State Civil Services
State PSC (Public Service Commission) Civil Services Exams
Last updated 16 Oct 2026
An overview of how state-level civil services exams generally work — each Indian state runs its own Public Service Commission and exam, separate from the UPSC.
Varies by State
Bachelor's
State Government
About These Exams
Every Indian state has its own Public Service Commission (e.g. a state's PSC) that recruits for state-level administrative, police and allied services — broadly similar in structure to the UPSC Civil Services Examination, but scoped to that state's own posts, often with a state-specific General Knowledge component.
Eligibility (illustrative)
- •Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; some state PSCs require a domicile/residency criterion for certain posts — this varies by state and changes periodically, so always check your own state PSC\'s current notification
Exam Pattern
- Stage 1
- Preliminary (objective)
- Stage 2
- Main (written)
- Stage 3
- Interview
Editorial guidance from the CareerChowk team on exam structure and eligibility. Dates, vacancies, cut-offs and results are not shown here — always check the exam's official notification for current information.