Ranked List of State PCS Positions: From Highest to Lowest Roles

Provincial Civil Service or PCS is counted among the most reputed administrative jobs offered by State Government & Government of India. The recruitment of various posts under PCS at sub-divisional, divisional, district, and state level are done by State Civil Services examination.

The role of a PCS officer may start from revenue administration and supervision of law and order. But, there are many people who could not understand the actual difference between an IAS officer and PCS officer.

So, I’ll first discuss here notable differences between IAS and PCS officers and later, I’ll tell you how the recruitment of PCS officer is done and what are the different posts under State PCS from the top to bottom?

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Major Differences Between IAS Officer and PCS Officer

The President of India appoints IAS officer, whereas, PCS officers are given appointment by the Governor for the state services.

IAS officers are recruited through All India Civil Services Examination managed by Union Public Service Commission, whereas, PCS officers are recruited by State Civil Services examination managed by State Public Service Commission (SPSC).

In IAS exam, more emphasis is given on conceptual questions rather than factual, whereas, the case is vice-versa in terms of PCS exam.

Only Union Govt. more specifically President is authorized to terminate service of an IAS officers, whereas, the State Govt. has full right to suspend, transfer or terminate a PCS officer.

Career of an IAS officer may start from SDM and can be promoted to District Collector within 5 to 7 years of his/her job. On the other hand, the promotion of a PCS officer is quite slower than an IAS officer.

This is all about the major differences between an IAS officer and a PCS officer. Now, let’s talk about various posts under state PCS from the top rank to the lowest rank.

List of Several Posts under State PCS from the Top to Lowest Rank

Not recruitment of all posts are done in same year. It depends upon State Government which posts they are willing to recruit. We suggest aspirants to keep checking State PCS official website for the latest updates.

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How Are appointments made?

State Public Service Commission will first release official notification mentioning the posts for which vacancies are open. Candidates can apply for posts based on their eligibility and interest. Further, a preliminary exam is conducted and candidates who clear the test are eligible to take Mains exam followed by an interview.

Candidates, who clear the Mains, are called for Interview which is the final round of selection and lead to appointments. You may find changes in exam pattern based on vacancies released- please read official notification for complete information.