UPPSC PCS (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) — Free Online Mock Test
Prelims · GS Paper 1 (150 Q · 2h) + CSAT Paper 2 (100 Q · 2h). Negative marking 1/3. GS uses curated polity, history, geography, current affairs. · Official language: English & Hindi.
UPPSC PCS exam at a glance
UPPSC PCS full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length UPPSC PCS mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 250-question, 240-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
UPPSC PCS key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
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| Official website | uppsc.up.nic.in ↗ |
| Mode | The Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination — a three-stage process of Preliminary (objective screening), Main (descriptive) and interview. UPPSC has aligned the PCS Main with a UPSC-style pattern. |
| Frequency | As per UPPSC’s annual notifications. |
| Scoring & marking | The Preliminary has two objective papers — General Studies I (150 questions, 200 marks, whose marks decide the cut-off) and General Studies II / CSAT (100 questions, 200 marks, qualifying at 33%) — each of 2 hours with 1/3 negative marking, used only to screen candidates for the Main. The Main (descriptive) and the interview decide the final merit. |
| Score validity | Used for that recruitment cycle. |
| Language | Hindi and English. |
Who is eligible for UPPSC PCS?
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, generally aged 21–40 (with relaxations); knowledge of Hindi is required.
Last verified July 2026 against UPPSC — official. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
UPPSC PCS section breakdown
The UPPSC PCS mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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General Studies (150 Q)
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CSAT (100 Q)
UPPSC PCS scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: UPPSC PCS penalises wrong answers (-0.66 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: UPPSC PCS Prelims.
How UPPSC PCS is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
UPPSC PCS time strategy
With 250 questions in 240 minutes, you have about 58 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- General Studies (150 Q)
- CSAT (100 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
UPPSC PCS topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of UPPSC PCS, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
General Studies (150 Q)
- Indian Polity · 23
- Indian History · 23
- Indian Geography · 13
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 13
- Geography — Uttar Pradesh · 7
- Science — Biology · 5
- Science & Technology 2023-2025 · 5
- History — Modern · 4
CSAT (100 Q)
- Reading — Vaccines · 6
- Reading — Neural Networks · 5
- Reading — Plate Tectonics · 5
- Reading — Photosynthesis · 5
- Reading — Trade History · 4
- Reading — Industrialisation · 4
- Reading — Marine Biology · 3
- Reading — Stoicism · 3
UPPSC PCS difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
Prelims · GS Paper 1 (150 Q · 2h) + CSAT Paper 2 (100 Q · 2h). Negative marking 1/3. GS uses curated polity, history, geography, current affairs. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's UPPSC PCS bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for UPPSC PCS
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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UPPSC PCS study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- NCERT + UP-specific history, geography, polity and economy
- Current affairs (national and Uttar Pradesh)
- Start Prelims GS and CSAT practice
- Secure the GS-I cut-off and clear CSAT (33%)
- Move to the descriptive Main syllabus
- Begin answer-writing practice
- Full descriptive papers to time
- UP depth and current affairs
- Prepare for the interview
Where UPPSC PCS can take you
A strong UPPSC PCS result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- UP state services
- Administrative career
- Prestige & stability
- Public service
Best books & official prep for UPPSC PCS
- NCERT + Uttar Pradesh state material — NCERT / state boards
- UPPSC PCS previous papers & GS guides — Standard publishers
Official practice: Build a strong NCERT base, add UP-specific GK and current affairs, and practise Main answer-writing; secure the GS-I cut-off and clear CSAT at 33%.
Previous-year papers: UPPSC publishes previous years’ question papers on its website.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the UPPSC PCS exam pattern?
- Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission contains 250 questions across 2 sections: General Studies (150 Q), CSAT (100 Q). Total duration is 240 minutes (about 58 seconds per question).
- Does UPPSC PCS have negative marking?
- Yes — UPPSC PCS carries negative marking of -0.66 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is UPPSC PCS scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 400. UPPSC PCS Prelims.
- How can I practise UPPSC PCS online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length UPPSC PCS mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of UPPSC PCS?
- UPPSC PCS is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. Prelims · GS Paper 1 (150 Q · 2h) + CSAT Paper 2 (100 Q · 2h). Negative marking 1/3. GS uses curated polity, history, geography, current affairs. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the UPPSC PCS exam?
- UPPSC PCS runs for 240 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in UPPSC PCS?
- UPPSC PCS is split into: General Studies (150 Q), CSAT (100 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Prelims · GS Paper 1 (150 Q · 2h) + CSAT Paper 2 (100 Q · 2h). Negative marking 1/3. GS uses curated polity, history, geography, current affairs. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during UPPSC PCS?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the UPPSC PCS test adaptive?
- No — UPPSC PCS is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many UPPSC PCS mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct UPPSC PCS variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 12500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free UPPSC PCS test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge UPPSC PCS test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are UPPSC PCS previous year question–style papers included?
- Every UPPSC PCS mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 250-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free UPPSC PCS mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's UPPSC PCS mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the UPPSC PCS mock test on mobile?
- Yes. UPPSC PCS mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the UPPSC PCS syllabus?
- The UPPSC PCS syllabus maps to its 2 sections: General Studies (150 Q), CSAT (100 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for UPPSC PCS?
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, generally aged 21–40 (with relaxations); knowledge of Hindi is required. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic UPPSC PCS practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the UPPSC PCS exam and how should I prepare?
- Official UPPSC PCS exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free UPPSC PCS mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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