The Upper PCS and Lower PCS are two terms that are commonly heard when discussing the PCS exam. The Upper PCS, also known as the State/Provincial Civil Service, and the Lower PCS, known as the Subordinate Civil Service exam. Many people may not be aware of the differences between these two PCS exams. Today, we will provide you with a detailed explanation of the differences between the Upper PCS and Lower PCS.
In all states, the Upper PCS, or State/Provincial Civil Service exam, is conducted by the State Public Service Commission. For example, in Uttar Pradesh, it is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, and in Madhya Pradesh, it is conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. It is responsible for recruiting for positions such as SDM and Deputy SP. On the other hand, the Lower PCS, or Subordinate Civil Service exam, is conducted by the State Subordinate Service Selection Commission. However, in Uttar Pradesh, the responsibility of recruiting for Lower PCS positions has been with the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission for a long time. It was only in 2018 that the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission issued the notification for the Lower PCS for the first time instead of the UPPSC.
In Uttar Pradesh, the Lower PCS exam recruits for positions such as Assistant Review Officer, Assistant District Information Officer, Marketing Inspector, Supply Inspector, Assistant Horticulture Inspector, Executive Officer, and Revenue Officer, among others. On the other hand, the Upper PCS exam recruits for positions such as Deputy Collector, Block Development Officer, Treasury Officer/Accounts Officer (Treasury), Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax), Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), District Commandant Homeguards, Cane Inspector and Assistant Cane Commissioner, Excise Inspector, Child Development Project Officer, District Panchayati Raj Officer, District Social Welfare Officer, etc.
Both the Upper PCS and Lower PCS exams, like the UPSC, have three stages – Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. Final selection is made after clearing all three exams, with the Preliminary Exam being qualifying in nature.
The eligibility age limit for both Upper PCS and Lower PCS is 21 to 40 years. Reserved category candidates are given age relaxation as per the rules. Both exams require candidates to be graduates. Additional qualifications are also required depending on the position. Candidates should refer to the respective notifications for more details.
The salary for Lower PCS officers varies for different positions, with ranges such as Rs. 9,300-34,800 for Assistant Review Officer, Rs. 5,200-20,200 for Assistant District Information Officer, Rs. 34,800 for Marketing Inspector, Rs. 34,800 for Supply Inspector, Rs. 5,200-20,200 for Assistant Horticulture Inspector, Rs. 5,200-20,200 for Executive Officer, and Rs. 5,200-20,200 for Revenue Officer.
The salary for Upper PCS officers is as follows: PCS (State/Provincial Civil Service) ★Junior Scale Pay Band Rs. 9,300-34,800, Senior Time Scale Pay Band Rs. 15,600-39,100, Grade Pay Rs. 4,600-5,400, Minimum Basic Salary Rs. 56,000, and Maximum Salary Rs. 1,32,000 per month.
Overall, the Upper PCS and Lower PCS exams differ in terms of the conducting authority, the positions for which recruitment is done, and the salary ranges for officers. Candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria and other requirements mentioned in the notifications for both exams before applying.
पीसीएस परीक्षा के दो टर्म ★अपर पीसीएस और लोअर पीसीएस के बारे में बताया गया है। अपर पीसीएस की परीक्षा राज्य लोक सेवा आयोग द्वारा आयोजित की जाती है और इसमें एसडीएम और डिप्टी एसपी जैसे पदों पर भर्ती होती है। वहीं, लोअर पीसीएस की परीक्षा राज्य का अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन आयोग करता है। उत्तर प्रदेश में पहली बार 2018 में लोवर पीसीएस का नोटिफिकेशन जारी किया गया था। इन दोनों परीक्षाओं में भर्ती के लिए अलग-अलग पदों पर होती है। चयन प्रक्रिया तीन स्टेज से मिलकर होती है और योग्यता के अनुसार उम्र सीमा और शैक्षिक योग्यता अलग-अलग होती है। सैलरी के मामले में भी अपर पीसीएस के अधिकारियों की सैलरी लोअर पीसीएस के अधिकारियों की सैलरी से अधिक होती है।
