New Delhi, 24 February 2023 – UPPSC Mains 2023 Exam – The Uttar Pradesh government has changed the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) 2023 Mains exam pattern. Two General Knowledge (GK) papers about the state have replaced optional subjects in the examination.
The decision was made at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 22 February 2023.
The exam is set to take place offline in 21 cities across the state on 23 September 2023, with over 4 lakh candidates expected to take part. Previously, an optional subject was mandatory in the UPPSC Mains exam, giving candidates from science backgrounds an edge over those from arts.
A row erupted following the 2018 UPPSC exam, in which approximately 50% of the selected candidates were from outside the state. Some candidates’ chances were harmed because of the scaling process, which adjusted their marks in subjects like mathematics to make them comparable to students who take history or other “lower scoring” subjects.
Calls for the removal of optional subjects gained traction subsequently.
UPPSC Mains 2023 Exam – General Overview
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Exam Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Examination | UPPSC 2023 exam |
| Start Date of Application | To be notified |
| Last Date of Application | To be notified |
| UPPSC 2023 Prelims Exam Date | 14 May 2023 |
| UPPSC 2023 Mains Exam Date | 23 September 2023 |
| UPPSC Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC 2023 Exam – Eligibility and Selection Process
- Candidates applying for the UPPSC 2023 exam must be between the ages of 21 and 40.
- Candidates from the reserved category are eligible for age relaxation in accordance with the guidelines.
- To apply for the UPPCS exam, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university in any discipline.
- The UPPSC 2023 exam will consist of three states.
- The first stage comprises the UPPSC 2023 preliminary exam, which will consist of objective questions.
- The UPPSC Mains 2023 exam is the second stage, and all questions will require a descriptive answer.
- Candidates will be interviewed at the third stage.
UPPSC 2023 Exam – Application Fee
- Candidates in the General category must pay an application fee of INR 125.
- Candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and ex-servicemen categories must pay a fee of INR 65.
- Applicants with physical disabilities must pay INR 25 as an application fee.
UPPSC 2023 Exam – Salary
- Junior scale pay band: INR 9,300-INR 34,800 with INR 4,600 as grade pay
- Senior time scale pay band: INR 15,600-INR 39,100 with INR 5,400 as grade pay
UPPSC 2023 Exam – How to Apply?
Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of the UPPSC at uppsc.up.nic.in.
Step 2: Look for the Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate 2023 apply link, once it is available, under the “Recruitment Dashboard” section.
Step 3: After clicking on the link, applicants will be taken to a new page where they must hit the “Apply” button.
Step 4: Candidates must fill out the application form by providing all the necessary details and pay the application fee.
Step 5: Applicants then need to submit the form and save it for future reference.
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UPPSC Mains 2023 Exam – FAQs
Q1) When will the UPPSC Mains 2023 exam be conducted?
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Mains exam will be held on 23 September 2023.
Q2) When will the UPPSC Prelims 2023 exam be held?
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Prelims 2023 exam will be administered on 14 May 2023.
Q3) What changes have been made to the UPPSC Mains exam pattern for 2023?
The Uttar Pradesh government has changed the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission 2023 Mains exam pattern. Two General Knowledge (GK) papers about the state have replaced optional subjects in the examination. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 22 February 2023.
