UPPSC PCS Pre 2026 Online Form Date Extended — 500 Posts
If you missed the earlier deadline for the UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Prelims 2026, you now have more time. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has extended the online form last date to 03 August 2026 for this recruitment of 500 posts. Any graduate aged between 21 and 40 years (as on 01 July 2026) who wants to become a PCS officer — Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO and other state services — should use this extension to complete the application. Below you will find the full details: vacancies, eligibility, all important dates, application fee, pay, selection process, and step-by-step how to apply.
Vacancy Details
| Total Posts | 500 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | You must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognised university in India. Since UPPSC PCS covers many different posts, a few specific services may ask for a particular subject or professional degree — check the post-wise eligibility in the official notification before applying. |
| Age Limit | Your age should be between 21 and 40 years as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, ex-servicemen and other reserved categories as per UP Government rules — refer to the official notification for exact category-wise relaxation. |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation as per UP Government rules for reserved categories. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 03 August 2026 |
| Correction Window | 25 June 2026 to 10 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | Refer official notification |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹125 |
| SC / ST | ₹65 |
| PwD (Divyang) | ₹25 |
Salary / Pay
The pay depends on the specific service you are recruited into — UPPSC PCS covers posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy SP, BDO and other state services, each attached to a UP Government Pay Level. The fetched page does not state a pay scale, so treat any figure as indicative until confirmed. Refer to the official notification for the exact Pay Level and pay band of each post.
Selection Process
Selection is done in three stages: the Preliminary Exam (objective / screening test), followed by the Mains Exam (written, descriptive) for those who qualify, and finally a Personality Test / Interview. Final merit is based on Mains marks plus Interview marks. Confirm the exact scheme in the official notification.
How to Apply
Apply online through the official UPPSC portal at uppsc.up.nic.in. The window is open from 25 June 2026 and the extended last date to apply and pay the fee is 03 August 2026 (correction window till 10 August 2026). Steps: register with the OTR / candidate registration, log in, fill in your personal, educational and category details, upload your photo and signature, pay the fee online via SBI (debit/credit card, net banking or e-Challan), then submit and print the final form for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in UPPSC PCS Pre 2026?
There are 500 posts under the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services. The category-wise breakup is given in the official notification.
What is the extended last date to apply?
The online form last date has been extended to 03 August 2026, and the fee can also be paid until 03 August 2026.
What is the qualification required?
You need a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognised Indian university. Some specific posts may require a particular subject.
What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EWS pay ₹125, SC/ST pay ₹65, and PwD candidates pay ₹25, payable online via SBI.
What is the age limit?
You must be between 21 and 40 years as on 01 July 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per UP Government rules.