How it's calculated
Marks for right answers are added and the stated penalty is taken off for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Estimate only. Official results, marks and eligibility are decided by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission. Verify on the official website.
Worked example
UKPSC PCS Prelims Paper I (General Studies) with 90 right and 30 wrong: 90 × 1 − 30 × 1/4 = 82.50 out of 150.
Marking scheme
| Paper | Questions | Marks each | Wrong answer | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKPSC PCS Prelims Paper I (General Studies) | 150 | 1 | −1/4 | 150 |
| UKPSC PCS Prelims Paper II (General Intelligence Test) | 100 | 1.5 | −3/8 | 150 |
UKPSC PCS Prelims Paper II (General Intelligence Test): minimum 33% (qualifying).
Frequently asked questions
Is there negative marking in the UKPSC PCS prelims?
Yes. One quarter of the marks of a question is deducted for a wrong answer, and also for marking more than one answer to a question even if one of them is right. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
How much is deducted in Paper II?
Each Paper II question carries 1.5 marks, so a wrong answer loses one quarter of 1.5 = 0.375 marks.
Does Paper II count in the merit?
No. Paper II (General Intelligence Test) is qualifying only: every category needs at least 33%, that is 49.5 of 150. The merit list for the mains is made from Paper I marks.
How many questions are in each paper?
Paper I General Studies: 150 questions of 1 mark in 2 hours. Paper II General Intelligence Test: 100 questions of 1.5 marks in 2 hours.
Is the score here my official score?
It is the raw score under the official marking scheme, worked out from the right and wrong answers you enter. The Commission publishes the official marks and cut-off.
Sources
- UKPSC advertisement no. A-1/E-1/2026-27 (09-09-2026): Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026, Appendix 2 (scheme of examination), Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC)