UPPSC PCS 2026 Apply Online 🔴 Expired

UPPSC PCS 2026 online form is open for 500 posts under the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination. The form started on 25.06.2026 and the last date is 27.07.2026. The official UPPSC exam calendar lists the Preliminary Examination on 06.12.2026.

UPPSC PCS notification 2026 overview

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UPPSC Pre exam date 2026

The Preliminary Examination date is now shown in the official exam calendar as 06.12.2026. This gives candidates a clear preparation window, but any revised schedule will still come from UPPSC only. Keep checking the official website after submitting the form because admit card notices, centre details and exam instructions are released separately.

The Prelims is a screening stage. Marks and cut off for this stage decide who gets called for the Main Examination. Candidates should not wait until the application window closes to start preparation because the gap between the last date and the exam date will pass quickly, especially for working candidates and first-time PCS aspirants.

Application fee

Age limit and eligibility

Candidates generally need a Bachelor degree from a recognized university. The age limit is 21 to 40 years, with relaxation as per rules for reserved categories. Some services under the same advertisement may have specific requirements, so applicants should check the detailed advertisement before selecting post preferences.

Vacancy and post preference

The current recruitment summary lists 500 posts. These are not for one single designation. PCS recruitment covers administrative and allied services across Uttar Pradesh government departments, and the final service allotment depends on merit, category, vacancy, preference and service rules.

Fill the preference section carefully. A candidate may clear the exam but still miss a preferred service if the preference order is casual or if eligibility for a specific service is not checked. Keep the final submitted form, fee receipt, category certificate, degree certificate and identity proof ready for later stages.

Selection process

The selection process has three stages. First comes the Preliminary Examination. Candidates who qualify Prelims appear for the Main Examination. After the main result, shortlisted candidates are called for interview. Final merit is prepared according to Commission rules.

Prelims should be treated as a serious filtering stage, not as a formality. A large number of candidates apply for PCS every year, and the cut off depends on vacancies, paper difficulty, category and attendance. The safest approach is to complete the form early and use the remaining months for revision and mock practice.

How to apply online

1. Open the official OTR portal or UPPSC website.
2. Complete One Time Registration if it is not already done.
3. Go to the candidate dashboard and choose Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2026.
4. Fill personal details, education details, category and service preference.
5. Upload photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the fee before 27.07.2026.
7. Preview the application, submit it and keep the final printout.

Important official links

Use only official UPPSC pages for application, fee payment, admit card and result updates. If a third-party page shows a different date, confirm it from the Commission website before making any payment or editing your application.

Documents to keep ready

Before opening the form, keep your OTR details, high school certificate, graduation details, category certificate if applicable, photo ID, scanned photograph and signature ready. Cross-check name, date of birth and category exactly as they appear in your certificates. A mismatch can create trouble at document verification even if the written exam is cleared.

Applicants should also save the payment receipt and final submitted application PDF. Do not depend only on SMS or email confirmation. If the portal is slow near the last date, avoid repeated payment attempts without checking transaction status. Finish the form early if possible, because 27.07.2026 is both the form deadline and fee deadline.

Written By: GD Sarkari Naukri Desk

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