Prayagraj/Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has declared the result of the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Main (Written) Examination-2025, with 2,297 candidates provisionally qualifying for the interview stage.
The result was announced on September 17, 2026, following the completion of the PCS Main examination conducted earlier this year. The recruitment process is being conducted for 28 types of posts carrying a total of 814 vacancies.
Of these vacancies, 812 will be filled through the written examination followed by an interview, while two vacancies under one post category will be filled solely on the basis of the written examination.
2,297 Candidates Shortlisted for PCS Interview
The UPPSC has shortlisted 2,297 candidates for the interview against the 812 vacancies for which the selection process includes both the Main written examination and interview.
The candidates have been provisionally declared qualified for the next stage based on their performance in the Main written examination.
The Commission has clarified that the result is provisional and subject to the conditions mentioned in its official notification.
For the remaining two vacancies, where selection is based entirely on the written examination, the result will be declared along with the final selection list.
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Over 10,000 Candidates Appeared in Main Examination
A total of 10,284 candidates appeared in the PCS Main (Written) Examination-2025.
The examination was conducted from March 29 to April 1, 2026, at various examination centres in Prayagraj and Lucknow districts.
The Main examination constituted the second major stage of the PCS recruitment process after the preliminary examination, with candidates competing for appointments to various posts under the Uttar Pradesh state administration.
Recruitment for 814 Vacancies Across 28 Types of Posts
The UPPSC PCS 2025 recruitment covers 28 types of posts with a combined total of 814 vacancies.
The selection process differs for the vacancies depending on the respective post category. While 812 vacancies require candidates to qualify through the written examination and interview, two vacancies in one post category are to be filled exclusively on the basis of the written examination.
The Commission will conduct the interview process for the 812 vacancies after issuing a separate notification containing details regarding post preference and the interview schedule.
Results Subject to Court Proceedings
The Commission has also mentioned certain legal matters while declaring the Main examination result.
The result of the petitioner in Writ Petition No. 4253 of 2026, Arpit Shivam Mishra vs State of U.P. & Others, will remain subject to the final decision of the Hon’ble High Court.
Similarly, the result of female candidates belonging to states outside Uttar Pradesh will remain subject to the final order in Special Appeal No. 475 (D) of 2019.
These conditions have been specifically mentioned by the Commission in connection with the declaration of the PCS Main result.
Post Preference and Interview Schedule to Be Issued Separately
Candidates who have qualified for the interview stage will have to wait for a separate notification from the Commission regarding post preference and the interview schedule.
The UPPSC is expected to provide further instructions through its official website as the selection process progresses.
Candidates are advised to follow the Commission’s notifications for information concerning the submission of post preferences, interview dates, documents and other requirements.
Marks and Cut-Off to Be Released After Final Result
The Commission has clarified that candidates’ individual marks, category-wise cut-off marks and other detailed result-related information will be made available only after the declaration of the final selection result.
Candidates have also been advised not to file Right to Information (RTI) applications at this stage seeking their marks or category-wise cut-off marks.
The detailed marks and cut-off information will therefore be available after completion of the selection process and declaration of the final result.
Where to Check UPPSC PCS 2025 Mains Result
Candidates can check the list of provisionally qualified candidates through the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.
The complete result is also available on the notice board of the Commission’s office in Prayagraj.
The result list runs to 16 pages and contains the roll numbers of all 2,297 candidates who have provisionally qualified for the interview stage.
Candidates should check their roll numbers carefully in the published list and await the separate notification regarding post preference and interview dates.
The result has been issued through an official press release dated September 17, 2026, signed by UPPSC Secretary Girijesh Kumar Tyagi.
What Happens Next?
With the declaration of the PCS Main result, 2,297 candidates will move forward to the interview stage for the 812 vacancies covered under the written examination-plus-interview selection process.
The Commission will separately announce the post-preference process and interview schedule. The final selection will be made after completion of the remaining stages of the recruitment process.
For the two vacancies to be filled exclusively through the written examination, the relevant result will be declared along with the final selection list.
Candidates are advised to rely on UPPSC’s official notifications for subsequent instructions concerning the interview and final selection.
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