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State PSC exams
About State PSC exams
Civil services exams select administrators — IAS, IPS, IFS and allied services through UPSC, and Deputy Collectors, DSPs and other state-level officers through each State Public Service Commission (PSC) such as UPPSC, MPSC, BPSC and RPSC.
How it works
The State PSC selection process
Prelims (screening)
Objective papers on General Studies and aptitude (CSAT). Marks only decide who qualifies for Mains — they do not count in the final merit.
Mains (descriptive)
Written answer papers: essay, general studies papers, an optional subject (UPSC and some states), and qualifying language papers.
Interview / personality test
A board assesses awareness, judgement, ethics and suitability for public service.
Final merit
Mains + interview marks decide rank, and rank decides service and cadre allocation.
FAQs
State PSC exams: frequently asked questions
How many attempts are allowed in UPSC Civil Services?
General category candidates get 6 attempts up to age 32. OBC candidates get 9 attempts up to 35, and SC/ST candidates have unlimited attempts up to 37 (as per current rules).
Are Prelims marks counted in the final merit?
No. Prelims only qualifies you for Mains. The final merit is based on Mains (1,750 marks) and the interview (275 marks).
Can I prepare for UPSC and state PSC together?
Yes. Most of the syllabus overlaps. Add state-specific GK and current affairs, and follow your state's exam pattern.
Is there negative marking in UPSC Prelims?
Yes — one-third of the marks for that question are deducted for each wrong answer, in both GS and CSAT.
How long does it take to prepare for civil services?
Most successful candidates prepare for 12–24 months with consistent daily study and regular answer-writing practice.
The complete State PSC exam guide
Exam patterns, marks, syllabus topics and preparation tips — all in one place.
