UPSC vs State PCS: What is the difference between UPSC and PCS, know which is better for you..
UPSC vs. State PCS: If you are preparing for a competitive examination for a government job, then you must have heard about UPSC and State PCS. UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission and State PSC stands for State Public Service Commission. Both government institutions conduct many recruitment examinations. But the most popular among these is the Civil Service Exam. Through which recruitment is done for various administrative posts.
While starting preparation for IAS and PCS, many students want to know which one is better for them. The most fundamental difference between UPSC Civil Service and State Civil Service is that one is at the All India level and the other is at the state level. If someone cracks the UPSC Civil Services exam and gets a job, then he can be appointed anywhere in the country. After clearing the State PSC, there will be an appointment in the concerned state only. Also, after clearing UPSC, one becomes IAS whereas after clearing the PCS exam, one becomes a state state-level officer.
Which is more difficult UPSC or PCS?
Which exam is more difficult between UPSC and State PSC? The answer to this question is hidden in their syllabus. The syllabus of the UPSC Civil Services Exam is more comprehensive than that of PCS. Therefore UPSC exam is more challenging. Besides, the attempts of the UPSC Civil Services Exam are also limited. Whereas there is no limit to attempts in the PCS exam. As long as one is of age one can appear for the examination. The minimum age limit in PCS is 21 years and the maximum is 40 years. Whereas for UPSC there are six chances. The age limit for this is 21 to 32 years.
Difference in duties of IAS and PCS
I A S
-After clearing UPSC, young IAS officers are trained in LBSNAA, Uttarakhand.
-After training, SDM is made. After some time, the charge of the District Magistrate is handed over.
-Some IAS officers are also given the responsibility of posts like Secretary in some departments of the Central Government.
-An IAS officer can become the highest officer in the country till the time of retirement, Cabinet Secretary.
PCS Officer
-Officers made after passing the State Public Service Commission examination are called PCS officers.
-The best-ranked PCS officer is made SDM.
-PCS officers are able to become District Magistrates after getting a promotion after many years of service.
-PCS officers work in the state secretariat only.
difference in salary
There is a lot of difference in the salary of IAS and PCS officers. The salary of an IAS and PCS officer starts from Rs 56,100 (except TA, DA and HRA). But the maximum salary of an IAS is Rs 2,50,000 and that of a PCS officer is Rs 132,000 per month.
