UPPSC Prelims Exam 2024 Revised, Exam schedule for 22 Dec

The exam was first scheduled for October 26-27, then moved to December 7-8. Aspirants wanted the exam to be held in a single shift, leading to protests. Due to ongoing protests in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to conduct the exam in one shift. The new date for the UPPSC exam is 22 December 2024.

UPPSC Prelims 2024: New Exam Date Announced

It is hereby informed that instead of the Combined State / Subordinate Services (M.S.) Examination-2024 will now be held on one day i.e. 22.12.2024 in two sessions (1st session 9:30 AM to 11:30 PM and 2nd session 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM).

How to Check the new exam date for UPPSC?

• Step 1: Visit the official UP PSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in.
• Step 2: Find and click the notifications or Advertisements
• Step 3: Select the UPPSC PCS 2024 exam update notice
• Step 4: A pdf will open, where you can check the updated date

UPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

To pass the Uttar Pradesh PSC exam, candidates should understand the exam pattern and syllabus. Check the table below for the UP PSC Exam Pattern 2024.

• The exam consists of two papers: General Studies Paper I and Paper II.
• Each paper is of 200 marks and lasts for 2 hours.
• Both papers are held offline and have multiple-choice questions.
• Paper 1 will have around 100 to 150 questions, while Paper 2 is a qualifying exam, requiring candidates to score at least 33% to pass.
• The final merit of candidates will be based on their performance in Paper 1.

UPPSC Prelims Admit Card

UPPSC Prelims Exam Syllabus 2024

Checkout the Prelims exam syllabus:
General Studies Paper – I

• Current Affairs: National and international events
• History: Indian history (social, economic, political) and the Indian National Movement
• Geography: India and world geography (physical, social, economic)
• Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, political system, public policy, rights issues
• Economics and Culture: Economic policy, Indian culture, Panchayati Raj
• Economic and Social Development: Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social initiatives
• Environment: Population, urbanization, ecology, biodiversity, climate change
• General Science: Everyday science and general understanding

General Studies Paper – II

• Mathematics: Algebra, arithmetic, geometry, statistics
• General English: Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, sentence transformation
• Reasoning: Logical reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making
• General Hindi: Hindi grammar, vocabulary, idioms, sentence structure, common mistakes, UP dialects

Click here: UPPSC Previous Question Paper

UPPSC 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The official UPPSC 2024 notification mentions the eligibility requirements. Candidates should check the criteria on the official website before applying. The requirements include nationality, educational qualifications, and age limits.

UPPSC Age Limit 2024

Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years old as of July 1, 2024. This means applicants must be born between July 2, 1984, and July 1, 2003. Age relaxation is available for candidates in reserved categories.

Educational Qualifications for Various Posts:

These are the Educational Qualifications for UPPSC

• Sub Registrar: Law Graduate
• Statistical Officer: Postgraduate in Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Statistics, or Agricultural Statistics
• Assistant Labour Commissioner: Postgraduate in Economics, Sociology, Commerce, Law, Labour Relations, Labour Welfare, Labour Law, Social Work, or Personnel Management
• Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade II):

1. Degree from a recognized university or foreign degree in Science/Physics/Mechanical Engineering,
2. Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script

• Management Officer/Manager (Estate Department):

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Diploma or degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology

• Asst. Director of Industries (Handloom): Postgraduate in Arts, Science, Commerce, or Textile, or a Bachelor’s in Textile

UPPCS Physical Measurement Requirements

These are the UPPSC Physical Measurements for various posts:

For D.S.P.:

• Male (General, OBC, SC): Height: 165 cm, Chest: 84-89 cm
• Male (ST): Height: 160 cm, Chest: 79-84 cm
• Female (General, OBC, SC): Height: 152 cm, Weight: 40 kg (min)
• Female (ST): Height: 147 cm

For District Commandant Home Guards:

• Male: Height: 165 cm, Chest: 84-89 cm
• Female: Height: 150 cm, Chest: 79-84 cm
• ST & Kumayun/Gadhwal Division Candidates: Height: 160 cm, Chest: 84-89 cm

For Superintendent of Jail:

• Others: Height: 168 cm, Chest: 81.3-86.3 cm
• Kumayun/Gadhwal Candidates: Height: 163 cm, Chest: 81.3-86.3 cm

For Excise Inspector:

• Male: Height: 167 cm, Chest: 81.2-86.2 cm
• Female (SC/ST): Height: 147 cm
• Other Female Candidates: Height: 152 cm

For Deputy Jailor:

• Male: Height: 168 cm, Chest: 81.3-86.3 cm
• Female: Height: 152 cm, Weight: 45-58 kg

UPPSC Upper Subordinate Services Selection Process

The UPPSC PCS recruitment consists of the following stages:

• Preliminary Exam
• Mains Examination
• Personal Interview
• Document Verification
• Medical Test
• Final Merit List

After receiving approval from the authorities, the UPPSC Prelims exam dates have been revised. The PCS exam will now take place on 22 December 2024, on a single day instead of being held across multiple shifts, as students had requested. This change came after protests from students, prompting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to direct the UPPSC to address their concerns and make the necessary adjustments. Students have expressed their satisfaction with the exam being conducted on a single day.

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