Prelims General Aptitude Test
4 checked tests available
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 150
- Minutes
- 120
Civil Services
UKPSC PCS
UKPSC Combined State Civil Services: General Aptitude Test
- Checked tests
- 4
- Test groups
- 1
- Pattern
- 2025
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About UKPSC PCS
UKPSC Combined State Civil Services: General Aptitude Test is a Civil Services exam with 100 questions worth 150 marks in 120 minutes, split across General Aptitude Core (80 questions, 120 marks), English Comprehension and Language/Grammar (7 questions, 10.5 marks), Hindi Comprehension and Language/Grammar (13 questions, 19.5 marks). Each incorrect answer deducts 0.375 marks, and an unanswered question scores zero. TakeMockTest currently offers 4 syllabus-checked practice tests for UKPSC PCS. Pattern checked against the official source on 10 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is UKPSC PCS?
UKPSC PCS stands for UKPSC Combined State Civil Services: General Aptitude Test and is an entrance examination in the Civil Services group. It is a single-stage Prelims General Aptitude Test paper.
What is the UKPSC PCS exam pattern?
UKPSC PCS has 100 questions worth 150 marks in 120 minutes, covering General Aptitude Core (80 questions, 120 marks), English Comprehension and Language/Grammar (7 questions, 10.5 marks), Hindi Comprehension and Language/Grammar (13 questions, 19.5 marks).
Is there negative marking in UKPSC PCS?
Yes. Each incorrect answer deducts 0.375 marks in UKPSC PCS, and an unanswered question scores zero.
Is this UKPSC PCS pattern up to date?
The figures on this page describe the UKPSC PCS pattern for the 2025 cycle and were last checked on 10 September 2026, against the source linked on this page. It is marked official, meaning the primary document was read directly.
Does this mock test cover the official UKPSC PCS syllabus?
Every test on this site is mapped to the official pattern and syllabus scope linked above, and independently checked before publishing. Granular topic labels beyond the official syllabus are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.