UPPSC PCS prelims 2024 schedule out at uppsc.up.nic.in; exam on December 7, 8
Ayushi Bisht | November 7, 2024 | 08:04 AM IST | 2 mins read
UPPSC PCS prelims 2024 will be conducted in two shifts – from 9:30 to 11:30 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the revised exam date for Provincial Civil Service (PCS) preliminary examination. As per the notification, the UPPSC PCS prelims 2024 exam will now be conducted on December 7 and 8, 2024. Candidates can check the UPPSC PCS prelims 2024 schedule through the official website, uppsc.up.nic.in.
Candidates will be able to download the UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024 admit cards a week before the commencement of examination. Candidates will have to use their login credentials such as registration number and date of birth to download the UPPSC PCS 2024 admit card.
UPPSC PCS preliminary examination has been postponed twice this year. The UPPSC PCS prelims 2024 exam will be held in 41 districts of the state.
UPPSC PCS 2024 exam schedule
Candidates can check UPPSC PCS 2024 exam schedule in the table given below-
| Date | Shift | Timing | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 7 | Morning Shift | 9:30 am – 11:30 am | General Studies Paper-I |
| December 7 | Afternoon Shift | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm | CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) Paper-II |
| December 8 | Morning Shift | 9:30 am – 11:30 am | General Studies Paper-I |
| December 8 | Afternoon Shift | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm | CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) Paper-II |
UPPSC PCS 2024 prelims exam pattern
UPPSC PCS prelims consists of two objective-type papers: General Studies Paper-I and CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) Paper-II. Both papers are conducted on the same day, with a total duration of 4 hours.
Also read TSPSC group 3 schedule 2024 out at tspsc.gov.in; exam on November 17, 18
The General Studies Paper 1 carries 200 marks. The subjects covered in this paper include Current Affairs, History of India, Indian National Movement, Indian Polity, Economy, Geography, Environmental Issues, General Science, and important topics related to Uttar Pradesh such as its geography, culture, and history. This paper has a negative marking scheme where 0.33 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
The CSAT Paper-II, though also of 200 marks, is a qualifying paper, meaning its marks are not included in the final merit list. It consists of 80 multiple-choice questions, each worth 2.5 marks. The subjects tested in this paper include basic comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, decision-making, problem-solving, basic numeracy (up to Class 10 level), and data interpretation.
A candidate needs to score at least 33% in this paper to qualify, but it doesn't impact the final ranking. Like Paper-I, Paper-II also has negative marking, with 0.33 marks deducted for every wrong answer. This paper is also of 2 hours in duration.
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