UPPSC PCS 2026: Notification Released; Applications Open for 500 Posts – Full Details Inside
UPPSC PCS 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the notification for the PCS 2026 recruitment. Candidates can apply online until July 27, 2026. Find all the details regarding the application process here.
Big news has emerged for the lakhs of youths in Uttar Pradesh preparing for government jobs. The official notification for the PCS 2026 recruitment under the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has been released, and the online application process has commenced. Candidates can apply online for this recruitment until July 27, 2026. Approximately 500 posts will be filled through this recruitment drive; however, the Commission has indicated that the number of vacancies may increase later.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications by July 27, 2026. Candidates wishing to correct any errors in their application or resolve fee-related issues have been given until August 3, 2026, to do so.
One-Time Registration (OTR) is Mandatory
Candidates are advised to obtain their OTR number before applying. The One-Time Registration process has been made a crucial part of the application procedure this time. The Commission has clearly stated that no candidate will be able to apply without an OTR number. Therefore, candidates who have not yet completed the One-Time Registration should do so before applying. According to the Commission, candidates must register at least 72 hours prior to applying to ensure their information is updated in the system.
What is OTR?
One-Time Registration (OTR) is a process where candidates enter their basic information onto the Commission’s portal just once. Subsequently, if a candidate fills out another form in the future, they do not need to re-enter their basic details. The OTR process simplifies the form-filling procedure and minimizes the likelihood of errors.
Exam Pattern
The UPPSC PCS 2026 examination will be conducted in three stages. It begins with the Preliminary Examination (Prelims). Only candidates who qualify in the Prelims will be eligible to appear for the next stage, the Main Examination (Mains). The Mains will be a written examination comprising papers on various subjects. It will include papers on General Hindi (150 marks), Essay (150 marks), and six General Studies papers (200 marks each). Subsequently, candidates who qualify in the Mains will be called for an interview. The interview carries 100 marks.
Application Fee
To appear for the UPPSC PCS 2026 exam, General, EWS, and OBC candidates are required to pay a fee of ₹125, while SC, ST, and Ex-servicemen candidates must pay ₹65. The fee for PwD candidates is set at ₹25.
How to Apply for UPPSC PCS 2026
Step 1: To apply, first visit the Commission’s official website at uppsc.up.nic.in.
Step 2: Visit the OTR portal and complete the registration process.
Step 3: Log in after receiving your OTR number.
Step 4: Click on the PCS 2026 application link.
Step 5: Fill in all the required information and upload the necessary documents.
Step 6: Finally, review your details, submit the form, and download a copy of the application for future reference.
