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
UPPSC Pre 2025 Important Dates
UPPSC Pre 2025 Application Fee
UPPSC Pre 2025 Vacancies & Qualification
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)
- 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).
- 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.
