NEELGYAN EXAM GUIDE
UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Guide
UP Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Exam
2026 examination cycle · Uttar Pradesh PSC (UPPSC)
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
Checked against the official sources linked below
Current cycle
PCS 2026
Conducting body
UPPSC
Application status
Extended notice displayed
Next key date
3 August 2026 indicated
Correction/reconciliation
10 August 2026 indicated
Application route
OTR + Candidate Dashboard
2026 cycle tracker
- Notification/application start25 June 2026
- Extended application/fee deadline3 August 2026 indicatedYou are here
- Reconciliation/modification10 August 2026 indicated
- Preliminary examinationSee full official advertisement
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Exam Resources
About UPPCS / UPPSC
What is UPPCS / UPPSC?
The Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission and commonly called UPPSC PCS or UPPCS. UPPCS Pre is its Preliminary stage.
UPPSC’s official notice area displayed a PCS 2026 last-date extension. Official pages reviewed indicated application/fee completion through 3 August 2026 and reconciliation/modification through 10 August 2026.
The public ‘View Advertisement’ route did not yield a reliably readable full document during verification, so vacancies, exact age/category rules, fee and paper details are not reproduced.
Latest UPPSC PCS Updates
Verified updates, newest first
UPPSC PCS Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Official name | Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination |
| Current status | Application extension notice displayed |
| Application route | OTR then Candidate Dashboard |
| Vacancies/pattern | Recheck full official advertisement |
UPPSC PCS 2026 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PCS 2026 notification/application start | Published | |
| Extended application/fee deadline | Indicated by official extension notice | |
| Reconciliation/modification window | Indicated by official notices |
UPPSC PCS Application Process
How to use the official application route
- Complete OTR first, then use Candidate Dashboard to submit the PCS 2026 application.
- Check the live extension notice, payment state and correction/reconciliation deadline before submission.
UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
OTR and application
Both steps required
- UPPSC says OTR is registration only, not the completed examination application.
- Submit the examination form through Candidate Dashboard.
Post-specific eligibility
Full notice required
- Do not assume a general degree rule covers every participating service.
- Age/category and qualification claims must be checked in the full 2026 notice.
UPPSC PCS Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Preliminary examinationScreening stage; date requires full-notice recheck
- Main examinationWritten competitive stage
- InterviewAs notified for eligible posts
PCS 2026 paper and fee details
| Item | Current source position |
|---|---|
| Vacancies and fee | Not extracted from a readable official advertisement |
| Preliminary/Main pattern and syllabus | Recheck full notice and official syllabus |
- This guide does not carry figures from a previous UPPCS cycle.
UPPSC PCS Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- Use UPPSC’s full current advertisement and official syllabus links for paper-specific preparation.
Current official syllabus
Confirm the paper scheme and syllabus in the live PCS 2026 document before using any study plan.
UPPSC PCS Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPPCS?
It is UPPSC’s Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination.
Is UPPCS Pre a separate exam?
No. It is the preliminary stage.
Is the form open on 2 August?
An official extension notice indicated completion through 3 August 2026; confirm the live portal.
What is OTR?
UPPSC says OTR is registration only, not the examination application.
Where is the PCS application completed?
In UPPSC Candidate Dashboard.
Can I correct the form?
Official notices indicated reconciliation/modification through 10 August; verify your portal status.
What are the 2026 vacancies?
They were not extracted from a readable official advertisement during verification.
What is the selection route?
Prelims, Main and interview under the official PCS notice.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
Related Exams and Student Routes
More options in State PSC Civil Services
Verify Before You Apply
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