UTTAR PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPPSC)
COMBINED STATE / UPPER SUBORDINATE SERVICES (PCS) (GENERAL/SPECIAL RECRUITMENT) EXAMINATION-2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 27/07/2026 upto 11:59 PM
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 27/07/2026
- Correction Date : 25/06/2026 to 03/08/2026
- UPPSC Pre Exam Date : To be announced
- Admit Card Available : Before Exam
- Result Announced : To be announced
Application Fee
- Pay the Exam Fee Through SBI Mops Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or SBI E Challan Mode Only.
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years (as on 01/07/2026) (Relaxation as per rules for reserved categories)
Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 500
Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility/Details
Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Various Posts 500
- Bachelor's Degree in any stream from recognized University
- Age and category wise relaxation applicable as per UPPSC rules
- Posts include Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, Assistant Commissioner etc.
Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Additional Benefits: DA (60% of basic pay), HRA (9% to 27% based on city type), Medical coverage, Travel Allowance, NPS (National Pension System), and Group Insurance.
- Job Security: Class-II Gazetted Officer status under the Uttar Pradesh Government with complete job protection and legal state benefits.
- Career Growth: Clear structural promotions to higher administration levels (Level 11 up to Level 15) through timely performance evaluations and clearing departmental examinations.
Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen-paper using OMR sheets)
- Negative Marking:1/3 rd (0.33%) mark deduction for every incorrect answer.
- Questions: 150 MCQs
- Marks: 200 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Purpose: Determines the cutoff rank for entry into the Mains exam.
- Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
- Questions: 100 MCQs
- Marks: 200 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Purpose: Purely qualifying in nature. Candidates must secure a minimum of 33% marks (66 out of 200) to clear it.
- Total Marks: 1500 marks
- Duration: 3 hours per paper
- Paper 1: General Hindi - 150 Marks (Marks are counted toward final merit).
- Paper 2: Essay - 150 Marks (3 essays of 700 words each).
- Paper 4: General Studies II - 200 Marks (Polity, Governance, Constitution, International Relations).
- Paper 5: General Studies III - 200 Marks (Economy, Science & Technology, Environment, Security).
- Paper 6: General Studies IV - 200 Marks (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude).
- Paper 7: General Studies V (UP Specific) - 200 Marks (History, Polity, and Social Structure of Uttar Pradesh).
- Paper 8: General Studies VI (UP Specific) - 200 Marks (Economy, Geography, and Current Developments of Uttar Pradesh).
Stage 3: Personality Test (Interview)
- Evaluation: Tests character, expression, general awareness, intelligence, and overall suitability for civil services administration.
Exam Centers
- Uttar Pradesh: Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Bareilly, Gorakhpur and other major cities
- Center Allocation: As per candidate preference and availability
- Candidates must check official notification for exact list and instructions
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.