The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) holds the UP Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination to recruit high-caliber candidates for prestigious administrative roles. The official UPPSC 2026 notification and application portal were launched on 26th June 2026 at http://uppsc.up.nic.in/. Explore this guide for comprehensive exam insights and requirements.
UPPSC 2026 Notification Out
The official notification for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 is now live at http://uppsc.up.nic.in. The comprehensive UPPSC 2026 notification PDF is available in both English and Hindi versions, accessible via the links provided below.
Download Official UPPSC PCS 2026 Notification PDF (English)
UPPSC PCS 2026- Exam Summary
The recruitment drive for the Uttar Pradesh Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026 has officially commenced with the release of the UPPSC PCS notification. The selection process consists of three rigorous stages: Prelims, Mains, and the final Personality Test (Interview).
| UPPSC 2026- Exam Summary | |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Examination-2026 |
| Advt No. | A-1/E-1/2026 |
| Vacancy | 500 |
| Registration Dates | 25th June - 27th July 2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| Exam Cities | Across Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | http://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
UPPSC PCS 2026- Important Dates
The UPPSC PCS 2026 notification PDF outlines the complete recruitment schedule and exam guidelines, which are available for review on the official website at http://uppsc.up.nic.in/.
| UPPSC PCS 2026 Events | Dates |
| Notification Date | 25th June 2026 |
| Application Form starts on | 25th June 2026 |
| Application Form ends on | 27th July 2026 |
| Last Date for Making Fee Payment | 27th July 2026 |
| Modification & Correction | 25th to June to 3rd August 2026 |
| UPPSC Prelims Admit Card | 4th week of November 2026 |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam Date | 6th December 2026 |
| UPPSC Prelims Answer Key | -- |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims Result | -- |
| UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Date | -- |
UP PCS Vacancy 2026
The total number of vacancies has been announced within the official notification. This year, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has notified 500 vacancies for the PCS examination, marking a significant increase compared to the previous recruitment cycle.
UPPSC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Prospective candidates should thoroughly review the eligibility criteria before submitting their applications for the UPPCS 2026 exam. Key requirements are summarized below:
Educational Qualifications
To be eligible for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services posts, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification by the application deadline. Specific educational requirements for various posts are outlined below:
| 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 a university established by law in India, or (B) A degree from an institution officially recognized or declared as a university under any applicable law, or (C) A degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engineering as a subject from a foreign university recognized by the Central Government; and (2) Proficiency in Hindi written in Devanagari script is mandatory. |
| 4 | Law Officer | Candidates applying for the Law Officer post must meet the following specialized requirements: (i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a university established by law in India. (ii) Valid registration with a Bar Council or a Bar Association recognized by the Bar Council of India, supported by a two-year practice experience certificate issued by the respective Bar Council/Association. |
| 5 | Technical Assistant (Geology) | Essential Qualifications for specialized roles: (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 and Applied Geology, Dhanbad. (ii) Preferential: Research experience or field training provided 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 (as on 01/07/2026)
Applicants must be between 21 and 40 years of age to be eligible for the examination.
| Particular | Details |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
Age relaxation policies for reserved categories are specified as follows:
| 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 Qualifications for UPPSC PCS
For Deputy Superintendent of Police (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 | ||
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 |
For Superintendent of Jail
Required 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 | ||
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 | ||
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 selection process follows an offline format consisting of three primary stages:
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective/MCQs)
2. Mains Examination (Written)
3. Personality Test (Interview)
UPPSC 2026 Exam Pattern
The UPPSC PCS exam is a structured three-tier process requiring candidates to qualify in the Preliminary exam before proceeding to the Mains and the final Personality Test.
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.
| 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 |
Key Examination Highlights:
- 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 Mains written examination comprises six compulsory papers and two optional papers. Each paper is allocated a duration of 3 hours. Detailed exam patterns and syllabi are provided in the official notification.
| 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. Candidates will be evaluated on general awareness, intelligence, character, expression, and overall suitability for administrative service, alongside current affairs and academic topics.
Access the detailed syllabus for the Prelims and Mains examinations here:
View Detailed UPPSC PCS 2026 Syllabus
Download UPPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Papers
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, with the exception of Naib Tehsildar at Rs. 4,200) to Rs. 15,600–39,100 (Grade Pay Rs. 5,400).
Regarding the Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination: The compensation structure and post status are defined below:
Assistant Conservator of Forest: Pay scale Rs. 15,600–39,100; Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 (Level 10 Pay Matrix), Group 'B' Gazetted.
Range Forest Officer: Pay scale Rs. 9,300–34,800; Grade Pay Rs. 4,800 (Level 8 Pay Matrix 47,600–1,51,100), Group 'B' Gazetted.
UPPSC PCS- FAQs
Ans. The UPPSC PCS 2026 Prelims examination is scheduled to be held on 6th December 2026.
Ans. Yes, the UPPSC PCS examination is conducted in an offline (pen-and-paper) mode.
Ans. The official UPPSC PCS 2026 notification was released on 25th June 2026.
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