UPPSC PCS 2026: Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination
Recruitment Overview
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Examination (PCS) 2026 for recruitment to SDM, DSP, BDO, and District Audit Officers.
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Important Dates
Application Fee & Payment
Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (Visa/Master/Rupay), UPI (GPay/PhonePe), or SBI Cash Challan.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper Age Relaxations:
Salary & Pay Scale
Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | Posts | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) / Deputy Collector | 65 | 21 to 40 Years |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | 85 | 21 to 40 Years |
Educational Qualification
Essential Educational Qualification Benchmark
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute established by an Act of Parliament (UGC Act, 1956).
Post-wise Eligibility
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) / Deputy Collector
Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
Bachelor's Degree + Physical Fitness standard (Height 165cm for male candidates).
Selection Process
Online Computer Based Qualifying Test.
Comprehensive merit-scoring examination.
Typing / Data Entry speed where required.
Certificate verification and fitness check.
Examination Pattern
Syllabus & Subjects
1. Reasoning
Analogies, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Series, Coding.
2. General Awareness
Current Affairs, Polity, History, Science, Economy.
3. Quantitative
Percentages, Ratio, Profit/Loss, Algebra, Geometry.
4. English
Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Vocabulary, Idioms.