UPPSC PCS Notification 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on 25 June 2026 has released the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) (General/Special Recruitment) Examination 2026 Notification on its official website. The notification has been announced to recruit eligible candidates for about 500 posts across various administrative and technical cadres of the Uttar Pradesh Government, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer and several other Group ‘B’ posts.
The UPPSC PCS Examination 2026 follows a three-stage selection process: Preliminary Examination, Main (Written) Examination and Interview. Candidates interested in joining UP Government service can check the detailed notification and apply online. Read below to know more about UPPSC PCS Notification 2026 PDF, Vacancy, eligibility criteria, exam date, selection process, salary and other important updates.
UPPSC PCS Examination 2026
The UPPSC PCS notification has been released by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission on its official website. The notification contains important information about the recruitment process, eligibility, vacancies, application dates and selection stages. Candidates can check the following table for recruitment details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | A-1/E-1/2026 |
| Exam Name | Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) (General/Special Recruitment) Examination-2026 |
| Posts | Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) & 30+ other posts |
| Vacancies | Approx. 500 |
| Notification Release Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction/Modification | 03 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online (O.T.R. Based) |
| Pay Scale | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 (Grade Pay ₹4,200/4,600) to ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 (Grade Pay ₹5,400) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main (Written) Exam, Interview |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC PCS Notification 2026 PDF
UPPSC PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services) Examination 2026 has been announced on the official website. It notifies recruitment for around 36 different administrative, technical and law-related Group ‘B’ posts under various departments of the UP Government.
Candidates can now check the notification for post details, eligibility criteria and PCS application dates. The recruitment process includes a Preliminary Examination, a Main (Written) Examination and an Interview. Candidates should review the notification carefully before applying for the recruitment process.
Check Official Notification PDF
UPPSC PCS Important Dates 2026
UPPSC PCS Important Dates 2026 have been announced along with the notification. The online application window opens on 25 June 2026. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (O.T.R.) at least 72 hours before submitting their online application. Candidates can check the schedule given below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| UPPSC PCS Notification 2026 | 25th June 2026 |
| Date of Commencement of Online Application | 25th June 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Exam Fee & Submission of Online Application | 27th July 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction/Modification in Submitted Application & Fee Reconciliation | 03rd August 2026 |
Uttar Pradesh PSC PCS Vacancy 2026
Vacancy details for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026 have been notified along with the official announcement. The Commission has announced approximately 500 vacancies across various administrative, technical and law-related posts. Candidates can check the following table for key posts included in this examination.
| Category | Posts Included |
|---|---|
| Administrative Posts | Deputy Collector, Block Development Officer, District Basic Education Officer/Associate DIOS, Executive Officer Grade-I/Assistant Nagar Ayukta, District Administrative Officer, District Programme Officer |
| Police/Security Posts | Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Commandant Homeguards, Superintendent Jail, Deputy Jailor |
| Revenue/Finance Posts | Treasury Officer/Accounts Officer, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax), Commercial Tax Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer (Treasury), Accounts Officer (Nagar Vikas), Account and Audit Officer (Mandi Parishad), Finance and Accounts Officer (Urban Development Department) |
| Transport Posts | Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Passenger/Goods Tax Officer, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) |
| Labour & Industries Posts | Assistant Labour Commissioner, Labour Enforcement Officer, Assistant Commissioner Industries, Assistant Commissioner Industries (Enforcement), Manager Credit (Small Industries), Manager Marketing and Economic Survey (Small Industries) |
| Welfare Posts | District Minority Welfare Officer, District Backward Welfare Officer, District Social Welfare Officer, District Handicapped Welfare Officer, District Probation Officer, Child Development Project Officer |
| Education Posts | Senior Lecturer DIET, Principal Government Intermediate College |
| Other Technical/Misc. Posts | Cane Inspector and Assistant Sugar Commissioner, District Cane Officer, Statistical Officer, Excise Inspector, Food Safety Officer, Technical Assistant (Geophysics/Geology), Management Officer/Manager (Estate Department), Information Officer/District Information Officer, Manager, Chemist, Officer on Special Duty (Computer), Law Officer, Sub Registrar, Assistant Registrar (Cooperative), Regional Employment Officer, District Saving Officer, District Panchayat Raj Officer, District Supply Officer Grade-2, District Food Marketing Officer, Area Rationing Officer, District Audit (Revenue Audit), Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-1 and Grade-2), District Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer, Deputy Secretary (Housing and Urban Planning), Executive Officer (Panchayati Raj), Marketing Officer (Mandi Parishad), Secretary Class-2 (Mandi Parishad) |
UPPSC PCS 2026 Apply Online
The UPPSC PCS application process is based on One Time Registration (O.T.R.). Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online from 25 June 2026. It is advisable to complete the O.T.R. process well in advance, as it must be done at least 72 hours before applying. The following are the steps to apply online for UPPSC PCS recruitment.
- Obtain O.T.R. number from the Commission’s O.T.R. web-portal at otr.pariksha.nic.in (at least 72 hours before applying)
- Visit the Commission’s website at uppsc.up.nic.in and click on “ALL NOTIFICATIONS/ADVERTISEMENTS”
- Click “View Advertisement” to review the full notification, then click “Apply”
- Click “Authenticate with O.T.R.”, enter your O.T.R. Number and authenticate via OTP or O.T.R. password
- Fill in the essential qualification required for the post (personal details are auto-filled from O.T.R.)
- On the Applicant Dashboard, click “Submit Details” under “Application Part-2” and choose Yes/No for each preferential qualification
- Proceed to the Fee Confirmation Window and pay the fee via SBI MOPS (Net Banking/Card Payments/Other Payment Modes)
- Take a printout of the Payment Transaction Slip and the final submitted application form
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination fee while submitting the application form. The fee is payable online through SBI’s payment gateway. Check category-wise fee details for the Preliminary Examination in the table below.
| Category | Exam Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS/OBC | ₹100/- | ₹25/- | ₹125/- |
| Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes | ₹40/- | ₹25/- | ₹65/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | NIL | ₹25/- | ₹25/- |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹40/- | ₹25/- | ₹65/- |
UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the UPPSC PCS exam must meet the requisite eligibility conditions set by the Commission. The basic requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university, though some posts require specific qualifications. Candidates should check post-wise eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates applying for the UPPSC PCS 2026 Notification must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised University. However, certain posts carry specific educational qualification requirements, as summarised below.
| Post | Specific Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Principal, Government Intermediate College | Post Graduate Degree + B.Ed. (NCTE recognised), OR regular teaching appointment with 3 years’ continuous teaching experience in High School/Intermediate or higher classes |
| ADIOS/Deputy Secretary Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad/BSA & equivalent | Post Graduate Degree from a recognised University/Institution |
| Senior Lecturer, D.I.E.T. | Post Graduate Degree with B.Ed. from a recognised University |
| Labour Enforcement Officer / Assistant Labour Commissioner | Graduate degree with Economics/Sociology/Commerce along with PG Diploma or Post Graduate degree in Law/Labour Relations/Labour Welfare/Labour Law/Commerce/Sociology/Social Work/Social Welfare/Business Management/Personnel Management |
| Manager (Khadi & Village Industries Board) | Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology with Housekeeping as a subject from a recognised institution |
| District Probation Officer / Child Development Project Officer | Graduate/Post Graduate degree in Sociology/Anthropology/Psychology/Economics/Political Science/Home Science/Social Work from a recognised University |
| Assistant Controller, Legal Metrology Grade-2 | Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engineering, plus working knowledge of Hindi in Devnagri script |
| Officer on Special Duty (Computer) | Graduation in Computer Engineering, OR First Class PG in Maths with 1-year PG Diploma in Computer Science and 1 year computer work experience |
| Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree with thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devnagri script |
| Marketing Officer/Secretary Class-2 (Mandi Parishad) | Graduate in Agriculture, Agriculture Marketing, Science, Commerce, Economics or Agriculture Economics |
| Account and Audit Officer (Mandi Parishad) | Graduate in Economics/Commerce Finance/Chartered Accountant/Chartered Financial Analyst |
| Food Safety Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Biotechnology/Oil Technology/Agricultural Science/Veterinary Science/Bio-Chemistry/Microbiology, or PG in Chemistry, or Degree in Medicine |
UPPSC PCS Physical Standards 2026
Certain posts under UPPSC PCS 2026 — such as Deputy Superintendent of Police, Superintendent Jail, District Commandant Homeguards, Excise Inspector, Deputy Jailor, and District Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer — carry prescribed physical measurement standards. Candidates should check the official notification for detailed height, chest and weight requirements applicable to their category before applying for these specific posts.
Uttar Pradesh PSC PCS Age Limit
Candidates applying for the UPPSC PCS Notification 2026 must fall within the prescribed age limit as on 1 July 2026. Candidates can check the following table.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age (General Posts) | 21 years (born not earlier than 2 July 1986, not later than 1 July 2005) |
| Maximum Age (General Posts) | 40 years |
| Age (Persons with Disabilities) | Maximum 55 years (not born before 2 July 1971) |
| Principal, Govt. Intermediate College — Minimum Age | 30 years |
| Principal, Govt. Intermediate College — Maximum Age | 40 years (born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 1996) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC of UP, Skilled Players, UP State Govt. Employees (incl. Basic Shiksha Parishad & Govt. Aided Madhyamik Vidyalaya staff) | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) of UP | 15 years |
| Emergency/Short Service Commissioned Officers/Ex-Army Personnel of UP | 3 years + period of Army service |
| Chief Minister Fellowship Research Scholars (1/2/3+ years of tenure) | Relaxation of 1/2/3 years respectively (max. 3 years) |
Note: Candidates of any reserved category who are not original domiciles of UP are not entitled to the benefit of reservation or age relaxation.
UPPSC PCS Selection Process
The UPPSC PCS selection process comprises three successive stages — Preliminary Examination, Main (Written) Examination, and Interview (Viva-Voce). Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next. Check the table below.
| Stage | Selection Process | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Preliminary Examination | Objective-type, 2 compulsory papers (General Studies-I & II), OMR-based |
| Stage 2 | Main (Written) Examination | Conventional/descriptive type, 8 compulsory subjects |
| Stage 3 | Interview (Viva-Voce) | Total 100 marks |
UPPSC PCS 2026 FAQs
Q1. Has the UPPSC PCS Notification 2026 been released?
Yes, the notification has been released on 25 June 2026 on the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.
Q2. How many vacancies have been announced for UPPSC PCS 2026?
Approximately 500 vacancies have been announced across various administrative and technical Group ‘B’ posts, with the number subject to change based on requirements.
Q3. What is the UPPSC PCS Eligibility?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised University, though specific posts such as Principal, Senior Lecturer, Officer on Special Duty (Computer), and Food Safety Officer carry additional specific qualification requirements.
Q4. What is the UPPSC PCS Age Limit?
The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxations available for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the selection process for UPPSC PCS 2026?
The selection process consists of a Preliminary Examination, a Main (Written) Examination, and an Interview (Viva-Voce).
Q6. What is the last date to apply online for UPPSC PCS 2026?
The last date to apply online and pay the examination fee is 27 July 2026. The last date for correction/modification in the submitted application is 3 August 2026.
Q7. Is One Time Registration (O.T.R.) mandatory for UPPSC PCS 2026?
Yes, it is mandatory for candidates to complete O.T.R. and obtain an O.T.R. number from otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before submitting the online application.
