UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission — Civil Services Prelims) — Free Online Mock Test
Uttar Pradesh state civil services Prelims. GS Paper I (150) covering polity, history, geography, current affairs, economy. CSAT (100). · Official language: English & Hindi.
UPPSC exam at a glance
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Attempt 50 full-length UPPSC 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.
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| Conducting body | The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). |
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| Official website | uppsc.up.nic.in ↗ |
| Mode | A three-stage selection (PCS) — a Preliminary objective test (screening), a descriptive Mains, and an Interview. |
| Frequency | Notified when vacancies arise (roughly annually). |
| Scoring & marking | The Preliminary has two papers — General Studies I (150 questions, 200 marks) and General Studies II / CSAT (100 questions, 200 marks, qualifying at 33%) — each 2 hours, with about 1/3 negative marking. It is a screening stage; its marks are not counted in the final merit. The Mains is descriptive (General Studies papers plus essay and language), followed by an Interview. |
| Score validity | Each recruitment cycle is separate; qualifying applies to that notification. |
| Language | Hindi and English. |
Who is eligible for UPPSC?
A graduate degree from a recognised university; age is typically 21 to 40, with category relaxations.
Last verified July 2026 against UPPSC — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
UPPSC section breakdown
The UPPSC 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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GS Paper I (150 Q)
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GS Paper II — CSAT (100 Q)
UPPSC scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: UPPSC 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 Prelims (out of 400).
How UPPSC is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
UPPSC 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:
- GS Paper I (150 Q)
- GS Paper II — 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 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of UPPSC, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
GS Paper I (150 Q)
- Indian Polity · 35
- Indian History · 35
- Indian Geography · 25
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 25
- Banking & Economy · 15
- Science & Technology 2023-2025 · 15
GS Paper II — 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 difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Uttar Pradesh state civil services Prelims. GS Paper I (150) covering polity, history, geography, current affairs, economy. CSAT (100). · Official language: English & Hindi.
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for UPPSC
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what UPPSC really tests
UPPSC PCS mirrors the UPSC pattern closely — a Prelims with a merit-counting GS Paper I and a qualifying CSAT Paper II, then a descriptive Mains and interview. The trap many candidates fall into is over-preparing CSAT, which only needs 33% to qualify: GS Paper I is what actually gets you through Prelims, and Uttar Pradesh-specific GK plus disciplined handling of the 1/3 negative marking decide the outcome.
Preparation tips
- Focus Prelims effort on GS Paper I for merit; CSAT only needs 33% to qualify.
- Study UP-specific history, geography and polity alongside national GS.
- Respect the 1/3 negative marking — accuracy beats reckless attempts.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Over-preparing CSAT beyond the qualifying mark at the expense of GS.
- Skipping answer-writing practice for the descriptive Mains.
UPPSC 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.
- Build the GS base from NCERTs — history, geography, polity, economy
- Study Uttar Pradesh-specific history, geography and polity
- Start daily current affairs with a UP and national focus
- Focus GS Paper I for merit; clear CSAT (qualifying at 33%)
- Solve UPPSC previous-year papers and take sectional tests
- Mind the 1/3 negative marking and build accuracy
- Practise descriptive answer-writing for the GS papers and essay
- Deepen UP-specific and GS content for the Mains
- Prepare for the interview with UP and current-affairs focus
Where UPPSC can take you
A strong UPPSC result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- UP civil services (PCS)
- SDM / DSP
- State government posts
- Public administration career
Best books & official prep for UPPSC
- NCERT textbooks (Classes 6–12) — NCERT
- Uttar Pradesh GK & current affairs — Various
- General Studies manual + CSAT practice — Various
- UPPSC previous-year papers — Various
Official practice: UPPSC publishes the syllabus and notifications; because CSAT is only qualifying, focus GS Paper I on merit while clearing CSAT.
Previous-year papers: UPPSC releases past papers — the closest guide to the real exam.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the UPPSC exam pattern?
- Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission — Civil Services Prelims contains 250 questions across 2 sections: GS Paper I (150 Q), GS Paper II — CSAT (100 Q). Total duration is 240 minutes (about 58 seconds per question).
- Does UPPSC have negative marking?
- Yes — UPPSC carries negative marking of -0.66 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is UPPSC scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 400. UPPSC Prelims (out of 400).
- How can I practise UPPSC online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length UPPSC 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?
- UPPSC is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Uttar Pradesh state civil services Prelims. GS Paper I (150) covering polity, history, geography, current affairs, economy. CSAT (100). · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the UPPSC exam?
- UPPSC 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?
- UPPSC is split into: GS Paper I (150 Q), GS Paper II — CSAT (100 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Uttar Pradesh state civil services Prelims. GS Paper I (150) covering polity, history, geography, current affairs, economy. CSAT (100). · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during UPPSC?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the UPPSC test adaptive?
- No — UPPSC is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many UPPSC mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct UPPSC 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 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge UPPSC 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 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every UPPSC 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 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's UPPSC 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 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. UPPSC 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 syllabus?
- The UPPSC syllabus maps to its 2 sections: GS Paper I (150 Q), GS Paper II — 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?
- A graduate degree from a recognised university; age is typically 21 to 40, with category relaxations. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic UPPSC practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the UPPSC exam and how should I prepare?
- Official UPPSC 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 mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
- Who conducts UPPSC and which state is it for?
- UPPSC is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) for recruitment to posts in the Uttar Pradesh state government. The official exam is held in Hindi and English, and Wrexa Edge's UPPSC mock test gives you free English-medium practice on the exact Uttar Pradesh exam pattern with instant scoring.
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