Q1. What is the educational qualification required for UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India. There is no specific percentage requirement mentioned. Final-year students are not eligible to apply.

Q2. What is the age limit for UKPSC PCS 2026 and how is relaxation calculated?

The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age is 42 years as of 1st July 2025. Age relaxation is provided as per UKPSC rules: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, 10 to 15 years for PwD candidates, and as per government norms for Ex-Servicemen.

Q3. What is the examination pattern for UKPSC Upper PCS 2026?

The selection process includes three stages: Preliminary Exam (2 objective papers of 200 marks each), Mains Exam (7 descriptive papers totaling 1500 marks), and a Personality Test/Interview (200 marks). The preliminary exam is a screening test, and its marks are not counted for the final merit.

Q4. How can I download the UKPSC PCS Admit Card for 2025 Mains Exam?

You can download the admit card from the official UKPSC portal at pscuk.net.in/admit-card-login. Use your Application Number, Password, or Date of Birth to log in and download the hall ticket. Ensure you carry a printed copy to the exam center.

Q5. What is the application fee for UKPSC PCS 2026 and are there any exemptions?

The application fee is Rs. 166.36 for General/OBC/EWS/Other State candidates, Rs. 76.36 for SC/ST candidates, and Rs. 16.36 for PH (Divyang) candidates. Payment must be made online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. No offline payment modes are accepted.

Q6. When will the UKPSC PCS Prelims Exam 2026 be conducted?

The UKPSC has announced that the Preliminary Examination for the 2026 cycle will be held in the first half of October 2026. The exact dates and admit card release timeline will be notified separately on the official website psc.uk.gov.in.

Q7. Can I change my exam center after submitting the UKPSC PCS application form?

No, requests for changing the exam center will not be entertained after the allotment. Candidates must carefully select their preferred center during the application process. The commission reserves the right to allot any center based on availability.

Q8. What documents are required for the UKPSC PCS application and verification?

Essential documents include Class 10th and 12th certificates, Bachelor’s Degree mark sheets and certificate, caste/domicile/disability certificates (if applicable), passport-size photograph, scanned signature, and a valid government-issued ID proof. All documents must be in the prescribed format and size.

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UKPSC Upper Subordinate Service (PCS) Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 123 Posts, Admit Card Released

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has released the admit card for the UKPSC Upper PCS Mains Exam 2025, scheduled from 6th to 9th December 2025. The preliminary exam for the 2026 cycle will be held in the first half of October 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 123 vacancies under Advt No. A-1/E-1/PCS/2025 across various Group B posts like Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Finance Officer, and others. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian university. The age limit is set between 21 to 42 years as of 1st July 2025, with standard relaxations for reserved categories. The application window was open from 7th May to 27th May 2025, with a correction period from 3rd to 12th June 2025. Application fees are Rs. 166.36 for UR/OBC/EWS, Rs. 76.36 for SC/ST, and Rs. 16.36 for PH candidates. Admit cards can be downloaded from the official portal psc.uk.gov.in using registration details. The selection involves a preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview. Exam centers span across Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, and Almora.

By Sarkari King Team

Updated: 10 April 2026 | 09:14 PM

Advt: A-1/E-1/PCS/2025

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UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details Total : 123 Posts
Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility & Qualification Details
Combined State Civil Upper Subordinate Service (PCS) Preliminary Examination 2026	123	Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. For certain posts like Deputy Superintendent of Police, physical fitness standards may apply as per UKPSC norms. Candidates appearing in the final year of their degree are not eligible to apply. Additional post-specific qualifications, if any, will be detailed in the official notification for each role.
UKPSC PCS 2026 : Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Post Name	Total Post	Department / Group
Deputy Collector	03	Uttarakhand Civil Service (Executive Branch), Group A
Deputy Superintendent of Police	07	Uttarakhand Police Service, Group A
Finance Officer / Treasury Officer	10	Uttarakhand Financial Service, Group B
Assistant Director / Audit Officer	06	Uttarakhand Audit and Accounts Service, Group B
Sub-Registrar Grade-II	12	Uttarakhand Registration Service, Group B
Assistant Commissioner, State Tax	13	Uttarakhand Commercial Tax Service, Group B
State Tax Officer	17	Uttarakhand Commercial Tax Service, Group B
Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer Grade-1	07	Uttarakhand Municipal Service, Group B
Executive Officer, District Panchayat	02	Uttarakhand Panchayati Raj Service, Group B
Deputy Education Officer / Staff Officer / Law Officer	15	Uttarakhand Education Service / Legal Service, Group B
District Social Welfare Officer	02	Uttarakhand Social Welfare Service, Group B
Superintendent	03	Various Departments, Group B
Assistant Director	04	Various Technical Departments, Group B
Assistant Cane Commissioner	01	Uttarakhand Cane Development Service, Group B
District Probation Officer	01	Uttarakhand Probation Service, Group B
Information Officer / District Information Officer	03	Uttarakhand Information Service, Group B
Editor	01	Uttarakhand Information Service, Group B
Feature Writer	01	Uttarakhand Information Service, Group B
Assistant Director / Agriculture and Land Conservation Officer / Agricultural Defense Officer / Center In-charge	08	Uttarakhand Agriculture Service, Group B
Assistant Director (Statistics) Agriculture Service Category-2	01	Uttarakhand Agriculture Service, Group B
Processing Officer / Principal, Horticulture and Food Processing Group ‘B’	02	Uttarakhand Horticulture and Food Processing Service, Group B
Regional Bee Expert / Entomologist, Horticulture and Food Processing Group ‘B’	02	Uttarakhand Horticulture and Food Processing Service, Group B
Statistical Officer Grade-2, Horticulture and Food Processing Group ‘B’	01	Uttarakhand Horticulture and Food Processing Service, Group B
District Tourism Development Officer	01	Uttarakhand Tourism Service, Group B

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