UKPCS / PCS Guide - Prayag IAS Academy -
Best PCS Coaching in Dehradun
Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination.
Current UKPCS Courses & Offers
UKPCS 2026 Online Courses
- ✓Up to 75% off on all online courses
- ✓Offer runs 4 to 15 November
- ✓For the Uttarakhand Civil Services Exam
- ✓On the Prayag Civil Services app
UKPCS Pre 2026 Test Series
- ✓Up to 67% off
- ✓Offer runs 5 to 28 November
- ✓Online mode
- ✓On the Prayag Civil Services app
Special New IAS/PCS Batch
- ✓Starts 18 November 2026
- ✓English and Hindi medium
- ✓Offline classes in Dehradun
- ✓Registration open
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
21 to 42 Years
Maximum age limit is generally 42 years (with relaxation for reserved categories).
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate degree from any recognized university in India.
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Only Indian citizens are eligible for UKPCS exam.
1. Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 150 | 150 | 2 Hours Each |
| Paper II | General Aptitude Test | 100 | 150 | |
| Total | 250 | 300 | 4 Hours | |
Current Affairs Practice
Daily 15-question current affairs quiz
General Studies for PCS covers current events too. Practise daily: questions from each day's PIB news, in English and Hindi, with explanations.
2. Main Examination
| Paper | Subject | Time | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 3 Hours | 150 |
| Paper 2 | Essay | 3 Hours | 150 |
| Paper 3 | General Studies-I (History, Culture, Geography of World & Society) |
3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper 4 | General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, IR) |
3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper 5 | General Studies-III (Tech, Economy, Environment, Disaster Mgmt) |
3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper 6 | General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) |
3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper 7 | General Studies-V (Knowledge of Uttarakhand State) |
3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper 8 | General Studies-VI (Knowledge of Uttarakhand State) |
3 Hours | 200 |
| Total Written Marks | 1500 | ||
3. Interview / Personality Test
Final Stage: 150 Marks
The interview assesses the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a board of competent and unbiased observers.
Key Traits Assessed:
- Mental alertness & critical powers of assimilation
- Clear and logical exposition
- Balance of judgement & leadership qualities
Selection Process Overview
Prelims
Objective Type. Screening only.
Mains
Written Exam (Descriptive). Marks count for rank.
Interview
Viva-voce. Final selection based on Mains + Interview.