UPPCS Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Exam : Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has recently announced a recruitment drive for the position of Group A and Group B gazetted posts. This recruitment is set to fill 500 posts.
Department: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPCS)
Posts: Group A and Group B gazetted
Total posts: 500
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree / Post Graduate / Bachelor of Laws / Engineering / Diploma
Age Limit: 21 to 40 years
Last date: 3 August 2026
Apply Fee: Rs. 25 to 125/-
Salary: Grade Pay (Rs. 4200 to 5400/-)
Job Location: Uttar Pradesh State
Note: – If you have any query regarding selection process then you must see the notification and read carefully.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Vacancy Details:
Total Vacancy: 500
Name of post:
Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax), District ommandent Homeguards, Treasury Officer/Accounts Officer, Cane Inspector and Assistant Sugar Commissioner, District Cane Officer, Superintendent Jail, Manager Credit (Small Industries), Manager Marketing and Economic Survey (Small Industries), Executive Officer Grade-I/Assistant Nagar Ayukta, District Basic Education Officer/Associate DIOS & other equivalent Administrative Posts, Assistant Commissioner Industries (Enforcement), Assistant Labour Commissioner, Senior Lecturer DIET, Assistant Commissioner Industries, Statistical Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, (Treasury), Commercial Tax Officer, District Minority Welfare Officer, District Food Marketing Officer, Executive Officer (Panchayati Raj), Deputy Secretary (Housing and Urban Planning), Area Rationing Officer, District Backward Welfare Officer, Naib Tehsildar, District Saving Officer, District Panchayat Raj Officer, District Social Welfare Officer, Accounts Officer (Nagar Vikas), District Supply Officer Grade-2, Additional District Development Officer (Social Welfare), Passenger/Goods Tax Officer, District Handicapped Welfare Officer, Assistant District Employment Assistance Officer, Accounts Officer (Local Bodies), Regional Employment Officer, Assistant Registrar (Cooperative), Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport), District Probation Officer, District Administrative Officer, District Audit (Revenue Audit), Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-1 and Grade-2), District Programme Officer, District Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer, Labour Enforcement Officer, Excise Inspector, Child Development Project Officer, Food safety Officer, Deputy Jailor, Technical Assistant (Geophysics), Technical Assistant (Geology), Management Officer/Manager(Estate Department), Information Officer/District Information officer, Manager, Chemist, Officer on SpecialDuty (Computer),Principal,GovernmentIntermediateCollege and LawOfficer.
Out of aforesaid posts the requisitions of those posts which have been received.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Eligibility Criteria:
Bachelor’s Degree / Post Graduate / Bachelor of Laws / Engineering / Diploma
Physical Criteria:
Physical measurement standards apply to specific posts under the UPPSC PCS 2026 recruitment. Candidates applying for posts such as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Superintendent of Jail, District Commandant Home Guards, Excise Inspector, Deputy Jailor, and District Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer must meet the height, chest, and vision requirements as prescribed in the notification. Candidates should verify their physical measurements before applying to avoid disqualification at later stages.
Age Limit: 21 to 40 years
Age Relaxation:
– General / EWS / OBC: 21 years to 40 years (born not before 2 July 1986 & not after 1 July 2005)
– SC / ST (UP), OBC (UP), State Govt. Employees of UP, Teachers/Staff of Basic Shiksha Parishad UP, Skilled Players of Classified Games UP: 21 years to 45 years (5 years relaxation – born not before 2 July 1981)
– Persons with Disabilities (PH) of UP: 21 years to 55 years (15 years relaxation – born not before 2 July 1971)
– Ex-Servicemen of UP (Emergency/Short Service Commissioned Officers): 21 years to 40 years + 3 years + period of Army service rendered
– Principal, Government Intermediate College (Special Provision): 30 years to 40 years (born not before 2 July 1986 & not later than 1 July 1996)
– Chief Minister Fellowship Research Scholars (UP): 21 years Up to 3 years relaxation based on fellowship tenure (1 yr tenure = 1 yr relaxation; 2 yr = 2 yr; 3 yr or more = 3 yr)
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Application fee: Rs. 25 to 125/-
Exam Pattern:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type):
– Two compulsory papers, each of 200 marks and 2 hours duration.
– Both papers are objective type (MCQ) answered on OMR sheets.
– Paper-I (General Studies-I): 150 questions, 200 marks. Timing: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Merit is determined based on marks in Paper-I only.
– Paper-II (General Studies-II): 100 questions, 200 marks. Timing: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. This is a qualifying paper with minimum 33% marks required. Paper-II marks are NOT counted in merit.
– Negative Marking: 1/3 mark (0.33) deducted for each wrong answer. No penalty for unattempted questions.
Minimum Efficiency Standard: SC/ST candidates must score at least 35%; all other categories must score at least 40% in Preliminary/Main examination to be placed in the merit list.
– On the basis of Preliminary Exam results, 15 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Stage 2: Main (Written) Examination (Conventional Type):
– Consists of 8 compulsory conventional (descriptive) papers – 3 hours each.
– Total marks: 1500 marks (as listed below).
Paper Subject Marks
1 General Hindi 150 marks
2 Essay 150 marks
3 General Studies – Paper I 200 marks
4 General Studies – Paper II 200 marks
5 General Studies – Paper III 200 marks
6 General Studies – Paper IV 200 marks
7 General Studies – Paper V 200 marks
8 General Studies – Paper VI 200 marks
Candidates must obtain the minimum marks in General Hindi as determined by the Government or Commission.
3 times the number of vacancies will be called for the interview.
Stage 3: Viva-Voce / Personality Test:
– Total marks: 100.
– Tests general interest, general awareness, intelligence, character, expression, and general suitability for the service.
– Candidates must carry original certificates and four passport-size photographs (two attested, two unattested) for the interview.
– Government/Central employees must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.
– Post preferences are taken at the time of interview and are treated as final – no change is permitted after this.
Selection stages:
1 Phase: Preliminary Exam
2 Phase: Main Exam
3 Phase: Interview
How to apply: Online
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
Starting date for online application: 25 June 2026
Last date for online application: 3 August 2026
Last date for payment of fee: 03 August 2026
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