UPPSC PCS 2026

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Provincial Civil Service (PCS)

UPPSC PCS is the most prestigious state civil service exam in Uttar Pradesh for Group A and B posts. Three-stage selection: Prelims (2 papers), Mains (8 descriptive papers), and Interview.

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Age Limit

21-40 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)

Fee

₹125

Salary Range

₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

UPPSC PCS 2026 Prelims in

228days

14hrs

49min

Pay Level

Pay Level 8-13

Salary Range (Monthly)

₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Key Posts

SDM, DSP, BDO, Tehsildar, District Commandant (Home Guard), Naib Tehsildar, and other Group A & B posts in UP state services

State-level competitive examination for recruitment to various Group A and Group B services under UP GovernmentUP State Civil Service (PCS) & UP Police Service (PPS) & UP Revenue Service & UP Agriculture Service & UP Education Service & And other state servicesState-level — liable to be posted anywhere within Uttar Pradesh

Pay Levels & Salary

Pay Level	Monthly Range
Level 10 (SDM, DSP, District Commandant)	₹₹56,100 - ₹₹1,77,500
Level 8 (BDO, Tehsildar)	₹₹47,600 - ₹₹1,51,100
Level 7 (Naib Tehsildar, SRO, Supply Inspector)	₹₹44,900 - ₹₹1,42,400

Application Fee

₹125

General/OBC

Free

SC/ST/Women

Free

PwBD/ESM

Tie-Breaking Rules

Higher marks in Main Examination aggregate
Higher marks in Interview
Older candidate placed higher

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Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Age Limit

21-40 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
General	No relaxation
SC/ST	+5 years
OBC (NCL)	+3 years
PwD	+10 years
Ex-Servicemen	+5 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹125
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen	₹65

Exam Pattern

Prelims - GS Paper I

150 Questions120 minsTotal Marks: 200-0.44 per wrong

Section	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Studies	150	200	120 min

Prelims - CSAT (Paper II)

100 Questions120 minsTotal Marks: 200-0.67 per wrong

Section	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
CSAT	100	200	120 min

Syllabus

History of India
Indian & UP Geography
Indian Polity
Indian Economy
General Science
Current Affairs
UP Specific GK

Posts & Pay Levels

Vacancies

NaN

Tentative Total

Nationality & Citizenship

✓Citizen of India

Educational Qualification

All Posts (General)

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent

Age Limits & Relaxation

Age cutoff date: July 1 of the year of examination

Age Bands

Age Band	DOB Not Earlier Than	DOB Not Later Than
21-40 years

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST (UP domicile)	5 years (up to 45 years)
OBC (UP domicile)	5 years (up to 45 years)
PwBD	15 years (up to 55 years)
Ex-Servicemen	3 years + military service rendered
State Government servants (UP)	5 years
Women (UP domicile)	5 years (up to 45 years)
Freedom Fighters' dependents	5 years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules

Sons/Daughters/DependentsNot eligible

Non-Graduate ESM for Group BNot eligible

Category Certificate Rules

EWS CertificateValid EWS certificate as per UP government norms

OBC Creamy LayerOBC candidates must not belong to creamy layer

⚠ Candidature cancelled and possible debarment

How to Apply

Apply viaOnline at https://uppsc.up.nic.in

Photo Rules

• Recent passport size photograph
• Signature scan
• Thumb impression

Application Fee

₹125

General

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Women

₹65

SC/ST

₹25

PwBD

₹undefined

ESM

Payment: Online — Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, E-challan

Non-refundable

Correction Window

Opens

Closes

₹

1st Correction

₹

2nd Correction

Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.

Admission Certificate & Exam Day

Admit CardDownload As notified on UPPSC website before exam

PrintoutRequired

Accepted Photo IDs

Aadhaar Card / printout of E-AadhaarVoter ID CardDriving LicensePAN CardPassportID Card issued by University/College/SchoolEmployer ID Card (Govt./PSU)Any other photo-bearing ID issued by Central/State Government

Preliminary — Paper 1 — General Studies I

150 Questions200 Marks120 min

−0.33 per wrongNo sectional time limitObjective, Multiple ChoiceHindi and English

Section	Questions	Marks	Per Q
General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, Environment)	150	200	1
Total	150	200

Preliminary — Paper 2 (CSAT) — Civil Services Aptitude Test

100 Questions200 Marks120 min

−0.33 per wrongObjective, Multiple ChoiceHindi and English

Section	Questions	Marks	Per Q
Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Decision Making, General Mental Ability, Basic Numeracy, Data Interpretation, Hindi Comprehension (Class 10 level)	100	200	2
Total	100	200

Main Examination — Descriptive Written Examination

1500 Marks

Descriptive / Essay typeHindi (compulsory papers in Hindi), Other papers in Hindi or English

Answer Key Policy

Tentative KeyReleased for candidate review

Fee RefundableNo

Final KeyUsed for result calculation

Normalization & Re-evaluation

Re-evaluationNot allowed

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Stage	UR	OBC/EWS	SC/ST/Others
mains
prelims Paper1
prelims Paper2

Shortlisting & Merit Rules

Prelims To Mains

Based on Paper 1 marks only (CSAT is qualifying). Typically 12-15x vacancies.

Final Merit Basis

Mains (1500 marks) + Interview (100 marks) = Total 1600 marks

Mains To Interview

Based on Mains aggregate score (1500 marks). Category-wise cut-off.

Service Allocation

Based on final merit rank and service/post preferences

Post Preference Rules

Taken ViaApplication form / Preference form after Mains

EditableNo

Scribe & Compensatory Time

Extra Time20 minutes per hour of examination for eligible candidates

Own ScribeAllowed

Opt-inMust opt during application form

Auto-eligible for Scribe

✓PwBD blindness
✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA)
✓PwBD cerebral palsy

Scribe Requirements

• Scribe must not be a candidate of the same examination
• Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
• Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
• Candidate must opt for scribe in the application form
• Scribe arrangement at own expense if own scribe opted

Additional Rules

• Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
• No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall

Document Verification

Conducted ByUPPSC at the time of interview and final appointment

Required Documents

Graduation degree certificate
10th and 12th certificates
Caste/Category certificate if applicable
UP Domicile certificate
EWS certificate if applicable
PwBD certificate if applicable
Character certificate
Valid photo ID

Tie-Breaking Rules

1Higher marks in Main Examination aggregate
2Higher marks in Interview
3Older candidate placed higher

Misconduct & Debarment

Post-exam Analysis Methods

Log analysisPhotograph verificationBiometric verificationCCTV review

Offense	Debarment
Using unfair means of any kind — copying, electronic devices, written material on body/paper	Permanent debarment / 3-7 years
Impersonation / procuring impersonation by any person	7 years / permanent
Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras, electronic gadgets inside exam hall	3-5 years
Taking away exam material (rough sheets, question paper) from exam hall	1-3 years
Leaving examination venue before completion of due exit procedure	1-2 years
Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening exam functionaries	2-3 years
Obstructing conduct of examination / instigating others not to take examination	3 years
False statements / fabricated documents / suppressing material information	1-5 years
Appearing in exam with forged admit card / identity proof	3-5 years
Possession of firearms/weapons or threatening exam functionaries with force	7 years
Taking snapshots, making videos of question papers or exam material	7 years
Sharing exam terminal through remote desktop / LAN / VAN	7 years
Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers / data / systems	7-10 years
Candidate acting as scribe in same examination or providing false scribe declaration	3-5 years

⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.

Public Disclosure Policy

Disqualification Rule

Candidates found guilty of misconduct or submitting false information are liable to be disqualified at any stage.

Important Warnings

⚠UPPSC PCS is the premier state civil service exam of Uttar Pradesh — SDM and DSP posts are among the most sought after.

⚠CSAT Paper 2 is qualifying at 33% — focus on Paper 1 for ranking.

⚠Mains has General Hindi as a merit paper (unlike UPSC where language papers are qualifying).

⚠No limit on number of attempts — only age limit applies. This is different from UPSC CSE.

⚠UP domicile is important for availing category-based relaxations.

⚠Optional subject choice is crucial — similar to UPSC, it impacts total marks significantly.

⚠Interview carries 100 marks — relatively less weightage compared to UPSC CSE.

⚠Admit card, syllabus, and updates available on uppsc.up.nic.in.

2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline

Year2025

Notification2025-04-01

Registration Start2025-04-01

Registration End2025-04-30

⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Vacancies

Total220

Per-post breakdown not yet published.

Previous Year Cut-Offs

No cut-off data available yet.

Important Dates — 2026

Event	Date	Status
UPPSC PCS 2026 Prelims	6 Dec 2026	Upcoming