Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Coaching
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is a government body that conducts the Civil Service Examination for the various entry-level vacancies for the Civil Services of Uttar Pradesh. The organization is a constitutional body as per Article 315 and Article 323 of the constitution of India. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is among the competitive exams that provide an opportunity to serve the State. The UPPSC Exam is organized in three stages that are Preliminary, Mains, and Interview. Many times the UPPSC exam is structured based on the UPSC CSE, thus aspirants who are preparing for the UPSC may also prepare for the UPSC CSE. For the UPPCS exam eligibility criteria the Minimum Age is 21 Years and the Maximum Age is 40 years old. The aspirant should be of Indian Nationality. Furthermore, the minimum education qualification is a Bachelor’s/Postgraduate degree from a recognized university. The aspirants don’t need any prior experience to sit for the examination.
Eligibility Criteria for UPPSC Exam
To apply for the UPPSC exam, candidates must have certain eligibility requirements. Certain posts, like the DSP post, have a higher minimum age limit of 22 years.
1. Nationality:
Candidates have to be Indian citizens. NRI or foreign nationals are not eligible.
2. Age Limit:
The minimum age is 21 years, while the maximum age is 40 years.
Relaxations in the upper age limit apply for the reserved category (OBC/SC/ST) as per state government rules. Candidates belonging to SC/ST can avail of age relaxation of 5 years.
3. Educational Qualification:
A candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree from a university or institution recognized by the government. For some specialized posts, additional qualifications may be required, such as a degree in agriculture or law.
4. Physical Standards:
Candidates for posts like DSP, Assistant Conservator of Forests, and Range Forest Officer must satisfy particular physical standards in regard to height, chest girth, and endurance levels.
Exam Pattern of UPPSC
1. Preliminary Examination (Prelims):
The first filter is a qualifying examination named Prelims, wherein only one objective-type paper is conducted.
General Studies Paper: It covers History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science, and Current Affairs. The paper consists of 150 Questions (objective type), with multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for a total of 200 marks.
General Studies Paper II (CSAT): The Civil Services Aptitude Test began in the year 2006 with this paper covering logical reasoning, comprehension, and basic mathematics. It is a qualifying paper, which means it is required to score only a minimum predetermined score to qualify (100 Questions, 200 marks and 33% qualifying).
Note: For shortlisting candidates for the Mains examination, only marks obtained in General Studies Paper I are taken into account.
2. Mains Examination:
This exam is a descriptive test consisting of four papers:
1. General Studies Papers: Four papers dealing with subjects such as History, Geography, Polity, Environment, Economy, and Science.
Essay: This paper evaluates candidates’ ability to write structured and coherent essays on topics of national and international importance.
Hindi and General English: Two different papers that assess the candidates’ language competence in Hindi and English.
3. Interview/Personality Test:
Post-Main qualifying, a candidate attends the interview. The interview is focused on the candidate’s personality, general awareness, and aptitude for Civil Service Career.
Syllabus for UPPSC
The syllabus of the UPSC Civil Services Examination is wide-ranging and open to discussion across subjects. The broad outline of topics includes the following:
1. Preliminary Examination Syllabus:
The topics for General Studies paper of UPPSC Prelims include the following.
General Studies Paper I:
Current events of national and international importance
History of India & Indian National Movement
Geography of India and the World- Physical, Social, and Economic
Indian Polity and Governance
CSAT (General Studies Paper II):
The UPPSC CSAT syllabus is aimed at testing the candidate’s basic knowledge of English, Maths and Reasoning; this paper is qualifying in nature requiring candidates to score a minimum of 66 marks in the 200-mark paper. Some of the salient topics covered in the UPPSC CSAT paper are as follows:
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills, including communication skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision-making and problem-solving
General mental ability
Up to Class X level Elementary Mathematics, including Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics
Up to Class X level General English
Up to Class X level General Hindi
2. Main Examination Syllabus:
Candidates in the UPPSC PCS Mains exam have to appear for 8 papers that are conventional in nature. From 2023 onward, UPPSC has scrapped the optional papers that used to be there for the UPPSC Mains exam. Paper numbers 5 and 6 of the PCS Mains exam will be based on Uttar Pradesh GK. From now onwards there will be General Hindi, Essay and General Studies papers in the exam.
3. General Hindi : (150 Marks)
Essay Paper: The subjects could be anything from one social problem or the other to international affairs. (150 marks)
General Studies Papers (I-IV): Include Indian heritage, universe history, geography, governance, social justice, ethics, integrity, and technology. (Each 200 marks)
UP Specials Papers (Papers V to VI): Each (200 marks).
About Faculties for UPPSC coaching at PLUTUS IAS
Dr. Akhilesh Kr. Shrivastava, Ravi Singh, and Prince Jaiswal are the Top faculty for the UPPSC coaching in Delhi at PLUTUS IAS. These teachers have impressive qualifications and are highly experienced in the UPPSC examination. Additionally, These teachers have good knowledge of the UPPSC exam format and understand the drastically changing syllabus of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). Moreover, they offer a highly interactive ecosystem in the classroom with an advanced teaching methodology. Additionally, they provide extensive coverage of the whole UPPSC exam syllabus.
How Plutus IAS Contributes to UPPSC
The PLUTUS IAS is the leading coaching institute for UPPSC coaching. The unique method of teaching and highly interactive environment of learning are the key factors of the institute. Additionally, the years of experience and an impressive track record of the institute make it different from the other institutes.
Faculty:- The faculties at the PLUTUS IAS for UPPSC coaching are well-educated and hold a good amount of teaching experience in the field of their respective subjects. Along with this, they offer two-way communication mode and doubt sessions in the classroom for the best learning experience.
Batch Size:- The Batch at the PLUTUS IAS is very concise i.e. 45-50 students for individual attention and guidance. Moreover, it also helps the aspirants to smoothly communicate with the teachers and ask their doubts directly to the faculty within the classroom.
Study Material:- The study material offered by the PLUTUS IAS is highly comprehensive and has all the necessary reference books along with NIOS and NCERT books. Furthermore, It is prepared by highly experienced teachers with extensive research. Moreover, it is solely based on the updated UPPSC exam pattern and syllabus.
Test Series:- The PLUTUS IAS provides a comprehensive and well-researched test series for the BPSC exam candidates. The test will boost your confidence and add extra preparation for UPPSC. However, the mock test will offer you a holistic real exam feel and prepare you for the real UPPSC exam.
Performance of the Students:- The PLUTUS IAS feels great pride in the outstanding performance of their students. Many students of the PLUTUS IAS have successfully held top ranks in the UPPSC examination. Furthermore, the institute is aspiring for more successful candidates with its dedication and excellence in offering the best education experience.
