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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)๐ Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Pre 2026 โ Advt A-1/E-1/2026๐ UPPSC Advt No : A-1/E-1/2026 : Short Details of Notification
๐ Total : 500 Posts | SDM, DSP, BDO & Gazetted Officers | Pre + Mains + Interview | Apply: 25 Jun โ 27 Jul 2026
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Important Dates๐
Application Begin
25 June 2026
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Last Date Apply
27 July 2026
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Fee Last Date
27 July 2026
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Correction
25 Jun-03 Aug
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Pre Exam
As per Schedule
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Admit Card
Before Exam
โ ๏ธ OTR Registration Mandatory Before Applying | Correction Window Available Till 03 Aug 2026 | 500 Gazetted Posts
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Application FeeGeneral / OBC / EWS
โน125/-
SC / ST
โน65/-
PH Candidates
โน25/-
๐ณ Payment : SBI MOPS Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking or SBI E Challan Mode Only
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Age: 21-40 Yrs (01/07/2026)๐ฏ 500 Posts
Bachelor Degree Any Stream | Category Wise in Notification
๐ Posts Under UPPSC PCS โ Gazetted Officers
๐๏ธ SDM (Sub Divisional Magistrate)
๐ฎ DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) ๐๏ธ BDO (Block Development Officer) ๐ Naib Tehsildar ๐ฐ Treasury Officer/Accounts Officer ๐ CTO (Commercial Tax Officer) ๐ DSO (District Supply Officer) ๐ ARO (Assistant Review Officer) ๐ซ BSA (Basic Shiksha Adhikari) ๐ District Administrative Officer & More |
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Complete Selection Process โ Pre + Mains + Interview๐
Stage 1: Pre Exam (Qualifying)
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2 Papers โ General Studies I & II (CSAT)
โ Objective Type (MCQs) โ 200 Marks Each โ Duration: 2 Hours per Paper โ CSAT is Qualifying (33% required) โ Pre Score not counted in Final Merit โ ~12-15 times candidates shortlisted for Mains ๐
Stage 2: Mains Exam (Written)
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8 Papers โ Descriptive Type
โ GS I-VI, Essay, Hindi, Optional (2 Papers) โ Total: 1500 Marks (GS+Essay) + Optional โ Duration: 3 Hours per Paper โ Mains Score counted in Final Merit โ ~3 times candidates called for Interview ๐ค
Stage 3: Interview (Personality Test)
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Personality Test / Viva Voce
โ Total: 100 Marks โ Tests: Personality, Leadership, GK, Decision Making โ Final Merit = Mains + Interview Marks โ Top rankers get SDM, DSP, BDO posts โ Training at UP Academy of Administration |
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UPPSC PCS Pre 2026 โ Complete Syllabus & Exam Pattern๐ Paper I โ General Studies I (200 Marks, 150 Qs) Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern), Indian National Movement, Indian Polity & Constitution, Indian Geography, World Geography, Indian Economy, General Science & Technology, Environment & Ecology, Current Affairs (National & International), UP Special GK (History, Culture, Economy, Budget, Schemes), Census 2011, Sports, Awards.
๐ Paper II โ CSAT (200 Marks, 100 Qs, Qualifying 33%) Reading Comprehension (English & Hindi), Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability, Decision Making & Problem Solving, General Mental Ability, Basic Numeracy (Class 10 level), Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables), Hindi Language Comprehension.
๐ Mains โ General Studies Papers (6 Papers, 1500 Marks) GS I: History, Geography, Society. GS II: Polity, Governance, International Relations. GS III: Economy, Agriculture, Science, Environment, Disaster Management, Security. GS IV: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude. GS V: UP Specific (History, Culture, Economy). GS VI: UP Specific (Administration, Schemes). Essay: 3 Essays (150 Marks). Hindi: 100 Marks (Qualifying).
๐ Mains โ Optional Subject (2 Papers) Choose 1 subject from 34 options: History, Geography, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Agriculture, Commerce, Management, Hindi Literature, English Literature, Urdu, Sanskrit, Law, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Anthropology, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & more.
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UPPSC PCS โ Preparation Strategy & Booklist๐ Phase 1: Pre Foundation (Months 1-3) Complete NCERT Class 6-12 (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science). Read standard books: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth, Spectrum for Modern History, GC Leong for Geography, Shankar IAS for Environment. Daily newspaper reading (The Hindu/Indian Express). Practice 50+ Pre MCQs daily. Focus on UP Special GK.
๐ Phase 2: Pre Intensive (Months 4-5) Revision of all GS topics. Solve UPPSC previous 10 years Pre papers. Take 10-15 full-length mock tests (Pre). Practice CSAT paper (focus on comprehension & reasoning โ ensure 33%+). Revise current affairs of last 12 months. Focus on UP budget, schemes, census data.
๐ Phase 3: Mains Preparation (Months 6-10) Start answer writing practice โ write 2 answers daily. Study GS I-VI in depth. Prepare optional subject thoroughly. Practice essay writing (3 essays in 3 hours). Read UP-specific books for GS V & VI. Join test series for Mains. Focus on time management โ 3 hours per paper.
๐ Recommended Standard Books History: Spectrum (Modern), Old NCERT Ancient/Medieval. Polity: M. Laxmikanth. Geography: GC Leong + NCERT. Economy: Ramesh Singh + Budget. Environment: Shankar IAS. UP GK: Arihant UP Special. CSAT: RS Aggarwal. Mains: Subhra Ranjan Notes, Drishti IAS Materials. Previous Year Papers: UPPSC Solved.
๐ฏ Important Tips for UPPSC PCS UP GK is VERY important โ 30-40% questions from UP. Solve at least 3000+ Pre MCQs before exam. For Mains: handwriting & presentation matter. CSAT is qualifying โ don’t neglect it. Optional subject selection is crucial โ choose wisely. Interview preparation: focus on UP issues, current affairs & your bio-data. Stay consistent โ 6-8 hours daily study for 10 months.
๐ Career & Salary After UPPSC PCS SDM: โน56,100-โน1,77,500 (Level 10) + allowances. DSP: Same pay scale + uniform allowance. BDO: Key role in rural development. All posts get: Government accommodation, vehicle, medical facilities, pension under NPS. Promotion path: SDM โ ADM โ DM โ Commissioner. Respected gazetted officer status in UP Government.
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How to Fill UPPSC PCS Pre Online Form 2026
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Frequently Asked Questionsโ UPPSC PCS Pre Online Form Start?
โ 25 June 2026 โ Last Date to Apply?
โ 27 July 2026 โ Pre Exam Date?
โ As per Schedule โ Application Fee?
โ Gen/OBC/EWS: โน125 | SC/ST: โน65 | PH: โน25 โ Total Vacancies?
โ 500 Posts (Category Wise in Notification) โ Selection Process?
โ Pre โ Mains (8 Papers) โ Interview (100 Marks) โ Is OTR mandatory?
โ Yes โ Complete OTR before applying โ Official Website?
โ uppsc.up.nic.in |
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๐๏ธ UPPSC PCS Pre 2026 โ Advt A-1/E-1/2026 | 500 Posts | SDM, DSP, BDO & Gazetted Officers ๐ Pre + Mains (8 Papers) + Interview (100 Marks) | OTR Mandatory | Fee: โน125 (Gen) / โน65 (SC/ST) ๐ Visit UPPSC Official & ExamJobResult.com for admit card, exam date, answer key & result updates. |
