UPPSC PCS Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended - Apply Online for 500 Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Posts

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• The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the UPPSC PCS 2026 notification (Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2026, dated 25 June 2026) for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (General/Special Recruitment) Examination 2026. Approximately 500 vacancies are available across a wide range of Group A and Group B gazetted posts. Graduates aged 21 to 40 years (as on 1 July 2026) can apply online from 25 June 2026. The last date to pay the exam fee and submit the online application is 03 August 2026, and the last date for correction/modification is 3 August 2026. Applications must be submitted through the OTR-based system at uppsc.up.nic.in.

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Important Dates – UPPSC PCS 2026 Notification

• Candidates planning to apply for the UPPSC Combined State Services Recruitment 2026 must be aware of all key deadlines. The online application process opened on 25 June 2026 and closes on 03 August 2026 - this is also the last date to pay the examination fee in the bank. A correction/modification window remains open until 3 August 2026, giving candidates a final chance to fix errors in their submitted applications.
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UPPSC PCS Vacancy 2026 – Total Posts and Included Services

• The UPPSC PCS Vacancy 2026 covers approximately 500 posts across numerous gazetted Group A and Group B services in Uttar Pradesh. The notification clearly states that the vacancy count may increase or decrease depending on circumstances and requirements. Posts included carry pay scales as per the 6th Pay Commission ranging from Rs. 9300–34800 (Grade Pay Rs. 4600) to Rs. 15600–39100 (Grade Pay Rs. 5400), except Naib Tehsildar (Grade Pay Rs. 4200).
• The following posts are included in the UPPSC Upper Subordinate Services Exam 2026:

Eligibility Criteria – Qualification & Age Limit for UPPSC PCS 2026

• To be eligible for the UPPSC PCS 2026 exam, candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university as of the last date for receipt of applications. For some specific posts, additional qualifications are prescribed. Candidates wondering about age requirements should note that the general age limit is 21 to 40 years, calculated as on 1 July 2026.

General Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor's Degree from any recognized university is the minimum qualification for most posts. Candidates must possess the required qualifications up to the last date for submitting the application.

Post-Specific Qualifications (Selected Posts)

Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)

• Note: Age relaxation benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/PH/Sports) are available only to permanent residents (domicile) of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates from other states are not eligible for age relaxation or reservation benefits.

Application Fee – UPPSC PCS Exam 2026 Category-wise

• The UPPSC PCS 2026 application fee varies by category and must be paid online through the SBI MOPS payment gateway during the Third Stage of the online application process. Candidates should note that the fee is non-refundable. The fee for the Preliminary Examination is as follows:
• For Main Examination: Unreserved/EWS/OBC and candidates of other states pay Rs. 200/- + Rs. 25/- processing = Rs. 225/-. SC/ST of UP pay Rs. 80/- + Rs. 25/- = Rs. 105/-. PWD of UP pay Rs. 25/- only (exam fee exempted). Ex-Servicemen of UP pay Rs. 80/- + Rs. 25/- = Rs. 105/-.

Selection Process – UPPSC PCS Exam Pattern 2026

• The UPPSC PCS 2026 selection process consists of three successive stages: Preliminary Examination, Main (Written) Examination, and Viva-Voce (Interview). The final merit is based on the combined score of the Main Examination and Interview marks. For some posts specified in the service rules, selection is based only on the written examination without an interview.

UPPSC PCS Apply Online 2026 – How to Submit Application

• The UPPSC PCS 2026 online application is submitted through the OTR (One Time Registration) based system available at uppsc.up.nic.in. Applications sent through any other medium will not be accepted. Before starting, candidates must obtain an OTR number, which requires registration at otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before submitting the application.

Salary / Pay Scale – UPPSC PCS 2026 Posts

• Posts included under the UPPSC Combined State Services Exam 2026 carry pay scales as per the 6th Pay Commission. Candidates selected for different posts will receive salaries commensurate with their designated pay band and grade pay. The pay scales range widely depending on the post, as listed below.
• In addition, selected candidates are entitled to government allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.) as applicable under UP government rules. After selection, candidates will be required to undergo a Medical Examination as per the relevant service rules.
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Physical Measurement Standards – For Select Posts

• Physical measurement standards apply to specific posts under the UPPSC PCS 2026 recruitment. Candidates applying for posts such as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Superintendent of Jail, District Commandant Home Guards, Excise Inspector, Deputy Jailor, and District Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer must meet the height, chest, and vision requirements as prescribed in the notification. Candidates should verify their physical measurements before applying to avoid disqualification at later stages.
• For the post of DSP, vision requirement is 6/6. Candidates of Scheduled Tribes and candidates from Kumayun and Gadhwal divisions are eligible for relaxed height norms as specified in the notification.

Documents Required – UPPSC PCS 2026 Application and Verification

• At the Preliminary Examination stage, candidates do not need to submit hard copies of documents. However, candidates must keep all documents ready as they will be required during the Main Examination application, interview, and document verification stages. The following documents are essential:
• High School (10th) Certificate for date of birth verification (this is the only accepted document for DOB)
• All educational qualification mark sheets and degree certificates (self-attested copies)
• Category/Caste Certificate issued by competent authority in the prescribed format (Appendix-1 of the notification)
• Domicile/Residence Certificate of Uttar Pradesh
• EWS Certificate (for EWS candidates) - income and asset certificate for the financial year prior to the application year
• Disability Certificate in prescribed format (Form-II, III, or IV as applicable) countersigned by Chief Medical Officer - for PH candidates
• Discharge Certificate from Army (for Ex-Servicemen) - must be discharged before the last date for receipt of applications
• Skilled Player/Outstanding Sports Person Certificate in prescribed format (Forms 1–4 as applicable)
• No Objection Certificate from employer (for serving government employees - required at interview stage)
• Four passport-size photographs (two attested by Head of Department/Head of Institution/Gazetted Officer, two unattested) - for interview
• Chief Minister Fellowship Programme Experience Certificate (for research scholars claiming age relaxation/weightage)
• Experience Certificate for the post of Principal, Government Intermediate College
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UPPSC PCS 2026 Exam Syllabus Overview

• The UPPSC PCS Prelims 2026 covers two papers: General Studies-I (200 marks, 150 questions) and General Studies-II (200 marks, 100 questions, qualifying). The Main Examination has 8 conventional papers totalling 1500 marks, covering General Hindi, Essay, and six General Studies papers. The complete detailed syllabus is given in Appendix-3 (Prelims) and Appendix-4 (Mains) of the official notification.

Preliminary Exam Syllabus (Paper-I – General Studies-I)

• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• India and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic
• Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
• Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives
• General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
• General Science
• Special Note: Candidates are expected to have general awareness about all above subjects with special reference to Uttar Pradesh.
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Preliminary Exam Syllabus (Paper-II – General Studies-II, Qualifying)

• Comprehension, Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making and problem solving
• General mental ability
• Elementary Mathematics up to Class X level (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics)
• General English up to Class X level
• General Hindi up to Class X level

Main Exam General Studies Papers (Overview)

• GS-I: History of Indian Culture, Modern Indian History (1757–1947), Freedom Struggle, Post-independence consolidation, World History (18th–mid-20th century), Indian Society, Women and Population issues, Geography
• GS-II: Indian Constitution, Centre-State relations, Parliament and State Legislatures, Governance, Public Policy, International Relations
• GS-III: Economic Planning in India, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Environment, Internal Security, Defence
• GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude, Emotional Intelligence, Governance and Probity, Case Studies
• GS-V: History, Culture, Architecture, Freedom Struggle (UP focus), Rural/Urban/Tribal issues of UP, Current Affairs of UP
• GS-VI: Economy of UP, Agriculture in UP, Infrastructure, Trade, State Government Schemes, Environment and Geography of UP

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Q2. How many vacancies are available in UPPSC Combined State Services 2026?

• Approximately 500 vacancies have been announced for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026. The number may increase or decrease depending on requirements and circumstances.

Q3. What is the age limit for UPPSC PCS 2026?

• Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as on 1 July 2026 (i.e., born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 2005). Age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST/OBC of UP; 15 years for PH (UP); and additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen of UP.

Q4. What is the application fee for UPPSC PCS 2026?

• General/EWS/OBC candidates pay Rs. 125/- (Rs. 100 exam fee + Rs. 25 processing fee). SC/ST (UP) and Ex-Servicemen (UP) pay Rs. 65/-. PWD candidates pay only Rs. 25/- (exam fee exempted). Fee is paid online via SBI MOPS.

Q5. What is the educational qualification required for UPPSC PCS 2026?

• A Bachelor's Degree from any recognized university is the minimum general qualification. Some posts have additional specific qualifications such as Post Graduate degrees, B.Ed., LLB, specific Science degrees, or professional qualifications. All qualifications must be held by the last date for submitting applications.

Q6. What is the selection process for UPPSC Upper Subordinate Services 2026?

• Selection is through three stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective, 2 papers of 200 marks each) → Main Examination (Conventional/descriptive, 8 papers totalling 1500 marks) → Viva-Voce / Interview (100 marks). For some posts, selection is based on written examination only without an interview.