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UPPSC Eligibility Criteria have several critical factors, including educational qualifications, age criteria, nationality, and physical fitness. Aspirants applying for the UP PCS Exam 2024 must have an age limit that must fall within the age range of 21 to 40 years and hold either a bachelor’s or master’s degree, per the specific post requirements. The UP PCS Selection Process 2024 involves three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
UPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates planning to appear in the UPPSC PCS Exam must know about the eligibility criteria before applying for the Exam. We have discussed the UPPSC Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024 along with the qualification eligibility criteria in terms of education and age. We have provided a brief overview of the UPPSC Eligibility Criteria in this article.
UP PCS Eligibility Criteria 2024
A candidate must meet all of the educational requirements listed in the official notification. The candidate applying for the examination must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a state or federally-recognized university. Candidates in the final semester or those awaiting the final results can also apply for the exam. They must, however, submit their final semester grade report during the Detailed Application Form (DAF) submission. In addition to the prerequisites listed above, some positions have additional criteria.
UPPSC Age Limit 2024
Generally, Candidates appearing in the UPPSC PCS 2024 exam should have the following criteria-
- Minimum Age: 21st Years Old
- Maximum Age: 40th Years Old
UPPSC Age Relaxation 2024
The upper age limit shall be greater by fifteen years for physically handicapped persons of U.P. Upper age limit shall also be greater by 3 years + Period of service rendered in the army for The Emergency Commissioned Officers / Short Service Commissioned Offices / Ex-Army personnel of U.P
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:
- Upper age limit shall be greater by five years for candidates belonging to-
- Scheduled Castes (SC) of U.P.,
- Scheduled Tribes (SC) of U.P.,
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) of U.P.,
- Skilled players of U.P. of Classified Games,
- State Govt. Employees of U.P. including Teachers / Staff of the Basic Shiksha Parishad of U.P. and Teachers / Staff of the Government Aided Madhyamik Vidyalayas of U.P
| Category of Candidate | UP PCS 2024 Age Relaxation |
| SC/ ST/ OBC of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Skilled players of classified games of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| State Govt. employees of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Emergency Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Short Service Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Ex-Army Personnel of U.P. (who have rendered at least five years of service in Army) | 5 years |
| Physically Challenged candidates of Uttar Pradesh | 15 years |
Check: UPPSC Syllabus 2024
UPPSC Education Qualification 2024
The candidates must possess Bachelors Degree of any recognized University unto the last date for receipt of application. This should be mentioned by the candidate in the relevant column of their UPPSC PCS application form 2024 but for some posts specific qualifications have been prescribed of which the details are given below-
Posts of Specific qualification through written examination and interview
UPPCS Exam Eligibility criteria for various specific posts requiring specific qualifications through written examination and interview are listed below-
| Post | Essential Qualification |
| District Basik Shiksha Adhikari / Associate DIOS and Other equivalent administrative posts, District Administrative Officer | PG (Post Graduate Degree) |
| Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Law Graduate Degree |
| Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I & II) | Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engg. As one subject. |
| Range Forest Officer of Forest/ Assistant Conservator of Forest | UG Degree in Agriculture, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics Mathematics, Geology Forestry, Statistics, or Engineering from a University established by Law in India or a Foreign University approved by the Central Government from time to time |
| Labor Commissioner (Assistant) | UG Degree in Arts with Sociology/ Economics/ Commerce/ Law |
| DPO (District Program Officer) | UG Degree in Sociology/ Social Science/ Home Science/ Social Work |
| (DIET) Senior Lecturer | PG with B. Ed (Post Graduate Degree) |
| Food Safety Officer/ Designated Officer | PG (Post Graduate Degree) in Chemistry as one of the subjects from a University established by law in India / Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Biotechnology / Oil Technology/ Agricultural Science/ Veterinary Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology / Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry or Degree in Medicine from a Recognized University |
| DPO (District Probation Officer) | (PG) Post Graduate Degree in Psychology/ Sociology/ Diploma in any branch of Social Work from any recognized institute |
| SF (Statistical Officer) | PG (Post Graduate) in Mathematical / Agricultural Statistics/ Mathematics |
| LEF (Labor Enforcement Officer) | Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Sociology or commerce and Post Graduate Diploma or Postgraduate Degree in Law / Labour relations / Labour welfare / Labour Law / Commerce / Sociology / Social work / Social welfare / Trade Management / Personnel Management. |
| CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) | UG (Graduate Degree) in Sociology/ Social Work/ Home Science |
| (Revenue Audit) District Adult Officer | UG Commerce Graduate Degree |
| Management Officer/ Manager (Estate Department) | (i) A bachelor’s degree from a University established by law in India; (ii) a Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from an Institution recognized by the Government. Or A bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from a University established by law in India. |
| District Cane Officer, U.P. Agriculture Service Group “B” (Development Branch) | Agriculture Graduate |
| Chemist | 1. M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry. 2. At least three years of experience in Chemical analysis of edible products like Honey, Oil Spices, etc. Priority:- 1. Special training in quality control. 2. Experience of five years or more in chemical analysis. |
| Officer on Special Duty (Computer) | Graduation degree in Computer Engineering from a recognized Government Institute. or 1. First Class Post Graduate Degree in Math and one year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institute. 2. One Year Experience in Computer Work. |
Posts of Specific qualification only through written examination
UPPSC Eligibility 2024 for various specific posts requiring specific qualifications through only written examination are given below-
| Technical Assistant(Geophysics) | Postgraduate degree with at least 50 percent marks in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geology, or applied Geology (with Physics, Mathematics at the B.Sc. level) from a university established by law in India. |
| Tax Assessment Officer | Bachelor’s degree in commerce or economics with 55% marks. |
Note:- For special educational qualification posts, candidates clearly mention the “yes”, option, only then they shall be considered for such posts.
UPPSC Physical Assessment 2024
| Category of Candidates | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | |||
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||||
| For Male candidates only General, Other Backward Classes of Citizens, and Scheduled Castes. | 165 | 84 | 89 | ||
| For Scheduled Tribes | 160 | 79 | 84 | ||
| For Female candidates only General, Other Backward Classes of Citizens, and Scheduled Castes. | 152 | Not applicable. | |||
| For Scheduled Tribes | 147 | Not applicable. | |||
| Minimum weight for female candidates of all categories | 40 Kg. | Not applicable. | |||
UPPSC District Commandant Home Guards Physical Assessment
Check Out the UPPSC District Commandant Home Guards Physical Assessment in the Below table:-
| Category | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | Unexpanded | Expanded |
| Male Candidates | 165 | 84 | 89 | – |
| Female Candidates | 150 | 79 | 84 | – |
| ST, Male Candidates (Kumayun, Gadhwal Divisions) | 160 | 84 | 89 | – |
UPPSC Superintendent of Jail Physical Assessment (Kumayun & Garhwal Region only)
Check Out the UPPSC Superintendent of Jail Physical Assessment in the Below table:-
| Post | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | Unexpanded | Expanded |
| Male Candidates (Height less than 163 cm) | less than 163 | 81.3 | 86.3 | – |
| Male Candidates | 167 | 81.2 | 86.2 | – |
| Female Candidates (SC/ST) | 147 | – | – | – |
| Other Female Candidates | 152 | – | – | – |
UPPSC Deputy Jailor Physical Assessment
Check Out the UPPSC Deputy Jailor Physical Assessment in the Below table:-
| Post | Height (Cm.) | Chest (Cm.) | Unexpanded | Expanded |
| Male Candidates | 168 | 81.3 | 05 | – |
| Female Candidates | 152 | – | Weight 45 to 58 kg. | – |
UPPSC Scheduled Tribes Candidates Physical Assessment
Check Out the UPPSC Scheduled Tribes Candidate Physical Assessment in the Below table:-
| Height (Cm.) | Male | Female |
| Scheduled Tribes | 160 | 147 |
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