UPPSC PCS 2026 Form: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has set the last date for applications for the State Combined/State Upper Subordinate Services Examination (UPPSC PCS 2026) as Monday, July 27, 2026. Candidates who aspire to become SDM, DSP, or VDO and have not yet completed their application can do so without delay. If you haven’t yet completed your application, visit the Commission’s official website at uppsc.up.nic.in and complete the process.
500 Posts to be Recruited
This recruitment drive will fill approximately 500 vacant positions in various administrative departments of the Uttar Pradesh government. The Commission has made One-Time Registration (OTR) mandatory for participating in this examination. Candidates who have not yet generated an OTR must first enter their information on the official portal and obtain an OTR number. Additionally, the main application form for PCS 2026 can only be filled after receiving the OTR number.
Opportunity to make corrections until August 3
Candidates who make mistakes while filling out the form can make corrections to the application form until August 3, 2026.
Form can be filled online
The UPPSC Prelims exam form can only be filled online through the official website, uppsc.up.nic.in. Offline forms will not be accepted. Interested and eligible candidates can fill the form themselves.
To fill out the application form, first visit the website, uppsc.up.nic.in.
Go to the ‘Recruitment’ section and click on ‘Apply Online’.
Click on the application link related to the recruitment.
Complete the ‘One-Time Registration’.
Fill in the remaining details in the form.
Pay the prescribed fee based on your category.
Submit the form and keep a printout for future use.
Application Fee
General and OBC category candidates will have to pay a fee of ₹125 along with their application for this recruitment. Furthermore, the application fee for SC and ST categories is ₹65, and for PH candidates, it is ₹25.
Who can apply?
Educational Qualification: Those with a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university in India are eligible for this examination. For certain positions, such as District Basic Education Officer, Statistics Officer, or Labour Welfare Officer, a master’s or specialised degree in the relevant subject is required.
Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 21 and no more than 40 years old. Age will be calculated as of July 1, 2026. Reserved categories in Uttar Pradesh will be given relaxation in the upper age limit as per state government rules.
How will the Selection Process be Conducted?
The UP PCS examination will be conducted in three rigorous stages: a preliminary examination, a main examination, and a personal interview. The preliminary examination will consist of two objective papers (GS Paper-1 and CSAT). The candidates declared successful in this will be given an opportunity to appear in the main written examination, and finally, the final merit list will be prepared on the basis of performance in the interview.