What is UPPSC Lower PCS 2027 exam pattern?

UPPSC Lower Subordinate PCS Prelims has 120 objective questions carrying 120 marks in 120 minutes. The paper includes General Studies (50Q), General Hindi (30Q), and Mathematics & Reasoning (40Q). There is -0.25 negative marking for wrong answers. The Mains has 3 descriptive papers.

What posts are recruited through UPPSC Lower PCS?

UPPSC Lower PCS recruits for various Group C posts including Deputy Jailor, Supply Inspector, Assistant Accountant, Supervisory Staff, Technical Assistants and other subordinate positions across various UP government departments.

What is the eligibility for UPPSC Lower PCS 2027?

Eligibility varies by post — some posts require 10th/12th pass while others require graduation. The age limit is 18 to 40 years for general category. OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation and SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation.

What is the salary for UPPSC Lower PCS posts?

UPPSC Lower PCS posts fall under Pay Level 5 to 7 (Rs. 29,200 to 44,900 per month basic). Including DA, HRA and other allowances, the gross salary ranges from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 65,000 per month depending on the post and posting location.

How to prepare Maths and Reasoning for UPPSC Lower PCS?

For Mathematics, focus on Percentage, Profit/Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, and Number Series. For Reasoning, practice Analogy, Series Completion, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding and Direction Sense. Practice at least 30 questions daily from these topics.

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UPPSC Lower PCS Preparation Guide

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

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

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks120

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

Annual (as per notification)

Next Exam Date

March 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Intermediate (12th pass) or Graduate depending on post, age 18-40 years

ANumber of Attempts

6 for General, 9 for OBC, Unlimited for SC/ST

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies

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

General Hindi

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

Mathematics & Reasoning

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

Cover UP-specific history, Lucknow and Varanasi cultural heritage, and Ganga plains geography for General Studies

Practice Maths basics — Percentage, Profit/Loss, Time-Work, and Average — as 40 marks come from Maths and Reasoning combined

Revise Hindi grammar fundamentals: Karak, Vachya, Kal, Muhavare and Lokoktiyan as they are frequently tested

Solve UPPSC Lower Subordinate 2016, 2019, and 2022 papers to understand actual question difficulty and distribution

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies	40	40	40 min
General Hindi	40	40	40 min
Mathematics & Reasoning	40	40	40 min
Total	120	120	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

December 2026

Next Exam Date

March 2027

Conducted By

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

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