📜 Uttar Pradesh State Civil Services

UPPCS CSE 2026 Provincial Civil Services Examination

🎖️ SDM • DSP • BDO • Naib Tehsildar • 28+ Executive Cadres

~500 Official Vacancies
3 Stages Prelims • Mains • Interview
1600 Total Marks
🟢 2026 NOTIFICATION OUT

📢 UPPCS 2026 Official Notification Released!

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released the advertisement for the UPPCS CSE 2026. Online applications have commenced for approximately 500 administrative and executive posts (including SDM, DSP, BDO, etc.). Candidates must complete their One Time Registration (OTR) on the official website (uppsc.up.nic.in) to apply.

📅 Last Date to Apply: July 27, 2026 📰 Source: UPPSC Notification (No. A-2/E-1/2026)
Apply Online (UPPSC Portal) →
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Notification Released (June 25)
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Prelims Exam Dec 6, 2026
Confirmed
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Mains Exam TBA (Early 2027)
Upcoming

📋 Exam Introduction

The UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services) exam is a state-level administrative services exam conducted annually by the UPPSC. Successful candidates are recruited into elite administrative roles like Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), and other coveted government positions across Uttar Pradesh.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. Specific posts require professional degrees (e.g., law, teaching).
  • Age Limits: Age must be between 21 and 40 years as of July 1 of the recruitment year.
  • Relaxation: Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, skilled players, and government employees of Uttar Pradesh as per state rules.

🏛️ Prestigious Posts

SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) BDO (Block Development Officer) Naib Tehsildar ARTO (Regional Transport Officer) BSA (Basic Shiksha Adhikari)
🔍 Preliminary Exam Syllabus ▼

Paper I: General Studies (GS)

  • Current events of national and international importance.
  • History of India and Indian National Movement.
  • Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
  • Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy.
  • Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics.
  • General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change.
  • General Science.

Paper II: CSAT (Qualifying - 33%)

  • Comprehension and Interpersonal Skills.
  • Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving.
  • General Mental Ability.
  • Elementary Mathematics (Class X level) - Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics.
  • General English (Class X level).
  • General Hindi (Class X level).
📚 Mains Exam Syllabus (Updated) ▼

⚠️ Note: Optional subjects were removed from 2023 onwards. Two new GS papers V and VI focusing exclusively on Uttar Pradesh GK have been introduced.

Compulsory Papers & GS Papers

  • General Hindi: Vocabulary, grammar, prose, letter writing.
  • Essay: 3 sections (literature, social/political issues, science/economy/disaster management).
  • GS I: Indian History, World History, Culture, Geography, Society.
  • GS II: Polity, Constitution, Governance, Welfare Schemes, International Relations.
  • GS III: Economics, Agriculture, Science & Tech, Security, Environment, Disaster Management.
  • GS IV: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude, Case Studies.
  • GS V (UP Special): History, Culture, Polity, Security, Social Issues of Uttar Pradesh.
  • GS VI (UP Special): Economy, Geography, Agriculture, Science & Tech, Infrastructure, Current Affairs of Uttar Pradesh.
Stage 1

Prelims (Objective)

Screening test only. Marks not counted for final merit.

Paper Questions Marks Duration
GS Paper 1 150 200 2 Hours
GS Paper 2 (CSAT) 80 200 2 Hours
Negative marking: 1/3rd (0.33) mark deducted for each wrong answer. CSAT requires 33% (66 marks) to pass.
Stage 2

Mains (Written - Descriptive)

Crucial for final selection. Descriptive answer writing.

Paper Name Duration Marks
General Hindi 3 Hours 150
Essay 3 Hours 150
GS Paper I & II 3 Hours each 400 (200 each)
GS Paper III & IV 3 Hours each 400 (200 each)
GS Paper V & VI (UP Special) 3 Hours each 400 (200 each)
Total Written Marks - 1500 Marks
Stage 3

Interview (Personality Test)

Conducted for candidates who clear the Mains cutoff. Focuses on leadership, decision-making, and awareness of current & state issues.

100 Marks
Grand Total: 1600 Marks

📖 Recommended Resources

Curated list of books, websites, and materials for UPPCS preparation

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Standard Books

📜 History & Culture

  • Ancient India - R.S. Sharma
  • Medieval India - Satish Chandra
  • Modern India - Spectrum (Rajiv Ahir)
  • UP Ka Samanya Parichay - Rai Bahadur/UP GK Books

🌍 Geography

  • NCERT Class 6-12
  • Certificate Physical Geography - G.C. Leong
  • Indian Geography - Majid Husain
  • UP Geography - State GK Publisher

⚖️ Polity & Governance

  • Indian Polity - M. Laxmikanth
  • Introduction to Constitution - D.D. Basu
  • UP Administrative Structure (State-Level Focus)

📈 Economy

  • Indian Economy - Ramesh Singh
  • UP Economic Survey (Latest)
  • UP Budget & Schemes Compilation

🌱 Environment & Science

  • Environment - Shankar IAS
  • Lucent's General Science

🧠 Ethics

  • Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude - Lexicon
  • ARC Reports (2nd)
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Preparation Strategy

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Start with NCERTs

Complete Class 6-12 NCERTs, they form the GS foundation

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Master UP GK Early

GS V & VI are UP-specific — study UP history, geography, economy from day one

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Daily Current Affairs

Read The Hindu/Indian Express + Dainik Jagran for UP-specific news

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Answer Writing Practice

Practice descriptive answers daily for Mains preparation

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Solve Previous Papers

Last 10 years UPPCS PYQs with strict timer

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Regular Revision

Make short notes and revise every 2-3 weeks systematically

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