The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced the results for the UP PCS 2024 Preliminary Examination. Launched on February 28, 2025, this announcement has cleared the path for 15,066 candidates to qualify for the upcoming main examination. Candidates who appeared for the preliminary exam can now access their results at the UPPSC official website, uppsc.up.nic.in.
The preliminary exam took place on December 22, 2024, and witnessed significant participation, with 576,154 candidates registering. Unfortunately, only 42% of these candidates appeared for the test, leading to 241,212 candidates attending the exam. The response has drawn attention to the rigorous selection process managed by UPPSC, as they aim to fill 947 vacancies across various government departments.
Candidates can check their results by following these simple steps: first, they should visit the UPPSC official website at uppsc.up.nic.in. Then, they need to click on the link titled “UPPCS 2024 Prelims Result” located under the ‘What’s New’ section. Following this, the result PDF will be displayed, and candidates can search for their roll numbers to find their scores.
According to the Commission, "Candidates who qualify the prelims will be eligible for the UP PCS main exam round." This ensures the selected candidates are well-prepared to compete for the available positions. Soon, UPPSC will release specific dates for the main examination, alongside additional details related to the exams to help candidates prepare adequately.
Important facts surrounding the UP PCS examination process include the newly implemented rules this year for monitoring and securing exam integrity, marked by CCTV surveillance and biometric attendance across the 1,331 exam centers established throughout the state’s 75 districts. The preliminary exam is particularly noteworthy as it was conducted uniformly across regions, aiming to maintain standardization and fairness.
Reflecting on the attendance, 243,111 candidates participated during the first shift (General Studies – I), whereas 241,359 examined during the second shift (General Studies – II). These attendance records bring insights about engagement trends among aspirants, and the Commission will use this data to improve future processes.
"The Commission will soon release exam dates and other details for the UPPSC main examination," stated representatives from UPPSC, emphasizing their commitment to transparency and clarity for candidates moving forward.
Once the UP PCS results are checked, successful candidates should start gearing up for the main examination format, consisting of eight traditional question papers worth 1,500 total marks. The main exam includes papers on General Hindi and essay writing, each having 150 marks, along with six General Studies papers, each valued at 200 marks. A personal interview, adding another layer of evaluation, is set for 100 marks.
The announcement of this year’s results has generated anticipation among candidates, many of whom have been rigorously preparing for this pivotal examination. The UP PCS recruitment process provides paths to esteemed government positions, including Sub-divisional Magistrate (SDM) and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), plus many other roles across various sectors.
The main examination schedule is expected to be released soon, and candidates are advised to regularly check the UPPSC official website for updates. With the preliminary results now out, aspirants can continue their focused preparations to secure their future roles within the state’s administrative framework.
For those not qualifying this time, there remains hope as they will still have the opportunity to participate in the next preliminary session. The next UPPCS Preliminary Examination registration will kick off shortly, and details will also be available on the official UPPSC site.
Undoubtedly, the UPPSC plays a pivotal role as candidates navigate their pathways toward esteemed public service roles. The Commission continues its forward momentum by refining processes and maintaining high standards, ensuring candidates are well-equipped for the challenges of public service.
For continuous updates surrounding the UPPSC examinations and related activities, candidates are encouraged to stay connected with the official channels, ensuring they do not miss any important announcements.