UPPSC

About UPPCS

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) examination to recruit candidates for various Group A and Group B posts in the state administration, such as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and Block Development Officer (BDO).

According to recent announcements, the UPPSC PCS 2026 notification is expected to be released around June 25, 2026, with the Prelims exam scheduled for December 6, 2026. Approximately 500 vacancies are expected to be filled through this recruitment drive [citation:10][citation:16].

The selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective), Main Examination (Descriptive), and a Personality Test (Interview).

UPPSC Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Objective):

Paper 1 (General Studies I): 150 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours.
Paper 2 (CSAT / General Studies II): 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. (Qualifying in nature).
There is a negative marking of 0.33% for every wrong answer [citation:15].

Main Examination (Descriptive):

Total 8 papers (including General Hindi and Essay).
Each paper is 200 marks (General Hindi is 150 marks).
The exam is conducted over a week in two sessions (Morning and Afternoon) [citation:15].

UPPSC Syllabus Overview

Prelims Paper 1: Covers Current Events (National & UP specific), Indian History, National Movement, Geography, Indian Polity & Governance, Social Development, Environment, and General Science [citation:15].

Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT): Focuses on Comprehension, Interpersonal Skills, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Decision Making, Mental Ability, and basic numeracy (Class 10 level) [citation:15].

Mains: The syllabus includes Essay writing, General Studies I-VI, and General Hindi. Key topics include Indian Culture, Modern History, World History, Indian Society, Constitution, International Relations, Economic Planning, Agriculture, Science & Tech, and Ethics [citation:3].

Previous Year Papers

Solving previous year question papers is crucial for understanding the UPPSC exam trends and difficulty level. The commission regularly releases the previous year papers on its official website.

How to access:

Visit the official UPPSC website (uppsc.up.nic.in).
Navigate to the "Candidate's Corner" or "Question Papers" section.
Download the Prelims and Mains papers from previous years (e.g., 2025, 2024, 2023).

For a curated collection of solved papers, please visit the Aadhar Foundation resource library.

UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026

Based on the official announcements, here is the tentative schedule for the UPPSC PCS 2026:

Notification Release: June 25, 2026 [citation:16].
Online Application Start: June 25, 2026.
Last Date to Apply: July 27, 2026 [citation:16].
Prelims Exam Date: December 6, 2026 (Sunday) [citation:10].
Mains Exam Date: To be announced after Prelims results.

Note: The commission may revise these dates. Always check the official UPPSC calendar for the latest updates.

About Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh, located in the northern part of India, is the most populous state in the country. It shares its borders with Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. The state also shares an international border with Nepal [citation:5].