UPPSC PCS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 500 Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Posts

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 27 July 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.

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 :

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 . 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. 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.

Post-Specific Qualifications (Selected Posts)

Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)

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/- .

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. Two compulsory papers, each of 200 marks and 2 hours duration. Both papers are objective type (MCQ) answered on OMR sheets. Paper-I (General Studies-I): 150 questions, 200 marks. Timing: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Merit is determined based on marks in Paper-I only. Paper-II (General Studies-II): 100 questions, 200 marks. Timing: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. This is a qualifying paper with minimum 33% marks required . Paper-II marks are NOT counted in merit. Negative Marking: 1/3 mark (0.33) deducted for each wrong answer. No penalty for unatte

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. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now

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.

Reservation benefits for the UPPSC Upper Subordinate Services Exam 2026 are available exclusively to permanent residents (domicile) of Uttar Pradesh. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates from other states are not entitled to reservation or age relaxation. Candidates can claim reservation under only one concession, whichever is more beneficial to them. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS of UP is as per relevant UP government rules. Horizontal reservation applies to: Dependents of Freedom Fighters (UP), Female candidates (UP), Ex-Servicemen (UP), PH (UP), and Outstanding Sports Persons (UP). For women candidates, the caste certificate issued from the father's side only will be treated as valid. EWS candidates must submit an income and asset certificate for the financial year prior to the year of application. Candidates of SC/ST/OBC/EWS reserved categories can be adjusted against the unreserved category in

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 - fo

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. 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