UPPSC PCS Previous Year Question Papers, Download PDF

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has uploaded the PCS previous year question papers along with solutions on its official website, https://uppsc.up.nic.in/Default.aspx. All the links are provided in this article giving candidates an access to last 5 years of previous year question papers with solutions.

UPPSC PCS Previous Year Question Papers

The Provincial Civil Services (PCS) examination provides a prestigious gateway for individuals seeking administrative roles within the state. The PCS selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and the Interview, each designed to evaluate the candidate’s knowledge, analytical skills, and suitability for administrative responsibilities.

UPPSC PCS Previous Year Question Papers 2024

The UPPSC PCS Previous Year Question Papers 2024 for the Prelims and Mains Exam which include General Hindi, Essay, and General Studies papers shared below.

UPPSC PCS Previous Year Question Papers 2023

The UPPSC PCS PYQ 2023 Papers for the Prelims and Mains Exam which include General Hindi, Essay, and General Studies papers shared below.

UPPSC PSC Previous Year Question Papers 2022

The UPPSC PSC PYQ 2022 Papers for the Prelims and Mains Exam which include General Hindi, Essay, and General Studies papers shared below.

UPPSC PSC Previous Year Question Papers 2021

The UPPSC PSC PYQ 2021 Papers for the Prelims and Mains Exam which include General Hindi, Essay, and General Studies papers shared below.

How To Practice UPPSC PCS Prelims and Mains PYPs

Here are 5 effective tips to practice UPPSC PCS Prelims and Mains Previous Year Papers (PYPs):

• Attempt the previous year papers in a timed environment to build speed and accuracy similar to the actual UPPSC PCS exam.
• Go through multiple years’ papers to identify frequently asked topics, recurring question types, and changing patterns in both Prelims and Mains.
• After solving each paper, check your answers carefully, note mistakes, and understand why you went wrong—this helps improve conceptual clarity.
• Track topics where you score low (e.g., Polity, Geography, Current Affairs) and revise them thoroughly before attempting the next paper.
• Combine PYP practice with your daily study schedule—solve one paper every week and revise related subjects to reinforce retention and exam readiness.

The Significance of Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs)

1. Enhancing Time Management Skills
   Solving PYQs helps aspirants become familiar with the exam structure and time constraints.

2. Understanding Exam Patterns and Question Trends
Analyzing past papers allows candidates to identify recurring topics, question formats, and the weightage given to different subjects.

3. Building Confidence and Reducing Exam Anxiety
Regular practice with PYQs boosts confidence, as candidates gain familiarity with question types and difficulty levels.

How To Download UPPSC Provincial Civil Services PYPs

Candidates interested in downloading the Uttar Pradesh PCS PYPs can follow the below mentioned steps.

• Visit the official website @https://uppsc.up.nic.in or click the above UPPSC PCS PYPs PDF to download the PDF.
• On the home page check for the “Candidate’s Corner” and check for the “Download Previous Year Papers” and click on it.
• Check for the exam name and year and then, click on the Download link.
• The PYP will be downloaded as the PDF.