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UPPSC PCS 2026 – Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission — Government of Uttar Pradesh
📋 200 Vacancies 💰 Pay Level 10+ (7th CPC) for Group A posts — Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/month. Gross salary with DA, HRA & UP state allowances: approx. Rs. 65,000–80,000/mon 📍 Uttar Pradesh 👁️ 15 views
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📅 Important Dates

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Application End Date —
Exam Date 2026-12-06

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 200
Category-wise Vacancies

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination annually for Group A and Group B gazetted posts in the Uttar Pradesh state government. The 2025 cycle advertised 200 vacancies and the 2026 cycle is expected with Prelims tentatively scheduled for December 6, 2026.

Posts covered under UPPSC PCS:

  • Deputy Collector (SDM)
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
  • Block Development Officer (BDO)
  • Sub-Registrar
  • Assistant Commissioner Commercial Tax
  • District Minority Welfare Officer and other Group A/B gazetted posts

Vacancies for the 2026 notification will be officially declared on uppsc.up.nic.in at the time of notification release.
Pay Scale Pay Level 10+ (7th CPC) for Group A posts — Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/month. Gross salary with DA, HRA & UP state allowances: approx. Rs. 65,000–80,000/mon
Location Uttar Pradesh
Department Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Ministry Government of Uttar Pradesh

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian university. There is no minimum percentage requirement for the degree.

Candidates must be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh for certain category-based age relaxations and reservations, although all Indian nationals can apply on general merit.
Age Limit 21 – 40 years
Age Relaxation General/EWS: 21–40 years (as of July 1 of notification year). OBC (UP domicile): up to 43 years (+3). SC/ST (UP domicile): up to 45 years (+5). PwD: up to 55 years (+15). Ex-Servicemen: +5 years. Women (UP domicile, unreserved): +5 years.
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹125
SC / ST / PH ₹65
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, SBI Challan

🏆 Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective, Qualifying): Two papers. Paper I (General Studies — GS-I): 150 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. Paper II (CSAT — General Aptitude): 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. Minimum 33% in Paper II required to qualify; Paper II marks not counted in merit.
  2. Main Examination (Descriptive, Merit-based): Eight papers — 6 compulsory (GS I–IV, General Hindi, Essay) and 2 optional papers from a list of 40 subjects. Each paper carries 200 marks, 3 hours. Total written = 1,400 marks.
  3. Interview / Personality Test: 100 marks. Conducted at Allahabad for shortlisted Mains candidates. Assesses administrative aptitude, personality, and communication.
  4. Final Merit: Mains (1,400) + Interview (100) = 1,500 marks total. Post allotment based on merit and post preferences.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in once the 2026 notification is released (expected later in 2026).
  2. Register online using a valid email ID and mobile number to get a one-time registration ID.
  3. Log in and fill in the application form with personal, educational, and exam-centre preference details.
  4. Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format and file size.
  5. Pay the application fee: Rs. 125 (General/OBC/EWS), Rs. 65 (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen), Rs. 25 (PwD) via NEFT/Net Banking/Debit Card at any SBI branch or online portal.
  6. Submit the form and print the final application confirmation slip with your registration number.
  7. Download the admit card from the UPPSC website before the Prelims exam date.

📊 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination:

PaperSubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper IGeneral Studies (GS-I) — objective1502002 hours
Paper IICSAT (qualifying, min 33%) — objective1002002 hours

Main Examination (8 papers, 1,400 marks total):

  • GS Paper I – History, Culture, Heritage (200 marks)
  • GS Paper II – India and World Geography (200 marks)
  • GS Paper III – Indian Polity, Economy, Governance (200 marks)
  • GS Paper IV – Technology, Environment, Public Administration (200 marks)
  • General Hindi (200 marks)
  • Essay (200 marks)
  • Optional Subject Paper I (200 marks)
  • Optional Subject Paper II (200 marks)

All Mains papers are descriptive (3 hours each). Interview: 100 marks.

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website 🌐 https://uppsc.up.nic.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian university. Age should be between 21 and 40 years as of July 1 of the notification year. OBC (UP domicile) can apply up to 43 years and SC/ST (UP domicile) up to 45 years. No minimum percentage is required for the degree.

UPPSC PCS covers several Group A and Group B gazetted posts including Deputy Collector (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), Sub-Registrar, and Assistant Commissioner Commercial Tax, among others in the UP state government departments.

UPPSC PCS has three stages: Prelims (Paper I — 200 marks GS, Paper II — 200 marks CSAT qualifying), Mains (8 papers of 200 marks each = 1,400 marks, descriptive), and an Interview of 100 marks. The final merit is based on the Mains + Interview total of 1,500 marks.

UPPSC PCS officers in Group A posts are placed at Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) with a Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100 per month and above. With DA, HRA, and other state government allowances, the gross monthly salary of a Deputy Collector or DSP ranges from approximately Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month.

The application fee for UPPSC PCS is Rs. 125 for General, OBC, and EWS category candidates. SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen pay Rs. 65 and PwD candidates pay only Rs. 25. Payment is made via NEFT or online banking at SBI or partner banks.

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UPPSC PCS 2026 – Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination
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Pay Level 10+ (7th CPC) for Group A posts — Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/month. Gross salary with DA, HRA & UP state allowances: approx. Rs. 65,000–80,000/mon
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