UPPSC PCS Documents Required 2026
Check the complete list of documents required for UPPSC PCS 2026 online application, including OTR, photograph, signature, educational certificates, reservation documents and document verification checklist.
OTR Number
One Time Registration (OTR) number is mandatory before applying online. Candidates should complete OTR at least 72 hours before application submission.
Photo & Signature
Keep a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature ready in the required format before starting the UPPSC PCS application form.
Education Details
Keep your marksheets, degree certificates and qualification details ready exactly as they appear in your official documents.
Category Certificates
Candidates claiming reservation, EWS, domicile, age relaxation or other benefits must have valid supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
Prepare and Apply from the Right Places
Use official UPPSC links for application work and QuickPDFNow tools for document preparation.
UPPSC OTR Portal
Create or access your One Time Registration before applying online.
Open OTR Portal →UPPSC Official Website
Check official advertisements, application links, admit cards and updates.
Visit UPPSC Website →Exam Photo & Signature Resizer
Resize and prepare your UPPSC photo and signature before upload.
Prepare Exam Image →Compress Image
Reduce photo or signature file size if your image is too large.
Compress Image →JPG to PDF
Convert scanned document images into one PDF where needed.
Convert JPG to PDF →Compress PDF
Reduce PDF size for uploads, sharing or document submission.
Compress PDF →Documents Required Before Filling UPPSC PCS Form
Keep these details and documents ready before starting the online application. Do not upload or claim anything that you cannot support later.
1. OTR Details
- OTR number
- Registered mobile number
- Registered email ID
- OTR password or OTP access
2. Personal Details
- Name as per official records
- Date of birth
- Father/Husband name
- Gender and marital status
- Permanent and correspondence address
3. Education Details
- High School certificate for date of birth
- Marksheets
- Degree certificates
- Post-specific qualification proof, if applicable
- Experience certificate, if claimed
4. Upload Documents
- Recent photograph
- Scanned signature
- Correct image format and size
- Clear, readable files before final submission
5. Category / Claim Certificates
- UP domicile, if claiming UP benefits
- SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PWD certificate, if applicable
- Ex-serviceman or sports certificate, if applicable
6. Payment Details
- Net banking, card or other payment mode
- Payment transaction slip
- Fee submission proof
- Final application printout after submission
UPPSC Photo and Signature Documents
Your UPPSC PCS application may be rejected if the form is submitted without the required photograph and signature.
Keep Your Application Images Ready
Before filling the form, prepare a clear recent photograph and signature file. The notification warns that applications without photograph and signature may be rejected.
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Correct file size and format
- Clear and readable upload-ready image
Application Image Checklist
Photo + Signature should be prepared before final submission.
Reservation, Domicile and Claim-Based Documents
Keep supporting certificates ready only for the benefits, reservation categories, qualifications or claims you select in the UPPSC PCS application.
UP Domicile
Keep domicile proof ready if you are claiming benefits available to Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates.
Category Certificate
SC, ST, OBC or other category certificates may be required if you claim reservation or related benefits.
EWS / Creamy Layer
Keep valid EWS or creamy-layer related documents ready where applicable to your selected category.
Special Category Proof
Keep disability, ex-serviceman, sports quota or other claim-related certificates ready if applicable.
Documents Required Later by UPPSC
At the preliminary stage, candidates should not send hard copies. But when UPPSC asks, you must submit proof for the claims made in your online application.
Keep These Ready for Later Submission
Printout of the final submitted online application form
Self-attested copies of all marksheets and certificates
Certificates supporting category, sub-category, reservation or age-relaxation claims
Post-specific qualification, experience or professional certificate, if claimed
Original documents for verification when called by the Commission
Do Not Lose Your Proof
Save the application printout, payment slip, OTR details and all claim-related certificates in both digital and printed form.
UPPSC PCS Application Checklist
Review these points before making the final submission. Corrections may not be allowed after the applicable deadline.
Verify OTR and Personal Details
Check your name, date of birth, category, domicile, address, mobile number and email details before proceeding.
Match Every Claim With Proof
Confirm that your qualification, experience, reservation, EWS, age-relaxation or other claims can be supported by valid documents.
Check Photo and Signature
Make sure both images are clear and prepared according to the current UPPSC upload instructions.
Save Payment and Application Proof
After payment and final submission, save the transaction slip and print or download the completed application form.
Related UPPSC PCS 2026 Guides
Use these guides to complete the next steps before submitting your UPPSC PCS application.
UPPSC PCS Notification
Check official dates, vacancies, fee details and important instructions.
Read Notification →UPPSC PCS Eligibility
Check age limit, qualification, relaxation and category-related rules.
Check Eligibility →How to Apply UPPSC PCS
Follow OTR, form filling, payment and final submission steps.
Read Application Guide →UPPSC Photo & Signature Size
Prepare correct image files before uploading them to the form.
Check Image Requirements →