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UPPCS 2026: The Complete FAQ Hub
This FAQ hub answers the most common questions on UPPCS 2026 (Advt. A-1/E-1/2026), organised into eight categories: notification, eligibility, registration, exam date and admit card, pattern and syllabus, cut-off and result, interview and salary, and preparation and career. The Prelims is on 6 December 2026.
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Notification
What is the UPPCS 2026 advertisement number?
Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2026, dated 25 June 2026.
How many vacancies are in UPPCS 2026?
About 500, subject to change.
Which posts are included?
Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, ARTO, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax), Treasury Officer, Naib Tehsildar and many others.
Eligibility
What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026.
What qualification is needed?
A bachelor's degree by 27 July 2026, with specific degrees for some posts.
Who gets age relaxation?
SC, ST, OBC of UP, UP state employees and skilled players (5 years); PwD of UP (15 years).
Can outsiders apply?
Yes, as unreserved candidates.
Registration
Is OTR mandatory?
Yes, from otr.pariksha.nic.in.
What was the last date?
27 July 2026; corrections until 3 August 2026.
What is the fee?
₹125 (UR/EWS/OBC), ₹65 (SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen), ₹25 (PwD).
Exam Date & Admit Card
When is the Prelims?
6 December 2026.
What are the timings?
Paper I 9:30 to 11:30 AM; Paper II 2:30 to 4:30 PM.
Where is the admit card available?
On uppsc.up.nic.in before the exam.
Which pen is allowed?
Only a black ballpoint pen.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
How many questions are in Prelims?
150 in GS Paper I and 100 in CSAT.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, one-third of the question's marks.
What is the Mains total?
1,500 marks across eight papers.
Is there an optional?
No.
Which papers are UP-specific?
GS V and GS VI.
Cut-off & Result
What was the 2023 General Prelims cut-off?
125 out of 200.
How many qualify for Mains?
About 15 times the vacancies.
What is the minimum efficiency standard?
40% for General, OBC, EWS; 35% for SC and ST.
Interview & Salary
How many marks is the interview?
100.
What is the final merit total?
1,600.
What is a Deputy Collector's pay level?
Level 10, starting basic ₹56,100.
Preparation & Career
How much time is left to prepare?
About eight and a half weeks from mid-October to 6 December 2026.
How important is UP GK?
Very; it is key at every stage.
Can Deputy Collectors become IAS?
Yes, through promotion under the state quota.
📌 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UPPCS 2026 advertisement number?
Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2026, dated 25 June 2026.
How many vacancies are in UPPCS 2026?
About 500, subject to change.
Which posts are included?
Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, ARTO, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax), Treasury Officer, Naib Tehsildar and many others.
What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026.
What qualification is needed?
A bachelor's degree by 27 July 2026, with specific degrees for some posts.
Who gets age relaxation?
SC, ST, OBC of UP, UP state employees and skilled players (5 years); PwD of UP (15 years).
Can outsiders apply?
Yes, as unreserved candidates.
Is OTR mandatory?
Yes, from otr.pariksha.nic.in.
What was the last date?
27 July 2026; corrections until 3 August 2026.
What is the fee?
₹125 (UR/EWS/OBC), ₹65 (SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen), ₹25 (PwD).
When is the Prelims?
6 December 2026.
What are the timings?
Paper I 9:30 to 11:30 AM; Paper II 2:30 to 4:30 PM.
Where is the admit card available?
On uppsc.up.nic.in before the exam.
Which pen is allowed?
Only a black ballpoint pen.
How many questions are in Prelims?
150 in GS Paper I and 100 in CSAT.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, one-third of the question's marks.
What is the Mains total?
1,500 marks across eight papers.
Is there an optional?
No.
Which papers are UP-specific?
GS V and GS VI.
What was the 2023 General Prelims cut-off?
125 out of 200.
How many qualify for Mains?
About 15 times the vacancies.
What is the minimum efficiency standard?
40% for General, OBC, EWS; 35% for SC and ST.
How many marks is the interview?
100.
What is the final merit total?
1,600.
What is a Deputy Collector's pay level?
Level 10, starting basic ₹56,100.
How much time is left to prepare?
About eight and a half weeks from mid-October to 6 December 2026.
How important is UP GK?
Very; it is key at every stage.
Can Deputy Collectors become IAS?
Yes, through promotion under the state quota.
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