| Name of Post: | UPPSC Pre 2026 Examination Notification and Application Details |
| Post Date / Update: | 25 June 2026 | 07:00 PM |
| Short Info: | The UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026, which seeks to fill 500 vacancies across various administrative roles in Uttar Pradesh. Prospective candidates must complete a One Time Registration before applying online between 25 June and 27 July 2026. Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree and fall within the age range of 21 to 40 years, though specific relaxations may apply. The document details a tiered application fee structure based on candidate categories and emphasises the necessity of reviewing the full notification for subject details and eligibility. Furthermore, it provides guidance on using the Sarkari Sewayojan portal to access tools for document resizing and tracking official updates regarding admit cards and exam schedules. |
Uttar Pradesh Public Service
Commission (UPPSC)
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate
Services (PCS) (GEN./SPL.) Examination 2026
UPPSC
Advt No : A-1/E-1/2026 : Short Details of Notification
Sarkari Sewayojan www.sarkarisewayojan.com |
Notification for Uttar Pradesh Combined State /
Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Exam 2026
1. Basic Job Information
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Name of the Post |
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services
(PCS) Exam 2026 |
|
Conducting Body |
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
|
Total Available
Openings |
500 Vacancies |
|
Advertisement Number |
A-1/E-1/2026 |
• The
official name of this recruitment is the UPPSC Combined State / Upper
Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination for the year 2026.
• The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is the organization
responsible for managing this job recruitment.
• There are exactly 500 different posts available for eligible
candidates to apply for in this cycle.
• The official notification has been released under the
advertisement number A-1/E-1/2026.
2. Important Dates for Candidates
|
Event |
Scheduled Date |
|
Start Date for
Application |
25 June 2026 |
|
Last Date to Apply
Online |
27 July 2026 |
|
Last Date to Pay Fees |
27 July 2026 |
|
Correction Window
Period |
25 June 2026 to 03 August 2026 |
|
Date of Preliminary
Exam |
To be announced as per schedule |
|
Admit Card Release |
Available shortly before the exam date |
• Candidates
can start filling out their online application forms from 25 June 2026.
• The final deadline to submit the online application form is 27
July 2026.
• The last day to complete the payment of the application fee is
also 27 July 2026.
• If you need to make changes to your submitted form, the correction
facility is open from 25 June until 03 August 2026.
• The exact date for the UPPSC Preliminary Exam will be notified
later according to the official schedule.
• Admission cards for the examination will be provided on the
website before the test begins.
3. Application Fee Details
|
Category |
Fee Amount |
|
General / OBC / EWS |
₹125/- |
|
SC / ST |
₹65/- |
|
Physically Handicapped
(PH) |
₹25/- |
• Applicants
belonging to the General, Other Backward Classes, or EWS categories must pay a
fee of 125 Rupees.
• Candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are required
to pay a reduced fee of 65 Rupees.
• Physically Handicapped candidates need to pay only 25 Rupees as
the application fee.
• All payments can be made using Net Banking, Debit Cards, or Credit
Cards through the SBI Mops system.
• Candidates also have the option to pay the exam fee using an SBI
E-Challan at a bank branch.
4. Age Requirements (As of 01/07/2026)
|
Age Category |
Requirement |
|
Minimum Age Limit |
21 Years |
|
Maximum Age Limit |
40 Years |
|
Age Relaxation |
As per official UPPSC rules |
• The minimum
age required to apply for these posts is 21 years.
• The maximum age allowed for general candidates is 40 years.
• Your age will be calculated based on your status as of 01 July
2026.
• Extra age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories as
per the state government's notification rules.
5. Eligibility and Vacancy Details
|
Post Name |
Total Posts |
Education Qualification |
|
Combined Upper
Subordinate Services |
500 |
Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
• There are a
total of 500 vacancies for the Combined Upper Subordinate Services in this
recruitment drive.
• To be eligible, a candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree from any
recognized university in India.
• The degree can be in any subject or stream of study.
• Candidates are advised to read the full notification for specific
eligibility criteria for certain specialized posts.
6. Selection Process
Based on standard UPPSC procedures as per Rule 8.
|
Stage |
Type of Test |
|
Stage 1 |
Preliminary Examination (Objective) |
|
Stage 2 |
Main Examination (Written/Descriptive) |
|
Stage 3 |
Personal Interview (Viva-Voce) |
• The first
step in the selection process is the Preliminary Exam, which consists of
multiple-choice questions.
• Candidates who pass the Prelims will be invited to appear for the
Main Written Examination.
• The final stage of the selection process is a personal interview
conducted by the commission.
• A One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for all candidates before
they can apply for the selection process.
7. Examination Syllabus
Based on standard UPPSC procedures as per Rule 8.
|
Paper |
Subjects Covered |
|
Prelims Paper 1 |
General Studies I |
|
Prelims Paper 2 |
General Studies II (CSAT - Qualifying) |
|
Main Exam |
General Hindi, Essay, and General Studies (I to VI) |
• The
Preliminary Exam includes two papers: General Studies I and General Studies II
(CSAT).
• The CSAT paper is usually qualifying in nature and requires a
minimum percentage to pass.
• The Main Examination consists of descriptive papers including
General Hindi and an Essay paper.
• The Main Exam also includes six separate papers on General Studies
(Paper I to Paper VI).
• Detailed subject information is available in the official
notification PDF.
8. Steps to Apply Online
|
Step Number |
Action to Take |
|
Step 1 |
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) |
|
Step 2 |
Read the full official notification carefully |
|
Step 3 |
Collect and scan necessary documents (ID, Photo, Sign) |
|
Step 4 |
Fill in the application form and check the preview |
|
Step 5 |
Pay the fee and print the final confirmation |
• Candidates
must first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPPSC portal.
• You can only apply for the job after your OTR is successfully
finished.
• It is important to read the entire notification before starting
the application form.
• Gather all your documents such as your ID proof, address details,
and basic qualification certificates.
• Prepare digital scans of your photograph, your signature, and your
identification documents.
• Before you click submit, look at the preview to ensure all your
information is correct.
• Make sure to print out a copy of the final submitted application
for your future records.
9. Useful Important Links
|
Link Description |
Access Link |
|
Apply Online |
|
|
Download Notification |
|
Age Calculator
|
|
Image Resizer
|
|
Photo Signature Joiner
|
|
Name & Date on Photo
|
|
|
Official Website |
• You can
access the online application portal by clicking the "Apply
Online" link on the official website.
• The notification is available for download in both Hindi
and English
languages.
• Candidates can visit the official UPPSC website for the most
recent updates and news.
• Tools like signature
resizers and age calculators
are also available to help you fill the form.
Important Questions and Answers
Q. What is the total number of vacancies for the
UPPSC PCS 2026 exam?
There are a total of 500 vacancies available for
the Combined Upper Subordinate Services this year.
Q. Is it necessary to have an OTR number to
apply for this post?
Yes, the One-Time Registration (OTR) system is
mandatory; you must register first to receive an OTR number before applying.
Q. What is the last date to pay the application
fee for the 2026 recruitment?
The final date to pay the exam fee is 27 July
2026.
Q. What educational qualification is required
for the general PCS posts?
A candidate must have completed a Bachelor's
Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Q. What is the application fee for a candidate
in the SC or ST category?
Candidates belonging to the SC or ST categories
are required to pay a fee of 65 Rupees.