
Sat Dec 21 11:46:55 UTC 2024: ## UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam Scheduled for December 22nd
**Lucknow, UP** – The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) announced that the preliminary examination for the 2024 Provincial Civil Services (PCS) exam will be held on December 22nd, 2024. The exam will be conducted across 75 districts in the state in two shifts: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Candidates can now download their admit cards from the official UPPSC website ([https://uppsc.up.nic.in/](https://uppsc.up.nic.in/)) using their Online Transaction Reference (OTR) number. The admit card contains crucial exam day instructions and details. Applicants are required to bring a printed copy of their admit card, along with an original and a photocopy of a government-issued photo ID, and two passport-sized photographs matching those submitted during application.
The UPPSC PCS exam consists of a preliminary stage (two papers: General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2), followed by a significantly more challenging main exam (eight papers including General Hindi, General English, and General Studies), and finally an interview. The exam is a crucial step for aspiring candidates seeking various positions within the Uttar Pradesh state government. Candidates are advised to arrive at the exam center well in advance of the scheduled time.