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The '''Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission''' (UPPSC) (Hindi: लोक सेवा आयोग, उत्तर प्रदेश) is the state agency authorized to conduct the [[Civil Services Examination]] for entry-level appointments to the various  
The '''Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission''' ({{transliteration|hi|ISO|Uttar Pradesh Lōk Sēvā Āyōg}}), abbreviated as '''UPPSC''', is a [[government body]] of the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], India, responsible for the recruitment of candidates for various government jobs, including the Provincial Civil Service (PCS), under the [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]] through [[competitive examination]]s. It was established by the [[Constitution of India]], as per the provisions of Articles 315 to 323 ([[Part XIV of the Constitution of India|Part XIV]]) of the constitution, titled Services Under the Union and the States, which provide for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each state.
'''Group A''' and '''Group B''' Civil Services of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The agency's charter is granted by the [[Constitution of India]]. Articles 315 to 323 of Part XIV of the constitution, titled Services Under the Union and the States, provide for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each state.


==History==
==History==
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===Origin===
===Origin===
Indianisation of the superior Civil Services became one of the major demands of the political movement compelling the [[British Raj|British Indian Government]] to consider the setting up of a Public Service Commission for recruitment to its services in the territory. Under the [[Government of India Act 1935]], for the first time, provision was made for the formation of Public Service Commissions at the provincial level. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission was constituted on 1 April 1937 with its headquarters at [[Allahabad]].
Indianisation of the superior Civil Services became one of the major demands of the political movement compelling the [[British Raj|British Indian Government]] to consider the setting up of a Public Service Commission for recruitment to its services in the territory. Under the [[Government of India Act 1935]], for the first time, provision was made for the formation of Public Service Commissions at the provincial level. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission was constituted on 1 April 1937 with its headquarters at [[Prayagraj]].
The working of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is also regulated by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Regulation, 1976.
The working of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is also regulated by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Regulation, 1976.


==Functions of UPPSC==
==Functions of UPPSC==
*Recruitment of the candidates.
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   | On the basis of Interview only.
   | On the basis of Interview only.
   | On the basis of screening test & Interview.
   | On the basis of screening test &amp; Interview.
   | On the basis of Examination only.
   | On the basis of Examination only.
   | On the basis of Examination & Interview only.
   | On the basis of Examination &amp; Interview only.
   | On the basis of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination & Interview.
   | On the basis of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination &amp; Interview.
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*Promotions.
*Promotions.
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==Examination Conducted by the Commission==
==Examination Conducted by the Commission==
List of  Examinations Conducted by the U.P. Public Service Commission from time to time.<ref>[http://uppsc.org.in/aboutusExaminations.htm Examination Conducted by the Commission]</ref> (Direct recruitment through interviews only as per the service):  
List of  Examinations Conducted by the U.P. Public Service Commission from time to time.&lt;ref&gt;[https://uppsc.up.nic.in Examination Conducted by the Commission]&lt;/ref&gt; (Direct recruitment through interviews only as per the service):  
#Combined Competitive Examination (Civil Services)
#Combined Competitive Examination (Provincial Civil Service)
#Assistant Forest Conservator(ACF)/Forest range officer(FRO)Examinations (Natural Resource)
#Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)/ Forest range officer (FRO) Examinations ([[Natural Resource]])      
#R.O/A.R.O Preliminary Examination (Only for the Commission) (Civil Services)
#Review Officer (R.O.)/ Assistant Review Officer (A.R.O.) Examination (Only for the commission)  
#R.O/A.R.O Main Examination(Only for the Commission)  (Civil Services)
#A.P.S. Examination (Only for the commission and secretariat of U.P. and Revenue)
#A.P.S. Examination(Only for the Commission and secretariat of U.P. and Revenue) (Civil Services)
#Assistant Registrar Examination
#Assistant Registrar Examination (Civil Services)
#Combined State Engineering Examination ([[Engineering]])         
#Combined State Engineering Examination. ([[Engineering]])         
#U.P. Judicial Services (Junior Division) Examination - (PCS-J) ([[Law]])         
#U.P. Judicial Services (Junior Division) Examination ([[Law]])         
#Assistant Prosecuting Officers Examination ([[Law]])         
#Assistant Prosecuting Officers Examination ([[Law]])         
#U.P. Palika (Centralized) Health Services : Food & Sanitary Inspector Examination. (Medical)
#U.P. Palika (Centralized) Health Services : Food &amp; Sanitary Inspector Examination ([[Medical]])      
#Combined State/Lower Subordinate Examination. (Civil Services)
#Dental Surgeon Examination (Screening exam and Interview)
#Combined Junior Engineer Examination. ([[Engineering]])
#Uttar Pradesh state Agriculture Services Examination (Agriculture Science)


==Controversies==
==Controversies==
On 26 September 2013, [[Allahabad High Court]] ordered UPPSC to cancel the Mains Examination of UP Provincial Civil Services (Judicial) 2013, over alleged irregularities in the Answer Key issued by it. The word key allegedly had incorrect multiple–choice options marked as correct.<ref>{{cite web|title=Allahabad High Court orders UPPSC to Cancel PCS (J) Mains Exam over Irregularities|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/09/allahabad-high-court-orders-uppsc-to-cancel-pcs-j-mains-exam-over-irregularities/|access-date=27 September 2013}}</ref>
On 26 September 2013, [[Allahabad High Court]] ordered UPPSC to cancel the Mains Examination of UP Provincial Civil Services (Judicial) 2013, over alleged irregularities in the Answer Key issued by it. The word key allegedly had incorrect multiple–choice options marked as correct.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Allahabad High Court orders UPPSC to Cancel PCS (J) Mains Exam over Irregularities|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/09/allahabad-high-court-orders-uppsc-to-cancel-pcs-j-mains-exam-over-irregularities/|access-date=27 September 2013}}&lt;/ref&gt;


On 29 March 2015, the question paper of the UPPSC PCS Preliminary exam was leaked before the exam. It led to a protest and subsequently, the cancellation of the morning shift exam. The police said that they would find the person who had sold the question paper on Whatsapp for Rs.5 Lakh per copy.<ref>{{cite web|title=UPPSC Exam cancelled|url=http://www.thekalvi.com/2015/03/uppsc-exam-cancelled-pcs-pre-exam-2015.html|access-date=29 March 2015}}</ref>
On 29 March 2015, the question paper of the UPPSC PCS Preliminary exam was leaked before the exam. It led to a protest and subsequently, the cancellation of the morning shift exam. The police said that they would find the person who had sold the question paper on WhatsApp for Rs.5 Lakh per copy.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title= UPPSC Exam Calendar|url=https://uppsc.up.nic.in/PublicPages/Examinations_Details.aspx?ID=EC|access-date=17 August 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==See also==
==See also==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://uppsc.up.nic.in/ UPPSC Official Website]
* [http://uppsc.up.nic.in/ UPPSC Official Website]
* [https://getsarkarinaukari.co.in/uppsc-staff-nurse-result-in-2021-answer-key-cut-off-merit-list/UPPSC Staff Nurse Result in 2021 Answer key, Cut off, Merit list]


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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
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AbbreviationUPPSC
Formation1 April 1937; 89 years ago (1937-04-01)
TypeConstitutional body
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PurposeCompetitive Examinations
HeadquartersPrayagraj (UP)
Location
  • 10, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Prayagraj - 211018
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Region served
Uttar Pradesh
Official language
<!-- official languages -->
OwnerGovernment of Uttar Pradesh
Chairman <ref>"Hon'ble Chairman, Member & Secretary Details". uppsc.up.nic.in. UPPSC. Retrieved 14 October 2025.</ref>
Sri Sanjay Shrinet
Secretary
Sri Ashok Kumar I.A.S.
Main organ
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Parent organization
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Affiliations<!-- if any -->
Websiteuppsc.up.nic.in

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (Uttar Pradesh Lōk Sēvā Āyōg), abbreviated as UPPSC, is a government body of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, responsible for the recruitment of candidates for various government jobs, including the Provincial Civil Service (PCS), under the Government of Uttar Pradesh through competitive examinations. It was established by the Constitution of India, as per the provisions of Articles 315 to 323 (Part XIV) of the constitution, titled Services Under the Union and the States, which provide for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each state.

History

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) came into existence on 1 April 1937, with the main aim of recruiting candidates to various services in the state. The commission is regulated by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Regulation, 1976.

Origin

Indianisation of the superior Civil Services became one of the major demands of the political movement compelling the British Indian Government to consider the setting up of a Public Service Commission for recruitment to its services in the territory. Under the Government of India Act 1935, for the first time, provision was made for the formation of Public Service Commissions at the provincial level. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission was constituted on 1 April 1937 with its headquarters at Prayagraj. The working of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is also regulated by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Regulation, 1976.

Functions of UPPSC

  • Recruitment of the candidates.
  1. On the basis of Interview only.
  2. On the basis of screening test & Interview.
  3. On the basis of Examination only.
  4. On the basis of Examination & Interview only.
  5. On the basis of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination & Interview.
  • Promotions.
  • Disciplinary Actions
  • Service Rules.
  • Advice to the U.P. Government

Examination Conducted by the Commission

List of Examinations Conducted by the U.P. Public Service Commission from time to time.<ref>Examination Conducted by the Commission</ref> (Direct recruitment through interviews only as per the service):

  1. Combined Competitive Examination (Provincial Civil Service)
  2. Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)/ Forest range officer (FRO) Examinations (Natural Resource)
  3. Review Officer (R.O.)/ Assistant Review Officer (A.R.O.) Examination (Only for the commission)
  4. A.P.S. Examination (Only for the commission and secretariat of U.P. and Revenue)
  5. Assistant Registrar Examination
  6. Combined State Engineering Examination (Engineering)
  7. U.P. Judicial Services (Junior Division) Examination - (PCS-J) (Law)
  8. Assistant Prosecuting Officers Examination (Law)
  9. U.P. Palika (Centralized) Health Services : Food & Sanitary Inspector Examination (Medical)
  10. Dental Surgeon Examination (Screening exam and Interview)
  11. Uttar Pradesh state Agriculture Services Examination (Agriculture Science)

Controversies

On 26 September 2013, Allahabad High Court ordered UPPSC to cancel the Mains Examination of UP Provincial Civil Services (Judicial) 2013, over alleged irregularities in the Answer Key issued by it. The word key allegedly had incorrect multiple–choice options marked as correct.<ref>"Allahabad High Court orders UPPSC to Cancel PCS (J) Mains Exam over Irregularities". Retrieved 27 September 2013.</ref>

On 29 March 2015, the question paper of the UPPSC PCS Preliminary exam was leaked before the exam. It led to a protest and subsequently, the cancellation of the morning shift exam. The police said that they would find the person who had sold the question paper on WhatsApp for Rs.5 Lakh per copy.<ref>"UPPSC Exam Calendar". Retrieved 17 August 2023.</ref>

See also

References

External links

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