UPPSC PCS 2026 Notification: 500 Vacancies, Apply Online by July 27 — Dates, Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) ne Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 (Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026) ka official notification jaari kar diya hai. Is saal approx 500 vacancies ke liye candidates se applications maange gaye hain. Online form fill up karne ki process 25 June 2026 se shuru ho chuki hai, aur apply karne ki last date 27 July 2026 hai. UP Civil Services mein career banane wale aspirants ke liye yeh ek bada mauka hai.
UPPSC PCS 2026: Important Dates & Schedule
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission dwara Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Exam 2026 ka nirdharit schedule neeche table mein diya gaya hai. Sabhi candidates ko salah di jaati hai ki ve last date se pehle apply kar lein taaki last minute server lag se bacha ja sake.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release Date | June 25, 2026 |
| Online Application Commencement Date | June 25, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | July 27, 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | July 27, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Form Correction | August 3, 2026 |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam Date | December 6, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria — Educational Qualification & Age Limit
UPPSC PCS exam ke liye apply karne wale candidates ko niche diye gaye educational criteria aur age parameters ko satisfy karna zaroori hai:
| Parameter | Details & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Candidates ke paas kisi recognized university se Bachelor's Degree (any stream/discipline) honi chahiye. Kuch specific posts (jaise Sub-Registrar, Law Officer) ke liye specialized degrees zaroori hain. |
| Age Limit (as of July 1, 2026) | Candidate ki age minimum **21 years** aur maximum **40 years** honi chahiye. Matlab candidate ka birth 2 July 1986 se pehle aur 1 July 2005 ke baad nahi hona chahiye. |
| Age Relaxation (UP Domicile Only) | OBC, SC, ST category ke candidates ko **5 Years** ki age relaxation milti hai (Maximum age limit 45 years). Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates ke liye maximum age limit **55 years** hai. |
UPPSC PCS 2026 Post Details
Is bar UPPSC ne administrative aur executive sectors mein lagbhag **500 vacancies** notify ki hain. In vacancies ke under recruitment UP government ke standard administrative posts par ki jaayegi, jaise:
• Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) / Deputy Collector
• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
• Block Development Officer (BDO)
• Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO)
• Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax)
• District Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) / District Inspector of Schools (DIOS)
• District Probation Officer / Treasury Officer
• Nayab Tehsildar & Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)
Application Fee Structure
Application form submit karte waqt category-wise fees online modes (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI) se pay ki ja sakti hai:
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 | ₹25 | ₹125 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Physically Handicapped (PwD) | Nill | ₹25 | ₹25 |
UPPSC OTR (One Time Registration) Process
UPPSC ne ab sabhi examinations ke liye OTR compulsory kar diya hai. OTR number prapt (obtain) karne ka tarika niche diya gaya hai:
UPPSC ki official website uppsc.up.nic.in par jayein aur "One Time Registration (OTR)" links par click karein.
Email ID, Mobile Number, Aadhar Number, personal details (name, father's name, category) enter karein.
Mobile number aur Email par aaye OTP verification ko check aur confirm karein.
High School & intermediate, Graduation details fill karke, photos aur signatures scan karke upload karein.
Final submit karne ke baad aapko ek unique OTR Number mil jayega. Is number ka use karke hi aap PCS 2026 application form bhar payenge.
How to Apply Online for UPPSC PCS 2026
Agar aapke paas valid OTR number hai, toh online application form fill karne ke liye niche diye steps follow karein:
UPPSC official portal (uppsc.up.nic.in) par visit karke "Apply" or "PCS Exam-2026" link select karein.
Apna OTR Number enter karein aur Mobile/Email OTP or password ke madhyam se log-in complete karein.
Aapki OTR details form mein auto-fill ho jayengi. Post preference aur other required check boxes standard format mein click karein.
Category-wise prescribed fee online debit/credit card or net banking se submit karein.
Form finalize karke check page download aur print kar lein. Final print copy document verification ke waqt useful rahegi.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Selection Process teen stages mein complete hota hai:
| Stage | Exam Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Preliminary Exam | Objective (MCQ) | Screening test hai. Isme do papers hote hain: GS Paper I (200 marks) aur GS Paper II CSAT (200 marks, Qualifying with 33%). GS Paper I ke scores ke basis par hi candidates Mains ke liye qualify hote hain. Negative marking -⅓ marks hai. |
| Stage 2: Main Exam | Descriptive (Written) | General Hindi (150 marks), Essay (150 marks), aur General Studies GS 1, GS 2, GS 3, GS 4, GS 5, GS 6 (each 200 marks). Total written score 1500 marks ka hota hai. Optionals ko hata diya gaya hai. |
| Stage 3: Interview | Personality Test | Oral interview hota hai (100 Marks). Mains aur Interview ke cumulative score ke basis par final merit banti hai. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
UPPSC PCS 2026 Apply karne ki last date kya hai?
Online application fill karne aur application fees submit karne ki last date 27 July 2026 hai. Application form mein correction karne ki last date 3 August 2026 hai.
Kya final year graduates apply kar sakte hain?
Haan, final year graduates qualify ho sakte hain, lekin unke pass Graduation degree/marksheet Mains exam ki DAF submission date tak honi chahiye.
Kya other states ke candidates apply kar sakte hain?
Haan, kisi bhi state ka citizen apply kar sakta hai. Halanki, other states ke reserved category candidates ko General Category ke under hi apply karna hoga aur unhe state relaxation benefits nahi milenge.
OTR number generate hone mein kitna time lagta hai?
OTR registration complete hone ke baad verification details clarify hone mein usually 24 se 72 ghante (hours) ka time lag sakta hai. Isliye application se pehle jaldi se OTR submit karein.
PCS Prelims 2026 exam date kya hai?
UPPSC ke standard notification ke according Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Preliminary examination **6 December 2026** ko conduct kiya jayega.