UPPSC Releases PCS 2026 Recruitment Notification; Online Applications Open Till July 27

UPPSC Invites Applications for Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026. Eligible candidates can now apply online for one of the state's most prestigious civil services examinations.

The online application process commenced on 25 June 2026, and candidates can submit their applications and pay the examination fee until 27 July 2026. The last date for correction or modification of the submitted application is 3 August 2026.

About the Recruitment

The PCS Examination is conducted annually to recruit officers for various Group 'A' and Group 'B' posts under the Uttar Pradesh Government. This year's recruitment offers around 500 vacancies, although the Commission has clarified that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending upon departmental requirements.

Major Posts Included in PCS 2026

The recruitment includes several prestigious administrative and legal posts, including:

• Deputy Collector
• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
• Block Development Officer (BDO)
• Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax)
• Assistant Labour Commissioner
• Commercial Tax Officer
• District Social Welfare Officer
• District Supply Officer
• District Minority Welfare Officer
• Assistant Registrar (Cooperative)
• Sub Registrar
• Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport)
• Labour Enforcement Officer
• Food Safety Officer
• District Programme Officer
• Deputy Jailor
• Information Officer
• Principal, Government Intermediate College
• Law Officer
• Several other administrative and departmental posts.

Excellent Opportunity for Law Graduates

The PCS 2026 examination presents an excellent career opportunity for law graduates. Candidates possessing an LL.B. degree can compete for posts such as Law Officer and Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport), along with several administrative services, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions. For the post of Law Officer, candidates must possess a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised university and have a thorough knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.

Important Dates

• Online Application Begins: 25 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 27 July 2026
• Last Date for Application Correction: 3 August 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university. However, specific posts require additional qualifications prescribed under the relevant service rules.

Age Limit

As on 1 July 2026:

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years

Reserved category candidates are entitled to age relaxation as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Selection Process

The PCS Examination will be conducted in three stages:

Preliminary Examination

• Two objective-type papers.
• Each paper carries 200 marks.
• Paper II is qualifying in nature with 33% minimum qualifying marks.
• Merit for the Preliminary Examination will be determined based on Paper I only.

Main Examination

Qualified candidates will appear for the Main Examination consisting of:

• General Hindi
• Essay
• General Studies Paper I
• General Studies Paper II
• General Studies Paper III
• General Studies Paper IV
• General Studies Paper V
• General Studies Paper VI

All papers are descriptive (conventional) in nature.

Interview

Candidates qualifying the Main Examination will be called for a Personality Test (Interview) carrying 100 marks. Final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview, in accordance with the applicable service rules.

Application Fee

The examination fee is as follows:

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹125
• SC/ST (U.P.): ₹65
• PwD: ₹25
• Ex-Servicemen (U.P.): ₹65

Candidates belonging to the Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Women, and Skilled Players categories will pay fees according to their original category.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official UPPSC portal after completing the One Time Registration (OTR) process. Applicants are advised to carefully verify all details before final submission, as only one opportunity for correction will be provided within the prescribed timeline.

Important Note

UPPSC has advised candidates to ensure that they satisfy all eligibility conditions before submitting the application. Any false information, forged documents, or concealment of facts may result in cancellation of candidature and debarment from future examinations, along with action under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

#UPPSC #PCS2026 #UPPSCPCS #CivilServices #GovernmentJobs #LawOfficer #AssistantProsecutingOfficer #LawGraduates #UPJobs #Recruitment2026 #UPPSCRecruitment #JudiciaryJobs #LegalCareer #AdministrativeServices #CompetitiveExams #LegalOpportunity #LegalChariot #GovernmentRecruitment #UttarPradeshJobs #CareerAlert

Follow Legal Chariot for more legal opportunities

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalchariot

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/legal-chariot