UPPSC PCS Notification 2026-27 Group A, Group B Vacancies: The much-awaited notification for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 has been officially released on June 25, 2026. This announcement marks the beginning of the recruitment drive for approximately 500 prestigious Group A and Group B vacancies, including the highly sought-after Deputy Collector, DSP, Block Development Officer (BDO) post. The online application process is now open and will continue until July 27, 2026.
UPPSC PCS Notification 2026-27 Group A, Group B Vacancies |
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Recruiting
Body
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Uttar
Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
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Exam Name
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Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination
(PCS) 2026
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Post
Name
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Block
Development Officer (BDO) – Group B
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Notification No.
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Notification
Date
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25 June
2026
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Application Dates
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Start: 25 June 2026 Last Date: 27 July 2026
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Fee
Payment Last Date
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27 July
2026
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Correction Window
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28 July – 3 August 2026
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Prelims
Exam Date
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6
December 2026
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Mains Exam Date
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To be announced (2027)
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Interview
Date
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To be
announced
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Total Vacancies (PCS 2026)
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~500 Posts (includes Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, Naib
Tehsildar, Treasury Officer, etc.)
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Category‑wise
Vacancies
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UR /
EWS / OBC / SC / ST – breakup to be confirmed in official PDF
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Educational Qualification
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Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized
university
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Age
Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
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21–40
years Relaxations: SC/ST/OBC – 5 yrs; PwBD – 10–15 yrs; Ex‑Servicemen – as
per rules; Female (Gen) – 5 yrs
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Application Fee
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UR/OBC/EWS: ₹125 SC/ST: ₹65 PwBD: ₹25
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Selection
Process
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1.
Preliminary Exam (Objective) 2. Mains Exam (Descriptive) 3.
Interview/Personality Test
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Prelims Exam Pattern
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2 Papers – GS‑I & CSAT GS‑I: 150 Qs, 200 Marks CSAT:
100 Qs, 200 Marks (Qualifying)
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Mains
Exam Pattern
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8
Papers – GS I–IV, Essay, Hindi, English, Optional Subject
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Interview
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100 Marks
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Final
Merit List
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Based
on Mains + Interview
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Salary / Pay Scale
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Level‑10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (7th CPC) + allowances
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Job
Location
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Uttar
Pradesh (district/block level; transferable)
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Official Website
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UPPSC PCS NOTIFICATION 2026-27 QUALIFICATION
The Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized
university by the last date of application submission. This qualification
should be clearly mentioned in the relevant section of the application form.
However, for certain posts, specific educational requirements have been
prescribed, the details of which are provided below.
Posts of Specific qualifications through written examination and interview
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Name
of Post
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Essential
Qualification
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Preferential
Qualification
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Principal,
Government Inter College (Boys/Girls)
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(i)
Post Graduate degree from a recognized University/Institution in India (ii)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree recognized by NCTE (iii) Regular
appointment in High School/Intermediate classes or higher in a recognized
institution with 3 years continuous teaching experience and salary
drawn from Govt. funds
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(a)
Served in the Territorial Army for minimum 2 years (b) Obtained “B”
certificate of N.C.C.
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ADIOS / Deputy Secretary, Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad /
BSA and A & A
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Post Graduate Degree from a recognized
University/Institution in India
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(a) Completed B.Ed. degree in NCTE recognized course (b)
Served in the Territorial Army for minimum 2 years (c) Obtained “B”
certificate of N.C.C.
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Senior
Lecturer, D.I.E.T.
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Post
Graduate degree with B.Ed. from a recognized University in India
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(a)
M.Ed. / Ph.D. in Education / M.Phil. in Education (b) Served in the
Territorial Army for minimum 2 years (c) Obtained “B” certificate of N.C.C.
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Manager
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As per notification (specific managerial qualifications
and experience in relevant field; details provided in Hindi text)
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Preference for candidates with Territorial Army service (2
years) or NCC “B” certificate
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Account
and Audit Officer, Mandi Parishad
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Graduate
in Commerce with Accountancy as one subject + 5 years experience
in Accounts work in a responsible capacity
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Preference
for higher qualification in Audit/Accountancy
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Marketing Officer, Mandi Parishad |
Graduate in Agriculture / Agriculture Marketing / Science
/ Commerce / Agriculture Economics from a recognized University
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Preference for Post Graduate in Agriculture Economics /
Agriculture Marketing OR MBA (Agri Business Management) from AICTE recognized
institution
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Secretary
Class‑2, Mandi Parishad
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Graduate
in Agriculture / Agriculture Marketing / Science / Commerce / Agriculture
Economics from a recognized University |
Preference
for Post Graduate in Agriculture Economics / Agriculture Marketing OR MBA
(Agri Business Management) from AICTE recognized institution |
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District Probation Officer
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Post Graduate Degree in Psychology / Sociology / Social
Work OR Post Graduate Diploma in any branch of Social Work from a recognized
institution. (Equivalent qualifications also recognized as per Govt.
order)
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(a) Served in Territorial Army for minimum 2 years (b)
Obtained “B” certificate of N.C.C. |
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Assistant
Controller, Legal Metrology Grade‑2 |
Degree
in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engineering as one subject from a
recognized University/Institution (Indian or foreign, recognized by Govt.)
Must have working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
(a)
Served in Territorial Army for minimum 2 years (b) Obtained “B” certificate
of N.C.C.
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Officer on Special Duty (Computer)
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Graduation in Computer Engineering from a recognized Govt.
Institute OR First Class Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics + 1‑year PG
Diploma in Computer Science + 1‑year computer work experience. (Equivalent
qualifications recognized from NIC, NICSI, NIELIT, etc.)
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(a) Served in Territorial Army for minimum 2 years (b)
Obtained “B” certificate of N.C.C.
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Assistant
Prosecution Officer (Transport)
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Bachelor
of Laws (LLB) from a recognized University OR equivalent law degree
recognized by Govt. Must have thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari
script
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(a)
Served in Territorial Army for minimum 2 years (b) Obtained “B” certificate
of N.C.C.
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Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology / Social Work / Home
Science / Psychology / Political Science / Anthropology / Social Science
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(a) Practical experience in rural women/child welfare work
OR (b) Minimum 2 years service in supervisory role OR (c) NCC “B” certificate
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Probation
Officer (Women/Children)
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Bachelor’s
Degree in Sociology / Social Work / Psychology / Anthropology / Political
Science
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(a)
Practical experience in rural women/child welfare work OR (b) Minimum 2 years
service in supervisory role OR (c) NCC “B” certificate
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Food Safety Officer
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology / Dairy Technology /
Biotechnology / Oil Technology / Agricultural Science / Veterinary Science /
Biochemistry / Microbiology OR Master’s Degree in Chemistry OR Degree in
Medicine from a recognized University. Must complete training as specified by
Food Authority after selection.
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(a) Served in Territorial Army for minimum 2 years (b)
Obtained “B” certificate of N.C.C.
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READ: IBPS SO SPECIAL OFFICER NOTIFICATION 2026: Apply Online for 745 Posts
UP PCS NOTIFICATION 2026 AGE LIMIT
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Category
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Minimum
Age
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Maximum
Age
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Relaxation
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General
(UR)
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21
years
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40
years
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No
relaxation
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OBC / SC / ST (U.P. only)
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21 years
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45 years
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+5 years
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PwD
Candidates
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21
years
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55
years
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+15
years
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Ex‑Servicemen
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21 years
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45 years
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+5 years
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State
Govt. Employees (U.P.)
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21
years
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45
years
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+5
years
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Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
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21 years
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40 years
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No relaxation beyond UR
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Other
States Candidates
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21
years
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40
years
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Treated
as General (no relaxation)
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UP PCS 2026-27 APPLICATION FEE
Candidates from the General, EWS, and OBC (Uttar Pradesh domicile) categories are required to pay Rs. 125/- (Rupees One Hundred Twenty Five Only), while those from SC and ST (Uttar Pradesh domicile) categories pay a reduced fee of Rs. 65/- (Rupees Sixty Five Only). Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are charged Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty Five Only), and Ex-Servicemen are fully exempted from payment as per government rules.
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HOW TO APPLY—UPPSC PCS NOTIFICATION 2026-27 GROUP A, GROUP B VACANCIES
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Stage
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Steps
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Stage
1 – OTR Authentication
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- Click
Apply Online → “Authenticate with OTR” - If you already have an OTR
Number, enter it and authenticate via OTP or password. - If not, first
register at https://otr.pariksha.nic.in to get your OTR number.
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Stage 2 – Application Part‑2
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- After Stage 1, the Applicant Dashboard opens. -
Click Submit Details under Application Part‑2. - Fill correspondence
address and select preferential qualifications (Yes/No) as per the
post.
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Stage
3 – Fee Payment
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- After
Stage 2, the Fee Confirmation Window appears. - Click “Proceed for Fee
Payment” → Redirects to SBI MOPS portal. - Pay via Net Banking /
Card Payment / Other Payment Modes.
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Stage 4 – Final Submission
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- After fee payment, return to dashboard. - Click Final
Submit. - Take a printout of the application form & fee receipt
for future reference.
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READ: IBPS PO NOTIFICATION 2026-27 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) Online Applications Close On 21 July
UPPSC PCS 2026 NOTIFICATION IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION FOR CONDIDATE
- The date
of birth will be accepted only as recorded in the High School
Certificate. This certificate must be attached with the Main Examination
application form. No other proof will be valid.
- Candidates
must enclose self‑attested copies of marksheets, certificates, and
degrees with the Main Examination application form to support their
educational qualifications. Applications without these documents will be
rejected.
- The
benefit of reservation for physically handicapped candidates will
be given only for posts identified by the Government for their sub‑category.
A valid certificate issued by the prescribed Medical Officer/Specialist
and countersigned by the Chief Medical Officer must be produced.
- Ex‑Army
personnel must be discharged from service by the last date prescribed
for receipt of applications.
- Details
such as date, time, venue, and roll number of the examination will
be communicated through e‑Admit Cards. Candidates must appear at
the allotted centre; no change of centre will be allowed.
- The
Commission reserves the right to cancel the candidature of any candidate
found guilty of malpractice (copying, indiscipline, misbehavior,
canvassing). Such candidates may be debarred from current and future
examinations. The U.P. Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means)
Act, 2024 will apply.
- In
all communications with the Commission, candidates must mention the name
of examination, advertisement number, OTR number, application ID,
candidate’s name, date of birth, father’s/husband’s name, and roll number
(if issued).
- Candidates selected for appointment will have to undergo a medical examination as prescribed before joining service.
