The Government of India Act, of 1935 provided for the establishment of a state public service commission at the provincial level. Later, it was given constitutional status by the constitution of India. State PCS Examinations are just like UPSC examinations but at the state level.
State Public Service Commissions conduct recruitment exams which act as an entry point for coveted services in the state administration. Every Public Service Commission has its own website, exam pattern, eligibility conditions, and syllabus.
Public Service Commission will be conducting the exams to recruit candidates for several posts under the government. You can find all the details you need to know regarding this recruitment process.
State Public Service Commission Posts
Public Service Commission (PSC) conducts various competitive Administrative Service (AS) examinations every year for numerous posts.
State Administrative Service
State Police Service
State Forest Service
State Revenue Service
Professor/Associate Professor/Asst. Professor in different colleges under the state government
State Public Commissions of India Highlights
Name of State PSC |
Official Website |
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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Assam Public Service Commission |
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Bihar Public Service Commission |
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Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission |
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Goa Public Service Commission |
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Gujarat Public Service Commission |
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Haryana Public Service Commission |
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Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (1957–2019) |
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Jharkhand Public Service Commission |
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Karnataka Public Service Commission |
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Kerala Public Service Commission |
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Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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Maharashtra Public Service Commission |
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Manipur Public Service Commission |
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Meghalaya Public Service Commission |
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Mizoram Public Service Commission |
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Nagaland Public Service Commission |
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Odisha Public Service Commission |
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Punjab Public Service Commission |
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Rajasthan Public Service Commission |
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Sikkim Public Service Commission |
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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
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Telangana State Public Service Commission |
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Tripura Public Service Commission |
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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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Uttarakhand Public Service Commission |
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West Bengal Public Service Commission |
Eligibility Criteria for Public Service Commission
Eligibility Factors |
Requirement |
Age |
18-44 years |
Educational Qualification: |
The candidate should have completed their Graduation/ Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university |
Nationality: |
An applicant must be an Indian Citizen |
Number of Attempts: |
As many possible within the age limit and after having proper educational qualification |
Experience |
No experience required |
Nationality
Candidates should be of Indian Nationality to fulfill the PSC Eligibility requirements 2023. Any other nationality will not be accepted by the State Public Service Commission.
PCS Exam Age Relaxation 2023 (Expected)
State Public Service Commission also provides the PSC Age Relaxation 2023 for certain category applicants.
Category |
Age relaxation |
SC/ST |
5 years |
BC |
5 years |
PHC |
10 years |
Ex-servicemen |
3 years |
NCC instructors |
3 years |
State Government Employees |
5 years (APSRTC, APSEB, Municipalities, Corporations employees are not eligible) |
Retrenched temporary employees |
3 years (with a minimum of 6 months service) |
Exam Pattern of the State Civil Services Exams
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type),
Mains Examination (Subjective Type),
Interview (Personality Test)
1. A significant number of states follow the Civil Services Exam’s pattern and syllabus conducted by the UPSC CSE.
2. The State Public Services Commission Exams are also divided into three stages- Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Personality Test (Interview).
3. This does not apply to all the states, as some smaller states do not conduct the Preliminary Exam.
4. The significant difference between the UPSC Civil Services Exam and the Civil Services Exam conducted by a State’s Commission is that you will be asked questions about that particular state in the State Public Service Commission Exam.
5. These problems can be about the demography, laws, culture, customs, or geography of the state.
Application Fee
As per the notification, the application fee differs for each category of candidates. Moreover, candidates can pay the following fees via Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, or through E-challan payment at the nearest SBI branch.
Category |
Total |
General, EWS & OBC |
Rs. 100 |
SC, ST, PwD & Female |
Nil |
How to Apply Online for PSC Civil Services?
Candidates who are eligible as per the requirements given above can register for this exam, following the steps given below.
Step 1: Click on the direct link as provided above (link expired).
Step 2: In Part - I registration, candidates will have to fill in all the personal information like name, age, address, etc.
Step 3: After the completion of this section, candidates must ensure/double-check if they have filled all details correctly. Corrections cannot be made after clicking on the submit button.
Step 4: In Part - II registration candidates have to submit all the requisite documents, namely; educational certificates, ID proof, age relaxation is applicable, photograph, signature, payment details, and declaration. (Photograph & Signature should be uploaded in JPG format).
Step 5: Candidates must also choose the exam center they wish to write the examination.
Step 6: Candidates must also ensure that they give a valid email address for further use.
Step 7: Candidates can finally click on the “I Agree” button and submit the application form after filling in all the details.
Step 8: A Registration Number will be provided to the candidates, make sure to keep it safe and also take copies of the application form for future reference.
How to Download Admit Card ?
The Commission has released the prelims admit card. Candidates have to download the e-admit card and take a printout of the same. This is necessary as you have to carry the printed Civil Services admit card to the exam hall.
Step 1: Visit the official website of PSC once the admit cards are issued.
Step 2: Click on the freshly activated link for PSC Civil Services Admit Card.
Step 3: Now enter your registration ID and password to gain access.
Step 4: Download the e-admit card and save it on your computer.
Civil Services Result in 2023
PSC Civil Services Result 2023 can access the website and check the results to see whether you have cleared the exam or not. You can follow these instructions to check the PSC results for prelims, mains, and interview round.
Step 1: Visit the official website of PSC.
Step 2: Click on the PSC Result Link.
Step 3: Check your result on the new window.
Step 4: You can also download this result in PDF format.