PCS officers: Who are PCS officers? Learn about the exam for this position...
PCS Exam: You must have heard of the UPSC exam, which prepares the country's best IAS, IPS, IFS, and IES candidates. This exam is used for recruitment to various departments. This exam is conducted at the central level, while at the state level, the PCS exam is conducted by a commission established in the state. PCS officers are Provincial Civil Service officers, also known as State Civil Service officers.
These officers are appointed to manage various departments and administrative functions of the state government. PCS officers play the same role at the state level as IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officers at both the central and state levels. PCS officers are considered the backbone of a state's administration, and their jurisdiction is limited to the state.
After passing the PCS exam, a PCS officer is typically assigned the following positions:
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM): This is the most prestigious and prominent position for PCS officers.
Additional District Magistrate (ADM): After promotion.
Joint/Deputy Secretary: Opportunity to work in the State Secretariat.
Block Development Officer (BDO): At a lower level.
Assistant Commissioner: In revenue and other departments.
What exam is held for this position?
To become a PCS officer, candidates must pass the Civil Services Examination conducted by the State Public Service Commission (SPSC). This exam is known by different names in different states.
In Uttar Pradesh, the UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) conducts the exam. In Bihar, the BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission), in Rajasthan, the RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) / RPSC (Rajasthan Public Service Commission), and in Madhya Pradesh, the MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission) conduct the PCS exam. In Jharkhand, the JPSC (Jharkhand Public Service Commission) conducts the PCS exam.
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