UPSSSC UP Lower PCS Graduate Level Online Form 2026 for 2516 Post

The UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission) conducts the UP Lower PCS (Provincial Civil Service) Graduate Level examination for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in the state administration. This examination is also known as the PCS (Provincial Civil Service) preliminary examination and is one of the most sought-after state-level competitive exams in Uttar Pradesh. The exam selects candidates for approximately 2516 posts across various departments including Revenue, Finance, Audit, Accounts, and other administrative positions. Selected candidates are appointed to prestigious positions in the UP state government with attractive pay scales under the 7th Pay Commission. The Lower PCS examination consists of Preliminary and Mains stages followed by document verification for final selection.

Important Dates (Typical / Indicative)

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative for 2516 Posts)

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University established by law in India.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of their Bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply provisionally.
• Degree obtained through distance/correspondence mode from UGC recognized universities is acceptable.

Age Limit

Age as on 01 July 2026:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidates must be a citizen of India.
• Domicile of Uttar Pradesh is mandatory for category reservations.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. Click on the "UPSSSC UP Lower PCS Graduate Level 2026" notification link
3. Read the detailed advertisement and eligibility criteria carefully
4. Click on "Apply Online" link for new registration
5. Complete registration with basic details (name, father's name, date of birth, email, mobile)
6. Note down the Registration Number and Password sent to your email/mobile
7. Login using credentials and fill the complete application form with personal, educational, and other details
8. Upload scanned documents (photograph 10-100 KB JPG, signature 10-100 KB JPG, domicile certificate if applicable)
9. Pay the application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
10. Submit the application form and take multiple printouts for future reference

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

Selection Stages

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): Computer-based screening test consisting of 150 multiple choice questions covering General Studies, General Hindi, and General Intelligence. Candidates scoring above the cut-off marks are shortlisted for Mains examination. This is a qualifying stage and marks are not counted for final merit.

1. Main Examination (Objective Type): Computer-based examination consisting of 400 multiple choice questions divided into two papers covering General Studies (300 marks) and General Hindi (100 marks). This is the final merit-determining stage.

1. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted based on Mains merit list are called for document verification where all original certificates (educational, category, domicile, experience if any) are verified by the Commission.

1. Medical Examination: Candidates clearing document verification undergo medical fitness examination as per government norms to ensure fitness for government service.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection is based on marks obtained in the Mains examination and successful completion of document and medical verification. Selected candidates are appointed to respective posts.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer.

Main Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer in both papers.

Exam Mode: Computer-based (Online)

Preliminary Examination Syllabus

General Studies

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History; Freedom Struggle; Indian National Movement
• Geography: Indian and World Geography; Physical, Economic and Social Geography of India and UP
• Indian Polity: Constitution of India; Panchayati Raj; Public Policy; Rights Issues
• Indian Economy: Economic Development; Planning; Budget; Banking; Finance Commission
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to Class 10 level)
• Current Affairs: National and International importance; Sports; Awards and Honours
• Uttar Pradesh Specific: History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Administration of UP

General Hindi

• Hindi Grammar: Sandhi, Samas, Prefix-Suffix, Idioms and Phrases, Synonyms, Antonyms
• Comprehension and Precis Writing
• Sentence Formation and Error Detection

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies, Similarities and Differences
• Series Completion (Number, Letter, Figure)
• Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
• Venn Diagrams, Puzzles
• Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Main Examination Syllabus

Paper-I: General Studies (Detailed)

• History: Ancient Indian History and Culture; Medieval India; Modern India and Freedom Movement; World History
• Geography: Physical Geography of World and India; Indian Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environmental Issues; Climate Change
• Indian Polity & Governance: Constitutional Framework; Political System; Panchayati Raj; Public Policy; Rights and Duties; Electoral System
• Economic & Social Development: Indian Economy; Five Year Plans; Poverty and Unemployment; Social Sector Initiatives; Economic Reforms
• General Science & Technology: Physics, Chemistry, Biology; Computer Fundamentals; Information Technology; Space Technology; Defence Technology
• Current Events: National and International Current Affairs; Sports and Games; Books and Authors; Important Dates and Events
• Uttar Pradesh: History, Culture, Art, Literature, Festivals; Geography and Natural Resources; Economy and Infrastructure; Administrative Structure

Paper-II: General Hindi

• Hindi Language and Scripts: Devnagri Lipi, Vowels and Consonants
• Advanced Grammar: Sandhi, Samas, Prefix-Suffix, Karak, Ling, Vachan, Kaal
• Literature: Hindi Prose and Poetry; Famous Writers and Poets
• Comprehension and Precis Writing
• Translation from English to Hindi
• Letter Writing and Essay Writing

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative as per 7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Pension benefits under New Pension Scheme (NPS), Group Insurance, Government accommodation or HRA, annual increments of approximately 3%.

Selected candidates start at Level-6 (₹35,400-1,12,400) and can be promoted to Level-7 (Assistant Regional Manager/Section Officer) after 4-5 years of service, then to Level-8 (Deputy Manager) after 8-10 years, and subsequently to Level-10 (Under Secretary/Manager) positions. With good performance, experience, and departmental exams, officers can reach Level-12 and Level-13 positions (Deputy Secretary/Joint Director) in 20-25 years. UPSSSC selected officers have clear promotion pathways within their respective departments with regular assessments and opportunities for specialized training.

Admit cards for the Preliminary examination are typically released 10-15 days before the exam date on the official UPSSSC website. Candidates must login to the official portal using their registration credentials to download the admit card. The admit card contains important details including exam centre address, reporting time, candidate's photograph and signature, and important instructions. No postal dispatch of admit cards is done; candidates must download and carry a printout along with original valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.

The Preliminary examination result is declared approximately 4-6 weeks after the exam on the official UPSSSC website with category-wise cut-off marks. The Main examination result is published 6-8 weeks after the mains exam, declaring the final merit list with marks scored by each candidate. Results are accessible through the candidate login portal and also published as PDF merit lists. Candidates shortlisted for document verification are intimated separately through official notifications on the website and individual communication.

Cutoff marks for UPSSSC Lower PCS vary by category and exam difficulty level. Typical Preliminary cutoff ranges are: General 60-70 marks out of 150, OBC 55-65 marks, SC 50-60 marks, and ST 45-55 marks. Main examination typical cutoffs are: General 240-260 marks out of 400, OBC 230-250 marks, SC 220-240 marks, and ST 210-230 marks. Final cutoffs depend on number of vacancies, number of candidates, and overall difficulty level of the examination.

Examination Centres

Uttar Pradesh Districts: Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Meerut, Bareilly, Aligarh, Moradabad, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Noida, Saharanpur, Jhansi, Firozabad, Mathura, Muzaffarnagar, Shahjahanpur, Rampur, Farrukhabad, Etawah, Deoria, Bahraich, Jaunpur, Bijnor, Mirzapur, Azamgarh, Bulandshahr, Faizabad (Ayodhya), Sitapur

Note: The Commission reserves the right to add, delete, or change examination centres. Candidates can choose their preferred exam city during application, but the exact centre address is allotted by the Commission and mentioned on the admit card.