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UPPCS Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age, Qualification & Relaxations
To apply for UPPCS 2026, a candidate must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university by the last date of application (27 July 2026) and must be between 21 and 40 years of age on 1 July 2026. SC, ST and OBC candidates of UP, UP state employees and skilled players get 5 years' relaxation, and PwD candidates of UP get 15 years. Reserved candidates from other states get no relaxation. Some posts require specific degrees or physical standards.
Crucial dates: Age is counted on 1 July 2026. Educational qualification must be held by the last date of application (27 July 2026). Candidates still appearing in the qualifying exam are not eligible.
1. Nationality and Domicile
Candidates from any state may apply. However, reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Dependents of Freedom Fighters, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and sports persons apply only to permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh. For women candidates, the caste certificate issued on the father's side is valid.
2. Age Limit
| Parameter | Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years on 1 July 2026 |
| Maximum age (General) | 40 years on 1 July 2026 |
| Date of birth window (General) | Born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 2005 |
| Principal, Government Intermediate College | 30 to 40 years (born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 1996) |
| Proof of age | High School (Class 10) certificate only |
3. Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age | Born Not Before |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC of UP | 5 years | 45 | 2 July 1981 |
| UP State Government employees (incl. Basic Shiksha Parishad and aided Madhyamik teachers/staff) | 5 years | 45 | 2 July 1981 |
| Skilled players of UP (classified games) | 5 years | 45 | 2 July 1981 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) of UP | 15 years | 55 | 2 July 1971 |
| Emergency / Short Service Commissioned Officers and Ex-Army personnel of UP | 3 years + period of Army service | Varies | Varies |
| Research scholars of the Chief Minister Fellowship Programme | 1 to 3 years (as per tenure completed) | Up to 43 | Varies |
| Reserved categories of other states | None | 40 | 2 July 1986 |
A candidate eligible under more than one relaxation gets only one, whichever is more beneficial. EWS candidates do not get an age relaxation.
4. Educational Qualification
The general requirement is a bachelor's degree from any recognised university. As per the UP Government order of 19 July 2023, degrees in any stream from a university established by law, and technical degrees recognised by the Ministry of Education and AICTE, are treated as graduation.
Posts with Specific Qualifications
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Principal, Government Intermediate College | Postgraduate degree, B.Ed., and 3 years of regular teaching in high school or above |
| ADIOS / Deputy Secretary (Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad) and equivalent | Postgraduate degree (B.Ed. preferred) |
| Senior Lecturer, DIET | Postgraduate degree with B.Ed. |
| Assistant Labour Commissioner / Labour Enforcement Officer | Postgraduate degree or PG diploma in Economics, Sociology, Commerce, Law, Labour Relations, Social Work, Business or Personnel Management (as specified) |
| District Probation Officer | PG degree in Psychology, Sociology or Social Work (or Women's/Gender Studies) |
| Assistant Controller, Legal Metrology Grade-2 | B.Sc. with Physics or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and working knowledge of Hindi |
| Officer on Special Duty (Computer) | Degree in Computer Engineering, or first-class M.Sc. Maths with PG diploma in Computer Science and one year's experience |
| Assistant Prosecution Officer (Transport) | LL.B. and thorough knowledge of Hindi |
| Food Safety Officer | Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or PG in Chemistry, or Medicine |
| District Programme Officer / Child Development Project Officer | Graduation in Sociology, Social Work, Home Science or related subjects (as specified) |
Territorial Army service of two years or an NCC 'B' certificate gives preference for many posts, other things being equal.
5. Physical Standards (Selected Posts)
| Post | Male Height | Female Height | Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | 168 cm (163 cm for Kumaon/Garhwal) | — | 81.3 / 86.3 cm; vision 6/6 |
| District Commandant Home Guards | 165 cm (160 cm ST) | 150 cm | 84 / 89 cm |
| Superintendent of Jail | 165 cm (160 cm ST) | 152 cm (147 cm ST) | 84 / 89 cm |
| Excise Inspector | 167.7 cm (160 cm ST) | 152 cm (147 cm ST/hill) | 78.5 / 83.5 cm |
| Deputy Jailor | 168 cm | 152 cm | 81.3 cm + 5 cm expansion |
6. Marital Status
A man with more than one living wife, or a woman married to a man who already has a living wife, is not eligible unless the Governor grants an exemption.
📌 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for UPPCS 2026?
21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026.
What is the date-of-birth window for General candidates?
Born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 2005, both dates inclusive.
How much age relaxation do SC, ST and OBC candidates get?
5 years, raising the upper limit to 45, but only for permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.
What is the age relaxation for PwD candidates?
15 years for PwD candidates of UP, up to a maximum age of 55.
Do EWS candidates get age relaxation?
No. The notification does not provide an age relaxation for EWS.
Can final-year students apply for UPPCS 2026?
No. The degree must be held by the last date of application. Candidates still appearing in the qualifying exam are not eligible.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, but they are treated as unreserved and get no reservation or age relaxation.
Is there an attempt limit in UPPCS?
No. There is no cap on attempts within the age limit.
Do UP state employees get age relaxation?
Yes, 5 years, including teachers and staff of Basic Shiksha Parishad and government-aided Madhyamik Vidyalayas.
What is the age limit for Principal, Government Intermediate College?
30 to 40 years on 1 July 2026.
Which document is accepted as age proof?
Only the High School (Class 10) or equivalent certificate.
Is a postgraduate degree needed for any UPPCS post?
Yes, for posts such as Principal GIC, ADIOS, Senior Lecturer DIET, Assistant Labour Commissioner and District Probation Officer.
What is the height requirement for DSP?
168 cm for men (163 cm for candidates from Kumaon and Garhwal divisions), with 6/6 vision.
What benefit do Chief Minister Fellowship research scholars get?
Age relaxation of up to 3 years and weightage marks in the Mains, based on tenure completed.
Do I get two relaxations if I fall in two categories?
No. Only one concession, whichever is more beneficial, is given.
Do NCC or Territorial Army candidates get any benefit?
Yes. For many posts, two years of Territorial Army service or an NCC 'B' certificate gives preference, other things being equal.
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