Uttarakhand Public Service Commission
UKPSC (Uttarakhand Public Service Commission) · Offline (Pen & Paper) · Once a year
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UKPSC PCS Exam Pattern
Complete exam pattern with subject-wise breakdown, marking scheme, and duration.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Uttarakhand GK, Current Affairs) | 150 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 200 |
About Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC PCS) 2027
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC PCS) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the UKPSC (Uttarakhand Public Service Commission). Preparing for the UKPSC PCS requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UKPSC PCS 2027 Prelims exam pattern?
UKPSC PCS Prelims has 2 papers. Paper 1 (General Studies, 150Q, 150 marks, 2 hours): Indian and Uttarakhand History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Current Affairs. Paper 2 (General Aptitude, 100Q, 200 marks): Reasoning, Comprehension, Mathematics. CSAT qualifying at 33%.
What posts are offered through UKPSC PCS 2027?
UKPSC PCS recruits for Deputy Collector, DSP, Block Development Officer, Finance Officer, District Horticulture Officer, Labour Welfare Officer, and other Class A and B gazetted posts in Uttarakhand government. Hill posting benefits are applicable.
What is UKPSC officer salary with hill allowances?
UKPSC Deputy Collector starts at ₹56,100-₹1,77,500 per month. Uttarakhand officers receive Hill Compensatory Allowance (15-25% extra for postings above 1,000 m altitude). With DA, HRA, and hill allowances, effective CTC reaches ₹80,000-₹1,00,000 per month.
How many UKPSC PCS vacancies are expected in 2027?
UKPSC PCS 2027 is expected to have 150-250 vacancies. UKPSC PCS 2022 had 229 vacancies while 2021 had 185 vacancies. Uttarakhand has significant administrative needs given its hilly terrain and border districts.
What is special about Uttarakhand GK for UKPSC 2027?
Uttarakhand GK covers Garhwal and Kumaon history, Char Dham (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri), Himalayan geography, Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand statehood (2000), major rivers (Ganga, Yamuna origins), hill culture, and Uttarakhand government schemes.
How to Prepare for UKPSC PCS
Uttarakhand geography (Himalayan ranges, rivers, glaciers, hill stations) is a high-scoring topic unique to UKPSC
Hill compensatory allowance makes Uttarakhand postings attractive — study hill district administration as a GS topic
UPSC CSE preparation directly applies to UKPSC — aspirants can target both examinations with the same preparation
Environment and Ecology is extra important in UKPSC given Uttarakhand's forest cover and environmental sensitivity