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.

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UKPSC PCS Preparation Guide

UKPSC (Uttarakhand Public Service Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for UKPSC PCS 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks200

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

July 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 21-42 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Uttarakhand GK, Current Affairs)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

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

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Uttarakhand GK, Current Affairs)	150	200	120 min
Total	150	200	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

March 2027

Next Exam Date

July 2027

Conducted By

UKPSC (Uttarakhand Public Service Commission)

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