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    UPPSC PCS 2026 - Notification Soon for 200 Vacancy, Apply online, Link, Fees

    UPPSC PCS 2026 - Notification Soon for 200 Vacancy, Apply online, Link, Fees

    Deshamena RachanaUpdated on 02 Feb 2026, 02:56 PM IST

    Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has scheduled to conduct the UPPSC PCS exam 2026 of prelims on December 6, 2026. Candidates who want to appear for the exam can download the UPPSC PCS notification from the official website at uppsc.up.nic.in. The UPPCS conducts the UPPSC PCS 2026 exam every year to recruit potential candidates for various positions in the state services. The commission releases the UPPSC PCS notification 2026 in online mode.

    This Story also Contains

    1. UPPSC PCS 2026 – Overview
    2. UPPSC PCS exam dates 2026
    3. UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. UPPSC PCS 2026 Application Form
    5. UPPSC PCS Exam Pattern 2026
    6. UPPSC PCS 2026 Syllabus
    7. UPPSC PCS Question Paper 2026
    8. UPPSC PCS Admit Card 2026
    9. UPPSC PCS Answer Key 2026
    10. UPPSC PCS Result 2026
    11. UPPSC PCS 2026 Cut Off
    12. UPPSC PCS Selection Process 2026
    UPPSC PCS 2026 - Notification Soon for 200 Vacancy, Apply online, Link, Fees
    UPPSC PCS 2026

    The UPPSC PCS exam is conducted to recruit candidates for Group A and Group B state services for posts, namely Deputy Collector (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), and Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax in Uttar Pradesh

    The UPPSC conducts the UPPSC PCS exam every year in offline mode. The UPPSC PCS exam is conducted under three stages, namely prelims, mains, and interview. Candidates who want to know more about the UPPSC PCS application form dates, exam dates, and other important dates can go through the article below.

    UPPSC PCS 2026 – Overview

    Details

    Particulars

    Exam name

    Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services exam

    Conducting authority

    Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

    Short name

    UPPSC PCS

    Frequency of exam

    Once a Year

    Languages

    English and Hindi

    Mode of application

    Online

    Application fee

    • General/OBC/EWS - Rs 125

    • SC/ ST - Rs 65

    • Others - Rs 25


    Mode of exam

    Offline

    Official website

    uppsc.up.nic.in

    UPPSC PCS exam dates 2026

    The commission releases the UPPSC PCS exam dates 2026 in the official notification. Candidates can check the details of the UPPSC PCS exam dates at uppsc.up.nic.in. All the UPPSC PCS exam dates and other important dates are mentioned in the below table.

    Events

    Dates

    UPPSC PCS notification 2026

    TBA

    UPPSC PCS 2026 application form

    TBA

    Last date to fill out the UPPSC PCS 2026 application form

    TBA

    UPPSC PCS application correction window

    TBA

    UPPSC PCS admit card

    TBA

    UPPSC PCS 2026 exam date

    December 6, 2026

    UPPSC PCS answer key release date

    TBA

    UPPSC PCS 2026 result date

    TBA

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    UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The commission will clearly mention the UPPSC PCS eligibility criteria 2026 in the official notification. Candidates who want to appear for the UPPSC PCS exam are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. The UPPSC PCS eligibility criteria vary by the specific post. Mentioned below are a few eligibility criteria for the UPPSC PCS 2026.

    UPPSC PCS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    • The age limit for the candidates should be between 21 and 40.

    • Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

    UPPSC PCS 2026 Application Form

    The UPPSC releases the UPPSC PCS application form 2026 in online mode. Candidates can download the UPPSC PCS 2026 application form from the official website at uppsc.up.nic.in. The UPPSC PCS application form needs to be filled out with both personal and academic details. The candidate must pay a fixed UPPSC PCS application fee after submitting the application form. If the candidate does not submit the UPPSC PCS application form 2026 before the deadline, they are not eligible to download the admit card.

    UPPSC PCS Application Fee 2026

    Category

    Application Fee

    UR/OBC

    Exam fee Rs. 100 + online processing fee Rs. 25 Total = Rs. 125

    SC/ST

    Exam fee Rs. 40 + On-line processing fee Rs. 25 Total = Rs. 65

    Physically handicapped

    Exam fee NIL + On-line processing fee Rs. 25 Total = Rs. 25

    UPPSC PCS Exam Pattern 2026

    The conducting authority clearly describes the UPPSC PCS exam pattern in the official notification. The UPPSC PCS exam pattern will differ for both the prelims and mains exams. To know more about the UPPSC PCS exam pattern, check the table below.

    UP PCS Prelims Exam Pattern

    UP PCS Mains Exam Pattern

    Two papers – General Studies Paper I and II.

    Conducted for 200 marks

    Duration: 2 hours

    Offline mode.

    Both papers consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.

    There will be close to 150 to 100 questions in Paper 1.

    Paper 2, on the other hand, is a qualifying paper. Candidates have to have a minimum of 33% to qualify for this paper.

    The merit of candidates will be determined on the basis of marks they obtain in Paper 1

    Consists of compulsory and optional subjects

    Aspirants have to select one subject from the list of optional subjects.

    Compulsory Subject includes - General Hindi, Essay and General Studies (First, Second, Third and Fourth papers)

    All papers are conventional type except General Studies I, II and III which will comprise of objective type.

    Duration: 3 hours

    200 marks for each question paper


    UPPSC PCS 2026 Syllabus

    The commission mentions the UPPSC PCS syllabus 2026 in the official notification. The conducting authority provides the UPPSC PCS syllabus 2026 separately for both prelims and mains. The other optional UPPSC PCS subjects are also available in the official notification. The UPPSC PCS syllabus 2026 will help the candidates to know about the important topics and prepare their learning schedule accordingly.

    UPPSC PCS Question Paper 2026

    The conducting authority does not officially release the UPPSC PCS question paper on the official website. Many coaching institutes will release the UPPSC PCS unofficial question paper after the completion of the exam. The UPPSC PCS prelims and mains exams can be downloaded from the internet through other institutional websites.

    With the help of the UPPSC PCS question paper, candidates can check the questions that are asked in the exam. Candidates who are going to appear for the exam can download the UPPSC PCS previous year question paper and prepare the topics.

    UPPSC PCS Admit Card 2026

    The UPPSC PCS prelims admit card 2026 is released on the official website. Candidates who want to download the UPPSC PCS 2026 admit card are required to enter their login credentials, such as registration number, date of birth, and gender. The downloaded UPPSC PCS admit card contains various details like the roll number of candidates, registration number, and exam centre. Along with the UPPSC PCS admit card 2026 candidates must carry any proof of identification to the examination hall.

    UPPSC PCS Answer Key 2026

    The conducting authority will release the UPPSC PCS answer key 2026 a few days after the completion of the exam. The commission firstly releases the UPPSC PCS provisional answer key, which will be released on the official website. Candidates who want to challenge can do it through the UPPSC PCS 2026 answer key challenging window. After scrutinising the UPPSC PCS answer key, the final result will be released.

    UPPSC PCS Result 2026

    The UPPSC will release the UPPSC PCS result 2026 on the official website Candidates can download the UPPSC PCS 2026 result from the official website at uppsc.up.nic.in. The UPPSC PCS result 2026 will be released in a pdf format. The UPPSC PCS result 2026 is releases separately for prelims, mains, and the final result. After downloading the UPPSC PCS result candidates can check the roll number of candidates who are qualified for the mains exam.

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    UPPSC PCS 2026 Cut Off

    The commission will release the UPPSC PCS cut off 2026 after the declaration of final results. The UPPSC PCS cut off 2026 will be released separately for all categories and stages of the examination. Candidates who wish to proceed to the next rounds of exams must achieve the minimum cut off score. The cut off marks will depend on various factors such as the number of candidates who appeared in the examination, the difficulty level of the exam, and others.

    UPPSC PCS Selection Process 2026

    The selection process for the UPPSC PCS exam consists of three stages – prelims exam, mains exam and personal interview. Candidates need to qualify for all the stages of the examination to get selected by the Commission for posts for Group A and Group B state services.

    Those who qualify for the UPPSC PCS 2026 prelims exam will be called for the mains exam. The final UPPSC PCS merit list 2026 will be based on the marks secured by the candidates in the mains and then the interview. Read the points below to know the UPPSC PCS 2026 selection process in short.

    • Candidates will be shortlisted for the UPPSC mains exam based on their performance in the prelims GS paper-I and on qualifying for prelims GS paper-II.

    • Each incorrectly answered question in the preliminary exam will receive a one-third negative marking.

    • The minimum qualifying marks for prelims/mains for SC/ST candidates are 35%; for others, they are 40%, and for prelims GS paper-II, all candidates must score 33%.

    • The final selection is based on the marks secured by candidates in the mains exam and interview.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the eligibility criteria for UPPSC PCS 2026?
    A:

    Candidates who are between the ages of 21 and 40 and have completed their bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for the UPPSC PCS 2026 exam.

    Q: What are the posts offered after qualifying UPPSC PCS 2026 exam?
    A:

     A few posts like Deputy Collector (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), and Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) are offered to the qualified candidates in UPPSC PCS.

    Q: When to apply for the UPPSC PCS 2026 exam?
    A:

    The commission will be announcing the date for the UPPSC PCS application form release on the official website. 

    Q: How many stages are there in the UPPSC PCS exam?
    A:

    There are a total of three stages in the UPPSC PCS exam namely prelims, mains, and personal interview. 

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

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    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.

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