UPPSC Recruitment 2026: ~500 Vacancies for Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Exam (Advt. A-1/E-1/2026)

General recruitment: Batcher's degree from any recognized university, acquired on or before the last date of application. Special posts require additional qualifications: - Principle, Govt. intermediate College: PG Degree + B.Ed. (NCTE-recognized) + 3 years regular teaching experience with salary from government funds - ADIOS/Dy. Secretary, Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad: PG Degree from a recognized university (B.Ed. preferred) - Senior Lecturer DIET: PG Degree + B.Ed. from a recognized university (M.Ed./Ph.D. in Education preferred) - Labour Enforcement Officer/Assistant Labour Commissioner: Bachelor's in Economics/Sociology/Commerce + PG Diploma or Master's in Labour Law/labour Welfare/Commerce/Social Work/Business Management/Personal Management - Food safety Officer: Bachelor's in Food Technology? Biotechnology/Oil Technology/Agricultural Science/Veterinary Science/Biochemistry/Microbiology or PG in Chemistry or Medicine degree - Marketing Officer/Secretary Class-2, mandi Parishd: Graduate in Agricultural/Agriculture Marketing/Science/Commerce/Economics (PG in relevant field preferred) - Account & Audit Officer, Mandi Parishad: Graduate in Commerce with Accountancy and 5+ years of accounts experience in a responsible capacity. - District Probation Officer: PG Degree in Psychology/Sociology/Social Work or PG Diploma in Social Work from a recognized institution - Assistant Controller, Legal Metrology Grade-2: B.Sc. with Physics or Mechanical Engineering - Officer on Special Duty (Computer): BE/B.Tech in computer engineering from a govt institute OR 1st Class PG in Maths + 1-year PG Diploma in Computer Science + 1 year computer experience. - Assistant Prosecution Officer (Transport): LLB degree + working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari Script

General (UR/OBC/EWS): Minimum 21 years, maximum 40 years as of 01.07.2026 (not born before 02.07.1986 or after 01.07.2005). For the principal, Govt. Intermediate College: Minimum 30 years, maximum 40 years as of 01.07.2026. PH (Person with Disabilities): Maximum 55 years (i.e., not born before 02.07.1971). Age Relaxation: - SC/ST of UP, OBC of UP, Skilled Players of UP, state government employees of UP (incl. Basic Shiksha Parishad/Aided Madhyamik Vidyalaya teachers and staff): 5 years relaxation - upper limit becomes 45 years - PH of UP: 15 years relaxation - upper limit becomes 55 years - Ex-Army Personnel of UP: 3 years + period of Army service rendered - Research Scholars of Chief Ministry Fellowship Programme: Up to 3 years (1 year / 2 years / 3 years based on completed tenure as of 1 July 2026)

- Paper_IL General Studies- I - 200 marks, 150 questions, 2 hours (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) - Merit-based paper (determines Prelims cutoff) - Paper-II: General Studies-II (CSAT)- 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours (2:30 PM to 4:30 PM) -Qualifying paper: a minimum of 33% (66 marks) required; the score is NOT counted in merit - Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer in both papers - OMR answer sheet - black ballpoint pen only; no white-out/blade/rubber - Minimum qualifying score: 40% for General/EWS/OBC; 35% for SC/ST in Paper-I - On the basis of paper-I: 15 times the vacancy count qualify for amens; 3 times qualify for an interview.

8 compulsory papers (3 hours each): marks count in final merit: - General Hindi (Conventional): 150 marks—minimum qualifying marks as determined by the govt./commission - Essay (Conventional): 150 marks - 3 topics (one from each section: Literature/Culture/Social/Political; Science/Economy/Agriculture; national/International/Natural Calamities) - General Studies papers I or VI: 2000 marks each = 1200 marks total Total main marks (excluding Hindi and essay): 1200 marks. Hindi and essay marks also count. Grand total for merit: 1500 marks (Mains) + 100 (interview).

- 100 marks—tests general interest, awareness, intelligence, character, expression, and overall suitability for service - Candidates must produce all original certificates at the interview. - NOC from employer mandatory for Govt./Semi-Govt. employees - Post preference filled at the interview stage are final—no changes allowed after

- Current events of national and international importance - History of india and Indian National Movement - Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography - Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues - Economic and Social Development - sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, demographics, Social Sector Initiatives - General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change - General Science

- Comprehension, Interpersonal skills, communication skills - Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, Decision-Making, Problem-Solving - General Mental Ability - Elementary mathematics up to Class X (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics) - General English up to Class X (Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Idioms) - General Hindi up to Class X (Grammar, Vocabulary, Idioms, Error Detection, Dialects of UP)

- GS-I (200 marks): Indian Culture & History; Modern Indian History (1757-1947); World History (18th-20th century); Indian Society, Geography; population & Migration - GS-II (200 marks): Indian Constitution; Governance; Parliament; Judiciary; Policies; NGOs; International relations; India's neighbors - GS-III (200 marks): Indian Economy; Agriculture; Land Performance; Infrastructure; Science & Technology; Disaster Management; Internal Security - GS-IV (200 marks): Ethics & Human Interface; Attitude; Aptitude for Civil service; Emotional Intelligence; Probity in Governance GS-V (200 marks): UP-specific- History, civilization, Culture, Architecture, Freedom Struggle, Rural/Tribal/Urban issues, Science & Technology in UP - GS-VI (200 marks): UP Economy; Agriculture; Forest Policy; Developmental Indices; Energy Resources; Industries; Demography; Environment in UP

- Pay level 10 (GP 5400 equivalent): Starting basic pay rs. 56,100; gross monthly pay (with DA 65%, HRA 16%, TA): Approximately Rs. 80,000-95,000 at entry level - Selection grade (after 12 years): Pay level 12-13 range, gross Rs. 1,18,500 onward - Super Time Scale / DM/IG level: Pay range Rs. 1,31,100 to rs. 2,16,600+ per month

- Pay level 8-10 (GP 4200-4800 equivalent): Starting basic pay Rs. 47,600-56,100 - Gross monthly take-home at entry with DA (65%), HRA (8-16% based on city), and TA: approximately Rs. 68,000-82,000 per month at probation level - Naib Tehsildar (GP 4200, lower grade): Gross around Rs. 60,000-70,000 per month at entry

- Pension: Under Old Pension scheme (OPS) for those required before the application cutoff or the National Pension System (NPS) for recent appointments—check applicable rules for 2026 batch - Government accommodation or HRA (city-class based) - Leave Travel Concession, Medical Allowance (CGSH-equivalent), Group Insurance - Office vehicle for field-level posts (DM, SP, DSP, etc.) - Domestic help and security personnel for senior roles after promotion - Annual increments and Pay Commission revisions—career earnings grow substantially

Paper-I (200 Marks) is the only merit paper. A safe score is 125+ for the general category, 115+ for OBC/EWS, and 100+ for SC/ST based on the 2026 vacancy count and expected trends. Paper-II CSAT needs 66+ marks. prepare by this planning.

1. History & UP-specific topic: 35/45 Ques. 2. Geography: 15-20 Ques.. 3. Polity: 12-18 Ques. 4. Current affairs (national & UP state): 12/15 Ques. 5. Economy and Environment: 10/15 Ques. 6. General Science Contributes: 10/12 Ques.