UKPSC Upper PCS eligibility 2026 in short
You must be a graduate from a recognised university and aged 21 to 42 years on 1 July 2026, which means born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005. Uttarakhand SC, ST and OBC candidates get 5 extra years. The fee is ₹166.36 for UR, OBC and EWS and ₹76.36 for Uttarakhand SC, ST and PwD.
Updated on 27 October 2026 by Samveg IAS
This page explains who can apply for the UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 exam, based on advertisement A-1/E-1/2026-27 of 9 September 2026. Check the post-wise qualification before you choose your post preferences.
Age limit
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 42 years |
| Reference date | 1 July 2026 |
| Born between | 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005 (both dates included) |
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand SC, ST and OBC | 5 years |
| Persons with disabilities (Group A and B posts) | 5 years |
| Dependants of Uttarakhand freedom fighters | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen (including ECO/SSC officers with 5 years of service) | Up to 5 years, as per service |
Relaxations apply only to Uttarakhand domiciles. Candidates from other states apply in the unreserved category.
Educational qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Deputy Collector, DSP, District Commandant Home Guards, Finance Officer, Assistant Commissioner State Tax, Assistant Municipal Commissioner, BDO, ARTO, State Tax Officer | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university |
| Assistant Director / Accounts Audit Officer | Graduation in Commerce, or CA |
| Deputy Education Officer / Staff Officer / Law Officer | Postgraduate degree |
| Assistant Labour Commissioner | Graduation with one of the listed subjects (such as Economics, Law or Social Work) |
| Assistant Director / Deputy Secretary, Sanskrit Education | Postgraduate in Sanskrit and Shiksha Shastri / B.Ed. |
| Assistant Director, Factory / Boiler | Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent |
| Horticulture Development Officer Grade 2 | B.Sc. Agriculture or equivalent in Horticulture |
| Case Worker | Postgraduate in Sociology, Applied Sociology or Social Work |
Final-year students should read the advertisement carefully, since the degree must be held by the date it states.
Application fee
| Category | Fee | Processing fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved, Uttarakhand OBC and EWS | ₹150 | ₹16.36 | ₹166.36 |
| Uttarakhand SC, ST and PwD | ₹60 | ₹16.36 | ₹76.36 |
| Orphans of Uttarakhand | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Number of attempts
The advertisement does not limit the number of attempts. So, you can sit the exam as long as you are within the age limit.
Frequently asked questions
The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 1 July 2026. So, candidates born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005 can apply.
Yes. Uttarakhand OBC, SC and ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation. OBC candidates from other states apply as unreserved and get no relaxation.
Yes. Candidates from any state can apply, but they compete in the unreserved category without Uttarakhand reservation or age relaxation.
The fee is ₹166.36 for unreserved, Uttarakhand OBC and EWS candidates, ₹76.36 for Uttarakhand SC, ST and PwD candidates, and nil for orphans of Uttarakhand.