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With top-level monitoring, surprise inspections by DM-SP, and a smooth exam process, the UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 shift 1 went off without a hitch—but will the tricky GS paper become the real test for thousands of hopefuls?
Total marks in the UPPSC PCS Prelims exam is 400.
Lucknow: The UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination 2025 shift 1 was conducted successfully across Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, October 12, with a strong focus on fairness and transparency. In Maharajganj district, local administration and police took proactive steps to ensure smooth operations at all exam centres.
District Magistrate Santosh Kumar Sharma and Superintendent of Police Somendra Meena personally inspected major centres including Digvijay Nath Inter College (Chowk) and Shiv Japat Singh Janata Inter College (Bhitouli). Their visits were aimed at ensuring strict adherence to guidelines and prevention of malpractice.
Officials emphasized zero tolerance for any compromise in exam integrity. Each exam centre was under CCTV surveillance, with adequate police deployment to manage the crowd and enforce discipline.
Candidates were subject to strict verification checks, including matching admit cards and valid photo IDs, before entry. Authorities advised aspirants to stay alert, avoid spreading rumours, and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Sadar Tehsildar Pankaj Shahi confirmed that no irregularities or complaints were reported from any centre. The exam was conducted peacefully due to the effective coordination between the district administration and police force.
Arrangements such as drinking water, shaded waiting areas, basic medical facilities, and special female police deployment were made at all major centres to support candidates.
UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025: Over 6 lakh to appear; Know shift 2 timings, exam guidelines and more
As outlined in the official UPPSC notification, the Prelims exam featured two papers, both of objective type:
| Paper Name | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies – I | 150 | 200 |
| General Studies– II(Aptitude) | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 400 | |
UPPSC PCS prelims 2025 shift 2 will end at 4:30 pm.
The UPPSC Prelims syllabus covers fundamental subjects along with current affairs. These include:
Paper II tests logical reasoning, comprehension, and aptitude skills, and is designed to qualify candidates with a minimum passing score.
Initial feedback from candidates and coaching experts indicates that General Studies Paper I was moderately difficult overall, with some tricky sections.
| UPPSC Syllabus Section | No. of Questions | Difficult Level of the Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Polity and Governance | 25-30 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Environment | 15-18 | Easy to Moderate |
| Current Affairs | 22-25 | Easy to Moderate |
| Science | 10-13 | Easy to Moderate |
| History of India & Indian National Movement | 25-30 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Economy | 10-14 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Geography | 12-18 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Uttar Pradesh State-specific | 4-7 | Easy to Moderate |
| Total | 150 | Moderate with Some Difficult Questions |
Analysis: Balanced paper overall, but several sections, especially History and Polity, leaned towards the tougher side.
With the exam conducted without incident and the pattern clearly laid out, all eyes are now on the official UPPSC answer key, expected soon. Candidates are advised to begin revising for the Mains while awaiting the results.
The administration’s handling of the Prelims has set a benchmark for exam transparency and security, but the real challenge may lie within the questions themselves.
