The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced the Preliminary Examination date for the PCS 2025 recruitment cycle. Scheduled for 12th October 2025, this competitive exam opens the gateway to various prestigious Group A and B administrative posts within the Uttar Pradesh state government.
With over 200 vacancies expected this year, thousands of aspirants across the state are gearing up for this crucial exam. In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know—from the Prelims exam date, admit card release timeline, to the detailed syllabus for both GS Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or a returning candidate, this guide will help streamline your preparation.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
| Prelims Exam | 12-Oct-25 |
| Admit Card Available | 10 days before Prelims (in late Sep – early Oct 2025) |
| Mains Exam | 29 June – 2 July 2025 (2 shifts daily) |
Admit Card
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The admit card will be released approximately 10 days prior to the Prelims exam—likely around 1–2 October 2025 according to the official calendar.
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Download it from the UPPSC official website, under “Download Admit Card” in your OTR dashboard.
Prelims Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Exam Pattern
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Paper 1: General Studies I – 200 marks, 150 MCQs, 2 hours
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Works towards ranking.
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Paper 2: General Studies II (CSAT) – 200 marks, 100 MCQs, 2 hours
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Qualifying only — require 33% to pass Wikipedia+15targetpcslucknow.com+15UPPSC+15.
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Negative Marking:
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~0.33% per wrong answer in both papers (approx. –0.66 marks)
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