UPPSC Salary 2023: PCS Officer Salary, Pay Scale, Allowances

UPPSC Salary 2023: PCS Officer Salary, Pay Scale, Allowances

ByTrupti Thool  |  Updated on: Mar 17, 2023
Candidates should be aware of the UPPSC salary 2023 before applying for the recruitment process. Know the UP PCS salary structure including perks and allowances. Knowing the UPPSC Salary & career growth will motivate the applicants to prepare well.

UPPSC Salary is the major attraction for aspiring candidates. The perks given along with the lucrative salary package make the UP PCS job all the more fascinating. Applicants looking for the salary details of PCS recruitment will find the entire UPPSC salary structure along with the perks and allowances entitled to all the Officers' posts in the article. 

The UPPSC salary is the major reason why so many candidates appear for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination and desire posts like the Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.)/Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.). The PCS Examination is carried out by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). 

UPPSC Salary 2023

Candidates interested in applying for the UPPCS Officers' post must be familiar with the UPPSC Salary for all the posts before applying online. This will help them have better clarity regarding the job position. The UP PCS notification was released on 3rd March 2023 by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission for various UPPSC vacancies. Before going forward with the application, candidates must be aware of all the perks, allowances and benefits that they are going to receive along with the attractive UPPSC salary.

UPPSC PCS is one of the most prestigious jobs in Civil services. The notification PDF includes all the details about the total vacancy, posts, pay scale, job profile, and more. The updated UPPSC Salary after the 7th Pay Commission and the job profile have also been updated here for the candidates. 

UPPSC Salary Structure 2023

The UPPSC salary structure for the Upper Subordinate Services is conveniently divided into Junior and Senior pay scales.  Apart from these, there are other separate posts as well. Group 'B' Gazetted Officers include the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and the Range Forest Officer (RFO). The following is the UPPSC PCS pay scale for these posts, including the pay matrix and grade pay:

Post Name

UPPSC Pay Scale

UPPSC Pay Matrix

UPPSC Grade Pay

PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services)

Junior Scale Pay Band: ₹ 9300-34800
Senior Time Scale Pay Band: ₹15600-39100 

-

₹ 4600
₹ 5400

Assistant Conservator of Forest

₹ 15600/- to ₹ 39100/-

Level 10

₹ 5400/-

Range Forest Officer 

₹ 9300/- to ₹ 34800/-

Level 8 

₹ 4800/-

UPPSC PCS Officer Pay Scale

The UPPSC salary includes a fixed grade pay with additional perks and allowances. The selected candidates for UP PCS Officers' posts are entitled to a pay scale as per the 7th Pay Commission. The pay level keeps on scaling up with the increasing years of experience. The UPPSC PCS Payscale has a variety of pay levels depending on the post and Group. The 7th Pay Commission's UPPSC Salary Structure applicable at different stages and promotions is as follows.

Level

Pay Scale/ Salary

At Entry

₹ 56100-132000 (Pay Level 10)

After 5 years of satisfactory service

₹ 67700-160000 (Pay Level 11)

Completed a minimum of 5 years of service in the previous Pay Level and based on seniority

₹ 182200-224100 (Pay Level 15)

After 12 years of service

₹ 78800-191500 (Pay Level 12)

Completed minimum 1 year of service in previous Pay level and also based on seniority

₹ 144200-218200 (Pay Level 14)

Completed a minimum of 5 years of service in the previous Pay Level and also based on seniority

₹ 131100-216600 (Pay Level 13A)

After 16 years of service and based on seniority

₹ 118500-214100 (Pay Level 13)

UPPSC Salary 2023: Perks and Allowances

Apart from the lucrative UPPSC salary the PCS Officers receive various benefits and allowances. Being civil servants of the state, the employees enjoy very many facilities such as mobile allowance, travel allowance, bills for basic facilities and other similar benefits. The complete list of all the UPPSC perks and allowances has been put together for the ease of the candidates.

  • Accommodations provided by the government
  • Vehicles for the workplace.
  • Expenses for medical treatment.
  • Bills for electricity and water.
  • Allowances for transportation.
  • Household Helpers and a Security Guard
  • A 65 per cent Dearness Allowance dependent on the inflation rate
  • Study leave
  • Freephone calls

The quantum of perks and allowances given to an officer varies from one department to another and from one post to another.

UPPSC PCS Officer Job Profile: Post List 2023

An employee of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is given a variety of tasks and responsibilities depending on the post that he/she has applied for. The UPPSC salary received by the candidates justifies the responsibilities and tasks assigned to them in the job role. The main roles and responsibilities associated with UPPSC Job Profile are as follows.

  • A PCS officer must work with various state, divisional, and district departments to maintain law and order.
  • Land revenue collection may also be a part of the UPPCS job profile.
  • Acting as a judge or playing the role of a court is also a possibility in cases of revenue and crime-related matters.
  • Implementation of government policies and procedures at the foundational level (when the officer in question holds a field position) is also a major responsibility.

Note that the roles and responsibilities vary from one PCS post to another based on seniority and department. The different posts that come under the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission are as follows.

UP PCS Post List

Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport)

Designated Officer / Food Safety Officer

District Administrative Office, District Basik Shiksha Adhikari / Associate DIOS and Other equivalent administrative posts

Statistical Officer

Assistant Conservator of Forest

District Cane Officer, U.P.

Agriculture Service Group

“B” (Development Branch)

District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit)

Labour Enforcement Officer

Range Forest Officer

Principals, Government

Intermediate Colleges

(Boys/Girls)

Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I) / Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade 2)

Child Development Project Officer

District Programme Officer

Assistant Director

(Horticulture)

District Probation Officer

Assistant Store

Purchase Officer

Assistant Labour Commissioner



Assistant Research

Officer

Senior Lecturer, DIET

Manager (Administration/

General

UPPSC Career Growth and Promotion

There is no doubt in the fact that once a candidate enters the UP State Commission as an employee, there is no looking back. The PCS job is exemplary in all respects whether it is the salary, allowances, perks or increments. At the initial level, an employee is provided with a salary fixed at Pay level 10. Once 5 years of the job are complete, a candidate is eligible for further internal promotions.

There are immense opportunities for career progression where the UPPSC salary also keeps on increasing with the years gained in experience. Employees have the choice to participate in promotions as per their choice. a fixed slab of increase in the pay scale is bound to happen as the years of an employee in the organization see an increase.

UPPSC Salary/Level of PayScale / Grade

Pay Level 10: Rs 56,100 - Rs 1,32,000

Junior Time Scale

Pay Level 11: Rs 67,700 - Rs 1,60,000

Post 5 years: Senior Time Scale

Pay Level 12: Rs 78,800 - Rs 1,91,500

Post 8 years: Junior Administrative Grade

Pay Level 13: Rs 1,18,500 - Rs 2,14,100

After the 12th year: Selection Grade

Pay Level 13A: Rs 1,31,100 - Rs 2,16,600

16th year: Super Time Scale

Pay Level 14: Rs 1,44,200 - Rs 2,18,200

20th Year: Senior Administrative Grade

Pay Level 15: Rs 1,82,200 - Rs 2,24,100

27th year: Higher Administrative Grade

UPPSC Salary FAQs

  • The salary of the UPPSC PCS Officer is INR 50000-58000 per month. The salary of UPPSC PCS qualified falls under pay band 8 to 10. The salary has many other components like allowances, DA, HRA, etc.

  • The in-hand salary of a UPPSC PCS officer is ₹ 15600/- to ₹ 39100/- Level 10. with a grade pay of ₹ 5400/- Range Forest Officer. ₹ 9300/- to ₹ 34800/-. Besides this, a UP PCS Officer is entitled to several other perks and benefits.

  • The job profile might differ for every post as there are a variety of posts in the UPPSC 2023. The job responsibilities and roles of a UPPSC PCS Officer for the interested candidates are as follows.

    • A PCS officer must collaborate with other states, divisional, and district departments to maintain peace and order.
    • Obtaining land revenue
    • Grassroots implementation of Union and State Government policies and procedures (when the officer in question holds a field position)
  • A UPPSC PCS Officer is entitled to receive a number of perks and allowances apart from the salary such as a dearness allowance, travel allowance, medical facilities, free phone calls, house helps, security guards etc. Almost all the job posts under UPPSC enjoy all these benefits.

  • Yes, the UPPSC PCS salary depends on the pay band, post, allowances, and other factors of the post. Even the allowances are based on posting areas, cities, and other factors.

  • Yes, candidates get the UPPSC salary during the training period. The commission starts giving the salary to the candidates from the date of their joining. This makes the job an even better alternative as a career option.

  • The best post in UPPSC PCS among all the other attractive and lucrative posts is considered that of an SDM: Sub-Divisional Magistrate. The SDM enjoys respect, an attractive pay scale and various other facilities as compared to other posts. He/She is also eligible for a promotion to an IAS officer after a few years of service.

  • The UPPSC Salary in hand varies according to the Junior and Senior Scale of the post. The junior scale salary varies from Rs 9300 to an amount of Rs 34,800. Whereas, the senior scale salary ranges from Rs 15,600 to Rs 39,100.

  • The candidates who are able to get the final selection after the entire recruitment process of UPPSC is over, receive employment under the Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Services. Some candidates are also selected as Assistant Conservator of Forest or as Range Forest Officer depending on their choice of job. 

  • Yes, undoubtedly UPPSC PCS is a good career option. Being government services, the job not only provides well-earned respect, and dignity within the society but also gives an attractive salary package with several perks and benefits. Chances of career growth and promotion are also strong here.

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