The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the UPPSC PCS Mains Result 2026 on September 17, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Examination 2025-26 can check the result through the official UPPSC website.
The UPPSC PCS Mains examination was conducted from March 29 to April 1, 2026. A total of 10,284 candidates appeared for the Mains examination, of whom 2,297 candidates have been shortlisted for the Interview/Personality Test.
UPPSC PCS Mains Result 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPPSC PCS Mains Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Mains Exam Dates | March 29 to April 1, 2026 |
| Result Date | September 17, 2026 |
| Candidates Appeared | 10,284 |
| Candidates Shortlisted | 2,297 |
| Next Stage | Interview/Personality Test |
| Result Mode | Online |
| Merit List |
How to Check UPPSC PCS Mains Result 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to check their UPPSC PCS Mains Result:
- Visit the official UPPSC website.
- Go to the Results section on the homepage.
- Find the result link for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Mains) Examination.
- Click on the result link.
- Download the UPPSC PCS Mains Result/Merit List PDF.
- Open the PDF and use Ctrl+F on your computer.
- Enter your roll number in the search box.
- Check whether your roll number appears in the list of shortlisted candidates.
- Download and save the result PDF for future reference.
UPPSC PCS Mains Result 2026: What Next?
Candidates who have been shortlisted in the Mains result will proceed to the Interview/Personality Test stage. The Commission is expected to announce the detailed interview schedule separately.
The personality test is an important stage of the selection process and carries 100 marks. Candidates should regularly check the official UPPSC portal for the interview dates, venue, admit card and other instructions.
UPPSC PCS Interview Preparation Tips
1. Prepare Your DAF Thoroughly
Candidates should carefully revise every detail mentioned in their Detailed Application Form (DAF). Questions may cover their educational background, hometown, district, hobbies, interests and professional experience.
If a candidate has mentioned a particular hobby, they should be familiar with its basic concepts, recent developments and important personalities associated with it.
2. Focus on Uttar Pradesh
Candidates should have a strong understanding of important issues concerning Uttar Pradesh, including:
- One District One Product (ODOP)
- Mission Shakti
- Major expressways and infrastructure projects
- Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor
- State budget and economy
- Agriculture and irrigation
- Employment and industrial development
- Education and healthcare
- Women’s safety
- Regional disparities, including Bundelkhand and Western Uttar Pradesh
3. Follow Current Affairs
Current affairs preparation should cover both national and Uttar Pradesh-specific developments. Candidates can follow reputed national newspapers along with a Hindi regional newspaper to stay updated on important developments.
Special attention should be given to government schemes, economic developments, major Supreme Court and High Court judgments, international events and important developments in Uttar Pradesh.
4. Practise Mock Interviews
Mock interviews can help candidates become comfortable with the personality-test format. Candidates can record their responses to commonly asked questions and review their communication, body language, tone and answer structure.
Participating in 2–3 quality mock interviews can also help identify areas that require improvement.
UPPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the UPPSC PCS 2026 examination must meet the prescribed age and educational qualification requirements.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be 21 to 40 years as of July 1, 2026.
- Age Relaxation: OBC, SC/ST, UP Government Employees and eligible skilled sportspersons may receive 5 years relaxation, while eligible PwD candidates may receive relaxation as per applicable rules.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university. Certain posts may require specific qualifications.
- Final-Year Students: Candidates in the final year of graduation may apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling the qualification requirement within the prescribed deadline.
- Number of Attempts: There is no fixed limit on attempts; candidates can appear as long as they satisfy the applicable age criteria.
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens. Candidates from other states can apply but generally cannot claim UP-specific reservation benefits.
- Physical Standards: Specific physical requirements apply to certain posts such as DSP, Excise Inspector and Jail-related posts.
KVS & NVS Reservation Rules
Reservation rules in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) vary depending on whether the applicant is seeking employment or student admission.
Reservation in KVS & NVS Recruitment
For recruitment to posts such as PRT, TGT, PGT and JSA, the applicable Central Government reservation framework generally includes:
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- EWS: 10%
- PwBD: 4% horizontal reservation across categories.
- Age Relaxation: Reserved-category candidates receive applicable upper-age relaxations, generally 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC. Other relaxations may apply according to the specific recruitment notification.
KVS Student Admission Reservation
KVS follows reservation provisions for student admissions, including:
- RTE: 25% of seats at the applicable entry level.
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- CwSN: Horizontal reservation as prescribed under the applicable admission guidelines.
The exact implementation can vary depending on the class/entry level and the current KVS admission guidelines.
NVS Student Admission Reservation
Navodaya Vidyalayas have additional provisions designed to ensure representation of rural students:
- Rural Students: At least 75% of seats in a JNV are reserved for students selected from rural areas of the concerned district.
- SC/ST: Seats are reserved according to the applicable district-level population-based provisions, subject to the prescribed limits.
- Girl Students: At least one-third of the total seats are reserved for girls.
Note: Reservation percentages and eligibility conditions can differ between recruitment and admissions. Candidates should always refer to the latest official KVS/NVS notification or admission guidelines applicable to the particular recruitment year or academic session.
Details Mentioned on KVS & NVS Result 2026
The KVS/NVS Result 2026 scorecard contains important details related to the candidate, examination, post and performance. Candidates should carefully verify all the information after downloading their result.
Candidate Details
- Candidate’s Full Name
- Roll Number
- Registration Number
- Date of Birth
- Category – General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD
Examination Details
- Post Applied For – such as PRT, JSA and other notified posts
- Organisation – KVS or NVS
- Examination Stage – Tier 2
Performance Details
- Section-wise Marks
- Total Marks Obtained
- Merit/Rank, wherever provided
- Qualifying Status – Qualified/Not Qualified
- Shortlisting Status for the Next Stage
Candidates shortlisted for teaching posts may be called for the Interview, while candidates applying for posts such as JSA may be required to appear for the prescribed Skill/Typing Test, depending on the recruitment rules.
Note: The exact information displayed may vary depending on the post and the format of the result/scorecard issued by KVS and NVS.