BharatNotes UPPSC PCS 2025 had 930 vacancies; Prelims was on 12 October 2025, Mains concluded 29 March – 1 April 2026, and the Mains result is awaited as of May 2026.
UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) 2025 is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (uppsc.up.nic.in). It is one of India's largest and most competitive state civil services examinations.
Current Cycle Status (May 2026)
| Stage | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | 20 February 2025 | Released |
| Application deadline | 24 March 2025 | Closed |
| Prelims | 12 October 2025 | Completed |
| Prelims Result | November 2025 | Declared — 11,727 qualified |
| Mains | 29 March – 1 April 2026 | Completed |
| Mains Result | — | Awaited |
| Personality Test | TBA | Pending |
Vacancies and Posts
The 2025 cycle advertised 200 vacancies (some sources initially reported 930 vacancies from an earlier 2025 advertisement — the February 2025 notification specifically carried 200 posts). Posts offered include:
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- Block Development Officer (BDO)
- Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO)
- Treasury Officer / District Treasury Officer
- Tehsildar, Naib-Tehsildar
- District Commandant (Home Guard)
- Sub-Registrar
Note: UPPSC regularly releases concurrent notifications. The UPPSC PCS 2026 cycle (200 vacancies) has its Prelims scheduled for 6 December 2026 as per the UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026.
Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Age: 21–40 years (General male); 21–45 years (SC/ST); 21–43 years (OBC — UP domicile)
- Age reference date: 1 July of the notification year
- Attempt limit: None — candidates may appear as many times as the age window permits
- Domicile: No mandatory domicile requirement, but age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST applies only to UP domicile candidates
Exam Pattern (Revised — 2025 onwards)
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Paper 1 | Objective MCQ | 150 | 200 | 2 hours |
| GS Paper 2 (CSAT) | Objective MCQ | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
- Paper 2 (CSAT) is qualifying only — minimum 33% (66 marks) required
- Negative marking: 1/3 of marks deducted per wrong answer in Paper 1
Stage 2: Main Examination (New Pattern — 8 Compulsory Papers)
The biggest structural change in 2025: optional subjects have been permanently removed. All 8 papers are now compulsory.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | Essay | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 | General Studies I (History, Culture, Art) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4 | General Studies II (Polity, Governance, International) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 5 | General Studies III (Science, Tech, Environment, Economy) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 6 | General Studies IV (Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 7 | General Studies V (UP History, Culture, Governance) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 8 | General Studies VI (UP Economy, Geography, Environment) | 200 | 3 hours |
Total Mains: 1,500 marks. Final merit: 1,600 marks (Mains 1,500 + Interview 100).
No negative marking in Mains. Papers 7 and 8 are UP-specific and are the primary differentiator from UPSC CSE preparation.
Stage 3: Personality Test (Interview) — 100 marks
Salary (7th Pay Commission, DA @ 60% effective January 2026)
| Component | Amount (per month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Level 10) | ₹56,100 |
| Dearness Allowance (60%) | ₹33,660 |
| HRA (varies by city: 8–24% of basic) | ₹4,488 – ₹13,464 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹3,600 – ₹7,200 |
| Approximate gross in-hand | ₹97,000 – ₹1,10,000 |
Additional perks: official government accommodation, vehicle for field postings, medical facilities under CGHS-equivalent state scheme, NPS pension contributions (10% of basic + DA by employee, 14% by government).
Mentor Tip
The removal of optional subjects is a significant equaliser — candidates who previously chose scoring optionals like Anthropology or Literature no longer have that edge. Focus on GS depth and crisp answer writing. Papers 7 and 8 (UP-specific) require a dedicated 6–8 week module; do not leave them as an afterthought.
