UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Notification Out; Apply Online From Sep 9

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 notification was released by the UPSC on 9 Sep 2026 under Advertisement No. A-1/E-1/2026-27 for the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Exam 2026. UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 covers 67 vacancies across 16 posts, including Deputy Collector, Police Deputy Superintendent, and Block Development Officer. Applications are open from 9 Sep to 29 Sep 2026, and the correction window is open from 7 to 16 Oct 2026. Exam dates are yet to be announced

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UKPSC Upper 2026 Application Form

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 application form is available only online on pscuk.net.in till 29 Sep 2026. Candidates register once, fill in educational details, upload the photograph and signature, pay the fee, and keep a printout. No document is sent to the Commission at this stage.

UKPSC Upper Notification 2026 PDF

UKPSC Upper PCS Notification 2026 PDF was published on 9 Sep 2026 on psc.uk.gov.in. It carries the post-wise and category-wise vacancy break-up, qualifications for each post, age limit, fee, reservation provisions, the exam scheme, and the certificate formats. The preliminary exam date is not announced in it and will be intimated through the website and newspapers.

What is UKPSC 2026

UKPSC Upper PCS Exam 2026 is a state-level exam conducted by Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) for Uttarakhand PCS Recruitment 2026. It is the second stage of the selection process after the Prelims exam. UKPSC Upper PCS Exam evaluates candidates’ subject knowledge, analytical ability, and descriptive writing skills. Qualified candidates from the mains stage will be called for the interview round.

UKPSC 2026 Important Dates

UKPSC 2026 important dates include the key events related to the application process and recruitment timeline. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact dates of registration, fee payment, and other application-related activities.

Note: The Edit/Correction link opens five working days after the closing date, stays live for 10 days and is given only once.

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Application Fee

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 application fee depends on the category and is payable only through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI, with a processing fee of ₹16.36 including tax.

Note: Freedom fighter dependents, women, ex-servicemen, skilled sportspersons and State Andolankari candidates pay the fee of their own vertical category, and the fee is never refunded. A separate Mains fee applies: ₹250 for General, ₹150 for Uttarakhand OBC and EWS, ₹100 for Uttarakhand SC/ST and identified PwBD, and nil for orphans.

UKPSC Upper 2026 Documents Required

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 documents required for the application include educational, domicile, category, and other applicable certificates. Candidates should keep the required documents ready before applying.

• High School certificate and marksheet.
• Graduation degree and marksheet.
• Uttarakhand domicile certificate, where applicable.
• Valid category/sub-category certificates, where applicable.
• NOC for serving government employees.
• Scanned photograph and signature.
• Valid email ID, mobile number, and payment details.

UKPSC Upper PCS Application Form Cancellation and Correction 2026

UKPSC Upper PCS candidates can cancel their application before the closing date using Cancel My Application and apply afresh, but the earlier fee will not be refunded. After final submission, changes are allowed only during the correction window, while the registered mobile number cannot be edited. For application-related queries, candidates can contact ukpschelpline@gmail.com.

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Educational Qualification

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 educational qualification varies as per the post and requires candidates to meet the prescribed academic criteria. Candidates should check the notification for the qualification applicable to their selected post.

Preferential qualification: other things being equal, preference goes to candidates with two years of Territorial Army service or an NCC ‘B’ certificate (Post Codes 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 14, 15), an NCC ‘B’/‘C’ certificate (Post Codes 3, 5, 7, 12, 13), a B.Ed. (Post Code 9), an NSS ‘B’/‘C’ certificate (Post Code 10), state or national sports participation (Post Code 11), or a law degree with social work experience (Post Code 16).

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Nationality

UKPSC Upper PCS candidate must be:

• A citizen of India, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 for permanent settlement, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania for permanent settlement.

The last two categories need an eligibility certificate issued by the State Government.

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Age Limit

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 age limit is a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 42 years, calculated as on 1 July 2026. A candidate must not have been born after 1 July 2005 or before 2 July 1984.

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Age Relaxation

UKPSC 2026 age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories as per the rules specified in the official notification. The applicable relaxation varies according to the candidate’s category and eligibility conditions.

Note: Reservation and relaxation apply only to Uttarakhand-domiciled candidates and only when claimed in the online form. Candidates from other states may apply against unreserved posts only.

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Physical Standards

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 physical standards apply to candidates for posts where physical requirements are prescribed. Candidates must meet the specified height, chest, and other physical standards mentioned in the notification.

Women candidates for Police Deputy Superintendent must weigh at least 45 kg, and vision must be 6/6 in one eye and not weaker than 6/9 in the other.

UKPSC Upper PCS Mains Exam Pattern 2026

In UKPSC Upper PCS Mains All papers are compulsory, and General Hindi requires 35 per cent. Answers must be written entirely in English or entirely in Hindi (Devanagari); mixing languages invites a 5 per cent deduction.

UKPSC Upper PCS Qualifying Marks 2026

UKPSC 2026 qualifying marks specify the minimum marks candidates must secure to qualify at the respective stage.

Every Mains paper except General Hindi also carries a paper-wise minimum: 35 per cent for UR, 30 per cent for OBC and EWS, 25 per cent for SC, freedom fighter dependents and ex-servicemen, and 20 per cent for PwBD.

UKPSC Upper PCS Mains Syllabus 2026

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Vacancy

UKPSC 2026 vacancy stands at 67 posts and may change. Post Codes 1 to 14 carry Pay Level-10, State Tax Officer Level-07 and Case Worker Level-06.

Horizontal reservation: Uttarakhand women hold 3 posts in Deputy Collector, 4 in Police Deputy Superintendent, 2 in Assistant Director/Audit Officer and one each in Finance/Treasury Officer, BDO, Assistant Director (Sanskrit), ARTO, State Tax Officer and Case Worker, and one State Andolankari post each is reserved in Deputy Collector and Police Deputy Superintendent. No post is reserved for Uttarakhand ST, ex-servicemen, freedom fighter dependents, PwBD, orphans or skilled sportspersons here.

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Exam Centres

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Prelims will be held in 24 cities of Uttarakhand, and candidates can choose a preferred city in the form.

• Kumaon Region: Almora, Ranikhet, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Ramnagar, Haldwani, Rudrapur, Kashipur, Khatima, Bageshwar
• Garhwal Region: Pauri, Srinagar, Kotdwar, Gopeshwar, Karnaprayag, New Tehri, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi
• Dehradun and Haridwar Belt: Dehradun, Vikasnagar, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Laksar, Roorkee

The Commission may allot another city in unavoidable circumstances, and no centre-change request is entertained thereafter. The Mains will be held only at centres in Haldwani and Haridwar.

UKPSC Upper PCS Salary 2026

UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 salary varies according to the post and pay level prescribed by the Commission. Candidates can check the notification for the post-wise salary and applicable pay scale.

Important Instructions for UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Candidates

UKPSC 2026 candidates must follow the instructions prescribed by the Commission while applying and appearing for the examination. Key instructions include:

• Ensure that all required certificates are valid within the prescribed date and enter reservation claims correctly in the application form.
• Government employees must inform their employer and produce an NOC when required.
• Do not carry mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, Bluetooth devices or scanner pens to the examination centre.
• Submission of forged certificates may lead to debarment from UKPSC examinations and legal action as per applicable rules.

UKPSC Upper PCS Career Opportunities

UKPSC Upper PCS provides opportunities across the different services and posts notified by the Commission. The nature of work and responsibilities depends on the post allotted after selection.

• Administrative and departmental roles.
• Revenue and public-service functions.
• Department-specific responsibilities.
• Opportunities for career progression as per service rules.
• Government service benefits applicable to the respective post.

Why Choose UKPSC Upper PCS?

UKPSC Upper PCS offers candidates an opportunity to build a career in Uttarakhand state government services. The examination provides access to different administrative and public-service roles.

• Opportunity to serve in various state government departments.
• Administrative and public-service responsibilities.
• Stable career in Uttarakhand government services.
• Scope for professional growth within the respective service.
• Opportunity to contribute to public administration and governance.

UKPSC Upper PCS is a competitive state-level exam offering candidates an opportunity to enter various government services in Uttarakhand. Candidates should regularly check the official notification and prepare according to the prescribed selection process and syllabus.