Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced details related to the UPPSC PCS Mains Examination 2026. Candidates who have successfully qualified the PCS Preliminary Exam 2026 are eligible to appear in the Mains examination.
The PCS Mains exam is a crucial stage in the selection of candidates for Group A & Group B administrative posts in Uttar Pradesh. Below you can check complete details including important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, and selection process.
UPPSC PCS Mains 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 07 March 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 24 March 2025 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 24 March 2025 |
| Complete Form Last Date | 24 March 2025 |
| Last Date Receipt Hard Copy | 01 April 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 29, 30 June & 01, 02 July 2025 |
| Admit Card | 19 June 2025 |
| Result Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Interview Date | 16 February – 20 March 2026 |
| Interview Letter | 06 February 2026 (Available Now) |
UPPSC PCS Mains 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | UPPSC PCS Mains Examination |
| Exam Year | 2026 |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Written Exam) |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Category | State Government Job |
UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The PCS Mains examination consists of 8 descriptive papers.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | 150 |
| Paper II | Essay | 150 |
| Paper III | General Studies – I | 200 |
| Paper IV | General Studies – II | 200 |
| Paper V | General Studies – III | 200 |
| Paper VI | General Studies – IV | 200 |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject – Paper I | 200 |
| Paper VIII | Optional Subject – Paper II | 200 |
| Total | 1500 Marks |
Duration: 3 Hours per paper
Answer Type: Descriptive
UPPSC PCS Mains Syllabus 2026 (Brief)
General Hindi
- Essay writing
- Precis writing
- Grammar & vocabulary
- Translation
Essay
- National issues
- Social & economic topics
- Political & international relations
- Current affairs
General Studies Papers
- Indian History & Culture
- Geography of India & UP
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Economy, Science & Technology
- Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
- Environment & Disaster Management
Optional Subject
- Subject chosen by candidate
- Two papers of the same subject
UPPSC PCS Selection Process 2026
The selection process includes:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview / Personality Test
- Final Merit List
UPPSC PCS Mains Admit Card 2026
- Admit card will be released online only
- Candidates must download it from the official UPPSC portal
- Details mentioned:
- Exam date & shift
- Exam centre
- Roll number
- Important instructions
How to Apply for UPPSC PCS Mains 2026
- Visit the official UPPSC website
- Login using Registration Number & DOB
- Click on PCS Mains Application 2026
- Fill personal & academic details
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and print the application form
UPPSC PCS Mains Application Fee (Expected)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹225/- |
| SC / ST | ₹105/- |
| PwBD | ₹25/- |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only Prelims qualified candidates can apply
- Read instructions carefully before filling form
- Answer sheets must be written clearly & neatly
- Any unfair means may lead to disqualification
- Keep checking updates for admit card & exam date
Important Links
| Download Interview Letter | Click Here |
| Check Interview Schedule Notice | Click Here |
| Download Mains Result | Click Here |
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Mains Exam Schedules | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Candidate OTR Dashboard | Click Here |
| Check Mains Exam Notice | Click Here |
| UPPSC Official Website | Click Here |