The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released the UP PCS 2026 notification PDF for 500 administrative vacancies. As per the schedule, the last date to submit the application form is 3rd August 2026. Read on for complete exam details and highlights.
UPPSC 2026 Notification Out
The official notification for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 is now live on the official website http://uppsc.up.nic.in. Candidates can review comprehensive exam guidelines through the detailed advertisement PDF, available for download via the direct link provided below.
UPPSC PCS Notification PDF (English) (Official) - Click to Download
UPPSC PCS 2026- Exam Summary
The Uttar Pradesh Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Examination—widely known as the UP PCS exam—is conducted annually to recruit eligible candidates for prestigious administrative positions. The selection process consists of 3 rigorous stages: Prelims, Mains, and the Interview.
| UPPSC 2026- Exam Summary | |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Examination-2026 |
| Advt No. | A-1/E-1/2026 |
| Vacancy | 500 |
| Registration Last Date | 3rd August 2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| Exam Cities | Across Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | http://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
UPPSC PCS 2026- Important Dates
The UPPSC PCS 2026 Notification PDF features the complete recruitment calendar and guidelines, and is accessible directly at http://uppsc.up.nic.in/.
| UPPSC PCS 2026 Events | Dates |
| Notification Date | 25th June 2026 |
| Application Form starts on | 25th June 2026 |
| Application Form ends on | 3rd August 2026 |
| Last Date for Making Fee Payment | 3rd August 2026 |
| Modification & Correction | 10th August 2026 |
| UPPSC Prelims Admit Card | 4th week of November 2026 |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam Date | 6th December 2026 |
| UPPSC Prelims Answer Key | -- |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims Result | -- |
| UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Date | -- |
UP PCS Vacancy 2026
Detailed vacancy distributions are outlined in the official UPPSC notification PDF. This year, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has introduced 500 vacancies for the UP PCS exam, marking a significant increase compared to previous recruitment cycles.
UPPSC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must thoroughly review the eligibility criteria before applying for the UPPCS PCS 2026 examination. Key pointers include the following:
Educational Qualifications
For most posts included in the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University or an equivalent qualification by the final application deadline. Specific post-wise educational qualifications are detailed below:
| S. No | Name of the Post | Essential Qualification |
| 1 | Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Law Graduate |
| 2 | Assistant Labour Commissioner | Post Graduate Degree in Economics / Sociology / Commerce / Law / Labour relation / Labour welfare / Labour Law / Social work / Social welfare / Trade Management / Personnel Management. |
| 3 | Assistant Controller legal Measurement (Grade-II) | (1) (A) A degree from a University established by law in India, or (B) A qualification from an institution recognized or declared as a University under any statutory law, or (C) A Science degree with Physics or Mechanical Engineering as one of the subjects from a foreign university recognized by the Central Government; and (2) Working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script. |
| 4 | Law Officer | Candidates applying for direct recruitment to the post of Law Officer must fulfill the following qualifications:- (i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University established by law in India. (ii) Registration with the concerned State Bar Council or an affiliated Bar Association recognized by the Bar Council of India, alongside a two-year practice experience certificate |
| 5 | Technical Assistant (Geology) | Essential Qualifications:- (I) A Master’s degree with at least 50 percent marks in Geology or Applied Geology, or a Diploma in Applied Geology from the Indian School of Mines and Applied Geology, Dhanbad. (ii) Preferential Qualification:- Research experience or field training conducted by the Geological Survey of India. |
| 6 | Technical Assistant (Geophysics) | Post graduate degree with at least 50 percent mark’s in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geology or applied Geology (with physics, Mathematics at the B.Sc. level) from a university established by law in India. |
| 7 | Tax Assessment Officer | Graduation Degree in Commerce or Economics with 55% marks from a university recognized by Law in India. |
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
Applicants must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed the age of 40 years.
| Particular | Details |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
Upper age relaxations for reserved category candidates are outlined below:
| Category | Age Relaxation | Maximum Age Limit |
| OBC | 5 years | 43 years |
| SC | 5 years | 45 years |
| ST | 5 years | 45 years |
| PwD | 15 years | 55 years |
Physical Qualifications for UPPSC PCS
For D.S.P
| Category | Height | Chest (cm) | |
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
| For Male candidates only General, OBC and SC | 165 | 84 | 89 |
| For Male candidates only ST | 160 | 79 | 84 |
| For Female candidates only General, OBC and SC | 152 | -- | |
| For Female candidates only ST | 147 | ||
| Minimum weight for female candidates of all category | 40 kg | ||
For District Commandant Home Guards
| Category | Height | Chest (cm) | |
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
| For Male candidates | 165 | 84 | 89 |
| For Female candidates | 150 | 79 | 84 |
| For the candidates of ST and Male Candidates of Kumayun and Gadhwal Divisions. | 160 | 84 | 89 |
For Superintendent of Jail
Vision - 6/6
| Category | Height | Chest (cm) | |
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
| For All candidates | 168 | 81.3 cm | 86.3 cm |
| For candidates of kumayun and Gadhwal Divisions | 163 | ||
For Excise Inspector
| Category | Height | Chest (cm) | |
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
| For Male candidates | 167 | 81.2 cm | 86.2 cm |
| For Female Candidates (SC/ST) | 147 | -- | |
| For other female candidates | 152 | ||
For Deputy Jailor
| Category | Height | Chest (cm) | |
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
| For Male candidates | 168 | 81.3 cm | 86.3 cm |
| For Male candidates of ST | 160 | ||
| For Female Candidates | 152 | Weight 45 to 58 kg | |
| For Female candidates of ST | 147 | ||
UPPSC Online Form 2026
The online application window for the UP PCS 2026 Exam closes on 3rd August 2026. Candidates who have yet to register are strongly advised to complete their submissions early to avoid last-minute technical hurdles. Once the portal closes, no online forms will be entertained under any circumstances.
Click to Apply Online for UP PCS 2026 Exam
UPPSC 2026 Selection Procedure
Both the Prelims and Mains phases of the UP PCS 2026 exam will be conducted offline across various centers in the state. The UPPSC 2026 PCS selection process features 3 stages:
1. Prelims (Objective / MCQ-based)
2. Mains (Descriptive Written)
3. Personality Test (Interview)
UPPSC 2026 Exam Pattern
The UPPSC PCS is a multi-tier examination requiring qualified candidates to clear the Prelims before advancing to the Mains and the final Interview (Personality Test) round.
Prelims Exam Pattern
- The Prelims exam of UPPSC PCS 2026 is an offline mode of examination, with 2 papers in different shifts
- The total marks allotted for each paper is 200, and the total time allotted for the completion of each Paper of the Prelims exam is 2 hours
- The total number of questions in Paper-1 (General Studies I) is 150, while Paper-2 is of 100 marks.
| Papers | Total Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-1 – General Studies I | 150 | 200 marks | 2 Hours |
| Paper-2 – General Studies II (CSAT) Qualifying in Nature | 100 | 200 marks | 2 Hours |
Important Highlights:
- Paper II of the Preliminary Examination will be a qualifying paper with a minimum qualifying mark fixed at 33%
- The Candidates must appear in both papers of the Preliminary Examination
- The merit of the Candidates will be determined based on the marks obtained in Paper I of the Preliminary Examination.
Mains Exam Pattern
The UPPSC PCS Mains written examination comprises six compulsory papers and two optional papers, with a duration of 3 hours allotted per paper. The exam pattern and comprehensive syllabus for the main examination are outlined below:
| Paper Name | Marks | Time Duration |
| General Hindi | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Essay | 150 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies – I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies – II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies – III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies – IV | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject – Paper I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject – Paper II | 200 | 3 Hours |
Personality Test (Interview)
The Personality Test (Viva-Voce) carries 100 marks. Evaluation criteria encompass general and academic awareness, intelligence, character, expression, overall personality, service suitability, and current affairs.
Access the detailed syllabus and curriculum guide for the Prelims and Mains examinations via the link below:
Check UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2026 in Detail
UPPSC Prelims Question Paper PDFs- Click to Download
UPPCS 2026 Salary/Pay Scale
The salary structure for posts under the combined state services ranges from Rs. 9,300–34,800 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600 (excluding Naib Tehsildar, who carries a Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200) up to Rs. 15,600–39,100 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400.
For the Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination, the pay scale, grade pay, and post status are specified below:
Assistant Conservator of Forest – Rs. 15,600 to Rs. 39,100; Grade Pay – Rs. 5,400 (Level 10 in the pay matrix), Group “B”, Gazetted.
Range Forest Officer Services Examination – Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800, Grade Pay – Rs. 4,800 (Level 8 pay matrix 47,600 – 1,51,100), Group “B”, Gazetted.
UPPSC PCS- FAQs
Ans. The UPPSC PCS 2026 Prelims Exam is scheduled for 6th December 2026.
Ans. Yes, the UPPSC PCS exam is conducted strictly in offline mode (pen-and-paper format).
Ans. The UPPSC PCS selection process consists of three distinct stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
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