Provincial Civil Service is the full form of PCS and it is one of the most prestigious administrative jobs at the state level in India. To get a PCS job, candidates must qualify “Provincial Civil Service Examination” which is conducted by the State Public Service Commission.
There are various posts in different government departments which are divided into category-wise and work at sub-division, divisional, district and state levels. Initially, PCS officers work at the block level after completing their training period.
Generally, they work under the state government in revenue administration and law and order supervision. Furthermore, they are also responsible for implementing various government schemes in the state.
PCS officers are well paid by the state government and their pay scale is determined on the basis of the state in which they are working. So, the salary of a PCS officer can vary in each state. More details about the state PCS post, their salary and other aspects will mention below.
List of All PCS Posts
The list of all the various posts in the state PCS is generally divided into groups A, B, C and D. Group A is considered to be the most coveted post in the state. The list of all PCS posts is given below.
Group A:
- Deputy Collector
- Deputy Magistrate
- Block Development Officer
- Revenue Service Officer
- Labour Service Officer
- Co-operative Service Officer
- Employment Service Officer
- Food and Supplies Service Officer
Group B:
- Deputy Superintend of Police
- Assistant Superintend of Police
- Inspector-General of Police
- Police Inspector
- Sub Divisional Police Officer
- Senior Superintendent of Police
- Jail Superintendent
- Forest Officer
Group C:
- Joint Block Development Officer
- Junior Social Welfare Service Officer
- Correctional Home Service Officer
- Land Revenue Service Officer
- Chief Controller of Correctional Services
- Deputy Assistant Director
- Commercial Tax Officer
- District Cane Officer (U.P.)
Group D:
- Inspector of Co-operative Societies
- Panchayat Development Officer
- Rehabilitation officer
- Assistant Employment Officer
- District Social Welfare Officer
Note: The post names of the above-stated PCS posts may differ due to their state’s regional objectives and cultural differences.
PCS Top Post List
Listed above are all Group “A” posts that are considered to be the top rank in provincial civil services. They must have secured good marks in the state PSC exam for the Group A categories.
Hence, categories A, B, C and D are divided on the basis of marks obtained in the examination. Toppers come under the A category and B, C and D categories follow the same rules. The top PCS rank is as follows:
- Deputy Magistrate
- Deputy Collector
- Revenue Service Officer
- Block Development Officer
- Labour Service Officer
- Co-operative Service Officer
- Food and Supplies Service Officer
- Employment Service Officer
PCS Post Salary
The highest salary of a PCS officer varies from state to state, for example, the pay scale of PCS officers in UP is lower pay scale as compared to other states. However, PCS officers enjoy similar facilities in all Indian states.
PayScale of all the states is generally classified into two parts, Junior and Senior. The expected monthly salary for Recruiting Officers (Junior/Senior) is given below.
| PCS Posts | Position | Expected Salary (monthly) |
| Group A, B, C & D | Junior | Rs 55000/- Rs 75000/- + other allowances |
| Group A, B, C & D | Senior | Rs 75000/- Rs 135000/- + other allowances |
FAQs
The minimum qualification is to graduate in any branch from a recognized board.
You can try up to 5 times.
The minimum age limit for the PSC examination is 18 to 35 years.
The minimum passing mark is 40%.
The maximum mark in the PSC examination is 300.
