UPPSC PCS 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
UPPSC PCS 2026 Overview
UPPSC PCS (Provincial Civil Services) is Uttar Pradesh's state civil services exam recruiting Deputy Collector (SDM), DSP, BDO, and other Group A/B posts.
UPPSC PCS 2026 has approximately 220 vacancies. Selection follows UPSC pattern: Prelims (GS + CSAT), Mains (8 papers), and Interview. PCS officers form the backbone of district administration in UP.
PCS officers start at Pay Level 10 with in-hand salary of ₹55,000–₹75,000/month. Promotion to IAS is possible through promotion quota.
UPPSC PCS 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from recognized university
Age Limit
21–40 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +5 years, SC/ST: +5 years (UP rules)
Nationality
Indian Citizen
UPPSC PCS Selection Process
Prelims — GS Paper 1 + CSAT (qualifying)
Mains — 8 descriptive papers (1500 marks)
Interview — 100 marks
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UPPSC PCS Exam Pattern 2026
Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 200 |
| CSAT (qualifying) | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 180 | 400 |
Mains
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies Papers | 4 | 900 |
| Total | 4 | 900 |
UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Download the complete UPPSC PCS topic-wise syllabus PDF →Premium (₹199/yr)
UPPSC PCS Posts — Which is Best?
UPPSC PCS offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Subordinate Services As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
UPPSC PCS Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
UPPSC PCS Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →UPPSC PCS 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
UPPSC PCS Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management