Online applications are invited for approximately 500 Combined State and Upper Subordinate Services vacancies in Uttar Pradesh.
UPPSC PCS Recruitment Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) General and Special Recruitment Examination 2026. Approximately 500 vacancies are expected to be filled in different Group A and Group B services of the Uttar Pradesh Government.
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) General/Special Recruitment Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement number | A-1/E-1/2026 |
| Advertisement date | 25 June 2026 |
| Number of vacancies | Approximately 500 |
| Job location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Application mode | Online through the OTR-based application system |
| Last date | 27 July 2026 |
The notification states that the vacancy count is approximately 500 and may increase or decrease according to departmental requirements.
Posts Included in UPPSC PCS 2026
The examination may include vacancies under different administrative, police, revenue, development, education, labour and regulatory services.
- Deputy Collector
- Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Block Development Officer
- Assistant Regional Transport Officer
- Assistant Commissioner, Commercial Tax
- District Commandant, Home Guards
- Treasury Officer/Accounts Officer
- Assistant Sugar Commissioner and Cane Inspector
- District Cane Officer
- Superintendent of Jail
- Assistant Labour Commissioner
- Commercial Tax Officer
- Naib Tehsildar
- District Panchayat Raj Officer
- District Social Welfare Officer
- Assistant Registrar, Cooperative
- Sub-Registrar
- District Probation Officer
- Labour Enforcement Officer
- Excise Inspector
- Child Development Project Officer
- Food Safety Officer
- Deputy Jailor
- District Information Officer
- Principal, Government Intermediate College
- Other notified state and subordinate service posts
The notification lists services that may be included in the examination. It does not confirm an individual vacancy count for every listed post. Candidates must check their available post preferences in the application portal.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by law in India on or before the application deadline.
A general Bachelor’s degree is sufficient for many PCS posts. However, specialised posts require the specific degree, postgraduate qualification, professional qualification or experience stated in the official notification.
Examples of posts requiring specific qualifications
| Post | Specific qualification |
|---|---|
| Principal, Government Intermediate College | Postgraduate degree, recognised B.Ed. qualification and prescribed teaching experience. |
| Senior Lecturer, DIET | Postgraduate degree along with a Bachelor of Education degree. |
| Food Safety Officer | Degree in an eligible food, dairy, biotechnology, oil technology, agricultural science, veterinary science, biochemistry, microbiology or medical discipline, or postgraduate Chemistry/equivalent qualification specified in the notification. |
| District Probation Officer | Postgraduate degree in Psychology, Sociology or Social Work, or a recognised postgraduate diploma in Social Work. |
| Account and Audit Officer, Mandi Parishad | Commerce degree with Accountancy and the prescribed accounts experience. |
| Technical and professional posts | Relevant subject degree or professional qualification specified against the particular post. |
Candidates awaiting the result of the essential qualifying examination are not eligible. The required qualification must be completed by the last date for submitting the application.
Age Limit
The general age limit will be calculated as on 1 July 2026.
| Requirement | Age |
|---|---|
| General minimum age | 21 years |
| General maximum age | 40 years |
| Eligible general date-of-birth range | 2 July 1986 to 1 July 2005 |
| Principal, Government Intermediate College | 30 to 40 years |
| Persons with Disabilities of Uttar Pradesh | Maximum age up to 55 years, subject to rules |
Upper-age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Eligible Uttar Pradesh government employees and specified teaching staff | 5 years |
| Skilled players of classified games of Uttar Pradesh | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities of Uttar Pradesh | 15 years |
| Eligible ex-servicemen of Uttar Pradesh | 3 years plus eligible military-service period |
| Eligible Chief Minister Fellowship research scholars | Up to 3 years according to completed tenure and applicable rules |
Reserved-category candidates who are not permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh will not receive Uttar Pradesh reservation or age-relaxation benefits and must apply under the applicable unreserved conditions.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination fee | Processing fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved/OBC/EWS | ₹100 | ₹25 | ₹125 |
| SC/ST | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Persons with Disabilities | Nil | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Ex-servicemen | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Dependants of freedom fighters, women and skilled players | Fee according to their original category | ||
The fee can be paid through the online payment modes displayed in the official application system, including net banking, card payment and other available SBI MOPS options.
Payment of the prescribed fee and final submission of the application must both be completed by 27 July 2026.
Selection Process
The UPPSC PCS competitive examination consists of three successive stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Personality Test/Interview
The Preliminary Examination is a screening examination. Final selection for posts involving an interview will be based on the marks obtained in the Main Written Examination and Interview.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper I | 150 | 200 | 2 hours |
| General Studies Paper II | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
- Both papers will contain objective multiple-choice questions.
- Answers will be recorded on OMR sheets.
- Paper II is qualifying with a minimum requirement of 33%.
- Preliminary merit will be determined using marks obtained in Paper I.
- Appearing in both papers is compulsory.
Main Examination Pattern
| Compulsory paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Hindi | 150 |
| Essay | 150 |
| General Studies I | 200 |
| General Studies II | 200 |
| General Studies III | 200 |
| General Studies IV | 200 |
| General Studies V | 200 |
| General Studies VI | 200 |
| Personality Test/Interview | 100 |
The Main Examination papers are conventional written papers. Candidates should read the detailed syllabus provided in the official advertisement.
Physical Standards
Physical measurements may apply to services such as Deputy Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Jail, District Commandant Home Guards, Deputy Jailor and other uniformed posts.
Candidates choosing a uniformed or physically regulated post must verify the post-wise height, chest and other physical requirements from the official notification before submitting their preferences.
Documents and Details to Keep Ready
- UPPSC One Time Registration number
- Active mobile number and email address linked with OTR
- Recent photograph and signature, as required by OTR
- Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and marksheets
- Postgraduate or professional certificates for specialised posts
- Experience certificate, where prescribed
- Uttar Pradesh domicile and category certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
- Disability or ex-serviceman certificate, where applicable
- NCC or Territorial Army certificate for preferential qualification claims
- Online fee-payment details
Candidates do not need to send a hard copy of the application at the Preliminary Examination application stage. Supporting documents must be submitted when specifically requested by UPPSC.
How to Apply Online
OTR registration alone is not an application. Candidates must authenticate their OTR, complete the PCS application, pay the fee and make the final submission before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 25 June 2026 |
| Online application started | 25 June 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 27 July 2026 |
| Last date for submitting the online application | 27 July 2026 |
| Last date for correction/modification and fee reconciliation | 3 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 6 December 2026 |
| Main Examination | To be announced |
| Interview | To be announced |
Important Official Links
Deadline alert: Fee payment and final submission must be completed by 27 July 2026. The 3 August date is only for permitted corrections, modifications and fee reconciliation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available?
The official advertisement mentions approximately 500 vacancies. The number may increase or decrease according to departmental requirements.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for paying the examination fee and submitting the online application is 27 July 2026.
Can candidates apply on 3 August 2026?
No. Fresh applications close on 27 July 2026. The 3 August deadline is for correction, modification and fee reconciliation in applications already submitted.
Is OTR compulsory?
Yes. A valid UPPSC One Time Registration number is compulsory before candidates can submit the PCS application.
Can any graduate apply?
A Bachelor’s degree is the basic qualification for many posts. However, certain posts require a specific subject, postgraduate degree, professional qualification or experience.
What is the general age limit?
The general age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026. Different minimum ages or relaxations apply to certain posts and categories.
What is the selection process?
The selection stages are Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Personality Test or Interview.
When will the Preliminary Examination be held?
According to the UPPSC examination schedule, the PCS Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled for 6 December 2026.
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