Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

21 to 42 Years

Age relaxation as per category (mentioned below)

Educational Qualification

Graduation from a Recognized University

Bachelor's degree from any recognized university

Nationality

Indian Citizens Only

Only Indian citizens are eligible for PCS examination

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
S.No. Question Paper Subject No. of Questions Marks Time Allowed
1 First Paper General Studies 150
(01 Mark for each question)		 150 2 Hours
2 Second Paper General Aptitude Test 100
(1.5 Marks for each question)		 150
Total 300 4 Hours

Important Note: The scores of Prelims are not considered for the final merit list

2. Main Examination (Written Type)
Question Paper Subject Time Marks
1 General Hindi 03 Hours 150
2 Essay 03 Hours 150
3 General Studies-I
(Indian Heritage and culture History and Geography of the World and Society)		 03 Hours 200
4 General Studies-II
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)		 03 Hours 200
5 General Studies-III
(Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)		 03 Hours 200
6 General Studies-IV
(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)		 03 Hours 200
7 General Studies-V
(Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)		 03 Hours 200
8 General Studies-VI
(Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)		 03 Hours 200
TOTAL 1500

Note: All question papers are compulsory. It will be mandatory to obtain minimum 35% marks in the General Hindi Paper

3. Interview/Personality Test

Interview Marks

150 Marks

Personality test to assess candidate's suitability for civil services

Grand Total

1650 Marks

Written (1500) + Interview (150)

Examination Scheme Overview

Three Level Sequential Process

1. Preliminary (Objective type) Examination

2. Main Examination (written type)

3. Interview Examination

Stage 1: Preliminary

  • Objective type questions
  • Qualifying in nature
  • Two papers: General Studies & Aptitude
  • Total: 300 marks

Stage 2: Main Examination

  • Descriptive type questions
  • 8 compulsory papers
  • Total: 1500 marks
  • 35% minimum in Hindi paper mandatory

Stage 3: Interview

  • Personality assessment
  • 150 marks
  • Final selection based on Main + Interview
  • Grand Total: 1650 marks