Educational qualification
You need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university by the last date of application. Any stream works for most posts.
Posts with specific qualifications
Some posts need a particular degree or extra requirement. The advertisement lists them; examples include Food Safety Officer, Statistical Officer, Senior Lecturer DIET, Principal of a Government Intermediate College and Law Officer. Some police and jail posts also have physical standards (height, chest). Check the post table in the advertisement before you fill your preferences.
Age and attempts
See UPPCS age limit and number of attempts.
Domicile and reservation
Anyone eligible can apply, but reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and other categories apply only to candidates who are of Uttar Pradesh. A reserved-category candidate from another state applies as General.
FAQs
What degree is needed for UPPCS?
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, by the last date of application. Some posts need specific degrees.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, but reservation and age relaxation apply only to UP categories; others apply as General.