Eligibility Criteria, Qualification and Age Limit for UPPSC 2024
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UPPSC 2024
Through an official notification, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released eligibility criteria for UPPSC 2024. Before attempting the exam, applicants should confirm their eligibility. The eligibility requirements for the UPPSC 2024 exam are related to the applicant's age limits, nationality, physical standards, and qualifications.
According to the UPPSC Eligibility Criteria, a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any discipline is enough for the majority of posts in the UPPSC 2024 exam without having to meet any particular percentage criteria. Students in their final year may also apply, but they will need to send in a self-attested certificate when they turn in their Detailed Application Form (DAF) for the UPPSC 2024 main exam.
A candidate cannot take the test if they do not meet the eligibility standards. Interested applicants should read the complete eligibility criteria listed in the official notification and provided in this article.
UPPSC 2024 Exam Overview
For the ease of the candidates, an overview of UPPSC exam requirements is provided below.
UPPSC 2024 Exam Overview |
|
Particulars |
Details |
Conducting Body |
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
Name of the Exam |
Provincial Civil Services Exam |
Age Requirement |
21-40 years |
Educational Requirement |
Graduate |
Level of Exam |
State Level |
Experience Required |
No experience required |
Mode of Application |
Online |
UPPSC 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Aspiring candidates for the UPPSC exam 2024 need to be aware of several eligibility criteria. These criteria include the following points:
Age Limit: Candidates must fall within the specified age range to be eligible, which is 21 years to 40 years.
Educational Qualification: Applicants are required to have the necessary academic qualifications, which typically include a bachelor's or master's degree.
Nationality: Candidates need to be an Indian citizen.
Physical Standards: Certain posts may have specific physical standards that candidates must meet to qualify.
Maximum Attempts: Regarding the maximum number of attempts allowed in the UPPSC PSC Exam, UPPSC has not placed any limitations on the frequency of exam attempts. Until they meet the remaining requirements for UPPSC PSC eligibility, candidates may retake the exam.
UPPSC PCS 2024 Age Limit
The age limit for applying to the UPPSC exam 2024 is between 21 and 40 years. However, physically handicapped candidates are eligible if they are between 21 and 55 years old. Refer to the table below for detailed age limits:
Category |
UP PCS Age Limit |
General, OBC, SC, ST |
21 to 40 years |
Physically Handicapped |
21 to 55 years |
Age Relaxation for Different Categories
For students registering for the UPPSC PCS 2024 exam who fall into separate categories, there will be a relaxation of the upper age limit. View the age limit relaxations per category shared below.
Category |
Age Relaxation |
Ex-Army Personnel/Short Service Commission Officers/Group-B Posts for Commissioned Officers |
5 years |
OBC |
5 years |
Physically Handicapped |
15 years |
SC |
5 years |
Skilled Players |
5 years |
State Government Employees |
5 years |
ST |
5 years |
UPPSC 2024 Education Qualification
For different posts under the UPPSC, the education required for each post is mentioned below:
Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade I & Grade II): A science degree that includes mechanical engineering or physics as a subject.
Assistant Director (Horticulture): Agriculture Graduate
Assistant Labour Commissioner: Degree in Arts with Sociology or Economics as a subject or Commerce/Law
Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport): Law Graduate
Assistant Research Officer (ARO): Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry from a University established by law in India or equivalent
Assistant Store Purchase Officer: MBA from a recognized University.
Child Development Project Officer: Graduate Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Home Science, or equivalent recognized by the Government
Designated Officer / Food Safety Officer: Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry from a University established by law in India or equivalent, or qualifications prescribed for Food Safety Officer
District Administrative Officer: Post Graduate Degree
District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit): Commerce Graduate
District Cane Officer, U.P. Agriculture Service Group "B" (Development Branch): Agriculture Graduate
District Probation Officer: Post Graduate Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or equivalent, or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work
District Programme Officer: Degree in Sociology, Social Science, Home Science, or Social Work
Labour Enforcement Officer: Bachelor’s degree with Economics, Sociology, or Commerce and Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Law, Labour relation, Labour welfare, Labour Law, Commerce, Sociology, Social work, Social welfare, Trade Management, or Personnel Management
Manager (Administration/General): MBA or equivalent degree
Principals, Government Intermediate Colleges (For Boys or Girls): Post Graduate Degree and L.T. Diploma/B.T./B.Ed. or equivalent degree
Senior Lecturer, DIET: Post Graduate Degree with B.Ed.
Statistical Officer: Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Statistics, or Agricultural Statistics from a recognized university
Sub. Registrar: Law Graduate
Technical Assistant (Chemistry): Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry with at least 50% marks from a recognized university
UPPSC PCS 2024 Physical Standards Required
The physical standards shall be used in accordance with service rules and requisitions for the UPPSC PCS eligibility criteria. The following table lists the physical standards for different posts required by the UPPSC PCS 2024.
Post |
Category |
Height (cm) |
Chest (cm) (Unexpanded) |
Chest (cm) (Expanded) |
DSP (Male) |
General, OBC, SC |
165 |
84 |
89 |
ST |
160 |
79 |
84 |
|
DSP (Female) |
General, OBC, SC |
152 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
ST |
147 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
District Commandant Home Guard (Male) |
General, OBC, SC, ST |
165 |
84 |
89 |
Male Candidates of Kumayun and Gadhwal Divisions |
160 |
84 |
89 |
|
District Commandant Home Guard (Female) |
General, OBC, SC, ST |
150 |
79 |
84 |
Excise Inspector (Male) |
General, OBC, SC, ST |
165 |
81.2 |
86.2 |
Excise Inspector (Female) |
SC/ST |
147 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Other |
152 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
UPPSC 2024 Exam FAQs
Q1: Does UPPSC require a master's degree?
Ans: Depending on the particular posts, a master's degree may or may not be required for UPPSC. Additional criteria, including a master's degree, certifications, or a diploma, could be required for some posts.3
Q2: Can I apply for UPPSC after 12th?
Ans: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or an equivalent credential is necessary for candidates.
Q3: What is the minimum age required to apply for the UPPSC PCS 2024?
Ans: According to the eligibility requirements for UPPSC PCS 2024, candidates must be at least 21 years old and not older than 40 on July 1, 2024.
Q4: Which exam has no interview?
Ans: Certain clerical exams, such as RBI Assistant, SBI Clerk, IBPS Clerk, and IBPS RRB Clerk, do not involve interviews.
Q5: Is there a limit on the number of attempts for UPPSC exams?
Ans: No, The maximum number of attempts for UPPSC exams is unlimited.