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    UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 - Dates, Steps to Fill, Fees, Eligibility

    UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 - Dates, Steps to Fill, Fees, Eligibility

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    Deshamena RachanaUpdated on 23 Jan 2026, 03:38 PM IST
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    The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission will release the UPPSC PCS application form 2026 in online mode. Eligible candidates can fill out and submit the application form for UPPSC PCS 2026 at uppsc.up.nic.in. The UPPSC PCS 2026 application form will be released along with the notification. Aspirants must first read the UPPSC eligibility details mentioned in the official UPPSC PCS 2026 notification before applying.

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    1. UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 - Overview
    2. UPPSC PCS 2026 Application Form Date
    3. How to fill out UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026?
    4. UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 - Fees
    5. UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2026
    6. UPPSC PCS Exam Centres 2026
    UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 - Dates, Steps to Fill, Fees, Eligibility
    UPPSC PCS Application Form

    Candidates need to keep their personal and academic details ready, along with UPPSC scanned documents for uploading while filling the UPPSC PCS application form. Those who have failed to submit their UP PCS 2026 application form by the last date are not allowed to resubmit it further. UPPSC is filling 200 PCS officer posts through UP PCS Recruitment 2026. To complete the UPPSC PCS 2026 registration form successfully, candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs 125 for General/OBC and Rs 65 for SC/ST. For more details on the UP PCS 2026 application form, read the article below.

    UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 - Overview

    Exam conducting body

    Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

    Exam name

    Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Exam

    UPPSC website

    uppsc.up.nic.in

    Mode of application

    Online

    Application fee

    General/ OBC/ EWS - Rs 125

    SC/ ST- Rs 65

    PwD - Rs 25

    Ex Serviceman - Rs 40

    Mode of payment

    Online (Debit Cards/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets) or Challan

    Number of Seats200

    UPPSC PCS 2026 Application Form Date

    Check other important UPPSC PCS exam dates 2026 in the table below.

    UPPSC PCS application date 2026

    Events

    UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam Dates

    UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Dates

    UPPSC PCS notification 2026

    TBA

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    UPPSC PCS 2026 apply online

    TBA

    TBA

    UPPSC PCS application form 2026 Last date

    TBA

    TBA

    Last date for fee payment

    TBA

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    Last date for the application form correction

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    UPPSC PCS 2026 exam

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    UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 – Documents required to fill the UPPSC form

    Candidates have to keep all the documents and details required to fill the UPPSC PCS application form ready beforehand. A list of documents required to complete the UPPSC PCS application form 2026 is mentioned below.

    • Valid email id and mobile number.

    • Scanned photograph and signature as per dimensions.

    • Valid photo ID card details.

    • Other scanned documents (if applicable).

    • High School Certificate

    • Intermediate Certificate

    • Fee payment details debit/ credit card, etc.

    UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 - Scanned Images Dimensions

    In the UP PCS application form the signature and the photograph are to be scanned together as one document. The dimensions of the photograph and signature are mentioned in the table below.

    UPPSC PCS scanned image dimensions

    Document

    Individual Dimensions

    Combined Dimensions

    Size

    Format

    Photograph

    Width = 3.5 cm

    Height = 1.5 cm

    Width = 3.5 cm

    Height =6.00 cm

    Not more than 50 kb

    jpeg/ jpg

    Signature

    Width = 3.5 cm

    Height = 4.5 cm

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    How to fill out UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026?

    Applicants need to follow the instructions mentioned in the notification carefully while filling the UP PCS application form, to avoid its rejection at a later stage of the selection process.

    Steps to fill the UPPSC PCS application form online are given below.

    • Visit the UPPSC official website - uppsc.up.nic.in.

    • Under the heading Activity Dashboard, search for the Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate 2026 apply link.

    • Click on the "Apply Online link" to complete the UPPSC registration.

    • A new window will be opened on the screen, there select the UPPSC PCS 2026 exam and press the Apply button.

    • First complete the UPPSC PCS registration process by providing the relevant details.

    • Now pay the requisite application fee.

    • Fill any other relevant detail if required.

    • Upload the scanned UPPSC PCS images.

    • Press submit to complete the UPPSC PCS application form 2026.

    • Take a printout of the same for future reference.

    UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 - Personal and Academic details required

    Candidate’s Name

    Father/ Husband’s Name

    Gender

    Marital Status

    Date of Birth

    UP domicile

    Category

    Email-ID and Contact Number

    Academic qualification

    Work experience

    Scanned documents

    Applicant address

    UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 - Fees

    UPPSC PCS application fee can be submitted online or offline mode. The UPPSC PCS application fee is different for all the category candidates. Check the table below to know about the UPPSC PCS application fee.

    UPPSC PCS 2026 application fee

    Category

    UPPSC PCS application fee

    General/ EWS/OBC

    Rs 125

    SC/ ST

    Rs 65

    PwD

    Rs 25

    Ex-servicemenRs 40

    UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 - Points to remember

    While filling in the UPPSC PCS application form 2026, candidates must pay attention to every detail they input. Few important points to remember while applying for the UPPSC application form.

    • Read the UPPSC PCS notification carefully.

    • Go through the UPPSC eligibility.

    • Check if the details entered in the UPPSC form 2026 twice carefully before submitting.

    • Dimensions of the images must be as prescribed by the UPPSC.

    • The version of the browser must be up to date and more.

    Check application forms of other Civil Service exams conducted in the country:

    UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2026

    UPPSC prescribed the UPPSC PCS 2026 eligibility criteria for candidates wanting to appear for the exam. Those who meet the UPPSC PCS eligibility prescribed by the Commission can fill the application form. Applicant’s UPPSC PCS age limit must be between 21 years to 40 years, with a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline to be eligible for UPPSC apply online for the UPPSC PCS exam. Click here for more details on the UPPSC PCS eligibility criteria 2026.

    UPPSC eligibility

    Nationality

    Indian

    Age limit

    21 years to 40 years

    Academic qualification

    Graduation in any discipline from recognised university

    UPPSC PCS Exam Centres 2026

    The Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate 2026 examination is a state level exam. UP PCS prelims exam is held in 20 districts and the mains exam is held in three districts with multiple exam centres in the state. All the UPPSC PCS exam centres 2026 are present in the state of UP and are notified to candidates in official notification. The final allotment of the UPPSC PCS 2026 exam centre is notified to applicants when the admit card is released.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the age limit to apply for the UPPSC PCS exam?
    A:

    Candidates between the age group of 21 years to 40 years can apply for the Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate exam.

    Q: For what posts is the UPPSC PCS exam held?
    A:

    The UPPSC recruitment exam is conducted for recruitment of qualified candidates to posts like SDM, DSP, BDO, Assistant Labour Commissioner, BSA, etc.

    Q: What is the UPPSC PCS application fee?
    A:

    The UPPSC PCS 2026 application fee for different category applicants is mentioned in the table below.

    UPPSC PCS 2026 application fee

    Category

    UPPSC PCS application fee

    General/ OBC/ EWS

    Rs 125

    SC/ ST

    Rs 65

    PwD

    Rs 25

    Ex-servicemenRs 40
    Q: What is the academic qualification required for the UPPSC PCS exam?
    A:

    The basic academic qualification required to be eligible for UPPSC PCS exam is graduation.

    Q: What are the stages of the UPPSC PCS exam?
    A:

    UPPSC PCS 2026 selection process has three stages, they are:

    • Prelims
    • Mains
    • Interview
    Q: When is the UPPSC PCS application form 2026 to be released?
    A:

    UP PCS application form 2026 will be releaased along with the official notification on the official website. 

    Q: How can I apply for the UPPSC PCS 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can apply for the UPPSC PCS 2026 exam by visiting the UPPSC official website - uppsc.up.nic.in.

    Q: When is the UPPSC 2026 prelims exam scheduled to be held?
    A:

    UPPSC PCS 2026 prelims exam date is yet to be known.

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    Questions related to UP PCS

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    Have a question related to UP PCS ?

    Hello aspirant,

    One of the most well-liked state civil service examinations in the nation is the UPPSC PCS test. The UPSC IAS test pattern is now more similar to the UP PCS exam pattern thanks to changes made by the UPPSC in recent years. Every year, thousands of candidates take

    Hello aspirant,

    In the official notification, UPPSC made reference to the UPPSC PCS 2023 qualifying requirements. Before submitting the UPPSC PCS 2023 application form, candidates who wish to sit for the UP PCS exam must be eligible according to the UP PCS eligibility requirements. The UPPSC PCS 2023 eligibility requirements

    Hello,

    Yes. You may write your optional paper in English while completing the remaining papers in Marathi or Hindi, two additional acceptable languages.

    A candidate may choose to respond to each question paper in either English or one of the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of

    Dear aspirant,

    As you mentioned your query let me tell you that on a general basis not a single conducting body rejects just on the basis of photograph.

    They will intimate you by mail or sms to upload the new photograph with corrects dimensions and size and check it accordingly.

    Hello Candidate,

    You need to do is check if the Community that you belong to in UP SC Category also falls under SC Category in Delhi. Because some times SC Communities list differs from State to State. If your Category from Delhi also falls under UP SC Community list, then