UPPSC PCS: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility

Uttar Pradesh Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination. Recruitment of Uttar Pradesh civil service officers (Deputy Collector, DSP and other state posts)

Category
Civil Services & Defence
Conducted by
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Level
State civil services
Frequency
Yearly
Mode
Prelims (OMR, offline); Mains (written, conventional); Interview
Application fee
Rs 125 for Unreserved/EWS/OBC (exam fee Rs 100 + online processing Rs 25); Rs 65 for SC/ST and ex-servicemen; Rs 25 for persons with disabilities (2026 advertisement).

Eligibility

Exam pattern

Prelims Paper I: General Studies

120 min · 150 questions · 200 marks

Prelims Paper II: General Studies II (CSAT-type)

120 min · 100 questions · 200 marks

Mains: General Hindi

150 marks

Mains: Essay

150 marks

Mains: General Studies Papers I to VI

1200 marks

Syllabus

Prelims Paper I: General Studies

Current events of national and international importance, History of India and the Indian National Movement, India and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, Environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change, General Science

Prelims Paper II: General Studies II

Comprehension, Interpersonal skills including communication skills, Logical reasoning and analytical ability, Decision making and problem solving, General mental ability, Elementary mathematics up to Class X, General English up to Class X, General Hindi up to Class X

Mains

General Hindi, Essay, General Studies I to VI

Important dates (PCS 2026)

Selection process

Preliminary exam, then Main written exam, then Interview. Merit is Mains plus Interview marks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is UPPSC PCS?

UPPSC PCS stands for Uttar Pradesh Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination. Recruitment of Uttar Pradesh civil service officers (Deputy Collector, DSP and other state posts). It is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). Level: State civil services.

Who is eligible for UPPSC PCS?

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (some posts add their own qualification). Age limit: 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 (born between 2 Jul 1986 and 1 Jul 2005); 55 for UP persons with disabilities; extra years for reserved categories as the advertisement lists. Nationality: Indian citizen (UP domicile rules apply to reservation).

What is the exam pattern of UPPSC PCS?

Prelims Paper I: General Studies: 120 minutes, 150 questions, 200 marks. Prelims Paper II: General Studies II (CSAT-type): 120 minutes, 100 questions, 200 marks. Mains: General Hindi: 150 marks. Mains: Essay: 150 marks. Mains: General Studies Papers I to VI: 1200 marks. Mode: Prelims (OMR, offline); Mains (written, conventional); Interview.

How often is UPPSC PCS held?

Yearly.

When is UPPSC PCS held?

PCS 2026 cycle: Online application opens 2026-06-25; Last date for fee and application 2026-07-27; Last date for correction 2026-08-03; Prelims (proposed in the commission's 2026 calendar) 2026-12-06.

How are candidates selected through UPPSC PCS?

Preliminary exam, then Main written exam, then Interview. Merit is Mains plus Interview marks.

What is the application fee for UPPSC PCS?

Rs 125 for Unreserved/EWS/OBC (exam fee Rs 100 + online processing Rs 25); Rs 65 for SC/ST and ex-servicemen; Rs 25 for persons with disabilities (2026 advertisement).

Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-10-04. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.