UP PCS 2026 Notification Released for 500 Vacancies, Apply by August 3

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the UP Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination to recruit qualified candidates for prestigious administrative roles. The official UPPSC 2026 Notification, along with application dates and forms, is now available on the official portal at http://uppsc.up.nic.in/. The application deadline has been officially extended to 3rd August 2026. Read on for complete examination details.

UPPSC 2026 Notification Out

The official notification for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination - 2026 is published on the official website http://uppsc.up.nic.in. The comprehensive UPPSC 2026 Notification PDF is accessible in both English and Hindi versions via the direct links provided below. 

UPPSC PCS Notification PDF (English) (Official) - Click to Download

UPPSC PCS 2026- Exam Summary

The shortlisting process for the Uttar Pradesh Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Examination-2026 (UP PCS) has officially commenced alongside the release of the UPPSC PCS Notification 2026. The selection process comprises 3 rigorous stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. 

UPPSC PCS 2026- Important Dates

The UPPSC PCS 2026 Notification PDF features the complete examination schedule and guidelines, and can be accessed directly at http://uppsc.up.nic.in/. 

UP PCS Vacancy 2026

Detailed vacancy distributions are outlined within the official UPPSC notification PDF. This year, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced 500 vacancies for the UP PCS exam, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. 

UPPSC 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying for the UPPCS PCS 2026 exam. Key requirements include:

Educational Qualifications

For positions included in the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination, applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification by the final application deadline. Specific educational requirements vary by post as detailed below:

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)

Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age to be eligible for the examination. 

Age relaxations applicable for reserved category candidates are outlined below:

Physical Qualifications for UPPSC PCS

For D.S.P

For District Commandant Home Guards 

For Superintendent of Jail

Vision- 6/6

For Excise Inspector

For Deputy Jailor

UPPSC Online Form 2026 

In accordance with the latest updates, the final date for submitting online applications for the UP PCS 2026 exam has been extended to 3rd August 2026. Aspirants who have yet to apply should take advantage of this extension and submit their forms promptly. 

Click to Apply Online for UP PCS 2026 Exam 

UPPSC 2026 Selection Procedure

Both the UPPSC Prelims and Mains examinations for UP PCS 2026 will be conducted offline across various centers in the state. The selection procedure comprises 3 consecutive stages:

1. Prelims (Objective/ MCQ)

2. Mains (Written)

3. Personality Test (Interview)

UPPSC 2026 Exam Pattern

The UPPSC PCS examination follows a structured three-tier process, requiring candidates to successfully clear the Prelims before proceeding to the Mains and Personality Test (Interview).

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.

Important Points:

• 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 features six compulsory papers and two optional papers, with a duration of 3 hours allotted per paper. Detailed exam patterns and syllabi for the main examination are outlined below:

Personality Test (Interview)

The Personality Test (Viva-Voce) carries 100 marks. Evaluation focuses on general and academic interests, general awareness, intellect, character, expression, and overall suitability for administrative service, alongside current affairs.

Direct links to the comprehensive Prelims and Mains syllabus pages are provided below:

Check UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2026 in Detail

UPPSC Prelims Question Paper PDFs- Click to Download

UPPCS 2026 Salary/Pay Scale

The pay scale for positions under the Combined State Services ranges from Rs. 9,300–34,800 (Grade Pay Rs. 4,600/-, except Naib Tehsildar with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200/-) up to Rs. 15,600–39,100/- (Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/-).

Under the Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination, salary structures, grade pay, and post statuses are detailed as follows:

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 – 151,100), Group “B”, Gazetted.