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UPPSC PCS 2026
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination · उत्तर प्रदेश सम्मिलित राज्य/प्रवर अधीनस्थ सेवा परीक्षा
What is UPPSC PCS?
UPPSC PCS recruits officers for Uttar Pradesh state services such as SDM, Deputy SP and Block Development Officer through a Preliminary exam, a Main exam and an interview.
The Preliminary exam has a General Studies paper and a qualifying CSAT paper. The Main exam has eight descriptive papers, including two Uttar Pradesh-specific General Studies papers.
- Conducting body
- UPPSC
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; some posts need specific degrees
- Age limit
- 21–40 years
- Exam stages
- 4 stages: Preliminary — General Studies I, Preliminary — General Studies II (CSAT), Main examination, Interview
- 2026 vacancies
- 500 vacancies
- Negative marking
- One-third of the marks of that question
UPPSC PCS 2026 (Advt. A-1/E-1/2026): important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Preliminary exam | 6 Dec 2026 (tentative) |
Latest UPPSC PCS updates
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How to apply for UPPSC PCS
- 1Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on otr.pariksha.nic.in to get your OTR number
- 2Apply for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services advertisement on uppsc.up.nic.in using the OTR number
- 3Upload photograph and signature and pay the fee online
- 4Submit the application and print the final form
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UPPSC PCS eligibility
- Educational qualification
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; some posts need specific degrees.
- Age limit
- 21–40 years
- Nationality
- Citizen of India.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹125 |
| SC / ST | ₹65 |
| PwBD | ₹25 |
UPPSC PCS exam pattern
| Stage | Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary — General Studies I | Objective, OMR | 150 | 200 | 120 min |
| Preliminary — General Studies II (CSAT) | Objective, OMR | 100 | 200 | 120 min |
| Main examination | Descriptive | — | 1500 | — |
| Interview | Interview | — | 100 | — |
UPPSC PCS syllabus
Preliminary
General Studies I
History of India and the state, Indian national movement, Geography of India and the state, Indian polity and governance, Economic and social development, Environment and ecology, General science, Current events
Preliminary
CSAT
Comprehension, Communication skills, Logical reasoning, Decision making, Elementary mathematics, General Hindi and English
Main
UP-specific papers
History, culture and heritage of UP, UP polity and governance, UP economy and planning, Geography and resources of UP
Selection process
- 1Preliminary examination
- 2Main examination
- 3Interview
- 4Final merit
How to prepare for UPPSC PCS
Practice for UPPSC PCS
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UPPSC PCS: frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for UPPSC PCS?
The age limit for UPPSC PCS is 21–40 years (as on 1 July of the exam year). Upper age relaxation: SC / ST / OBC (UP domicile) 5 years, PwBD 15 years.
What is the educational qualification for UPPSC PCS?
To apply for UPPSC PCS: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; some posts need specific degrees.
What is the selection process of UPPSC PCS?
The UPPSC PCS selection process is: Preliminary examination → Main examination → Interview → Final merit.
Is there negative marking in UPPSC PCS?
Yes. Preliminary — General Studies I: One-third of the marks of that question; Preliminary — General Studies II (CSAT): One-third of the marks of that question.
How to apply for UPPSC PCS?
Apply online on the official portal (https://otr.pariksha.nic.in): 1) Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on otr.pariksha.nic.in to get your OTR number; 2) Apply for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services advertisement on uppsc.up.nic.in using the OTR number; 3) Upload photograph and signature and pay the fee online; 4) Submit the application and print the final form.
How many vacancies are there in UPPSC PCS 2026?
UPPSC PCS 2026 (Advt. A-1/E-1/2026) has 500 notified vacancies, as per the official notification.