The Social Welfare Department (SWD), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow has invited online applications for admission to the Free IAS / PCS Coaching Programme 2026. The scheme aims to provide free coaching facilities to eligible SC, ST, and OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh preparing for UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 and UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS Preliminary) Examination 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official portal before the last date. A total of 865 seats are available under this coaching programme.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Social Welfare Department (SWD), Uttar Pradesh |
| Scheme Name | SWD IAS / PCS Free Coaching Admission 2026 |
| Coaching For | UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) & UPPSC PCS (Preliminary) |
| Total Seats | 865 Seats |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Admission Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Entrance Examination |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 18 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Complete Form | 18 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Entrance Examination Date | 05 July 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Coaching Commencement | 1 August 2026 |
The entrance examination for admission to the free coaching programme is scheduled for 05 July 2026, while admit cards will be available from 25 June 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General | Not Eligible |
| OBC | ₹0/- |
| SC | ₹0/- |
| ST | ₹0/- |
| PH Candidates | ₹0/- |
No application fee is required for registration.
Age Limit
| Examination | Minimum Age |
| IAS (UPSC Preliminary) | 21 Years |
| PCS (UPPSC Preliminary) | 21 Years |
Candidates should satisfy the age criteria prescribed for the respective competitive examinations.
Total Seat Details
| Coaching Centre | Seats |
| Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Research & Training Institute, Bhagidari Bhawan, Lucknow | 250 |
| Adarsh Pre-Examination Training Centre, Aliganj, Lucknow (Only for Female Candidates) | 150 |
| IAS / PCS Coaching Centre, Hapur (Ghaziabad) | 150 |
| Sant Ravidas IAS / PCS Coaching Centre, Varanasi | 75 |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Coaching Centre, Aligarh | 150 |
| Prayagraj Centre | 40 |
| Gorakhpur Centre | 50 |
| Total | 865 Seats |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:
- Must belong to SC / ST / OBC category.
- Must be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh.
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
- The annual family income should not exceed ₹6 lakh.
- Candidates already availing similar coaching benefits are generally not eligible.
Selection Process
Admission to the coaching programme will be based on:
- Written Entrance Examination.
- Merit List Preparation.
- Document Verification.
- Final Seat Allotment.
Required Documents
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
- High School Certificate.
- Graduation Mark Sheet / Degree Certificate.
- Aadhaar Card or Valid Photo ID Proof.
- Recent Passport Size Photograph.
- Scanned Signature.
- Caste Certificate.
- Income Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate.
- Any other supporting documents mentioned in the notification.
How to Apply for SWD IAS / PCS Free Coaching Admission 2026?
- Visit the official SWD Coaching portal.
- Complete the registration process using valid details.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Verify all entered information.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application form for future reference.
