Download pdfUKPSC 2021 : Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the UKPSC exam consists of three stages.
The Stage – 1: prelims exam has 2 papers whereas the Stage – 2: mains exam has nine papers. The Stage -3: personality test is going to test your Attitude, problem-solving skills, personality, approach in different subjects, and other events.
UKPSC Prelims Exam 2021
The first step of the selection process is preliminary examination. There are two papers i.e., General Studies and Aptitude Test. Each paper carries 150 marks and is of 2 hours duration. The general aptitude paper is qualifying in nature just like the UPSC.
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Subject
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No. of Questions
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Total Marks
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Time Duration
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General Studies
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150
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150
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2 hours
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General Aptitude
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100
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150
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2 hours
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Total
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250
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300
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4 hours
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UKPSC Mains Exam 2021
After clearing the prelims exam cutoff candidates would be called for the mains exam. The mains exam has seven descriptive papers. One paper is of language whereas six papers are of general studies. The mains exam is a traditional descriptive examination. Candidates who qualify in the mains exam will be called for the Interview. The exam papers are set in the English language except the language paper will be set in the regional language.
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Subject
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Maximum Marks
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Time Duration
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Language
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300
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03 Hours
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History of India, National Movement, Society & Culture
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200
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03 Hours
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Indian Polity, Social Justice & International Relation
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200
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03 Hours
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Geography of India & World
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200
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03 Hours
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Economic & Social Development
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200
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03 Hours
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General Science & Technology
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200
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03 Hours
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General Aptitude & Ethics
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200
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03 Hours
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Total
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1500 Marks5
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UKPSC State Civil Services Main Exam is being conducted in Haldwani and Haridwar centres only.
Personality Test
The interview/ viva-voce is the last stage of the exam. Only a handful of candidates are called for the UKPSC interview after the mains exam. The interview is 200 marks. The interview will be conducted in the UKPSC office, Dehradun.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in mains and interviews.