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Candidates who are planning to apply for the UPPSC PCS exam in 2025 should first check the eligibility criteria before applying for the UPPSC Exam 2025. To be eligible, candidates must be Indian citizens, aged between 21 and 40, and hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute. Age relaxations and physical fitness requirements apply as per government rules. For complete details, refer to the official UPPSC notification 2025. Candidates must know that they will be discarded if found not eligible to appear before the examination.
For the candidate’s convenience, we have shared a detailed article here based on UPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025.
UPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025
It is important to understand the UPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025, including age, education, and nationality. The table below explains the UPPSC PSC Eligibility Criteria. All candidates should review these requirements to avoid disqualification.
| UPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025 Overview | |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services and ACF/RFO Services Examination |
| Examination Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam Level | State |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | 21 years to 40 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Educational Qualification | Varies post-wise(Minimum Graduation) |
UPPSC Age Limit 2025
Candidates appearing in the UPPSC PCS 2025 exam should Know the maximum and minimum Age criteria:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years Old
- Maximum Age: 40 Years Old
UPPSC Age Relaxation 2025
The upper age limit for physically handicapped persons from U.P. is increased by 15 years. For Emergency Commissioned Officers, Short Service Commissioned Officers, and Ex-Army personnel from U.P., the upper age limit is increased by 3 years plus the period of service in the army.
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:
The upper age limit shall be greater by five years for candidates belonging to
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- Scheduled Castes (SC) of U.P.,
- Scheduled Tribes (SC) of U.P.,
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) of U.P.,
- Skilled players of U.P. of Classified Games,
- State Govt. Employees of U.P. including Teachers / Staff of the Basic Shiksha Parishad of U.P. and Teachers / Staff of the Government Aided Madhyamik Vidyalayas of U.P
| Category of Candidate | UP PCS 2025 Age Relaxation |
| SC/ ST/ OBC of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Skilled players of classified games of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| State Govt. employees of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Emergency Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Short Service Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Ex-Army Personnel of U.P. (who have rendered at least five years of service in the Army) | 5 years |
| Physically Challenged Candidates of Uttar Pradesh | 15 years |
UPPSC Education Qualification 2025
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university by the application deadline. Some posts may have specific qualifications, details of which are provided below.
- Posts of Specific qualification through written examination and interview
The eligibility criteria for various UPPCS exam posts, which require specific qualifications through written exams and interviews, are listed below.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
| District Basik Shiksha Adhikari / Associate DIOS and Other equivalent administrative posts, District Administrative Officer | PG (Post Graduate Degree) |
| Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Law Graduate Degree |
| Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I & II) | Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engg. As one subject. |
| Range Forest Officer of Forest/ Assistant Conservator of Forest | UG Degree in Agriculture, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics Mathematics, Geology Forestry, Statistics, or Engineering from a University established by Law in India or a Foreign University approved by the Central Government from time to time |
| Labor Commissioner (Assistant) | UG Degree in Arts with Sociology/ Economics/ Commerce/ Law |
| DPO (District Program Officer) | UG Degree in Sociology/ Social Science/ Home Science/ Social Work |
| (DIET) Senior Lecturer | PG with B. Ed (Post Graduate Degree) |
| Food Safety Officer/ Designated Officer | PG (Post Graduate Degree) in Chemistry as one of the subjects from a University established by law in India / Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Biotechnology / Oil Technology/ Agricultural Science/ Veterinary Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology / Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry or Degree in Medicine from a Recognized University |
| DPO (District Probation Officer) | (PG) Post Graduate Degree in Psychology/ Sociology/ Diploma in any branch of Social Work from any recognized institute |
| SF (Statistical Officer) | PG (Post Graduate) in Mathematical / Agricultural Statistics/ Mathematics |
| LEF (Labor Enforcement Officer) | Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Sociology or commerce and Post Graduate Diploma or Postgraduate Degree in Law / Labour relations / Labour welfare / Labour Law / Commerce / Sociology / Social work / Social welfare / Trade Management / Personnel Management. |
| CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) | UG (Graduate Degree) in Sociology/ Social Work/ Home Science |
| (Revenue Audit) District Adult Officer | UG Commerce Graduate Degree |
| Management Officer/ Manager (Estate Department) | (i) A bachelor’s degree from a University established by law in India; (ii) a Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from an Institution recognized by the Government. Or A bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from a University established by law in India. |
| District Cane Officer, U.P. Agriculture Service Group “B” (Development Branch) | Agriculture Graduate |
| Chemist | 1. M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry. 2. At least three years of experience in Chemical analysis of edible products like Honey, Oil Spices, etc. Priority:- 1. Special training in quality control. 2. Experience of five years or more in chemical analysis. |
| Officer on Special Duty (Computer) | Graduation degree in Computer Engineering from a recognized Government Institute. or 1. First Class Post Graduate Degree in Math and one year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institute. 2. One Year Experience in Computer Work. |
- Posts of Specific qualification only through written examination
UPPSC Eligibility 2025 for various specific posts requiring specific qualifications through only written examination are given below-
| Specific posts with required qualifications through written exams are listed below. | |
| Technical Assistant(Geophysics) | Postgraduate degree with at least 50 percent marks in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geology, or applied Geology (with Physics and Mathematics at the B.Sc. level) from a university established by law in India. |
| Tax Assessment Officer | Bachelor’s degree in commerce or economics with 55% marks. |
Note:- For special educational qualification posts, candidates mention the “yes”, option, only then they shall be considered for such posts.
UPPSC Physical Measurement 2025
| Category of Candidates | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | |||
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||||
| For Male candidates only General, Other Backward Classes of Citizens, and Scheduled Castes. | 165 | 84 | 89 | ||
| For Scheduled Tribes | 160 | 79 | 84 | ||
| For Female candidates only General, Other Backward Classes of Citizens, and Scheduled Castes. | 152 | Not applicable. | |||
| For Scheduled Tribes | 147 | Not applicable. | |||
| Minimum weight for female candidates of all categories | 40 Kg. | Not applicable. | |||
UPPSC District Commandant Home Guards Physical Assessment
Check Out the UPPSC District Commandant Home Guards Physical Assessment in the Below table:-
| Category | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | Unexpanded | Expanded |
| Male Candidates | 165 | 84 | 89 | – |
| Female Candidates | 150 | 79 | 84 | – |
| ST, Male Candidates (Kumayun, Gadhwal Divisions) | 160 | 84 | 89 | – |
UPPSC Superintendent of Jail Physical Assessment (Kumayun & Garhwal Region only)
Check Out the UPPSC Superintendent of Jail Physical Assessment in the Below table:-
| Post | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | Unexpanded | Expanded |
| Male Candidates (Height less than 163 cm) | less than 163 | 81.3 | 86.3 | – |
| Male Candidates | 167 | 81.2 | 86.2 | – |
| Female Candidates (SC/ST) | 147 | – | – | – |
| Other Female Candidates | 152 | – | – | – |
UPPSC Deputy Jailor Physical Assessment
Check Out the UPPSC Deputy Jailor Physical Assessment in the Below table:-
| Post | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | Unexpanded | Expanded |
| Male Candidates | 168 | 81.3 | 05 | – |
| Female Candidates | 152 | – | Weight 45 to 58 kg. | – |
UPPSC Scheduled Tribes Candidates Physical Assessment
Check Out the UPPSC Scheduled Tribes Candidate Physical Assessment in the Below table:-
| Height (Cm.) | Male | Female |
| Scheduled Tribes | 160 | 147 |
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