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The recruitment of a total of 123 vacancies in various departments under the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Senior Subordinate Services Examination has been announced by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC). The link for filling out the online application form has been activated at the official website www.psc.uk.gov.in on 7th May 2025 as mentioned in the UKPSC PCS Notification 2025. The other details regarding the recruitment examination, including the upper age limit criteria, selection process, exam pattern, etc., are provided here in the article.
UKPSC PCS Notification 2025 Out
The officials have released the detailed notification (A-1/E-1/PCS-2025/2025-26) for the UKPSC PCS 2025 Exam on 7th May 2025, with the number of vacancies to be filled and important dates for submitting the application forms. The detailed UKPSC PCS Notification 2025 PDF is now available at the official website www.psc.uk.gov.in. Candidates can check the below attached official notification pdf.
UKPSC PCS Notification 2025 PDF- Click to Download
UKPSC PCS Notification 2025- Exam Highlights
The civil services examination is conducted in offline mode primarily for civil service positions in Uttarakhand. Candidates interested in the available vacancies can visit the official website to complete the application form for the UKPSC PCS Vacancy 2025. A summary of the UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2025 is provided in the table below.
UKPSC PCS Exam 2025- Overview | |
Organization | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) |
Posts | Civil Services (Group A & B posts) |
Exam Name | Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Senior Subordinate Services Examination |
Vacancies | 123 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Registration Dates | 7th May to 27th May 2025 |
Education Qualification | Graduate |
Age Limit | 21 to 42 years |
Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview, Document Verification |
Job Location | Uttarakhand |
Official Website | www.psc.uk.gov.in |
UKPSC PCS Vacancy 2025
A short notice for the recruitment of a total of 123 vacancies in various departments under the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Senior Subordinate Services Examination has been released by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC). These post covers various Group A and B post in multiple departments of Uttrakhand Government.
UKPSC PCS 2025- Registration Dates
As mentioned in the official notification, the registration process for the UKPSC PCS 2025 Exam is scheduled to be conducted from 7th to 27th May 2025 (11:59 pm). The exam dates for the prelims and mains exams will be notified later.
Events | Dates |
Short Notification Release Date | 6th May 2025 |
Official Detailed Notification Release Date | 7th May 2025 |
Online Registration Start Date | 7th May 2025 |
Online Registration End Date | 27th May 2025 (11:59 pm) |
Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 27th May 2025 (11:59 pm) |
Application Form Correction Window | 3rd to 12th June 2025 (11:59 pm) |
UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who will be applying for the UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2025 have to fulfil certain educational qualifications and age limit criteria. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria specified by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) before applying for the recruitment. The eligibility criteria has been provided below:
Educational Qualification
Below, we have mentioned the minimum educational qualifications required to appear for the civil service examination, and candidates must fulfill these requirements before applying for the recruitment.
- General Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised institution established by law in India.
- Requirement for Specific Posts:
Deputy Education Officer/Staff Officer/Law Officer: A Master’s Degree is required from a recognised University established by law in India.
Probation Officer: A post-graduate degree in sociology, applied sociology, or social work from any Indian university established by law, any institution other than one recognized by law as a university, or from any foreign university recognized by the Central Government.
Age Limit
The candidates who will be applying for various Group A and B posts must have a minimum age of 21 years, and the maximum age can be 42 years. The candidates who are below 21 years and above 42 years will not be eligible to appear for the civil service examination.
Nationality
The recruitment related to the nationality of the candidates is specified below:
- Citizen of India
- Tibetan refugees arrived in India earlier than 1st January 1962, to settle there permanently.
- Individuals of Indian origin who have migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or any East African nation, including Kenya, Uganda, or the United Republic of Tanzania
UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2025 Application Form
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has started accepting the online application forms on 7th May 2025 for the civil service examination on their official website www.psc.uk.gov.in. The candidates will only be able to apply till 27th May 2025 (11:59 pm). For the convenience of candidates, we will also provide a direct link to the application form once it is activated on the official website. Candidates can also use this link to apply for the for UKPSC PCS examination.
Click to Apply Online for UKPSC PCS Exam 2025 [Link Active]
UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
The candidates have to pay an application fee before submitting their applications. The fee is mandatory to be paid, as any application without the application fee will be rejected. Below we have provided the category-wise fee that has to be paid by the candidates:
Category | Application Fee |
Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 150 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | |
Other State Candidates | |
ST | Rs. 60 |
SC | |
PwBD |
How to Apply Online for UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2025?
The UKPSC PCS application forms will be accepted in online mode through the official website of UKPSC. Candidates can follow the below step-by-step process to apply online for the UKPSC PCS Vacancy 2025.
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) at www.psc.uk.gov.in / www.ukpsc.net.in.
Step 2: Go to the Announcement Section on the left side of the Homepage then click on the link that reads “Online Application For Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Exam-2025”.
Step 3: A new page is displayed on the screen. Fill out the registration form by providing personal details, contact details and creating a password for login, and clicking on the submit button.
Step 4: After completion of the registration process tab on ‘Click here to login’ and enter your mobile number/ email ID and password.
Step 5: On the page of the educational details, fill in the details of your high school, intermediate, graduation, and other education details and click on Continue.
Step 6: Upload your recently scanned colored passport-size photographs and signature in the prescribed format.
Step 7: Pay the application fee as per category through the online payment methods and click on the submit button.
Step 8: Download and take a printout of the UKPSC PCS Application form for future reference.
UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The candidates who want to be selected for various Group A and B posts have to undergo a selection process. The selection process for the UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2025 includes 4 stages that are mentioned below, and candidates have to qualify for all the stages to be selected for the posts.
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview
- Document Verification
UKPSC PCS Exam Pattern 2025
For the UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2025, candidates have to appear for prelims and mains examination, the exam pattern for both the exams are different. Before beginning the preparation, candidates must go through the exam pattern for both exams.
UKPSC PCS Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The UKPSC PCS prelims exam will include two papers for general studies, which will include objective-type questions. In Paper I, candidates are evaluated on topics like geography, politics, economics, history, and the environment. Paper II evaluates the aptitude, comprehension, logical thinking, and interpersonal skills of the candidates.
UKPSC PCS Prelims Exam Pattern | ||||
Papers | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Paper I | General Studies | 150 | 150 | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
Paper II | General Studies | 100 | 150 | 2 hours (180 minutes) |
Total | 250 | 300 | 4 hours |
UKPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The UKPSC PCS mains examination will include different papers, and the questions asked in all the papers will be subjective. For every incorrect answer, 1.5 marks will be deducted, and each paper will be for 3 hours.
UKPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern | |||
Papers | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
1st | Language | 300 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
2nd | Indian History, National Movement, Social & Culture | 200 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
3rd | Indian Administration, Social Justice & International Relations | 200 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
4th | India & World Geography | 200 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
5th | Economic & Social Development | 200 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
6th | General Science & Technology | 200 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
7th | General Interest & Conduct Science | 200 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |