Public Exam Guide
State PCS Exams: Syllabus, Eligibility & Free PYQs
State PCS exams are the state-level civil services examinations conducted by each state's Public Service Commission to recruit officers for administrative, police, revenue, and allied government posts.
Compare top state public service exams in one place. Review notification context, eligibility snapshots, exam pattern, and a practical prep strategy before you commit. Available exams include public pages to attempt previous year papers online with PYQ trend snapshots before you sign in for full timed mode and analytics.
OPSC
Odisha (OPSC - OCS)
Watch OPSC - OCS notifications for prelims, mains, and recruitment calendar updates. Track dates early to lock your plan.
Eligibility: 21-38 years (typical band, category relaxations apply), Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Open exam detailsMPPSC
Madhya Pradesh (MPPSC - SSE)
Track MPPSC releases for prelims and mains windows, plus category-wise eligibility details.
Eligibility: 21-40 years (relaxations as per rules), Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Open exam detailsRPSC
Rajasthan (RPSC - RAS)
Review RPSC updates for exam cycle announcements, syllabus notes, and category provisions.
Eligibility: 21-40 years (relaxations as notified), Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Open exam detailsTNPSC
Tamil Nadu (TNPSC - Group 1)
Track TNPSC - Group 1 notifications for prelims timelines, eligibility updates, and official syllabus changes.
Eligibility: 21-39 years (category relaxations apply), Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Open exam detailsWBCS
West Bengal (WBCS)
Track WBPSC notifications for prelims, mains, and interview schedules. Watch for syllabus changes and category-wise vacancy updates.
Eligibility: 21-36 years (relaxations for reserved categories), Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Open exam detailsCGPSC
Chhattisgarh (CGPSC - SSE)
Track CGPSC notifications for the prelims, mains, and interview stages, plus category-wise vacancy and age-relaxation updates. The 2025–26 SSE Mains was held June 6–9, 2026 (revised from May).
Eligibility: 21-35 years (relaxations for reserved categories and certain posts), Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Open exam detailsUPPSC
Uttar Pradesh (UPPSC - PCS)
Watch UPPSC - PCS cycle notices for prelims, mains, and interview schedule details.
Eligibility: 21-40 years (category relaxations apply), Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Open exam detailsBPSC
Bihar (BPSC - CCE)
Track BPSC - CCE exam notices and official syllabus updates for each stage.
Eligibility: Typical state PSC band with category relaxations, Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Open exam detailsMPSC
Maharashtra (MPSC - Rajyaseva)
Follow MPSC updates for notification dates, eligibility and exam stages.
Eligibility: 19-38 years (typical, relaxations apply), Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Open exam detailsUPSC
UPSC Civil Services (CSE)
Track UPSC CSE notifications for prelims date, mains schedule, and interview calendar. Apply early — the window is typically short.
Eligibility: 21-32 years (general; relaxations for OBC, SC/ST, PwD), Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Open exam detailsVacancy comparison across State PCS exams
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How to use this hub
Step 1: Pick your target exam
Choose one primary exam and one backup only if syllabus overlap is high.
Step 2: Review at-a-glance details
Check notification context, eligibility, and stage-wise pattern before planning prep.
Step 3: Map the syllabus — then validate with PYQs
Use paper-wise topic bullets for monthly cycles. On available exams, open the public PYQ page for trend-backed weightage and attempt papers online once you are ready to test recall under time.
Frequently asked questions
Which State PCS exams does pscprep.ai cover?
pscprep.ai covers UPSC and major State PCS exams including OPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, MPSC, UPPSC, RPSC, and TNPSC, with more added over time. Each exam has its own eligibility, exam-pattern, and syllabus pages.
Can I practise previous year questions for free?
Yes. Available State PCS exams have public pages to attempt previous year questions (PYQs) online with trend snapshots before you sign in. Full timed mode and analytics are available on a free account.
How are the study notes generated?
Study notes are derived from thousands of tagged previous year questions, organised by exam, topic, and subtopic, so revision is weighted towards what each exam has actually asked rather than generic coverage.
Are the materials available in regional languages?
Many study notes offer regional-language variants alongside English, so aspirants preparing in Hindi and other state languages can study in their preferred medium.
How should I choose between two State PCS exams?
Pick one primary exam and add a backup only when the syllabus overlap is high. Compare eligibility, stage-wise pattern, and PYQ trends on each exam page before committing your preparation time.
Which State PCS exam is the easiest to crack?
No single State PCS exam is universally easiest — it depends on the number of vacancies, the level of competition, and how closely the state-specific GK matches what you already know. A practical test: attempt a few previous-year papers from two or three states for free, then commit to the one where you score best.
How do I become a State PCS officer?
Meet the eligibility (a graduate degree plus your state's age limit), apply when the notification opens, and clear three stages — Prelims, Mains, and the interview. Your rank decides your post, from Deputy Collector and DSP to BDO. Start by drilling previous-year questions for your target state.
What is the full form of PCS?
PCS stands for Provincial (or State) Civil Services — the state-level civil-services cadre recruited by each State Public Service Commission, parallel to the central services recruited through UPSC.
Which State PCS exams are coming up in 2026?
Major 2026 cycles include BPSC, UPPSC, RPSC, TNPSC, OPSC, MPPSC, MPSC and WBCS, each on its own schedule. Open an exam page for its notification context, eligibility, and exam date, then start attempting its PYQs online for free.