Qualification
To be eligible for the UPPSC PCS 2026 exam , candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university as of the last date for receipt of applications. For some specific posts, additional qualifications are prescribed. Candidates wondering about age requirements should note that the general age limit is 21 to 40 years , calculated as on 1 July 2026 . General Educational Qualification A Bachelor's Degree from any recognized university is the minimum qualification for most posts. Candidates must possess the required qualifications up to the last date for submitting the application. Post-Specific Qualifications (Selected Posts) Post Specific Qualification Required Principal, Government Intermediate College (Boys/Girls) Post Graduate degree + B.Ed. (NCTE recognized) + 3 years continuous regular teaching experience with salary from Central/State Government funds ADIOS / Deputy Secretary, Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad / BSA and equivalent Post Graduate Degree from a recognized University/Deemed University (B.Ed. preferred) Senior Lecturer, D.I.E.T. Post Graduate degree with B.Ed. from a recognized University (M.Ed./Ph.D. in Education preferred) Labour Enforcement Officer Bachelor's degree in Economics/Sociology/Commerce + Post Graduate Diploma or degree in Law/Labour Relations/Labour Welfare/Commerce/Social Work/Social Welfare/Business Management/Personnel Management Assistant Labour Commissioner Post Graduate degree in Economics, Sociology, Commerce, Law, Labour Relations, Labour Welfare, Social Work, Business Management or Personnel Management from a recognized University District Probation Officer Post Graduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work from a recognized University or Post Graduate Diploma in any branch of Social Work from a recognized Institution Food Safety Officer Bachelor's degree in Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Biotechnology/Oil Technology/Agricultural Science/Veterinary Sciences/Bio-Chemistry/Microbiology or Post Graduate degree in Chemistry or a degree in Medicine from a recognized University Officer on Special Duty (Computer) Graduation degree in Computer Engineering from a recognized Government Institute; OR First Class PG degree in Math + 1-year PG Diploma in Computer Science + 1-year experience in Computer Work Assistant Prosecution Officer (Transport) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University + working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script Marketing Officer / Secretary Class-2, Mandi Parishad Graduate in Agriculture, Agriculture Marketing, Science, Commerce, Economics or Agriculture Economics from a recognized University Account and Audit Officer, Mandi Parishad Graduate in Commerce with Accountancy + minimum 5 years experience in Accounts work in a responsible capacity Finance and Accounts Officer, Urban Development Department Graduate in Economics/Commerce/Finance or Chartered Accountant/CFA from an institution established under law and recognized by the Government Child Development Project Officer Bachelor's degree in Sociology/Anthropology/Psychology/Economics/Political Science/Home Science/Social Work from a recognized University Assistant Controller, Legal Metrology Grade-2 Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engineering + working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script Manager (Estate Department) Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology with Housekeeping as one subject from a recognized institution District Programme Officer Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Social Science or Home Science from a recognized University Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026) Category Minimum Age Maximum Age General / EWS / OBC 21 years 40 years (born not before 2 July 1986 & not after 1 July 2005) SC / ST (UP), OBC (UP), State Govt. Employees of UP, Teachers/Staff of Basic Shiksha Parishad UP, Skilled Players of Classified Games UP 21 years 45 years (5 years relaxation - born not before 2 July 1981) Persons with Disabilities (PH) of UP 21 years 55 years (15 years relaxation - born not before 2 July 1971) Ex-Servicemen of UP (Emergency/Short Service Commissioned Officers) 21 years 40 years + 3 years + period of Army service rendered Principal, Government Intermediate College (Special Provision) 30 years 40 years (born not before 2 July 1986 & not later than 1 July 1996) Chief Minister Fellowship Research Scholars (UP) 21 years Up to 3 years relaxation based on fellowship tenure (1 yr tenure = 1 yr relaxation; 2 yr = 2 yr; 3 yr or more = 3 yr) Note: Age relaxation benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/PH/Sports) are available only to permanent residents (domicile) of Uttar Pradesh . Candidates from other states are not eligible for age relaxation or reservation benefits. 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