StateUttar PradeshChecked 19 Jul 2026
UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 — Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, ARTO, Naib Tehsildar & more Recruitment 2026
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the UPPCS 2026 notification (Advertisement No. A-1/E-1/2026 dated 25-06-2026) for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination, covering roughly 500 vacancies across prestigious state administrative posts including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), and Naib Tehsildar. One of the largest and most sought-after state civil services exams in India.
Recruitment Summary
Organization
UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission)
Post Name
Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 — Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, ARTO, Naib Tehsildar & more
Total Vacancies
~500
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university (post-wise additional requirements for a few technical posts)
Last Date
27-07-2026
Location
Uttar Pradesh
Age Limit
21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026. Relaxation up to 45 years for reserved categories as per UP government rules.
Salary / Pay
Post-wise UP government pay matrix; Deputy Collector and DSP posts carry Level 9-11 pay (approx. Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500), other posts at correspondingly lower levels, plus state government allowances.
Application Fee
Rs. 125 for General/OBC/EWS. Rs. 65 for SC/ST. Rs. 25 for PH (Divyang) candidates.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Collector / DSP / BDO / ARTO / Naib Tehsildar & other allied services | ~500 |
Exam / Selection Pattern
- Prelims: Paper I (General Studies) determines merit; Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying only.
- Mains: 8 descriptive papers — Essay, General Hindi, and six General Studies papers.
- Interview carries 100 marks, assessing personality and suitability for public service.
Selection Process
- 1Preliminary Examination (Paper I merit-based, Paper II qualifying)
- 2Main Examination (Essay, General Hindi, 6 General Studies papers)
- 3Interview (100 marks)
How to Apply
- 1.Visit uppsc.up.nic.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
- 2.Log in to the Candidate Dashboard and open the PCS 2026 (Advt. A-1/E-1/2026) application link.
- 3.Fill the form using the OTR number, upload documents, and pay the fee.
- 4.Submit before 27 July 2026 (correction window open till 3 August 2026).
Important Notes
- OTR (One Time Registration) number is the only valid registration credential for submitting the application form.
- Application form correction/editing is permitted until 3 August 2026 after initial submission.