UPSSSC's Lower PCS (Graduate Level) recruitment is one of the most important graduate-level examinations in Uttar Pradesh — it fills 2,285 Group C posts across state government departments that require a graduation degree. This examination is the graduate-level equivalent of the Inter-level recruitment, and for degree holders who want Group C government jobs in UP, this is the primary pathway.
What Posts Are Covered
Lower PCS Graduate Level posts include Revenue Inspector, Excise Inspector, Cane Inspector, Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, and other supervisory-level Group C positions across UP's administrative departments. These are field-oriented posts where you conduct inspections, verify compliance with government regulations, maintain records, and submit reports to senior officers. A Revenue Inspector oversees Lekhpals and verifies land records at the tehsil level. An Excise Inspector checks liquor shops and manufacturing units for compliance with excise laws.
Salary
Pay Level 5-6 (Rs 29,200-35,400 basic). With UP allowances, starting in-hand approximately Rs 38,000-48,000 depending on the specific post. These are gazetted Group C posts, carrying more administrative authority than regular clerk-level positions. Standard UP government benefits — pension/NPS, medical, LTC. Field allowance and conveyance allowance for inspection duties.
Eligibility and Selection
Graduation from a recognized university. UPSSSC PET clearance mandatory. After PET, the Lower PCS examination tests General Hindi, General Knowledge (with emphasis on UP administration, state schemes, revenue law), Mathematics, and Reasoning. Some posts may require specific subject knowledge. The exam is more competitive than UPSSSC's 12th-level exams but less competitive than UPPSC, making it the sweet spot for graduate candidates who want government jobs without attempting the state civil services.
Career Growth
Revenue Inspector to Naib Tehsildar through departmental promotion. Excise Inspector to Excise Officer. These promotional pathways transform Group C officers into gazetted Group B officers over 10-15 years. For UP graduates, 2,285 posts represent a significant opportunity at the graduate level — historically, Lower PCS has been a reliable path into UP's administrative machinery.