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📢 UPPSC PCS Pre Online Form 2026 – ~500 Posts | Apply Now
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the official notification for Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 on 25 June 2026 for approximately 500 Group A & Group B gazetted posts including SDM, DSP, BDO, Tehsildar, Assistant Commissioner, District Commandant Home Guard and many more. Eligible graduates can apply online from 25 June to 27 July 2026 at uppsc.up.nic.in. Prelims Exam: 06 December 2026. 🏛️🎯
📅 Post Date: 25 June 2026 | ⌛ Last Date: 27 July 2026 | 📝 Prelims: 06 Dec 2026
🔍 About UPPSC PCS Exam 2026
The UPPSC PCS (Provincial Civil Service) exam is the most prestigious state civil services examination of Uttar Pradesh, equivalent to UPSC IAS at the national level. Conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), it recruits candidates to Group A and Group B Gazetted posts in various departments of the UP Government.
UPPSC PCS 2026 offers roles like Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax), Naib Tehsildar, Sub-Registrar, District Commandant Home Guard, Labour Enforcement Officer, and many more — all prestigious administrative/executive positions. 🌟
📋 Short Details / Overview
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | ~500 Posts (Provisional – may increase/decrease) |
| Post Group | Group A & Group B (Gazetted) |
| Notification Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Apply Start | 25 June 2026 ✅ |
| Apply Last Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | Up to 03 August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 06 December 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Cities | 20 Districts of Uttar Pradesh |
| Mains Exam Cities | 3 Districts of Uttar Pradesh |
| Apply Mode | Online via OTR – uppsc.up.nic.in |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Exam Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (UP Domicile) | ₹100 | ₹25 | ₹125/- |
| SC / ST (UP Domicile) | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65/- |
| PwD (Divyang) | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25/- |
| All Ex-Servicemen (UP Domicile) | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65/- |
💳 Payment Mode: SBI MoPS – Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / SBI e-Challan
⚠️ Candidates from other states must pay the General category fee regardless of their category.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
| Category | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General (Male) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| General (Female – UP Domicile) | 21 Years | 40 Years (additional 5 yrs = 45) |
| OBC / EWS (UP Domicile – Male) | 21 Years | 43 Years |
| OBC / EWS (UP Domicile – Female) | 21 Years | 48 Years |
| SC / ST (UP Domicile – Male) | 21 Years | 45 Years |
| SC / ST (UP Domicile – Female) | 21 Years | 50 Years |
| PwD (General) | 21 Years | 55 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 Years | As per UP Govt. rules |
📌 Date of Birth Range (General Male): Born between 02 July 1986 to 01 July 2005.
✅ No limit on number of attempts – can appear till maximum age limit.
🎓 Eligibility / Educational Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University |
| Final-Year Students | May apply provisionally – Degree must be available at time of Mains (DAF filling) |
| Post-specific Qualifications | Some posts require additional qualifications – check official notification for each post |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen. UP domicile required for reservation/fee benefits. |
✅ Graduation in ANY stream is eligible for most UPPSC PCS posts.
📋 Key Posts Under UPPSC PCS 2026
| Post Name | Cadre | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) | Group A – State Service | Level 12 (₹56,100+) |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | Group A – State Service | Level 12 (₹56,100+) |
| Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) | Group A – State Service | Level 12 (₹56,100+) |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Group B | Level 11 (₹56,100+) |
| Sub-Registrar | Group B | Level 10 (₹56,100+) |
| Naib Tehsildar | Group B | Level 8 (₹47,600+) |
| District Social Welfare Officer | Group B | Level 10 (₹56,100+) |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | Group B | Level 10 (₹56,100+) |
| Food Safety Officer | Group B | Level 10 (₹56,100+) |
| Excise Inspector | Group B | Level 10 (₹56,100+) |
| Principal Govt. Intermediate College | Group A | Level 12 (₹56,100+) |
| District Commandant Home Guard | Group B | Level 10 (₹56,100+) |
📌 Exact post-wise vacancy breakup to be released by UPPSC via subsequent notification.
🎯 UPPSC PCS 2026 Selection Process
- 1️⃣ Preliminary Examination (Pre) – Objective MCQ, 2 Papers, 400 marks | 06 December 2026
- 2️⃣ Main Examination (Mains) – Descriptive, 8 Papers + Essay | Shortlisted candidates
- 3️⃣ Interview / Personality Test – 200 marks | Final stage
Final Merit: Based on Mains + Interview marks only.
⚠️ Prelims is QUALIFYING only – Prelims marks are NOT included in final merit. Shortlisting for Mains: 13 times the total vacancy.
✅ NEW 2026 Change: Optional subjects have been completely removed from Mains. Replaced by GS Paper V & VI (focused on UP's History, Geography, Governance & Economy).
📝 UPPSC PCS Prelims 2026 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies – I (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs) | 150 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 | General Studies – II / CSAT (Reasoning, Comprehension, Decision Making) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 250 | 400 Marks | 4 Hours | |
- ❌ Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- 📝 Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
- ⚠️ Paper 2 (CSAT) is qualifying only – minimum 33% (66 marks) required
- 🔑 Final Prelims Merit based on Paper 1 (GS-I) marks only
📝 UPPSC PCS Mains 2026 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| GS Paper I | History of India & Indian National Movement; UP's History | 200 |
| GS Paper II | Geography of India; World Geography; UP's Geography | 200 |
| GS Paper III | Indian Economy, Sustainable Development, Science & Technology | 200 |
| GS Paper IV | General Science, Environment & Disaster Management | 200 |
| GS Paper V (NEW 2026) | UP – History, Culture, Land, People, Governance (Replaced Optional) | 200 |
| GS Paper VI (NEW 2026) | UP – Economy, Agriculture, Rural & Urban Development (Replaced Optional) | 200 |
| Essay | Three Essays (different topics) | 150 |
| General Hindi | Grammar, Comprehension, Translation, Letter Writing | 150 |
| Total (Mains) | 1,500 Marks | |
Interview / Personality Test: 200 Marks
Grand Total (Mains + Interview): 1,700 Marks
📚 UPPSC PCS Prelims 2026 – Key Syllabus Topics
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Indian History | Ancient, Medieval (Mughals, Marathas), Modern (British Era), Freedom Movement, 1857 Revolt, UP History |
| Indian Geography | Physical Features, Climate, Rivers, Agriculture, Minerals, National Parks, Census, UP Geography |
| Indian Polity | Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, President, PM, Governor, State Legislature, Local Self-Government, Elections |
| Indian Economy | Planning, Budget, Banking, Inflation, GDP, MSME, Agriculture, UP Economy & Flagship Schemes |
| General Science | Physics (Light, Sound, Electricity), Chemistry (Acids-Bases, Elements), Biology (Diseases, Nutrition, Human Body) |
| Current Affairs | National & International Events, UP Govt. schemes (UP-1 crore naukri, Yogi schemes), Awards, Sports, Defence |
| CSAT – Reasoning & Maths | Number Series, Blood Relations, Directions, Percentages, Simple Interest, Data Interpretation, Comprehension |
💰 UPPSC PCS 2026 – Salary & Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay | In-Hand (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDM / DSP / Asst. Commissioner | Level 12 | ₹56,100 | ₹80,000–1,00,000+ |
| BDO / Sub-Registrar | Level 11 | ₹56,100 | ₹72,000–85,000+ |
| Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar | Level 8–10 | ₹47,600–₹56,100 | ₹65,000–78,000+ |
| Excise Inspector / Food Safety Officer | Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹68,000–80,000+ |
✅ Additional benefits: DA, HRA, TA, Medical, PF, Gratuity, Government accommodation (wherever applicable), LTC as per 7th CPC (UP Govt. norms).
📉 UPPSC PCS Prelims Previous Year GS-I Cut Off (Reference)
| Year | UR (General) | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UP PCS 2024 | ~113–118 | ~108–113 | ~100–106 | ~93–100 |
| UP PCS 2023 | ~110–116 | ~105–111 | ~98–104 | ~90–97 |
| UP PCS 2022 | ~108–114 | ~103–109 | ~96–102 | ~88–96 |
📌 Cut off is out of 200 marks (Paper 1). Scoring 115+ (UR) is generally considered safe. 🎯
⚠️ Final Mains cut off (out of 1700) expected: ~700–800 marks based on previous trends.
💻 How to Apply for UPPSC PCS Pre 2026 Online Form
- 🌐 Visit official website: uppsc.up.nic.in
- 📝 Complete OTR (One Time Registration) if not done previously – using your personal + qualification details
- 🔑 Login using your OTR Number and Password on Candidate Dashboard
- 🖱️ Under "Activity Dashboard", find and click "UP PCS 2026 Apply"
- 📋 Fill application form – personal, educational, category, address, post preference details
- 📤 Upload scanned Photograph and Signature as per prescribed format
- 💳 Pay application fee via SBI MoPS (Debit/Credit Card / Net Banking / SBI e-Challan)
- ✅ Submit the form and note Application Number
- 🖨️ Download and print the confirmation/submit page
- 🔁 Use Correction Window (till 03 August 2026) to fix any errors
⚠️ OTR Number is the ONLY registration number for ALL future UPPSC applications. Keep it safe.
⚠️ Verify all details carefully before final submission – especially Name, DOB, Category and Qualification.
💡 Preparation Tips for UPPSC PCS Pre 2026
- 📚 Start with NCERT books (6–12) for History, Geography, Science, Economy, Polity
- 📰 Read Dainik Jagran / Amar Ujala / The Hindu daily for UP + National Current Affairs
- 🗺️ Master UP GK – UP History, Culture, Geography, Budget, Yogi Govt. schemes
- 📝 Solve UPPSC PCS Previous Year Papers (2018–2024) daily
- 📊 Focus on Economy & UP Economy – very high weightage in recent years
- ⏱️ Manage negative marking – avoid guessing randomly (–1/3 per wrong answer)
- 📖 Revise Science & Technology – space missions, Defence tech, Biotech
- 💡 CSAT (Paper 2) needs minimum 33% (66 marks) – ensure you qualify
- 🎯 Target minimum 115+ marks in GS-I (Paper 1) for safe Prelims qualifying
❓ FAQs – UPPSC PCS Pre 2026 Online Form
Q1. When was UPPSC PCS 2026 Notification released?
A: 25 June 2026 at uppsc.up.nic.in. ✅
Q2. How many vacancies are in UPPSC PCS 2026?
A: Approximately 500 posts (Group A & B). The final count may increase/decrease based on departmental requirements. 📊
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
A: 27 July 2026. Correction window: till 03 August 2026. ⌛
Q4. When is UPPSC PCS Prelims 2026 exam?
A: 06 December 2026. 📅
Q5. What is the application fee?
A: General/OBC – ₹125; SC/ST – ₹65; PwD – ₹25. 💳
Q6. What is the age limit for general category?
A: 21 to 40 years (as on 01 July 2026). SC/ST relaxation: 5 years. OBC: 3 years. Female UP candidates: additional 5 years. 🎂
Q7. Is Prelims marks counted in final merit?
A: No. Prelims is qualifying only. Final merit = Mains (1500) + Interview (200) = 1700 marks. 📝
Q8. What is new in UPPSC PCS 2026 Mains?
A: Optional subjects are removed. Two new papers – GS Paper V & GS Paper VI – on UP's History, Economy, Governance, Agriculture are added. ✅
Q9. Is CSAT qualifying or merit-based?
A: CSAT (Paper 2) is qualifying only – minimum 33% (66 out of 200) required. Merit is decided on GS-I only. ⚠️
Q10. What is OTR in UPPSC?
A: One Time Registration (OTR) at uppsc.up.nic.in is mandatory before applying. OTR Number is your universal ID for all future UPPSC exams. 💻
✨ ~500 Posts | Apply: 25 June – 27 July 2026 | Prelims: 06 Dec 2026 | uppsc.up.nic.in ⬇️
