UKPSC Lower PCS 2026 application: dates, uploads, edit window
UKPSC's Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2026 has 54 posts. Online applications run from 6 November to 26 November 2026, 11:59:59 pm, and the fee closes the same night. The edit link opens once, from 3 to 12 December 2026. The advertisement lists no photo or signature KB limits; the portal shows them at upload.
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UKPSC has opened applications for the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2026, with 54 posts. You can apply from 6 November to 26 November 2026 (11:59:59 pm), and the fee must be paid by the same night. After that you get one edit window, 3 to 12 December 2026.
One thing to know before you start: the advertisement (A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27) does not list a KB or pixel limit for the photo or signature. Those limits are shown on the application portal at the upload step, so this post does not quote any. It covers what the advertisement does say, and how to be ready.
Key dates from the commission
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement and applications open | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 26 Nov 2026, 11:59:59 pm |
| Last date to pay fee online | 26 Nov 2026, 11:59:59 pm |
| Edit window opens | 3 Dec 2026 |
| Edit window closes | 12 Dec 2026, 11:59:59 pm |
Source: UKPSC notice no. 235/03/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27 and advertisement A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27 (6 November 2026).
Where and how to apply
Download the advertisement from the commission's recruitment page at psc.uk.gov.in. The advertisement's "Procedure to apply online" then sends you to pscuk.net.in: open How to Apply, read the dates and instructions, and click Apply Now.
- Register with your own mobile number and email (the commission sends important messages there), set a password and submit.
- Log in, add your education details one by one (High School, Intermediate, Graduate and so on), and continue.
- Open the Photo & Signature to Upload tab and upload as per the instructions shown on the screen. You can tick "I want to upload photo and signature" to upload them again.
- Tick the declaration that the photograph and signature are correct, check the preview, use Back & Edit to fix mistakes, then press Final.
- Click Print Application and keep the printout.
After Final Submission you cannot change the data yourself; the only routes are cancelling and applying again, or the single edit window below. If the form throws a technical problem throws a technical problem, the notice names ukpschelpline@gmail.com for help. Do not leave it to the last evening: the notice itself tells candidates not to wait for the last date.
What about photo and signature size?
The advertisement text carries no KB, pixel or format figures for the photo or the signature. Treat the size shown beside the upload box as final, and prepare the files so you can resize in a minute.
Keep a clean signature scan ready, then cut it to the exact size the portal shows with the signature resizer. For a photo that must come under a KB limit, use Resize Photo to 50KB and change the target to match the portal.
Resize Photo to 50 KB
Same settings as the full tool page.
Runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device. Open the full Resize Photo to 50 KB page
If you are not sure how to get a signature scan that does not fail on the minimum size, read how to make a signature between 10KB and 20KB. The same trick of keeping the original and resizing a copy applies here.
The edit window works only once
After the last date, the commission opens the edit link only one time. It allows changes in name, date of birth, category, sub-category and gender, but the notice warns that once the window closes, no request to change any entry will be considered. Check every entry before you press the final submit, not after.
- Fill the form slowly and keep every certificate scan in one folder.
- Pay the full fee online by 26 November. Paying less than the fixed fee, or not paying, cancels the application.
- Save the confirmation and the printout. You do not send a printout to the commission at this stage; keep it safe for later correspondence and evidence.
- Open the edit link between 3 and 12 December and fix any error in one go.
Rules that cause cancellations
- Qualification date. You must hold the required qualification by the last date to apply. The date is counted from the marksheet issue date or the result declaration date, so enter that date in the form.
- Reservation claims. Mark your category and sub-category in the form. If you do not claim, reservation cannot be given later. The certificate must be held by the last date of application.
- Wrong gender. A woman claiming as a man, or the reverse, gets the application cancelled.
- Fake documents. The commission can bar a candidate from this and all later exams for up to five years, and take legal action.
- Re-applying. You can cancel and apply again before the deadline if you spot an error, but the fee already paid is not refunded.
Checklist before you submit
- Name, date of birth and category match your certificates.
- Qualification date entered is the marksheet or result date.
- Photo and signature are the size shown at the upload box.
- Fee paid in full by 26 November, with the receipt saved.
- Edit window dates (3 to 12 December) noted in your phone.
For a general look at which exams ask for which sizes, see the exam photo and signature size list.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for UKPSC Lower PCS 2026?
The last date to apply online is 26 November 2026, up to 11:59:59 pm. The fee must also be paid online by the same time.
What is the photo and signature size for UKPSC Lower PCS?
The advertisement does not state a KB or pixel limit. The portal shows the limit at the upload step, so follow that and resize before you upload.
Can I correct the form after submitting?
Yes, once. The edit link opens from 3 December to 12 December 2026 (11:59:59 pm). The notice says requests for changes outside that window will not be considered. If you spot a mistake before 26 November, you may also cancel and apply again, but the fee already paid is not refunded.
Is UKPSC the same as UPPSC?
No. UKPSC is the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission at Haridwar. UPPSC is the Uttar Pradesh commission, so UP posts will not appear on the UKPSC portal.
What is the UKPSC Lower PCS syllabus and which books should I follow?
The advertisement carries the exam scheme and syllabus in Appendix-2. The screening (preliminary) test is one objective paper of General Studies and General Aptitude with 150 questions and negative marking, followed by a written main exam and an interview. The advertisement names no books or coaching, so treat Appendix-2 as the reference.
When is the UKPSC Lower PCS exam date, admit card and cut off?
The advertisement gives no exam date. It says the dates of the screening, main and interview stages will be announced on psc.uk.gov.in. Admit cards are not posted; you download the online admission letter from the commission's website. The advertisement carries no cut-off marks; results are shown on psc.uk.gov.in after each stage.
How do I apply online for UKPSC Lower PCS 2026?
Read the advertisement at psc.uk.gov.in, then go to pscuk.net.in, open How to Apply and click Apply Now. Register, add education details, upload photo and signature as shown on screen, pay the fee online and press Final. All of this must finish by 26 November 2026, 11:59:59 pm. Both the notice (235/03/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27) and the advertisement (A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27), dated 6 November 2026, are on the recruitment page at psc.uk.gov.in.
Sources
- UKPSC advertisement A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27, Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2026 (checked 2026-11)
- UKPSC notice 235/03/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27 (6 November 2026) (checked 2026-11)
- Uttarakhand Public Service Commission recruitment notifications (checked 2026-11)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.