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UPPSC PCS Notification 2026 has been issued by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on 25 June 2026. UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) (General/Special Recruitment) Examination-2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 6 December 2026. Commission has opened the application window for UP PCS Form 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online UPPSC PCS application form by visiting the official website of the UPPSC.
Candidates must check the UP PCS 2026 Notification before appearing in the UP PCS Exam 2026. The UPPSC has released 500 vacancies for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026. The recruitment process consists of three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Viva-Voce (Personality Test). Candidates must qualify at each stage to be considered for various administrative posts.
Before submitting the online application form, applicants must complete the One-Time Registration (O.T.R.) process and obtain a valid O.T.R. Number. Those who have not yet registered should generate their O.T.R. Number through the commission's official website at least 72 hours before filling out the online application to avoid any last-minute issues.
UPPSC PCS 2026 (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Provincial Civil Services Examination 2026) is a state-level competitive examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) to recruit eligible candidates for various Group A and Group B administrative posts in the Uttar Pradesh government. The selection process comprises three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Viva-Voce (Personality Test). Candidates who successfully clear all three stages are appointed to different administrative and executive positions across various state government departments.
UPPSC PCS Notification 2026 is out with all the required details that candidates must know before filling out the application form. UP PCS Notification 2026 contains eligibility criteria, application date, application process, vacancy, exam date etc. Candidates are advised to submit their UPPSC PCS Application Form 2026 within the stipulated time to avoid last-minute technical difficulties. Scroll down this page to get updates on UPPSC PCS Recruitment 2026.
UPPSC PCS Application Window 2026 is open now, and candidates can submit their UP PCS Form 2026 well before the deadline i.e. 27 July 2026. Have a look at the table below to check the UP PCS Recruitment 2026 details:-
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UP PCS Exam Updates 2026 |
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Exam Conducting Organisation |
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
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Exam Name |
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) (General/Special Recruitment) Examination-2026 |
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Vacancies |
500 |
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Application Dates |
25 June to 27 July 2026 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Examination Mode |
Offline (Pen & Paper - OMR Based) |
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Frequency of Exam |
Yearly |
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Job Location |
Uttar Pradesh |
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Selection Process |
Three Stages:
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UP PCS Exam Date 2026 has been announced by the UPPSC. Candidates must mark 6 December 2026 in their calendars and plan their UP PCS Preparation accordingly. Check the table below to know all the important dates related to the UPPSC PSC Recruitment 2026:-
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Release Date |
25 June 2026 |
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Application Start Date |
25 June 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
27 July 2026 |
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Last Date of Fee Reconciliation |
3 August 2026 |
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Exam Date |
6 December 2026
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Admit Card Release Date |
To Be Announced |
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Answer Key Release Date |
To Be Announced |
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Result Declaration Date |
To Be Announced |
UP PCS Application Link 2026 has been activated by the commission for eligible candidates. Candidates can fill out their UPPSC PCS Exam Form by visiting the official website of the UPPSC. If you are facing any trouble in submitting the application or finding any other relevant links, check the table below:-
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UP PCS Admit Card 2026 |
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UPPSC PCS 2026 Answer Key |
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UP PCS Result 2026 |
UPPSC PCS vacancies 2026 have been announced by the UPPSC through the official UP PCS Notification. The UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026 currently offers around 500 vacancies. The vacancies announced by the commission are tentative and subject to change based on the Government's requirements and administrative decisions.
The UPPSC PCS Notification 2026, detailing the eligibility criteria, has been released. All interested candidates must thoroughly review the eligibility requirements before submitting their UP PCS Application Form 2026. Refer to this section for the complete UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2026:-
All Indian Citizens are eligible to apply for this recruitment process.
Check this table to know the UP PCS Age Limit Criteria:-
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UP PCS Age Limit |
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Post Name |
Age Limit |
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For posts other than Principal |
Candidates must meet the following age criteria as of 1 July 2026:
This means candidates must have been born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 2005 (both dates inclusive). |
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Principal, Government Intermediate College (Boys or Girls) post |
Candidates must meet the following age criteria as on 1 July 2026:
This means candidates must have been born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 1996 (both dates inclusive). |
Certain reserved category candidates are eligible for upper age limit relaxations. The extent of these relaxations varies based on the category. Refer to the table below for details on upper-age relaxations applicable for the UPPCS 2026 examination:-
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UP PCS Relaxation Age 2026 |
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Category |
UPPCS Age Relaxation |
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SC/ ST/ OBC of Uttar Pradesh |
5 years |
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Skilled players of recognized games (domicile of Uttar Pradesh) |
5 years |
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State Govt. employees of Uttar Pradesh |
5 years |
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Emergency Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh |
5 years |
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Short Service Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh |
5 years |
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Ex-Army Personnel of U.P. (with a minimum of five years of Army service) |
5 years |
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Physically Challenged Candidates of Uttar Pradesh |
15 years |
UPPSC PCS Educational Qualification has been detailed through the UP PCS Notification 2026 and candidates must check the educational qualification first before submitting the application form. Check the below table to know the UPPSC PCS Educational Qualification:-
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UP PCS Educational Qualification 2026 |
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Post Name |
Educational Requirements |
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Principal, Government Intermediate College (Boys/ Girls) |
Candidates must have:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
These preferences will apply only if all other eligibility conditions are the same. |
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ADIOS/ Deputy secretary, Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad/BS A and equivalent. |
Candidates must possess a Postgraduate (Master's) degree from a University, Deemed University, or Institution established by law in India. Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
These preferences will apply only if all other eligibility conditions are the same. |
|
Senior Lecturer, D.I.E.T. |
Candidates must have:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
These preferences will apply only if all other eligibility conditions are the same. |
|
Labour Enforcement Officer |
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in any one of the following disciplines from a University established by law in India:
OR A Postgraduate degree (Master's degree) in any of the above subjects. Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
These preferences will apply only if all other eligibility conditions are the same. |
|
Assistant Labour Commissioner |
Candidates must possess a Postgraduate (Master's) degree in any one of the following disciplines from a University established by law in India:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
These preferences will apply only if all other eligibility conditions are the same. |
|
Food Safety Officer |
OR Any other equivalent qualification recognized/notified by the Central Government.
Additional Condition A person who has any financial interest in the manufacture, import, or sale of food articles is not eligible to be appointed as a Food Safety Officer under the relevant rules. Equivalent Qualifications Accepted Those who have the following qualifications are also considered equivalent: Food Technology Disciplines
Agricultural Science Disciplines
Preference Preference will be given to the following candidates:
These preferences will apply only if all other eligibility conditions are the same. |
|
District Probation Officer |
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications from a recognised University or Institution:
OR
OR
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
These preferences will apply only if all other eligibility conditions are the same. |
|
Assistant Controller, Legal Metrology Grade-II |
OR
from any of the following:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
Only those will get these preferences who have the same eligibility conditions. |
|
Officer on Special Duty (Computer) |
To be eligible for the Officer on Special Duty positions, candidates must possess either of the following qualifications:
OR
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
These preferences will apply only if all other eligibility conditions are the same. Note: As per the Government Order dated 07 July 2022, the required one-year experience certificate will be considered valid only if it is issued by an authorised officer of a Government department, Government organisation, or a Government-recognised institution. Experience certificates issued by the following organisations are also accepted:
|
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Assistant Prosecution Officer (Transport) |
Candidates must have:
OR
Additionally, candidates must have a thorough knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script. Equivalent Qualifications As per the Government Order dated 22 November 2024, candidates should have the following five-year integrated law degrees awarded by a University/Deemed University/Institution established by law in India are also considered equivalent to an LL.B. degree:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
These preferences will apply only if all other eligibility conditions are the same. |
|
District Programme Officer |
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in any one of the following disciplines from a University established by law in India:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who meet any one of the following conditions:
|
|
Child Development Project Officer |
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in any one of the following disciplines from a University established by law in India:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who meet any one of the following conditions:
|
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Posts of Specific qualification only through written examination |
|
|
Manager |
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology with Housekeeping as one of the subjects from a recognised institution. Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
These preferences will apply only if all other eligibility conditions are the same. |
|
Account and Audit Officer, Mandi Parishad |
Candidates must have:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates possessing higher qualifications in Audit or Accountancy. Note: The experience certificate must be issued by the Head of the institution or another competent authority of a recognised organisation. |
|
Marketing Officer, Mandi Parishad |
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in any one of the following disciplines from a recognised University:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who possess any of the following qualifications:
OR
Equivalent Qualification The following qualifications are also considered equivalent:
|
|
Secretary Class-2, Mandi Parishad |
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in any one of the following disciplines from a recognised University:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who possess any of the following qualifications:
OR
Equivalent Qualifications The following qualifications are also considered equivalent:
|
|
Finance and Accounts Officer (Urban Development Department) |
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications from an institution established by law and recognised by the Government:
Preference Preference will be given to candidates who:
|
Physical Measurement
Physical measurements will be applicable based on Service Rules or specific requisitions for positions such as Deputy Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Jail, District Commandant Home Guards, Excise Inspector, and Deputy Jailor, subject to post availability. Refer to the table below for a clear picture of physical requirements:-
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UP PCS Physical Measurement |
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Category of Candidates |
Height / Weight |
Chest |
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For the post of D.S.P. |
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For Male candidates belonging from General, Other Backward Classes of Citizens and Scheduled Castes |
165 cm |
84-89 |
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For Scheduled Tribes |
160 cm |
79-84 |
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For female candidates belonging to the General category, Other Backward Classes of Citizens, and Scheduled Castes. |
152 cm |
Not Applicable |
|
For Scheduled Tribes |
147 cm |
Not Applicable |
|
Minimum weight requirement for female candidates across all categories. |
40 Kg. |
Not Applicable |
|
UP District Commandant Home Guards Post |
||
|
Male Candidates |
165 cm |
84-89 |
|
Female Candidates |
150 cm |
79-84 |
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For the Candidates of Scheduled Tribes and Candidates of Kumayun and Gadhwal Division. |
160 cm |
84-89 |
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For the post of Superintendent of Jail |
||
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Others |
168 cm |
81.3-86.3 |
|
Candidates of kumayun and Gadhwal Divisions |
163 cm |
81.3-86.3 |
|
For the post of Excise Inspector |
||
|
Male Candidates |
167 cm |
81.2-86.2 |
|
Female Candidates (SC./ST.) |
147 cm |
Not Applicable |
|
For other Female Candidates |
152 cm |
Not Applicable |
|
For the post of Deputy Jailor |
||
|
For Male Candidates |
168 cm |
81.3 -86.3 |
|
For Female Candidates |
Height: 152 cm Weight: 45 to 58 k.g. |
Not Applicable |
For the District Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikash Dal Officer
|
Physical Measurement |
||
|
Category |
Height |
Chest |
|
Male Candidates |
||
|
For Scheduled Tribes candidates |
160.0 Cm |
76.5 Cm to 81.3 Cm |
|
For candidates residing permanently in hill areas |
162.6 Cm |
76.5 Cm to 81.3 Cm |
|
Others candidates |
167.7 Cm |
78.5 Cm to 83.5 Cm |
|
Female Candidates |
||
|
For candidates residing permanently in hill areas and Scheduled Tribes |
147.0 Cm |
- |
|
Others candidates |
152.0 Cm |
- |
Aspirants must submit their UPPSC Application Form 2026 carefully to be eligible for the UPPCS 2026 Exam. Fill out your application form by following the steps outlined below.
The application fee for the UPPSC PCS 2026 Exam varies based on the candidate's category. The application fee fixed by the commission for different categories is as follows:
|
Category |
Application Fees |
|
General/OBC/ EWS |
Rs 125 |
|
SC/ ST |
Rs 65 |
|
Physically Disabled |
Rs 25 |
The selection process of the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Service examination consists of the following three stages:
The preliminary exam will be objective in nature, including multiple-choice questions. There will be two papers worth 200 marks each.
Only such candidates will be eligible for the Main (written) examination who are declared successful in the Preliminary Examination. The nature of the main exam will be descriptive. In this phase, the candidates have to write answers/responses in answer sheets provided to them (pen and paper based exam).
Note:
Successful candidates must fill out another application form for the Main Examination, following the Commission's instructions.
The Personality Test (Personality Test) will be the final round of the selection process. The candidates who clear the final phase of the examination will be appointed to the positions after all their documents have been verified. Following the conclusion of the Selection Process, the final merit list will be released.
The UPPSC Exam Pattern has changed since the UPPCS Prelims in 2018. The new UPPSC Exam Pattern, the optional paper has been revamped and two papers (paper 5 and paper 6) based on Uttar Pradesh Special Knowledge have been introduced.
The Preliminary Examination, i.e. the first stage of the UPPSC exam, consists of two papers: Paper I (General Studies-I) and Paper II (General Studies-II or CSAT).
Check the details of the UPPSC PCS prelims exam in the table below:
|
Paper |
No. of Questions |
Max. Marks |
Duration |
|
G.S. Paper - I |
150 |
200 |
2 hours |
|
G.S. Paper - II (Qualifying) |
100 |
200 |
2 hours |
|
Total |
250 |
400 |
4 hours |
Note:
For each incorrect answer given by the candidate, one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
The UPPCS Mains Exam Pattern has been updated as well. The two optional subjects have been eliminated, and the exam will now consist of eight compulsory papers. The specifics of this are provided below.
|
Subject |
Type of Paper |
Max. Marks |
Duration |
|
General Hindi |
Conventional |
150 |
3 hours for each paper |
|
Essay |
Conventional |
150 |
|
|
General Studies (First Paper) |
Conventional |
200 |
|
|
General Studies (Second Paper) |
Conventional |
200 |
|
|
General Studies (Third Paper) |
Conventional |
200 |
|
|
General Studies (Fourth Paper) |
Conventional |
200 |
|
|
General Studies (Fifth Paper) |
Conventional |
200 |
|
|
General Studies (Sixth Paper) |
Conventional |
200 |
Note:
The Personality Test will be the final stage of the selection process. It has a weightage of 100 marks. The test will cover topics of general interest while keeping academic interests in mind, as well as general awareness, intelligence, character, expression of power/personality, and general suitability for the service.
The UPPSC PCS (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Provincial Civil Services) 2026 syllabus covers various subjects and topics. Check out the subjects and topics we have provided here based on the 2026 notification for both the Prelims and Main exams.
|
Subject |
Topics |
|
General Studies Paper - I |
|
|
Current Affairs |
Current Events of National and International Importance |
|
History |
History of India - Social, economic, and political aspects of Indian History. Indian National Movement - The nature and character of the freedom movement, the rise of nationalism, and the attainment of independence. |
|
Geography |
Geography of India and the World (Physical, Social, and Economic) |
|
Indian Polity and Governance |
|
|
Economic and Social Development |
The candidates will be tested concerning problems and relationships of:
|
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General Science |
|
|
General Studies Paper - II |
|
|
Mathematics |
|
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General English |
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Reasoning |
|
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सामान्य हिंदी |
|
Note:- Candidates are expected to have a general understanding of the subjects listed above, with a focus on Uttar Pradesh.
The main examination consists of eight compulsory papers. The most recent and comprehensive UPPCS Mains Syllabus for each paper is provided below.
|
Subject |
Topics |
|
General Hindi |
दिये हुए गद्य खण्ड का अवबोध एवं प्रश्नोत्तर, संक्षेपण सरकारी एवं अर्धसरकारी पत्र लेखन, तार लेखन, कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना, परिपत्र शब्द ज्ञान एवं प्रयोग रस उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय प्रयोग विलोम शब्द वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द वर्तनी एवं वाक्य शुद्धि, मुहावरे |
|
Essay |
The Essay question paper will be divided into three sections. Candidates will be required to choose one topic from each section and write an essay of 700 words on each topic. Section A: (1) Literature and Culture. (2) Social sphere. (3) Political sphere. Section B: (1) Science, Environment and Technology. (2) Economic Sphere (3) Agriculture, Industry and Trade. Section C: (1) National and International Events. (2) Natural Calamities, Land slide, Earthquake, Deluge, Drought, etc. (3) National Development programmes and projects. |
|
GENERAL STUDIES-I |
History and Culture Modern Indian History The Freedom Struggle Post-independence India History of the world Indian Society and Culture Role of Women liberalization, privatization and globalization Social empowerment Natural Resources of World/India Physical Geography Oceanic resources of India Population and Settlements |
|
GENERAL STUDIES-II |
Indian Constitution Role of Finance Commission Parliament and State legislatures Executive and the Judiciary Representation of the People's Act NITI Aayog Government policies Role of Civil Services India's relationship (with neighbouring Countries) Current affairs |
|
GENERAL STUDIES-III |
Economics Budgets Major Crops and subsidies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, etc. Science and Technology Disaster Management International Security |
|
GENERAL STUDIES-IV |
Ethics Attitude Aptitude Emotional Intelligence Thinkers and philosophers (India and the world) Probity in Governance Case studies |
|
Paper 5 & 6, GENERAL STUDIES- V & VI (Based on Uttar Pradesh Special) |
Syllabus for G.S. Paper 5 and 6 will be issued separately on the official website of the commission |
The UPPCS Admit Card for separate examination dates will be generally available one week before the exam. Follow the steps outlined below to obtain your UPPCS admit card once available.
Note:
The UPPCS Admit Card will include your name, exam centre, photograph, and signature. Print multiple copies of the UPPCS Admit card to avoid any last-minute hassles. To appear in the UP PCS exam, candidates must bring the original and valid photo ID proof along with the UPPSC PCS admit card 2026 to the exam centre.
UP PCS Answer Key 2026 will soon be uploaded by the UPPSC on its official website after conducting the UPPSC PCS Exam 2026. The UP PCS Answer Key will provide the correct responses to all the questions asked in the examination. By referring to the answer key, candidates can estimate their probable scores before the official results are announced. Candidates can download the UPPSC PCS Answer Key by following the below preovided steps:-
UPPSC PCS Result 2026 will be declared by the UPPSC once the exam is successfully conducted and candidates can check their result by following the below-provided steps:-
The UPPSC PCS Cut-off is the minimum qualifying score required for candidates to advance to the next stage of the selection process. When setting the UPPSC PCS cut-off marks, the commission considers several factors, including:
Once the UPPSC PCS Cut-off Marks are officially released, this section will be updated accordingly.
UPPSC PCS Salary details 2026 are announced in the UPPSC PCS Notification 2026 and candidates can check the salary details from the below-provided table as well:-
|
UPPSC PCS Salary Details 2026 |
|
|
Post Name/ Exam Name |
Salary |
|
Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination |
As per the 6th Pay Commission, the pay scale ranges from ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with a Grade Pay of ₹4,600 (except for Naib Tehsildar, whose Grade Pay is ₹4,200) to ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with a Grade Pay of ₹5,400. |
|
Assistant Conservator of Forest |
₹15,600 – ₹39,100, with a Grade Pay of ₹5,400 (Level-10 in the pay matrix: ₹56,000 – ₹1,77,500), Group "B", Gazetted. |
|
Range Forest Officer of Forest |
₹9,300 – ₹34,800, with a Grade Pay of ₹4,800 (Level-8 in the pay matrix: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100), Group "B", Gazetted. |
Note:- In addition to a competitive salary package, candidates receive various perks and benefits, including study leave, government housing, transport allowances, and more.
Preparing for the UPPSC PCS (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Provincial Civil Services) examination requires a strategic approach and effective study techniques. Here are some preparation tips that will help you in your UPPSC PCS exam preparation:
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