UP PCS Exam 2026: 500 Posts, Exam Dates, Online Form
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
UPPCS Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026
Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services (UP PCS) Exam officially known as Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) every year to recruit candidates for Group A and Group B Civil Services across the state government. The selection process includes Prelims and Mains exam followed by a Personal Interview.
UP PCS Notification 2026 Out
The UP PCS Notification 2026 has been released on 26 June 2026 along with the application dates, tentative prelims exam dates on the official website http://uppsc.up.nic.in/. Check out the important details, eligibility criteria, selection process, and application procedure below.
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UP PCS Exam 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Out | 25-06-2026 |
| Starting Date | 25-06-2026 |
| Last Date | 27-07-2026 11:59 PM |
| Correction Date | 03-08-2026 |
| Exam Date | Available Soon |
| Admit Card | Available Soon |
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UP PCS Exam 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen/OBC/EWS | Rs. 125/- |
| SC/ST/ Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 65/- |
| PH (PWDs) | Rs. Rs. 25/- |
| Dependents of the Freedom Fighters/ Women/ Skilled Player | Rs. According to their original |
UP PCS Exam 2026 – Eligibility
The post wise eligibility criteria for UPPSC PCS Exam 2026 is as follows: –
Eligible Qualification
| Exam Name | Eligible Qualification |
|---|---|
| UPSC PCS Exam | Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university. |
Post wise Eligible Qualification
| Name of the Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Law Graduate |
| 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. |
| Assistant Controller legal Measurement (Grade-II) | (1) (A) From a University established by law in India, or(B) From any institution other than a University recognized or declared to be a University under any law, or(C) Degree in science 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 Devanagiri Script. |
| Law Officer | A Candidate for direct recruitment to the post of Law Officer must possess the following qualifications:-(i) Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a University established by law in India.(ii) Registration in the concerned Bar Council or the affiliated Bar Association recognized by the Bar Council of India and two years practice experience certificate issued/Certified by Bar Council/Bar Association. |
| Technical Assistant (Geology) | Essential Qualification:-(I) A master’s degree with at least 50 percent mark’s in Geology or Applied Geology or Diploma in Applied Geology from Indian School of Mines and Applied Geology, Dhanbad.(ii) Preferential :- Research experience or field training conducted by Geological Survey of India |
| 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. |
| Tax Assessment Officer | Graduation Degree in Commerce or Economics with 55% marks from a university recognized by Law in India. |
UP PCS Exam Vacancy 2026
The UPPSC has a total of 500 vacancies for the UP PCS exam 2026. The total vacancies released in this is less than the previous year which is 920 (increased from 200 during the mains exam). The detailed post-wise vacancy distribution will be released separately.
The previous years vacancy breakdown is given below
| Exam Year | Vacancies in Notification | Final / Revised Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 500 | To be updated |
| 2025 | 210 | 920 |
| 2024 | 220 | 947 |
| 2023 | 173 | 404 |
| 2022 | 250 | 531 |
| 2021 | 400 | 768 |
UPPSC PCS Selection Process 2026
There will be two exam for recruiting candidates for UP Civil Services through UP PCS exam which is Pre and Mains exam which will be conducted offline. The UPPSC PCS selection process includes 3 stages:
- Prelims (Objective/ MCQ)
- Mains (Written)
- Personality Test (Interview)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit
UPPSC PCS Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The UP PCS exam is a three stage exam. Candidates have to go through Prelims Exam, Mains Exam followed by an Interview.
Prelims Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: Offline.
- Total Papers: 2 papers in different shifts.
- Total Questions: 150 in Paper 1 (General Studies), and 100 in Paper 2 (General Studies II CSAT).
- Total Marks: 200 in each paper.
- Exam Duration: 2 hours each.
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be deducted for every 4 wrong answers.
- Exam Language: The exam will be bilingual (Both English and Hindi language).
- Exam Nature: The paper 2 will be qualifying in nature but candidates need to appear in both papers.
- Merit List: Merit list will be based only on the basis of Paper 2 to appear in the Mains exam.
| 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 |
| Total | 250 | 400 | 4 Hours |
Mains Exam Pattern
The mains written exam consists of 8 papers. 6 papers are compulsory and 2 papers are optional. A total of 3 hours is alloted for each paper.
| 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 |
Interview (Personality Test)
The personality test will be of 100 marks. The personality test will be about character, personality, general interest, general awareness, intelligence, academic interest, suitability for the service, some current topics and how would you handle them, and some general knowledge questions.
Final Merit List
The final merit list will be based on the score in Mains exam and Interview.
UP PCS Salary 2026
| Post / Service | Pay Scale (Pre-7th CPC) | Grade Pay | 7th CPC Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined State Services (Most Posts) | ₹9,300–34,800 | ₹4,600 | As per applicable rules |
| Naib Tehsildar | ₹9,300–34,800 | ₹4,200 | As per applicable rules |
| Combined State Services (Selected Higher Posts) | ₹15,600–39,100 | ₹5,400 | As per applicable rules |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) | ₹15,600–39,100 | ₹5,400 | Level 10 |
| Range Forest Officer (RFO) | ₹9,300–34,800 | ₹4,800 | Level 8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100) |
Note: The official notification mentions pay under the pre-7th CPC Pay Band and Grade Pay system. The corresponding 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level has been mentioned where it is explicitly specified in the notification.
How to apply UP PCS Exam 2026
Here is a step-by-step guide for “How to apply UP PCS Exam Online Form 2026”:
- Registration: Click on the Apply-Now button below in the Important Links Section and Click on Green Color Apply button on next page. Choose no if you haven’t already completed the OTR profile. Else choose yes and Create the OTR profile.
- Application Form: After completing the OTR, login using the credentials and complete all the steps by filling up required fields in the application form.
- Preview the application form.
- Submit Application: Pay the application fee online (If applicable) then final submit the application form.
- Take printout of application from after submission or else save as pdf.
Important Links:
| Content Type | Content Link |
|---|---|
| Fill Registration Form | Apply-Now |
| Official Notification | English | Hindi |
| UPPSC Official Website | Click-Here |
| Join Telegram | Join-Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join-WhatsApp |
FAQs
What is UPPSC Prelims Exam Date 2026?
The prelims exam has been scheduled on 6th of December 2026.
Is UP PCS exam conducted online?
No, both prelims and mains exams are conducted offline.
What is the age limit for the UP PCS exam?
Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years old as of July 1 of the exam year. Upper age relaxations apply for reserved categories belonging to Uttar Pradesh (e.g., up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC).
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students can apply, provided they possess their final mark sheet/degree by the time they fill out the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for the Mains stage.
Can candidates from other states apply for UP PCS?
Yes. Any Indian citizen can apply. However, out-of-state candidates are treated as General/Unreserved category candidates and cannot claim reservation benefits.
Are there any physical standard requirements for UP PCS Exam?
The physical requirement is required only for specific posts like Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Superintendent of Jail, and District Commandant Home Guards.
Is there negative marking in the UP PCS exam?
Yes, but the negative marking is only in the prelims exam of 1/3rd of every wrong answer.
What is the CSAT paper, and do its marks count?
The prelims CSAT (Paper 2) is qualifying in nature. Candidates need to score 33% marks to qualify this exam.
