Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state and has the highest absolute number of government vacancies annually. The UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) conducts the prestigious PCS (UP Civil Services) Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Exam along with dozens of other specialist recruitments. UPSSSC (UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission) manages the massive volume of Group C posts.
Key UP Recruiters: UPPSC (PCS/ACF/RFO, UPPCS-J Judicial, Lecturer, APS, Medical Officer - top state exam), UPSSSC (PET-based Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Supply Inspector, VDO, Forest Guard - crores of applicants), UP Police (Constable - one of India's largest police exams, SI, Head Constable - UPPBPB), NHM Uttar Pradesh (CHO, ANM, Staff Nurse - thousands of posts), UP Power Corporation (UPPCL) - JE, AE, ARO, and UP Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB) - TGT, PGT teachers.
Capital: Lucknow. Hindi proficiency is essential. UP government exams are known for extremely high competition - lakhs compete for each recruitment. UPSSSC PET is the gateway to most Group C posts. Visit uppsc.up.nic.in and upsssc.gov.in for the latest exam calendar.