UPPSC Prelims Exam Date 2025 Announced: Apply Online for PCS Vacancies Before March 20, 2025

UPPSC Prelims Exam Date 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the prelims exam date.  As per the UPPSC Calendar 2025, the UPPSC exam date 2035 for the prelims exam is October 12, 2025. The UPPSC PCS prelims examination will be conducted in two shifts. Shift 1 will be conducted for General Studies I and shift 2 will be conducted for General Studies 2 (CSAT). Each paper will be conducted for a duration of 2 hours. 

Currently, the commission is accepting online applications for UPPSC Prelims 2025. The online application has been started on the website uppsc.up.nic.in on February 20, 2025 and the last date to apply online is March 24, 2025. Eligible candidates are encouraged to visit the official website on a regular basis for updates and further information about the examination procedure, the release of hall tickets, and other essential details.

UPPSC Prelims Exam Date 2025

The UPPSC Prelims exam will be conducted on October 12, 2025. The candidates in the UPPSC upper subordinate services will be selected on the basis of performance in prelims, mains and interview. Check the table below for UPPSC prelims 2025.

UPPSC Prelims Exam 2025

The UPPSC prelims exam will be conducted for two papers, i.e., General Studies I and General Studies II (CSAT). The CSAT paper will be qualifying in nature and the marks scored by candidates in GS I will be counted to shortlist candidates for the mains examination. The candidates applying for the announced vacancies must get familiar with the UPPSC prelims exam pattern. The exam pattern helps candidates in getting the information, such as the subject that will be asked in the examination, maximum marks, marking scheme, duration, etc. Check the table below for the UPPSC prelims exam pattern 2025.

UPPSC Online Application Process 2025

Interested candidates can apply online on the official website after registering themselves through UPPSC OTR. The UPSC online application process consists of two parts, i.e., registration and form completion. Check the steps below for the UPPSC Online Application Process 2025.

Step 1: Visit the official UPPSC website, i.e., uppsc.up.nic.in

Step 2: Click on “Apply” button to register

Step 3: A new page will open up Click on “Authenticate OTR” and authenticate yourself with OTR

Step 5: Log in with a valid email ID, mobile number, and password in the online system. 

Step 6: Enter all the required details in the RRB Group D online form.

Step 7: Upload the photograph and signature in the specified format.

Step 8: Preview the information in the online form and pay the application fees.

Step 9: Lastly, print the UPPSC PCS online application form 2025 for future us. 

UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2025

The candidates applying for the recently announced vacancies of upper subordinate services in the Uttar Pradesh government must have completed the bachelor's degree from any recognised university up to the last date for receipt of application. Also, the candidates must have attained a minimum of 21 years as of July 1, 2025. The upper age limit is 40 years; however, relaxation in age will be given to reserved category candidates

UPPSC PCS Preparation Tips 2025

A systematic approach is important to successfully pass the UPPSC PCS exam 2025. Below we have listed some of the tips to help candidates. 

• Candidates must go through the detailed syllabus and make a study plan as per their strong and weak areas.
• Since the examination is time-bound, candidates should practice the questions in the time-based environment. 
• Daily read the current affairs; as in General Studies paper 1, a good ratio of questions will be asked from current affairs. 
• Every week, set aside some time to go over whatever you have already studied.