UKPSC Exam is your Staircase to Reach Greater Heights in the Government Sectors

When it’s about identifying the sector that can give us the career we want, certainly the public sector is the one. With so many perks linked with public sector jobs, the young generation is increasingly applying for government jobs today. For all the candidates looking for ways to foray into the government sector, Uttarakhand Public Service Commission is one such platform giving a chance to eligible and deserving candidates to show their skills and abilities.

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) takes different examinations for appointing the most deserving, eligible, and qualified candidates in State Services and all the other administrative services of the Government of Uttarakhand. Through this exam, candidates are appointed as Assistant Review Officer, Civil Judge, Economics & Statistics Officer & for many other vacant civil servants posts under the Uttarakhand state government.

Candidates looking forward to applying for the UKPSC exam must refer to the exam pattern, subject, eligibility, etc. to reach greater heights in the Government Sectors.

All about UKPSC Exam

UKPSC is the public service commission of Uttarakhand and is responsible for taking different state-level civil service examinations each year. UKPSC conducts different competitive exams given by candidates looking to get into the government department. Candidates must keep themselves updated about all the information regarding UKPSC news through this article.

UKPSC Selection Process

Candidates who want to get appointed through the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission exam have to qualify all the three stages including:

• UKPSC Prelims Exam
• UKPSC Main Exam
• Interview

UKPSC 2021 Exam Eligibility Criteria

Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria is important to appear for the UKPSC examination. Details related to the minimum eligibility criteria required is mentioned below

• Candidates applying for the UKPSC examination must be Indian citizens.
• Candidates applying for the exam must be aged between 21 to 42 years as of July 1, 2021.
• Candidates belonging to OBC categories get a relaxation of 3 years in age while SC/ ST category is given 5 years relaxation.
• The minimum educational qualification needed to write the UKPSC exam is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognized University.
• Candidates need to meet certain physical standards as well to get considered for a particular post.

UKPSC 2021 Exam Pattern

The UKPSC exam is taken in different stages including Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Personal Interview. The exam pattern of prelims and mains is provided below:

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Papers	Subject	Total Questions	Duration of Paper	Maximum Marks
Paper- I	General Studies	150	2 Hours	150
Paper- II	General Aptitude and English	100	2 Hours	150

Stage 2: Mains Examination (Descriptive Type Questions)

Paper	Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
Paper- I	Language	3 hours	200
Paper-II	Indian History & National Movement, Social & Culture	3 hours	200
Paper- III	Indian Administration, Social Justice & International Relations	3 hours	200
Paper- IV	India Geography & World Geography	3 hours	200
Paper- V	Economic & Social Development	3 hours	200
Paper- VI	General Science and Technology	3 hours	200
Paper- VII	General Interest and Science	3 hours	200

Stage 3: Final Interview

The interview is the final stage of selection in the UKPSC recruitment process. Only those candidates who clear both preliminary and mains examination are called for the final interview.

Preparation Tips For UKPSC Examination

• Since the majority of the questions asked in the UKPSC PCS Exam are from the current affairs section, candidates must focus on the same. Start reading the newspaper daily or students can also refer to UKPSC latest news as well.
• Also, many questions asked in the exam come from NCERT books, so go through them as well in addition to referring to other recommended books.
• Do more of last year’s questions papers as it helps improve your skills. UKPSC PCS Mock Test and Previous year papers are the best sources to focus on your weaknesses.
• Make a dedicated study plan and begin with your preparations considering the same.
• Stay optimistic, candidates must neither feel low nor overconfident, as both can hamper their preparations.

The main benefit of working with government organizations is the reputation linked with it. UKPSC is a prominent organization in Uttarakhand offering great career opportunities to the shortlisted candidates in various government departments. For candidates looking forward to getting into the government sector, UKPSC is the right way to touch the sky.