UKPSC Upper PCS in short
UKPSC Upper PCS is the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Examination. It recruits officers for posts such as Deputy Collector (SDM), DSP and ARTO. The 2026 cycle has 67 posts and the prelims is on 29 November 2026. Any graduate aged 21 to 42 (as on 1 July 2026) can apply.
Updated on 27 October 2026 by Samveg IAS
This is your starting point for the UKPSC Upper PCS exam. It explains what the exam is, who can apply, how selection works and where to find every resource you need. Each section links to a detailed page.
UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Examination |
| Conducted by | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar |
| Advertisement | A-1/E-1/2026-27, published 9 September 2026 |
| Vacancies | 67 posts in 16 cadres |
| Eligibility | Graduation; age 21 to 42 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Stages | Prelims (objective) → Mains (written, 1,500 marks) → Interview (150 marks) |
| Prelims date | 29 November 2026 |
| Official website | psc.uk.gov.in |
Everything about the exam
How selection works
- Prelims: two objective papers. Only GS Paper 1 (150 marks) decides who qualifies for Mains; CSAT needs 33%. There is a one-fourth negative mark.
- Mains: eight descriptive papers worth 1,500 marks, including General Hindi (35% minimum), Essay and six GS papers, two of them on Uttarakhand.
- Interview: 150 marks. The final merit list ranks candidates out of 1,650 (Mains + Interview).
Posts and vacancies in 2026
DSP has the highest intake this year with 14 posts, followed by Deputy Collector with 10. For pay and job profiles, see UKPSC Upper PCS posts and salary.
| Code | Post | Pay level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Collector (SDM) | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 10 |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 14 |
| 3 | District Commandant, Home Guards | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 2 |
| 4 | Finance Officer / Treasury Officer | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 4 |
| 5 | Assistant Director / Accounts Audit Officer | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 8 |
| 6 | Assistant Commissioner, State Tax | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 1 |
| 7 | Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer Grade 1 | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 1 |
| 8 | Block Development Officer (BDO) | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 5 |
| 9 | Deputy Education Officer / Staff Officer / Law Officer | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 1 |
| 10 | Assistant Labour Commissioner | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 1 |
| 11 | Assistant Director / Deputy Secretary, Sanskrit Education | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 4 |
| 12 | Assistant Director, Factory / Boiler | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 2 |
| 13 | Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 5 |
| 14 | Horticulture Development Officer Grade 2 | Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 1 |
| 15 | State Tax Officer | Level 7: ₹44,900–1,42,400 | 5 |
| 16 | Case Worker (Women Welfare) | Level 6: ₹35,400–1,12,400 | 3 |
| Total | 67 |
How to prepare
- Read the syllabus and the strategy and book list first.
- Then, solve prelims and mains previous year papers.
- Practise daily with 25 free UKPSC questions.
- Cover Uttarakhand thoroughly: Uttarakhand polity notes and the monthly Uttarakhand current affairs magazine.
- Finally, test yourself in the UKPSC 2026 Prelims Test Series.
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Frequently asked questions
It is the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Examination conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission. It recruits officers such as Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO and ARTO.
The 2026 advertisement (A-1/E-1/2026-27) has 67 posts in 16 cadres, including 14 DSP and 10 Deputy Collector posts.
The prelims is on 29 November 2026.
A graduate from a recognised university aged 21 to 42 years on 1 July 2026 can apply. A few posts need a specific degree, and Uttarakhand reserved categories get age relaxation.
Deputy Collector is in pay Level 10, with basic pay of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 plus allowances, as per the 2026 advertisement.