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UPPSC PCS 2026 Notification — 220 Combined State / Upper Subordinate Posts

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission • 220 Vacancies • Uttar Pradesh

Published on Digital Dwara 8 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 13 September 2026Latest editorial review

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Recruiting Authority

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

Advt No: A-1/E-1/2026

Total Vacancies

220 Posts

Uttar Pradesh

Last Date to Apply

2 February 2026

Application Window Closed

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University or equivalent

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

21 – 40 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Scale Rs. 9,300-34,800 Grade Pay Rs. 4,600 to Level 10

Recruitment Overview

UP Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 across UP centers. Preliminary and Mains syllabus details.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

1 January 2026

Online registration opens

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Last Date to Apply

2 February 2026

Closing of online application

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Exam Date

17 March 2026

Scheduled / Tentative exam date

closed

Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
Deputy Collector (UP Executive Branch) 35 Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) 25 Bachelor's Degree + Physical Standards
Block Development Officer (BDO) 40 Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University
Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) 15 Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University
Sub Registrar / Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) 20 Law Graduate (LL.B)
District Commandant Home Guards / Treasury Officer 25 Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University
Other State Executive & Administrative Cadres 60 Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University or equivalent
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range21 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

SC/ST/OBC/Skilled Players of UP: 5 years (up to 45 years) | PwD of UP: 15 years (up to 55 years)

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
Deputy Collector (UP Executive Branch)35Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)25Bachelor's Degree + Physical Standards
Block Development Officer (BDO)40Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University
Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO)15Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University
Sub Registrar / Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport)20Law Graduate (LL.B)
District Commandant Home Guards / Treasury Officer25Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University
Other State Executive & Administrative Cadres60Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

Unreserved / EWS / OBC: ₹125 (Exam Fee ₹100 + Online Processing ₹25) | SC / ST of UP: ₹65 | Divyang (PwD) of UP: ₹25 | Ex-Servicemen of UP: ₹65

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective - Paper 1 GS & Paper 2 CSAT, 400 Marks)
  2. 2Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Descriptive - 8 Papers, 1500 Marks)
  3. 3Stage 3: Personality Test / Viva-Voce (100 Marks)
  4. 4Stage 4: Final Selection from Mains (1500M) + Interview (100M) = 1600 Marks
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
  • Prelims Paper 1: General Studies-I (150 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours)
  • Prelims Paper 2: General Studies-II / CSAT (100 Questions, 200 Marks, Qualifying 33%)
  • Negative Marking in Prelims: 1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted per wrong answer
  • Mains: General Hindi (150M), Essay (150M), GS-I to GS-IV (200M each), UP Specific GS-V & GS-VI (200M each)
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.
Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: A-1/E-1/2026

Current Stage:Final Selection & Appointment Orders

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Official Notification Released

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Official recruitment notification (A-1/E-1/2026) published by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Completed

Online application portal has closed.

Timeline: 1 Jan 2026 – 2 Feb 2026

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Completed

Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified

Written / CBT Examination

Completed

Examination successfully concluded.

Timeline: 17 Mar 2026

Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Completed

Objection window closed. Responses under review.

Timeline: 24 Mar 2026 – 30 Mar 2026Tier-1 Verified
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Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified
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Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
8

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited
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Authority: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026
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