The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the dates for the UPPSC PCS Main exam 2022 on the official website- uppsc.up.nic.in. The UPPSC PCS Preliminary exam 2022 was held on June 12th. All the candidates who have qualified the Prelims examination are now eligible to appear for the UPPSC PCS Main 2022 from September 27th, 2022 onwards. Candidates must note that the Main PCS (Provincial Civil Service) exam of Uttar Pradesh shall be conducted in two shifts of three hours each.
UPPSC PCS Main 2022 – Schedule
The UPPSC PCS Main 20022 exam schedule has been updated by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. Candidates can check out the complete schedule for the UPPSC PCS 2022 Mains exam in the table given below.
| Date | Session 1 – 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Session 2 – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| September 27, 2022 | General Hindi | Essay |
| September 28, 2022 | General Studies- 1 | General Studies- 2 |
| September 29, 2022 | General Studies- 3 | General Studies- 4 |
| October 1, 2022 | Optional Subject Paper-1 | Optional Subject Paper- 2 |
UPPSC PCS Main 2022 – Exam Pattern
Only candidates who passed the PCS and ACF/RFO Preliminary tests are eligible to take the UPPSC PCS Main 2022 exam. The final selection of the candidates for the post of PCS Officer will take into account the candidates’ performance in the Main exam.
Please note:
- There will be no negative marking in the UPPSC PCS Main exam.
- The UPPSC PCS Main 2022 exam is a merit-based exam round due to the weightage of a 1500-mark format. Time duration for each paper will be three hours.
Please note: According to the new UPPSC PCS 2022 exam pattern, candidates are only required to choose one optional subject from the provided list that will be of 200 marks. The qualifying percentage for the preliminary examination, Paper II, will be 33%.
UPPSC PCS MAIN EXAM PATTERN 2022
| Type of Paper | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 150 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 2 | Essay | 150 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 3 | General Studies 1 | 200 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 4 | General Studies 2 | 200 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 5 | General Studies 3 | 200 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 6 | General Studies 4 | 200 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 7 | Optional Subject- Paper 1 | 200 | 3 hrs |
| Paper 8 | Optional Subject- Paper 2 | 200 | 3 hrs |
UPPSC PCS Main 2022 – Syllabus
| Type of Paper | Syllabus |
| Paper 1 | Literature and Culture.
Social sphere.
Political sphere. Science, Environment and Technology. Economic Sphere.
Agriculture, Industry and Trade. National and International Events. Natural Calamities. National Development programmes and projects. |
| Paper 2 | Vilom Shabd
Ashudhiyan Anek ke Ek Shabd Patra Lekhan Taar Lekhan Lokoktiyan Muhavare |
| Paper 3 | History of Indian Culture
Vedic India Mahajanapadas Buddhism and Related Topics Mauryan Empire, Administrative Structure, Rulers and Legacy Gupta Empire, Rulers and Legacy Invasions from Central Asia North Indian Kingdoms Kingdoms of the Deccan Delhi Sultanate Islamic Kingdoms in India Vijayanagara Empire Bhakti and Other Cultural & Religious Movements |
| Paper 4 | Indian constitution
Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States Role of finance commission Separation of powers Emergence and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme Parliament and State legislatures Executive and the Judiciary Representation of the People’s Act NITI Aayog, features and functioning Government policies Development processes Welfare schemes Issues relating to poverty and hunger Important aspects of governance Role of Civil Services in a democracy |
| Paper 5 | Economic planning in India
Role of NITI Aayog Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Social justice and inclusive growth Components of Government Budgets Major Crops, Types of irrigation and irrigation systems Issues related to direct and indirect farm Public Distribution System |
| Paper 6 | Ethics and Human Interface
Attitude Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service Emotional Intelligence Contributions of moral thinkers Public/ Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration Probity in Governance Case studies on the above issues |
| Paper 7 | Law
Botany Agriculture Economics Political Science Sociology Philosophy History Public Administration |
| Paper 8 | Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Physics and Veterinary Science Mathematics Statistics Urdu Literature Hindi Literature |
UPPSC PCS Main 2022 – Selection Process
The UPPSC PCS 2022 selection procedure consists of three stages. To advance to the next exam level, the candidate must pass each stage.
a) UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam – Stage I – The UPPCS Prelims exam is an offline objective test that is conducted throughout the state. It comprises 400 marks in total. General Studies 1 consists of 150 questions and General Studies 2 consists of 200 questions in total.
b) UPPSC PCS Main Exam – Stage 2 – The UPPSC PCS main exam is an essay type test that is conducted offline throughout the states. According to the performance in the UPPCS main exam, the candidates are ranked in a merit list and are eligible for the interview round.
c) Interview Round – The UPPSC PCS interview is the final phase of the test, and because there are so few applicants, there is a significant possibility that the candidate will be chosen in the interview.
UPPSC PCS 2022 – Pay Scale
UPPSC PCS wage for junior scale goes from Rs. 38,000 to Rs. 44,000 per month. The senior scale wage varies from Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month. PCS Officers are entitled to a number of benefits, including medical care, travel expenses, and dearness allowance.
UPPSC PCS Main 2022 – FAQs
What are the locations for the UPPSC PCS Main 2022 Exam?
UPPSC PCS Main 2022 exams will be conducted in Ghaziabad, Lucknow, and Prayagraj centers.
How many candidates are qualified to take the main UPPSC PCS main 2022 exams?
For the UPPSC PCS 2022 test, more than 3.29 lakh applicants registered, and 5964 of them passed the UPPSC PCS main 2022 exam.
How many papers will be there in UPPSC PCS mains 2022?
The UPPSC PCS mains 2022 written test will have six mandatory and two optional papers, each for 150 marks.
