UPPSC APS 2023 Recruitment: Notification, Exam Date, and Admit Card Details for 328 Vacancies

UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) serves as the primary state agency responsible for recruiting personnel for various Group A and Group B Civil Services across Uttar Pradesh. The official UPPSC APS Notification PDF for the Additional Private Secretary (APS) position is available on the commission’s website (www.uppsc.up.nic.in). Key responsibilities for an APS include drafting and reporting, coordination, research, analysis, liaison, and administrative documentation. The UPPSC APS 2023 exam took place on 7th January 2024, with admit cards issued on 22nd December 2023. Review the complete eligibility criteria, selection process, and recruitment timeline below.

UPPSC APS Notification 2023

Below is the comprehensive notification PDF (Advt. No. A-5/E-1/2023) detailing the 328 vacancies for the UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has finalized the recruitment process for these Additional Private Secretary roles, and we have provided a direct download link for your convenience. Candidates are encouraged to carefully review the official document to ensure they understand all exam guidelines.  

Download the Official UPPSC APS Notification 2023 PDF

UPPSC APS 2023 Exam Summary

Full details regarding the UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023 were released alongside the official notification. The examination was conducted on 7th January 2024. Please refer to the summary below to understand the scope of this recruitment drive for the 328 Additional Private Secretary (अपर निजी सचिव) positions. 

UPPSC APS Secretary Recruitment 2023
Organisation	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Post Name	Additional Private Secretary (अपर निजी सचिव)
Advt No.	A-5/E-1/2023
Vacancy	328
Category	Govt Job
Mode of Application	Online
UPPSC APS Exam Date	7th January 2024
Education	Graduation
Age Limit	21 to 40 years
Selection Process	Written Examination, Hindi Shorthand & Typewriting and Computer Practical Exam
Pay-Scale	Rs. 47600 to Rs. 151100/- Matrix Level-8
Official Website	www.uppsc.up.nic.in

UPPSC APS 2023- Important Dates

In accordance with the official UPPSC APS Notification 2023, the online application portal for interested candidates was extended until 2nd November 2023. Any further updates regarding exam results or subsequent selection stages will be posted in the table provided below. 

UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023- Important Dates
Events	Dates
UPPSC APS Notification 2023 (Short)	15th September 2023
UPPSC APS Apply Online 2023 Starts	19th September 2023
Last Date to Apply Online	16th November 2023
Last Date to Pay Application Fees	16th November 2023
UPPSC APS Admit Card 2023	22nd December 2023
UPPSC APS Exam Date 2023	7th January 2024

UPPSC APS 2023 Admit Card Out

The official admit card for the UPPSC APS 2023 exam was released on 22nd December 2023 via the official UPPSC website, https://uppsc.up.nic.in/. Candidates who successfully completed their application can access their admit card by clicking the link provided below.

Click Here to Download Your UPPSC APS Admit Card 2023

UPPSC APS Vacancy 2023

As detailed in the UPPSC APS Notification 2023, there are 328 vacancies designated for the post of Additional Private Secretary (अपर निजी सचिव). The category-wise vacancy distribution is outlined in the official notification and remains subject to modification based on departmental requirements. 

UPPSC APS Vacancy 2023
Post	Vacancy
Additional Private Secretary	328

UPPSC APS Application Form 2023

Interested candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria submitted their applications via the official website, www.uppsc.up.nic.in, starting 19th September 2023. The final deadline for the online application process was extended to 16th November 2023. Candidates were advised to keep all relevant documentation ready to ensure a smooth application experience.

Access the UPPSC APS Application Form 2023 (Archive)

UPPSC APS 2023 Application Fee

Applicants for the UPPSC APS 2023 Exam were required to pay an application fee. Payments were accepted online using various methods, including Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, and Net Banking. The specific fee structure by category is detailed in the official recruitment guidelines.

UPPSC APS 2023 Application Fee
Category	Application Fee
UR/ OBC/ EWS	Rs. 185/-
SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman	Rs. 95/-
PWD	Rs. 25/-
Dependents of the Freedom Fighters/ category Women/Skilled Player	According to their original

How to Apply for UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023?

Please follow the standardized steps outlined below to understand the application procedure for the UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023.

1. Visit the official website of UPPSC @www.uppsc.up.nic.in or directly click on the above link.
2. On the homepage, go to the Recruitment Section and further click on the online application.
3. A new page appears, click on the notification reading- “ADDITIONAL PRIVATE SECRETARY (U.P. SECRETARIAT) EXAMINATION AGAINST THE ADVT. NO. A-5/E-1/2023”
4. Enter all your essential details and verification code.
5. Download your filled UPPSC APS 2023 application form.
6. Send the application form with attached self-attested/attested by Gazetted officer copies of required documents through speed post/hand post to the office of UPPSC before the prescribed date.

UPPSC APS 2023 Eligibility Criteria

All candidates must verify that they meet the full eligibility criteria established by the Commission before applying for the position.

UPPSC APS Education Qualification (as on 01/07/2023)

1. The candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised University.
2. The candidates must have a typing speed of a minimum of 80 words per minute in Hindi Shorthand and 25 words per minute in Hindi typewriting.
3. The candidates must have knowledge of Computer in accordance with the course prescribed for the certificate course in computing (CCC) conducted by DOEACC Society and the course is conducted by the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh or a course recognised by the Government as equivalent.

UPPSC APS Age Limit (as on 01/07/2023)

The age requirement for candidates is between 21 and 40 years. Age relaxations are applicable to reserved categories in accordance with current government regulations. 

UPPSC APS 2023 Exam Pattern

The selection process involves a rigorous written examination followed by a mandatory typing proficiency test. 

1. There will be a total 3 papers in UPPSC APS 2023 Written examination and time duration for each exam is 1 Hour.
2. The marks distribution and time duration for each paper has been tabulated below.

UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern
Stage 1
Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper-1	General Knowledge	50	50	1 hour
Paper-2	General Hindi	50	50	1 hour
Paper- 3	Computer Knowledge	50	50	1 hour
Stage 2
Paper-1	Hindi shorthand	-	75	1.5 Hour
Paper- 2	Hindi typewriting	-	25
Stage- 3
Paper-1	Computer Practical	-	50	1 Hour

View the Complete UPPSC APS Syllabus 2023 and Exam Pattern

UPPSC APS Selection Process 2023

Selection for the UPPSC APS Recruitment 2023 is merit-based. Candidates must successfully clear every stage of the evaluation process to be considered for the position of Additional Private Secretary.

1. UPPSC APS Written Examination
2. Hindi Shorthand & Typewriting
3. Computer Practical Exam

UPPSC APS Salary 2023

The Additional Private Secretary role is positioned at Matrix Level-8, offering a salary scale of Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100. This Class-II, Non-Gazetted role includes various benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, Medical Allowance, and Leave Travel Concession (LTC).

UPPSC APS Salary Structure
Post Name	Post Class	Matrix	Pay Scale
Additional Private Secretary (अपर निजी सचिव)	II	Level 8	Rs. 47600 to Rs. 151100/-