UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023 Notification Out For 328 Posts
The UPPSC APS Notification 2023 is now available! The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission published the complete notification on 19 September, after the release of the brief notification on 15 September 2023.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has advertised 328 posts for Additional Private Secretary. Check out the article below for more information on the eligibility requirements, selection process, application deadlines, etc.
UPPSC Additional Private Secretary Notification 2023
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is the state institution in charge of all entry-level appointments to the various Group A and Group B Civil Services in Uttar Pradesh. The UPPSC APS Notification PDF for UPPSC Additional Private Secretary (APS) vacancies is now available on the official website (www.uppsc.up.nic.in). The Additional Private Secretary's primary responsibilities include drafting and reporting, coordination, research and analysis, liaison work, administrative assistance, and documentation.
UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023: Overview
The table below contains important details about the UPPSC Additional Private Secretary (APS) 2023 recruitment. This examination, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), offers 328 opportunities for the position of Additional Private Secretary. The online registration process begins on September 19, 2023, and candidates must apply by October 19, 2023, through the official website https://uppsc.up.nic.in/.
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UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023 |
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Exam Conducting Organisation |
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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Exam Name |
Additional Private Secretary Examination 2023 |
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Vacancy |
328 |
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Application Dates |
19 September to 26 October 2023 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Examination Mode |
Offline |
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Frequency of Exam |
Annually |
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Job Location |
Uttar Pradesh |
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Selection Process |
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UPPSC APS Recruitment – Important Dates 2023
Candidates preparing for the Additional Private Secretary (APS) position must apply online by October 26, 2023 (the last date to apply has been extended from 19 October to 26 October). This position is open to both male and female candidates.
Candidates will be chosen for this position based on the written examination, stenography test, typing test, and a computer practical test. The following table lists all the important dates for UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023 as provided in the notification:
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Events |
Dates |
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Notification Release Date |
19 September 2023 |
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Application Start Date |
19 September 2023 |
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Last Date to Apply |
26 October 2023 (Extended Date) |
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Exam Date |
07 January 2024 |
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Admit Card Release Date |
22 December 2023 |
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Answer Key |
To be Released |
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Result |
To be released |
Important Links for UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023
All important links relevant to the UP Additional Private Secretary 2023 have been provided in the table given below:
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Official Website |
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Official Notification |
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Apply Link |
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| Application Date Extension Notice | Click Here |
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Admit Card |
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Answer Key |
Click here (link inactive) |
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Result |
Click here (link inactive) |
UPPSC APS Vacancy 2023
As of present, there are 328 vacancies available for the UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023. The category-specific UPPSC APS Vacancy data will be updated here if the vacancies are increased or decreased, based on the commission’s discretion.
UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023 - Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the UPPSC APS Exam, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements. There are age, educational qualification, experience, certification, number of attempts, and nationality restrictions. This section goes through the UPPSC APS Eligibility Criteria in depth.
(a) Nationality
Applicants for the UPPSC APS exam must be Indian citizens. Candidates should be able to show documentation relating to their nationality during the document check. A Voter ID card, an AADHAAR card, or a passport are all acceptable forms of identification.
(b) Age Limit & Relaxation
Candidates applying for UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023 must be between the ages of 21 and 40. The age limit will be calculated on July 1, 2023.
Relaxation in the upper age limit for candidates belonging to different categories is mentioned in the table below:
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Category |
Upper age relaxation |
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Scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribes of U.P. |
5 years |
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Other Backward Classes of U.P. |
5 years |
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Skilled players of U.P. of Classified Games |
5 years |
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State Govt. Employees of U.P. |
5 years |
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Persons with disabilities (PH) of U.P |
15 years |
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Ex-Servicemen |
3 years + Period of service |
(c) UPPSC APS Marital Status
Male candidates who have more than one wife living, and female candidates who have married someone who already has a wife, are ineligible unless the Hon'ble Governor grants an exemption from this criterion.
(d) UPPSC APS Educational Qualification
Candidates must have acquired the necessary qualifications as on the closing date for online applications. Candidates should provide this in the relevant column of their online application. The following are the departmental educational requirements for the APS position:
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Post |
Department |
Educational Qualification |
Preferential Qualification |
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Additional Private Secretary |
U.P. Secretariat |
(i) must hold a Bachelor's degree from an Indian university established by law, or a certificate recognised by the government as equivalent; (ii) must have a minimum speed of eighty words per minute in Hindi shorthand and a minimum speed of twenty-five words per minute in Hindi typewriting on Computer (iii) must possess the knowledge of Computer in accordance with - Certificate Course in Computing (CCC) from NIELIT/Certificate Course in Computing (CCC) or equivalent course from Government Institution/ Government recognised university/Institution |
(i) Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) obtained a 'B' certificate of National Cadet Corps, other thing being equal |
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Additional Private Secretary |
U.P. Public Service Commission |
(i) Bachelor's degree from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognised by the Government as equivalent thereto. (ii) Must have a minimum speed of eighty words per minute in Hindi Shorthand and twenty-five words per minute in Hindi typewriting. (iii) Must be familiar with computers in accordance with - (a) the course provided by the DOEACC Society's - Certificate Course in Computing (CCC). Or (b) the course offered by the Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education or a programme certified by the government as equivalent. |
(i) Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) obtained a 'B' certificate of National Cadet Corps, other thing being equal |
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Additional Private Secretary |
Board of Revenue U.P. |
(i) A Bachelor's Degree from a University established by law in India or a Qualification recognised by the Government as equivalent thereto. (ii) Must have a minimum speed of eighty words per minute and 25 words per minute in Hindi shorthand and Hindi typewriting, respectively. (iii) Computer competency is required in accordance with— (a) The course prescribed for the certificate course in computing (CCC) conducted by DOEACC Society. Or (b) The course offered by the Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education or a course approved by the government as equivalent. Note: Preference shall be given to a candidate who knows English shorthand and English typewriting. |
(i) Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) obtained a 'B' certificate of the National Cadet Corps, shall, other thing being equal, be given preference in the matter of direct recruitment |
UPPSC APS Recruitment Application Process 2023
Candidates must go to the UPPSC’s official website to apply online. All qualified applicants who wish to serve in the Uttar Pradesh Government as APS should apply online through the direct URL provided above. The following are the procedures for completing and submitting the application form:
'Online Application' will be completed in three stages:-
Step 1: Navigate to the UPPSC website.
Step 2: Select 'Apply' for the UPPSC APS Vacancy.
Step 3: Complete the first stage by registering yourself to the portal by clicking on the OTR Link.
Step 4: In the second stage, you have to enter your qualification details prescribed for the post.
Step 5: Fill in the other details required in the UPPSC APS Application Form.
Step 6: Upload the required documents in support of your eligibility.
Step 7: In the third stage, pay the application fees through the SBI Multi Option Payment System (MOPS).
Step 8: Now submit the application form and save and download a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Application Fee
After completing the First and Second Stages of the online application process, deposit the fee category-wise as directed in the Third Stage. The application fee for different categories is as follows:
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Category |
Application Fee |
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Unreserved/ - Economically Weaker Sections/Other Backward Classes |
Exam fee Rs. 160/- + Online processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 185/- |
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SC/ST |
Exam fee Rs. 70/- + Online processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 95/- |
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PwDs (Person with Disabilities) |
Exam fee NIL/- + Online processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 25/- |
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Ex-Servicemen |
- Exam fee Rs. 70/- + Online processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 95/- |
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Dependents of the - Freedom Fighters/ Women/Skilled Player |
According to their original category |
UPPSC APS Selection Process 2023
The eligible candidates for the post of Additional Private Secretary will be selected by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission through the following stages:
Stage-I: Written Test
In this stage of UPPSC APS 2023, there will be a 150-mark written test which will include three papers. The duration of the exam will be three hours. Candidates who pass this level will be shortlisted to take the second stage of the examination.
Stage-II: Stenography Test & Computer Typing Test
There will be a Hindi Shorthand and a Computer Typing test. Candidates who are successful in the minimum standards of this stage of the examination will be shortlisted to appear in the third stage of UP APs 2023.
Stage-III: Computer Practical
There will be a computer practical test of 50 marks; the duration of this test will be one hour.
Final Selection will be made on the basis of merit by adding the marks obtained by the candidate in all three stages of the examination mentioned above.
UPPSC APS Exam Pattern 2023
Check the detailed exam pattern of all three stages of UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023.
(a) Written exam
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Subject |
No. of questions |
Max. Marks |
Duration |
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General Knowledge |
50 |
50 |
3 hours |
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General Hindi |
50 |
50 |
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Computer Knowledge |
50 |
50 |
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Total |
150 |
150 |
- The nature of the question will be multiple choice type questions (MCQs).
- There will be a negative marking of one-third (0.33) marks for each wrong answer given by the candidate.
- If any question is left unattempted, no marks will be deducted for that question.
Minimum qualifying marks
The minimum efficiency standard (qualifying marks) for candidates belonging to the below-mentioned categories is as follows:
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Category |
Minimum Efficiency Standard |
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S.C. & S.T. |
35% |
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Others |
40% |
Note: Candidates will not be placed on the merit/select list if they receive less than the minimum efficiency standard in the examination. All such candidates shall be treated as disqualified by the commission.
(b) Stenography Test & Computer Typing Test
This test will be conducted for 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes). The details of the same are as follows:
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Test |
Marks |
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Stenography Test in Hindi |
75 |
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Computer typing |
25 |
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Total |
100 |
(c) Computer Practical Test
This test is to be conducted for 60 minutes (1 hour), and the details are as follows:
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Test |
Marks |
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Computer Practical Test |
50 |
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Total |
50 |
UPPSC APS Exam Syllabus 2023
To help you organise your studies, we've provided a subject-wise syllabus for each stage of the examination. Read the detailed syllabus of UPPSC APS to be aware of the subjects and topics important for this exam.
Written Exam Syllabus
The written exam syllabus for the APS 2023 Recruitment has been provided in the table below:
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UPPSC APS Written Exam Syllabus |
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Section |
Subject |
Topics |
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A |
General Knowledge |
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B |
General Hindi |
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C |
Computer Knowledge |
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UPPSC APS Stenography and Typing Test
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Test |
Details |
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Stenography Test (Hindi) |
80 words per minute dictation is 5 minutes and for transcription is 60 minutes |
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Computer Typing |
Typing for 5 minutes only |
UPPSC APS Computer Practical Test
The details of the computer practical test is as follows:
(1) Word, Excel, PowerPoint. (i) Document writing, (ii) for mailing, (iii) punctuation insertion of table diagrams. (2) Making of PowerPoint Presentation.
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UPPSC APS 2023 Admit Card
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission's official website will host the UPPSC APS Admit Card 2023. Candidates can obtain their admit cards from the official website or using the URL mentioned in this post. Candidates must download their Admit Cards in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- Visit the website of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.
- Under the Admit Card part of the Candidate's Help Desk section, look for a link that says “UPPSC APS Admit Card 2023.”
- You can access your admission card by entering your roll number or registration number.
- Enter the needed information, including the date of birth and password.
- After entering the captcha code, click “Login” to proceed.
- UPPSC APS Admit Card may be displayed on the screen.
- Download and take a printout of your admit card for future use.
Candidates must ensure that all the information on their UPPSC APS Admit Card is correct, including their name, photo, exam centre, exam date, etc.
UPPSC APS 2023 Answer Key
UPPSC APS Answer key is a document that candidates can use to compare their chances of being selected for the post of APS. The UPPSC APS Provisional Answer key will be available on the UPPSC official website 5–7 days after the written exam is conducted.
Candidates can download the UPPSC APS Answer Key from the commission's official website only. The UPPSC APS Final Answer Key will be available in due course after reviewing all the objections and challenges raised by the candidates against the provisional answer key.
UPPSC APS Result 2023
The commission publishes the results of the UPPSC APS exam on its website after the exam and evaluation process are completed. The results provide a comprehensive list of all candidates who passed the exam and have advanced to the next step of the selection process. The UPPSC APS results are usually released as a merit list or a PDF document with the names or roll numbers of the candidates qualified for the next phase. The commission may also release the cut-off marks for each category.
Follow the procedures below to view your UPPSC APS exam results after each stage.
- Visit the website of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).
- On the homepage, click the “Results” tab.
- Choose the link ADDITIONAL PRIVATE SECRETARY EXAM-2023 RESULT link.
- On your screen, a Result PDF file will appear. Use CTRL+F to find the roll number.
- Save or take a printout of the result PDF for future reference.
UPPSC APS Salary 2023
The basic pay for UPPSC APS will be Rs. 47600/- (under Matrix Level-8), i.e. in the pay scale of 9300-34800 with a grade pay of 4800. The average salary for the month will be between Rs. 47600 to Rs. 151100/-. In addition to the salary, the Additional Private Secretary in the Uttar Pradesh Government will be eligible for other Allowance based on the nature of their duties/place of assignment, per the prevailing regulations
