The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially notified the UPPSC PCS 2026 examination schedule to fill 200 vacancies through the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination-2025. The rigorous selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. According to the official notice released at http://uppsc.up.nic.in/, candidates who successfully qualified in the preliminary stage are eligible for the mains examination, which is scheduled from 29th March to 1st April 2026.
UPPSC PCS 2026- Exam Summary
The recruitment process for the Uttar Pradesh Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Examination-2025, popularly known as UP PCS-2025, is officially underway. The selection comprises three distinct stages: Prelims, Mains, and the final Interview. Refer to the table below for a comprehensive overview of the UPPSC 2025-26 examination process.
| UPPSC 2026- Exam Summary | |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam Level | Govt Jobs |
| Vacancy | 200 |
| UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Date | 29th March to 1st April 2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| Exam Cities | Across the Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | http://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
UPPSC Mains Exam Date 2026 Out
A total of 11,727 candidates have qualified for the upcoming mains exam. The official schedule was released on 24th February 2026 by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on their official portal, http://uppsc.up.nic.in/. As per the official notification, the mains examination will be conducted in two shifts daily (Morning Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM) from 29th March to 1st April 2026.
UPPSC PCS 2026- Important Dates
The UPPSC PCS 2026 official notification PDF is available at http://uppsc.up.nic.in/, detailing the complete recruitment cycle and examination schedule. Important dates for the UP PCS 2025-26 recruitment are outlined below.
| UPPSC PCS 2026 Events | Dates |
| Notification Date | 20th February 2025 |
| Application Form starts on | 20th February 2025 |
| Application Form ends on | 24th March 2025 |
| Last Date for Making Fee Payment | 24th March 2025 |
| Modification & Correction | 2nd April 2025 |
| UPPSC Prelims Admit Card | 30th September 2025 |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam Date | 12th October 2025 |
| UPPSC Prelims Answer Key | 18th October 2025 |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims Result | 1st December 2025 |
| UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Date 2026 | 29th March to 1st April 2026 |
UPPSC 2026 Notification
The official advertisement for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination - 2025 (Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2025) has been released by UPPSC to recruit 200 officers. The detailed notification is available in both English and Hindi versions via the download links provided below.
Download UPPSC PCS Official Notification PDF (English)
Download UPPSC PCS Official Notification PDF (Hindi)
UPPSC PCS Vacancy 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially confirmed 200 vacancies for the UP PCS 2025-26 Combined State Services Examination.
UPPSC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria before proceeding with the UPPSC PCS 2026 application process. Key requirements are listed below:
Educational Qualifications for UP PCS
To apply for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification by the application deadline. Specific educational qualifications by post are as follows:
| 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 any University established by law in India, or (B) A degree from an institution deemed to be a University under relevant law, or (C) A degree in science with physics or mechanical engineering as a subject from a foreign university recognized by the Central Government. (2) Proficiency in the Hindi language written in the Devanagari script is mandatory. |
| 4 | Law Officer | Candidates applying for the post of Law Officer must possess the following qualifications: (i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a university established by law in India. (ii) Valid registration with the Bar Council or an affiliated Bar Association, supported by a two-year practice experience certificate issued by the relevant authority. |
| 5 | Technical Assistant (Geology) | Essential Qualifications for specialized posts: (I) A Master’s degree with at least 50% marks in Geology or Applied Geology, or a Diploma in Applied Geology from the Indian School of Mines, 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 for UP PCS (as on 01/07/2025)
Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as of July 1, 2025. Applicants must have been born no earlier than 02 July 1985 and no later than 01 July 2004.
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
Age relaxation is provided for reserved category candidates as per government norms.
| 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 Qualification for UPPSC PCS
Criteria 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 | ||
Criteria 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 |
Criteria for Superintendent of Jail
Minimum Vision Standard: 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 | ||
Criteria 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 | ||
Criteria 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 2026 Selection Procedure
The UPPSC PCS 2026 Prelims and Mains exams will be conducted in offline mode statewide across three stages:
1. Prelims (Objective Type/MCQ)
2. Mains (Written Examination)
3. Personality Test (Interview)
UPPSC 2026 Exam Pattern
The recruitment process is a multi-stage selection including Preliminary, Mains, and Interview phases. The Preliminary examination serves as a screening stage and consists of two objective papers.
UPPSC 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern
- The Prelims exam of UPPSC PCS 2026 is an offline mode of examination having 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 Prelims exam is 2 hours.
- The total number of questions in Paper-1 (General Studies I) are 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 Exam Guidelines:
1. Paper II of the Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature, with a minimum passing requirement of 33%.
2. Candidates must appear for both papers in the Preliminary Examination to be considered.
3. The merit list for the Preliminary stage is determined solely by the marks obtained in Paper I.
UPPSC 2026 Mains Exam Pattern
The UPPSC PCS Mains consists of six compulsory papers and two optional papers, each allowing a duration of 3 hours. The exam pattern and syllabus 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. This assessment evaluates general awareness, intelligence, character, personality traits, and overall suitability for civil services.
UPPCS 2026 Syllabus
The detailed syllabus for both the Preliminary and Mains examinations is provided in the official notification.
UPPSC 2026 Prelims Syllabus
* Current events of national and international significance.
* History of India and the Indian National Movement.
* Geography: Physical, Social, and Economic aspects of India and the World.
* Indian Polity: Constitution, Governance, Panchayati Raj, and Rights Issues.
* Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Poverty, and Demographics.
* Environmental ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change.
* General Science
UPPSC 2026 Mains Syllabus
* Comprehension and Logical Reasoning.
* Interpersonal and Communication skills.
* Analytical Ability and Problem-Solving.
* General Mental Ability.
* Elementary Mathematics (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics).
* General English and Hindi (Class X Level).
For a deep dive into the syllabus, refer to the following link:
Check Detailed UPPSC PCS 2026 Syllabus
Download UPPSC Prelims Question Paper PDFs
UPPSC PCS 2026 Application Fee
The application process requires candidates to submit the category-wise examination fee online after completing the registration forms. Application fee details for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination-2026 are provided in the official notification.
| Category | Fee |
| General/ OBC / Economically weaker sections | Exam fee Rs. 100/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/-, Total = Rs. 125/- |
| SC/ST | Exam fee Rs. 40/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/-, Total = Rs. 65/- |
| Differently Abled Person | Exam fee NIL+ On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 25/- |
| Ex-Serviceman | Exam fee Rs. 40/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 65/- |
| Dependents of the Freedom Fighters/Women | According to their original category |
UPPCS 2026 Salary/ Pay Scale
The salary structure for these posts ranges from Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800 (Grade Pay Rs. 4,600) up to Rs. 15,600 - Rs. 39,100 (Grade Pay Rs. 5,400).
For the Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer positions, the pay scale and status are detailed below:
Assistant Conservator of Forest: Rs. 15,600 – Rs. 39,100 (Grade Pay Rs. 5,400), Level 10, Group B, Gazetted.
Range Forest Officer: Rs. 9,300 – Rs. 34,800 (Grade Pay Rs. 4,800), Level 8, Group B, Gazetted.
UPPSC 2026 Admit Card
The UPPSC Admit Card 2026 for Prelims, Mains, and Interview will be issued separately on the official website: www.uppsc.gov.in. Candidates must download their hall tickets exclusively through this portal.
UPPCS 2026 Answer Key
The commission will release the official provisional answer key within one month of the examination, allowing candidates to submit objections if necessary.
UPPCS 2026 Result
Results for every stage will be published on the official UPPSC website: http://uppsc.up.nic.in/. Final selections will be based on aggregate performance in the Mains and the Interview round.
UPPSC PCS- FAQs
Ans. The UPPSC PCS 2026 Mains exam is scheduled to take place from 29th March to 1st April 2026.
Ans. The UPPSC PCS examination is conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode.
Ans. A total of 200 vacancies have been announced for the UPPSC PCS 2025-26 recruitment cycle.
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