The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially started the online application process for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Preliminary Examination 2026. Through this recruitment drive, the commission aims to fill 500 vacancies in various state government departments.

Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official UPPSC website until July 27, 2026. The recruitment offers an opportunity for graduates seeking Group A and Group B administrative positions in the Uttar Pradesh government.

According to the official notification (Advertisement No. A-1/E-1/2026), the application process began on June 25, 2026, while the last date for fee payment is also July 27, 2026. Candidates will be allowed to make corrections to their submitted application forms until August 3, 2026.

Recruitment Details

The UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination is one of the state's most competitive civil services examinations. Successful candidates in the Preliminary Examination will qualify for the Main Examination, followed by an interview before final selection.

This year's recruitment drive has been announced for 500 posts, although the detailed category-wise vacancy distribution will be available in the official notification.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the eligibility conditions and complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Important Dates

UPPSC has released the complete application schedule for the PCS Pre Recruitment 2026.

Online Application Start Date: June 25, 2026
Last Date to Apply: July 27, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: July 27, 2026
Application Correction Window: Until August 3, 2026
Preliminary Examination Date: To be announced
Admit Card Release: Before the examination
Result Date: Will be notified later

Candidates should regularly visit the official UPPSC website for updates regarding the examination schedule and admit card release.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the prescribed age criteria as on July 1, 2026.

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 40 years

Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories in accordance with Uttar Pradesh government rules and UPPSC recruitment regulations.

Candidates must also possess the educational qualifications specified in the official notification before submitting their applications.

Application Fee

The application fee varies according to the candidate's category.

General / OBC / EWS: ₹125
SC / ST: ₹65
Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹25

The application fee can be paid online through multiple payment options, including Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card and Mobile Wallet.

Selection Process

The UPPSC PCS Recruitment 2026 selection process will be conducted in multiple stages.

The first stage will be the Preliminary Examination, which serves as a screening test. Candidates qualifying in the prelims will appear for the Main Examination, followed by a Personality Test/Interview.

The final merit list will be prepared based on candidates' performance in the Main Examination and Interview, as per the commission's recruitment rules.

What Candidates Should Do

With only a few days remaining before the application deadline, eligible candidates are advised to complete their online registration as early as possible. Applicants should verify all personal details, educational qualifications and uploaded documents before submitting the application form.

Candidates are also encouraged to keep a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference. Regularly checking the UPPSC website for examination-related announcements will help applicants stay updated about the admit card release, examination schedule and other important notifications.