions are given below:

UPPSC Age Limit

The PCS exam (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Exam) age limit (as of July 1 of the exam year) is:

• Minimum age – 21 years
• Maximum age – 40 years

The UPPSC notification also lists the age relaxation for different categories/posts in the PCS exam eligibility:

UPPSC Qualification

The educational qualification for the PCS exam is:

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised University or equivalent qualification
• There are also some post-specific PCS Exam qualifications which are given below.

The PCS exam eligibility also includes Physical Measurements/Fitness for certain posts. Candidates have to undergo a medical test after the interview to be considered eligible.

Physical Measurements for  the following posts for UPPSC PCS 2022 are given below:

1. Assistant Conservator of Forest
2. Range Forest Officer
3. Dy. Superintendent of Police
4. Superintendent of Jail
5. District Commandant Home Guards
6. Excise Inspector etc.

Physical Measurements Qualifications for Assistant Conservator of Forest for UPPSC:

Physical Measurements for Range Forest Officer for UPPSC PSC:

Physical Measurements for other UPPSC posts are given below:

1. Dy. Superintendent of Police
2. Superintendent of Jail
3. District Commandant Home Guards
4. Excise Inspector etc.

Candidates must always carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying for any government exam. In terms of age and nationality, there are certain similarities between the eligibility criteria for UPPSC PCS exam and the civil service exam. Aspirants looking forward to applying for either of the two exams must check out the details given above.

For the best results and to crack the exam with flying colours, a candidate must be well aware of the syllabus, exam pattern and scheme of selection, well in advance. This is also applicable for IAS Syllabus as it is extremely comprehensive.