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State PSC Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Frequency: Annual

UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Intelligence Hub 2026

Uttar Pradesh PCS exam for recruitment to Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), and ARTO.

Educational Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University.

⏳ Age Limits & Relaxations

21 to 40 years with UP domicile relaxations.

Selection Stages & Phases

Preliminary Exam (Paper 1 & Paper 2 CSAT) -> Mains Exam (Descriptive) -> Interview.

Candidates can access verified syllabus weightages and mock blueprints on the UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Portal.

Official Examination Scheme & Test Structure

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Subject / Test Section No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration Negative Marking
General Studies I 150 Questions 200 Marks 120 Mins 0.33 marks
General Studies II (CSAT) 100 Questions 200 Marks 120 Mins 0.33 marks (33% Qualifying)

Section-Wise Syllabus Breakdown & Topic Weightage

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Subject Area Topic Name Weightage Difficulty Tier
GS I Uttar Pradesh Special & National History 30.0% Moderate
GS I Current Affairs & Environment 25.0% Moderate

Previous Year Cutoff Benchmarks & Trends

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Year Category Cutoff Marks Total Marks Qualifying Benchmark
2025 UR 125.00 200.00 Verified Official
2025 OBC 124.00 200.00 Verified Official
2025 EWS 123.00 200.00 Verified Official
2025 SC 112.00 200.00 Verified Official
2025 ST 105.00 200.00 Verified Official

Recommended Preparation Roadmap & High-Yield Strategy

Master UP Specific General Studies (UP Special Papers 5 & 6) and current socio-economic initiatives.
🎯 National Test Benchmarking & Cutoffs: To compare category-wise qualifying thresholds and multi-year cutoff trends, candidates can refer to the Government Job Recruitment analytical database.