State PSC Jobs — UPPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, RPSC, WBPSC and Other State Exams
Comprehensive guide to State Public Service Commission exams — what State PSCs are, major state exams including UPPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, RPSC and WBPSC, posts like SDM, DSP, BDO and Tehsildar, exam patterns, and salary comparison across states.
Not everyone who wants to serve in administration aims for IAS. State civil services — the PCS (Provincial Civil Service), PPS (Provincial Police Service), and allied services — are substantive postings in their own right. An SDM in Uttar Pradesh or a DSP in Rajasthan is doing meaningful district-level governance work with real authority and a solid salary.
State PSC exams are also far more accessible for candidates from that state — language papers are in regional languages, local geography and polity are tested, and posting preferences generally keep you in your home state.
What are State PSCs?
Every state has a State Public Service Commission that recruits for state-level Group A and Group B services. These commissions are constitutional bodies (Article 315 of the Constitution) independent of the state government in their functioning.
Their main job: conduct exams, recommend candidates, and handle disciplinary matters for state civil services.
Major State PSC Exams
UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission)
Exam: PCS (Provincial Civil Service) Exam Posts: Deputy Collector / SDM, Deputy SP, Block Development Officer (BDO), District Probation Officer, District Commandant (Home Guard), Naib Tehsildar, etc. Eligibility: Graduate, age 21–40 (General), 21–45 (OBC), 21–45 (SC/ST) — UP has generous upper age limits. Pattern: Prelims (GS Paper I + Paper II-CSAT) → Mains (8 papers including Hindi, Essay, GS I-IV, and Optional) → Interview Vacancies: Typically 400–700 posts per PCS cycle. UPPSC also conducts separate exams for APS, ACF, RFO, etc.MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh PSC)
Exam: MP State Service Exam (SSE) Posts: Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Collector, Joint Registrar Co-operative Society, CEO Janpad Panchayat, etc. Eligibility: Graduate, age 21–40 (varies by category and post) Pattern: Prelims → Mains (6 papers + Hindi + Hindi Essay) → Interview Notable: MP is known for conducting MPPSC fairly regularly. The mains GS papers include MP-specific questions on local geography, economy, and culture.BPSC (Bihar PSC)
Exam: BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Posts: BPSC officer (Deputy Collector rank), DSP, Supply Inspector, Block Development Officer, Child Development Project Officer, Jail Superintendent, etc. Eligibility: Graduate, age 20–37 (General), up to 40 (OBC), up to 42 (SC/ST) Pattern: Prelims → Mains (3 papers: General Hindi, General Studies I, General Studies II) → Interview Notable: BPSC has significantly simplified its Mains compared to UPSC — no optional subject. This makes it more accessible. BPSC 69th CCE and similar batch notifications attract massive participation.RPSC (Rajasthan PSC)
Exam: RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) and Allied Services Exam Posts: RAS (revenue and district administration), RPS (Rajasthan Police Service), RFS (Forest), Revenue Officer, Block Development Officer, etc. Eligibility: Graduate, age 21–40 (General), relaxation for OBC/SC/ST as per Rajasthan rules Pattern: Prelims → Mains (4 GS papers + 1 Hindi/English paper) → Interview Notable: Rajasthan conducts RAS alongside several other state exams through RPSC. RAS officers are highly regarded in Rajasthan's administration.WBPSC (West Bengal PSC)
Exam: WBCS (West Bengal Civil Service) Exam Posts: WBCS (Executive) — Sub-Divisional Officer equivalent, WBPS (Police Service) — DSP equivalent, Food Supply Inspector, Block Development Officer, etc. Eligibility: Graduate, age 21–36 (General), up to 39 (OBC-A, OBC-B), up to 41 (SC/ST) Pattern: Prelims → Mains (6 compulsory papers including Bengali/Nepali/Hindi + Essay + GS I-III) + Optional → Personality Test Notable: WBCS requires a Bengali/Nepali/Hindi language paper in Mains — non-Bengali candidates need to factor this into preparation.Other Major State PSCs
| State | Commission | Key Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | MPSC | MPSC State Service Exam (Rajyaseva Pariksha) |
| Tamil Nadu | TNPSC | Group I (Collector's rank), Group II, Group IV |
| Kerala | KPSC | Kerala PSC exams — various grades |
| Karnataka | KPSC | KAS (Karnataka Administrative Service) |
| Andhra Pradesh | APPSC | Group I, Group II, Group III |
| Telangana | TSPSC | Group I, Group II, III |
| Gujarat | GPSC | GPSC Class I & II |
| Punjab | PPSC | PCS exam |
| Haryana | HPSC | HCS (Haryana Civil Service) |
| Uttarakhand | UKPSC | UKPSC PCS (Combined State/Upper Sub PCS) |
Posts Across State PSCs
| Post | State Equivalent | What the Job Involves |
|---|---|---|
| SDM / Sub-Divisional Magistrate | Deputy Collector (most states) | Revenue administration, law and order, elections |
| DSP / Dy. Superintendent of Police | PPS officer | Police station supervision, crime, intelligence |
| BDO / Block Development Officer | CDPO equivalent | Rural development, Panchayati Raj administration |
| Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar | Junior Revenue Officer | Land records, revenue collection, certificates |
| District Probation Officer | Social welfare | Probation and rehabilitation work |
| CDPO / Child Development Project Officer | Women & Child | Anganwadi supervision, ICDS scheme |
| Forest Range Officer | State Forest Service | Forest management, wildlife protection |
General Exam Pattern (State PSC)
While each state has its own structure, the broad pattern is:
Stage 1 — Prelims:- 2 papers: GS (150–200 Q, 200 marks) + CSAT/Aptitude (qualifying in most states)
- Duration: 2 hours each
- Objective (MCQ) format
- Negative marking varies by state
- 4–8 papers depending on state
- Includes: Language paper (regional + English/Hindi), General Studies (I-III or I-IV), optional subject (some states), Essay
- Subjective format; answer writing quality matters
- 100–150 marks depending on state
- Similar to UPSC interview but with more state-specific questions
Salary Comparison Across States
Salary follows the 7th Pay Commission matrix in most states (some states have implemented their own pay commissions with higher scales):
| Post | Pay Level (approx.) | Gross Monthly (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector / SDM | Level 11–12 | ₹70,000–90,000 |
| DSP | Level 10–11 | ₹65,000–85,000 |
| BDO | Level 9–10 | ₹55,000–70,000 |
| Tehsildar | Level 7–8 | ₹44,000–60,000 |
| Naib Tehsildar | Level 6–7 | ₹38,000–52,000 |
Beyond salary, SDM/BDO-level officers typically get government accommodation (bungalow/quarters), a government vehicle for duty, security personnel, and staff support. These non-cash perks add significantly to the effective compensation.
Check current vacancy notifications for all state PSCs at SarkariNaukriHub — state exams are notified throughout the year across different states.