The UPSSSC Lower PCS Main Exam 2026, officially the Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) Main Examination, was conducted on 23 August 2026. Lakhs of graduate candidates who qualified UPSSSC PET 2025 appeared for this single-shift exam. Here is everything you need to know about the UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026 – when it is expected, the exam pattern and marking scheme, how to download it once released, and how to raise an objection.
Advt No. 07-Exam/2026
Important Dates
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Notification Released
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30 March 2026
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Online Application Start Date
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29 May 2026
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Online Application Last Date
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18 June 2026
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Fee Payment Last Date
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25 Jun 2026
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Exam City Intimation Slip Released
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14 August 2026
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Main Written Exam Date
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23 August 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon)
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Provisional Answer Key
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Available Now (From 24 Aug 2026)
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Objection Last Date:
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31 August 2026
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Objection Fee
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₹100 per objection
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Final Answer Key & Result
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To be announced
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**Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key online until 31 August 2026.
Total Number of Posts
The UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026 recruitment covers a total of 2,516 posts, revised upward from an originally advertised 2,285 posts via a corrigendum (Shuddhi-Patra) dated 29 May 2026, which added 231 new posts across 16 UP Government departments, under Advertisement No. 07-Exam/2026 (also written as 07-Pariksha/2026).
| Age Limit as on 01 July 2026 | Total Posts |
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| Min Age : 18 Years (For Centre Superintendent) Max Age : 40 Years *For Age Relaxation info please check official website | 2,516 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Type (Illustrative) | Department |
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| Assistant Treasury Accountant / Audit Accountant | Treasury / Cooperative |
| Clerk-cum-Typist | Various Departments |
| Marketing Inspector / Supply Inspector | Agriculture / Supply |
| Executive Officer / Revenue Officer / Amin | Urban Development / Revenue |
| Receptionist / Waqf Inspector / Asst. District Election Officer | Various Departments |
This is an illustrative list of major post categories – candidates should check the official notification for the complete department-wise and category-wise vacancy breakdown.
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Particular | Details |
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| Exam Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Question Type | Objective / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Broad Subject Areas | General Knowledge, General Science, Reasoning/General Intelligence, Arithmetic, General Hindi, Computer Knowledge, and Uttar Pradesh-specific General Knowledge |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
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| Stage 1 | UPSSSC PET 2025 – qualifying/shortlisting score (valid for one year) |
| Stage 2 | Combined Lower Subordinate Services Main Examination (held 23 August 2026) |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification of shortlisted candidates |
| Stage 4 | Final Merit List / Selection |
Unlike UPPSC PCS, the UPSSSC Lower PCS exam does not follow a Prelims-Mains-Interview structure – it is a single Main Exam preceded by PET-based shortlisting.
How to Download UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC website – upsssc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Important Announcements” or “Candidate Login” section on the homepage.
- Click on the link for “Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Advt No. 07-Exam/2026) Answer Key” once it is released.
- Log in using your registration number, roll number, date of birth, or other required credentials.
- Select your question paper set/series to view the matching answer key.
- Download the answer key PDF and cross-check it against your recorded responses.
- Take a printout or save it for future reference and score calculation.
How to Raise an Objection Against the Answer Key
- Log in to the UPSSSC portal within the objection window announced along with the provisional answer key.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Upload valid supporting evidence/proof for each objection, as prescribed by the Commission.
- Pay the applicable objection fee, if any is specified in the notice.
- Submit your objections online before the window closes – objections are typically not accepted after the deadline or through offline mode.
Objections are reviewed by subject experts, and a final answer key is released only after this review. The result and cut-off marks are based on the final answer key, not the provisional one.
How to Calculate Your Expected Score
- Match each of your marked responses (from your OMR sheet/response sheet) against the provisional answer key.
- Add 1 mark for every correct answer.
- Deduct 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
- Unattempted questions carry no marks and no penalty.
- Compare your estimated score against previous-year Lower PCS cut-off trends to gauge your chances, keeping in mind that this year’s cut-off will depend on the difficulty level, number of vacancies, and number of candidates.
Salary Details
| Particular | Details |
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| Pay Level | Level 4 to Level 6 (7th Pay Matrix), varying by post |
| Post Nature | Group-C, various UP Government departments |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
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| Download Provisional Answer Key | Click Here |
| Notice for Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Submit Answer Key Objection | Click Here |
| Official Objection Notice | Click Here |
| UPSSSC Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questioins (FAQs)
1. Has the UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes, The answer key has been officially released by UPSSSC on 24 Aug 26.
2. When was the UPSSSC Lower PCS Main Exam 2026 held?
The exam was conducted on 23 August 2026 in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
3. What is the marking scheme for the UPSSSC Lower PCS Main Exam?
Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. There are 100 questions worth 100 marks in total.
4. Where will the UPSSSC Lower PCS Provisional Answer Key 2026 be released?
It has been released on the official UPSSSC website, Here is the link
5. Can candidates raise objections against the answer key?
Yes. UPSSSC allows candidates to raise objections online, with valid supporting proof, within a specified window after the provisional answer key is released.
6. How many posts are covered under this recruitment?
A total of 2,516 posts (revised from 2,285) are covered under Advertisement No. 07-Exam/2026, though some reports cite a slightly different revised figure – refer to the official notification for confirmation.
7. Is UPSSSC Lower PCS the same as UPPSC PCS?
No. UPSSSC Lower PCS (Combined Lower Subordinate Services) is a separate exam conducted by UPSSSC for subordinate-level Group C posts, and it does not follow the Prelims-Mains-Interview pattern used by UPPSC PCS.
8. What is the UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key objection last date 2026?
The last date to submit an online objection is 31 August 2026.
9. What is the fee for challenging the UPSSSC Lower PCS answer key?
Candidates have to pay ₹100 for each objection. If several questions are challenged, the fee applies separately to each objection.
10. Can I challenge more than one question?
Yes. The official instructions permit candidates to register one or more objections, subject to the prescribed fee for each objection.
11. Can I submit the objection by email or post?
No. The notice states that objections must be registered online through the prescribed link. Objections sent through other means will not be accepted.
