Uttar Pradesh Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially published the comprehensive notification and opened the online application window for the prestigious Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026. This extensive state-level recruitment drive is announced to fill approximately 500 vacancies across esteemed Group A and Group B administrative and allied sub-services of the Uttar Pradesh government. Qualified graduates matching the specified physical and specialized conditions can register their profiles on the official portal starting June 25, 2026. The submission window including fee payment processing will conclude on July 27, 2026, while application form correction facilities remain active until August 3, 2026. To be eligible, aspirants must complete their mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) protocols via the official website at least 72 hours before filling out the main form. The highly competitive preliminary screening examination is scheduled to be held on December 6, 2026.
500
Total Posts
Pay Level 10 — ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month (Plus DA, HRA, and medical benefits as per 7th Pay Commission rules)
Salary
21–40
Age (yrs)
Uttar Pradesh
Location
About This Notification
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has formally initiated the recruitment timeline for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026. Functioning as one of the most high-profile competitive recruitment avenues in the state, this process selects capable administrative professionals to oversee essential municipal, regional administrative, law enforcement, and executive wings of the Uttar Pradesh Government. The current cycle features a substantial layout of roughly 500 vacancies, which remains subject to modifications based on real-time departmental vacancies before the final screening phase results.
- Key Positions: Deputy Collector (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax), and District Basic Education Officer.
- Mandatory Pre-requisite: Registration is strictly contingent upon One Time Registration (OTR) authentication. Candidates must complete this step at least 72 hours before attempting to lock their final details.
- Selection Scheme: The multi-tiered sequence comprises a preliminary objective examination, a descriptive written main round, followed by a final interview and verification segment.
Aspirants are strongly recommended to evaluate their age criteria brackets and academic eligibility bounds before the online submission portal closes on July 27, 2026.
Key Details
Organization
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Department
Administrative Services
Exam Name
Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026
Total Posts
500
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh
Selection Process
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective MCQs) → Stage 2: Main Examination (Descriptive Written Papers) → Stage 3: Personality Test / Viva-Voce (Interview) → Stage 4: Medical Assessment & Document Verification
Official Website
https://uppsc.up.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Must be a Citizen of India.
Age Limits
21 to 40 years as of July 1, 2026. Candidate should not be born earlier than July 2, 1986, and not later than July 1, 2005. Appropriate relaxation applies for native reserved quotas.
Educational Framework
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree or graduation equivalent from any recognized university by the last date of application submission.
Domicile Conditions
Open to all Indian states. However, candidates hailing from outside Uttar Pradesh will be categorised under General standards and cannot claim reservation or fee concessions.
Experience Limit
No previous work or training experience is mandatory.
Educational Qualification
- General Posts: Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an institution approved by the central/state education bodies.
- Sub-Registrar / Assistant Prosecuting Officers: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB).
- District Basic Education Officer / Associate DIOS: Post Graduate Degree in any discipline.
- District Audit Officer: Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com).
- Statistical Officer: Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, or Statistics.
Age Limit
General Category: 21–40 years
- SC / ST / OBC Candidates of Uttar Pradesh: 5 years upper age relaxation
- Skilled Sportsmen of UP (Group B positions): 5 years upper age relaxation
- State Government Employees of UP: 5 years upper age relaxation
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): 15 years relaxation (Maximum age limit up to 55 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years relaxation after deduction of the rendered defense service period
