The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released Advertisement No. A‑1/E‑1/2026 for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026. This prestigious exam recruits candidates for multiple Group‑A and Group‑B posts across various departments of the Uttar Pradesh Government.
📌 Key Highlights
Notification Date: 25 June 2026
Application Start Date: 25 June 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment & Submission: 27 July 2026
Correction/Editing Window: 3 August 2026
Recruiting Body: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Exam Name: Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026
Total Vacancies: ~500 (subject to requisitions)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (specific posts require additional qualifications)
Age Limit: 21–40 years as on 1 July 2026 (with relaxations for reserved categories)
📊 Post‑wise Vacancy Details (Extracted from Notification)
Sr. No. | Post Name | Service/Department | Special Requirements |
1 | Deputy Collector | Provincial Civil Service | Graduate degree |
2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | Police Service | Physical standards (Height, Chest) |
3 | Block Development Officer (BDO) | Rural Development | Graduate degree |
4 | Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) | Finance Department | Graduate degree |
5 | Naib Tehsildar | Revenue Department | Graduate degree |
6 | Food Safety Officer | Health Department | Degree in Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Bio‑Technology/Oil Technology/Agricultural Science/Veterinary Science/Bio‑Chemistry/Microbiology OR Master’s in Chemistry |
7 | District Probation Officer | Social Welfare | Postgraduate degree in Psychology/Sociology/Social Work |
8 | Superintendent of Jail | Prison Administration | Physical standards (Height, Chest, Vision) |
9 | Excise Inspector | Excise Department | Physical standards (Height, Chest) |
10 | Deputy Jailor | Prison Administration | Physical standards (Height, Chest, Weight) |
11 | District Youth Welfare Officer | Youth Affairs | Physical standards (Height, Chest) |
12 | Manager (Hotel Management) | Tourism Department | Degree in Hotel Management & Catering Technology |
13 | Account & Audit Officer | Mandi Parishad | Graduate in Commerce with Accountancy |
14 | District Commandant, Home Guards | Home Guards Department | Physical standards |
15 | Others | Various Departments | As per requisition |
👉 Total vacancies are around 500, distributed across these posts. Exact numbers may vary depending on requisitions received.
📊 Salary / Pay Scale
Group‑A Posts: Pay Matrix Level‑10 to Level‑14 (₹56,100 – ₹2,18,200)
Group‑B Posts: Pay Matrix Level‑7 to Level‑10 (₹44,900 – ₹1,77,500)
Additional allowances: DA, HRA, Transport, Medical, Pension benefits as per UP Govt. rules.
📊 Physical Standards (Extracted from Notification)
For DSP
Male: Height 165 cm, Chest 84–89 cm
Female: Height 150 cm, Chest 79–84 cm
ST & Hill Areas: Height 160 cm
For Superintendent of Jail
Male: Height 168 cm (ST/Hill Areas – 163 cm), Chest 81.3–86.3 cm, Vision 6/6
For Excise Inspector
Male: Height 167 cm, Chest 81.2–86.2 cm
Female (SC/ST): Height 147 cm
Other Female: Height 152 cm
For Deputy Jailor
Male: Height 168 cm, Chest 81.3 cm (expanded 5 cm)
Female: Height 152 cm, Weight 45–58 kg
ST Candidates: Male – 160 cm, Female – 147 cm
For District Youth Welfare Officer
Male:
ST – 160 cm
Hill Areas – 162.6 cm
Others – 167.7 cm
Chest:
ST/Hill Areas – 76.5–81.3 cm
Others – 78.5–83.5 cm
Female:
ST/Hill Areas – 147 cm
Others – 152 cm
📊 Application Fee
Category | Fee |
UR/OBC/EWS | ₹125 (₹100 exam fee + ₹25 processing) |
SC/ST/Ex‑Servicemen | ₹65 (₹40 exam fee + ₹25 processing) |
PwBD | ₹25 (processing fee only) |
📌 Process for Applying
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPPSC portal.
Login and fill the online application form.
Upload scanned photo, signature, and required certificates.
Pay the application fee via prescribed bank channels.
Submit and download the application confirmation for future reference.
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): UPPSC PCS Notification 2026
Apply Online: UPPSC Application Portal
🛠️ Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
Date Calculator: Calculate Dates
Photo Resizer/Editor: Resize Photos for Application
✨ Final Note
The UPPSC PCS Examination 2026 offers recruitment for 500+ Group‑A and Group‑B posts including Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, Naib Tehsildar, Food Safety Officer, Superintendent of Jail, Excise Inspector, Deputy Jailor, and more. With attractive pay scales and career growth opportunities, this is a prime chance for graduates to join the administrative framework of Uttar Pradesh.
