Uttar Pradesh SWD Free Coaching Scheme For Civil Services

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Uttar Pradesh SWD Free Coaching Scheme for Civil Service is an important initiative of the Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh. People also know this scheme as the UP Pre-Examination Training Centres Scheme. The government launched this scheme to help financially weak students prepare for UPSC, IAS, PCS, Judicial Services, and other competitive examinations.

The scheme mainly supports students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Many talented students from these communities cannot afford expensive private coaching institutes. Through this scheme, the Uttar Pradesh Government provides free quality coaching and residential academic support to deserving aspirants.

Apart from the Uttar Pradesh Pre-Examination Training Centers Scheme, the Uttar Pradesh Government also runs the Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana to provide free coaching for competitive examinations such as UPSC, UPPCS, NEET, JEE, NDA, CDS, SSC, Banking, and other recruitment examinations. Through these initiatives, the state government aims to help economically weaker students access quality coaching and improve their chances of selection in prestigious examinations and government jobs.

Under the UP Free IAS PCS Coaching Scheme 2026, selected candidates receive free classroom coaching, hostel accommodation, mess facilities, library access, mentorship support, mock tests, answer writing practice, and interview guidance. The department has also introduced special coaching programmes, mains examination preparation, and performance evaluation to improve the success rate of students in UPSC and UPPCS examinations.

The Social Welfare Department operates government coaching centres in Lucknow, Hapur, Varanasi, Aligarh, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur. These centres function as residential institutions and provide a proper academic environment for competitive examination preparation. For the 2026 coaching session, the department has announced a total of 865 seats across different coaching centres in Uttar Pradesh.

Admission under the scheme takes place through a Joint Entrance Examination conducted by the Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who qualify in the entrance examination receive admission based on merit, category, and coaching centre preference selected during the application process. The entrance examination syllabus follows the latest UPSC and UPPCS preliminary examination pattern and includes subjects such as History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Mathematics, Environment, English, and General Hindi.

For the 2026 coaching session, online applications started on 18 May 2026 and will continue till 18 June 2026. The entrance examination will take place on 05 July 2026. Admit cards will be available from 25 June 2026, while the expected result declaration date is 28 July 2026. The new coaching session will begin in August 2026.

Through this scheme, the Uttar Pradesh Government aims to increase the participation of SC, ST, and OBC candidates in administrative services and other prestigious government positions. The scheme allows deserving students to prepare for civil services examinations without worrying about expensive coaching costs.

Scheme Benefits

• Free coaching for UPSC Civil Services and UPPCS examinations.
• Free residential hostel facility for selected candidates.
• Free mess and food arrangements.
• Free library and study material support.
• Guidance from expert guest faculty and mentors.
• Mains examination preparation support.
• Mock interview and personality development sessions.
• Regular test series and performance evaluation.
• Mentorship support from successful candidates and senior students.
• Coaching for Judicial Services examinations in selected centres.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
• The applicant must belong to
  • Scheduled Caste (SC),
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST), or
  • Other Backward Class (OBC).
• The annual income of parents/guardians must not exceed Rs. 6 lakh.
• The applicant must be a graduate.
• The applicant must fulfil UPSC or UPPSC eligibility conditions for the respective examination.
• The applicant should not be employed or studying in another educational institution because the coaching centres operate as residential institutions.
• The maximum age limit is 35 years as on 1 January of the examination year.
• Candidates who have already received departmental coaching twice earlier are not eligible to apply again under the scheme.

Entrance Examination Pattern

Candidates seeking admission under the Uttar Pradesh SWD Free Coaching Scheme must appear in the Joint Entrance Examination conducted by the Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh. The examination follows the UPSC and UPPCS preliminary examination pattern and includes objective-type questions from multiple subjects.

• The entrance examination duration will be 2 hours.
• The paper will contain 100 multiple-choice questions.
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• Negative marking will apply in the examination.
• The examination will be available in Hindi and English.
• The entrance examination will be conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

Entrance Examination Syllabus

Important Dates for UP SWD IAS PCS Coaching 2026

The Social Welfare Department has released the complete schedule for the UP SWD Free IAS PCS Coaching Entrance Examination 2026. Candidates should carefully check all important dates related to online application, admit card download, entrance examination, result declaration, and coaching commencement.

Required Documents

Applicants must keep all required documents ready before filling out the online application form for the UP SWD Free Coaching Scheme 2026. Candidates need to upload scanned copies of certificates, photographs, and identity proof during the online registration process.

• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• High School Certificate
• Graduation Certificate or Provisional Certificate
• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Signature Scan Copy
• Valid Photo Identity Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, or Driving Licence
• Residence Certificate
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Important Note: Candidates must upload scanned documents in JPG format only. The maximum allowed file size for each uploaded document, photograph, signature, caste certificate, income certificate, High School certificate, and graduation certificate is 40 KB. Applicants should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and readable before submitting the online application form.

Key Features and Coaching Structure of UP Free IAS PCS Coaching Scheme

The Social Welfare Department has designed the coaching programme to provide structured preparation, residential academic support, regular testing, and mentorship for UPSC and UPPCS aspirants.

• The total coaching duration under the scheme is 10 months.
• The coaching session generally starts in August every year.
• The training programme is divided into two parts:
  • 5-Month Fundamental Course
  • 5-Month Special Course
• The Fundamental Course focuses on building conceptual understanding and preparation for UPSC and UPPCS preliminary examinations.
• Students who perform well in weekly tests, monthly tests, and final assessments become eligible for the Special Course.
• The Special Course focuses on advanced preparation, mains examination strategy, answer writing practice, and result-oriented preparation.
• Students who score less than 40% marks in three consecutive internal tests may be removed from the coaching programme.
• The department monitors student performance through regular internal tests and feedback systems to improve success rates.
• Coaching centres may also use online guidance platforms, digital study resources, and test series for better preparation support.
• The scheme also includes mentorship support, mock interviews, and personality development sessions for mains and interview preparation.

Available Coaching Centres Under the Scheme

Steps to Apply

• Visit the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh, at https://socialwelfareup.upsdc.gov.in/.
• Open the link for "IAS/PCS Pre Examination Coaching Entrance Examination 2026" and carefully read all instructions before starting the application process.
• Download or review the blank application format and keep all personal, educational, caste, income, and identity details ready before filling out the online form.
• Complete the online registration process by entering details such as applicant name, father's name, permanent address, mobile number, email ID, and date of birth exactly as mentioned in the High School certificate.
• Select gender, reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), examination name, preferred examination district, and coaching centre preferences while filling the application form. Candidates can select first, second, and third coaching centre preferences.
• Enter educational qualification details, including High School, Intermediate, and Graduation information, such as board/university name, year of passing, roll number, marks obtained, and certificate numbers.
• Upload scanned copies of required documents in JPG format with a maximum file size of 40 KB. Candidates need to upload:
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • High School Certificate
  • Graduation Certificate or Provisional Certificate
  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Signature
  • Photo Identity Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence
• Applicants belonging to the disability category should also enter disability percentage details and keep disability certificates ready for verification.
• Carefully verify all information before final submission because entries may not be editable after saving the application form.
• Tick the declaration checkbox confirming that all details submitted in the online application form are correct and based on original documents.
• Submit the online application form and note the registration number generated by the system.
• Download and print the final application form after successful submission. Candidates must keep the printed copy safely because it will be required during counselling and document verification.
• Download the admit card from the official website on 25 June 2026 and appear in the entrance examination scheduled on 05 July 2026.

Relevant Links

• Uttar Pradesh SWD Free Coaching Scheme For Civil Services Online Application.
• UP Social Welfare Department Portal
• UP SWD Free Coaching Scheme For Civil Services 2026 Notification
• UP SWD Free Coaching Scheme For Civil Services Guidelines
• Uttar Pradesh SWD Free Coaching Scheme Application Process.
• UP SWD Free Coaching Scheme Application Format.

Contact Information

• UP SWD Free Coaching Scheme For Civil Services Helpline Number: 14568
• UP SWD Free Coaching Scheme For Civil Services Email Helpdesk: [email protected]
• UP Social Welfare Department Phone Number: 0522-3538700
• UP Social Welfare Department Email Helpdesk: [email protected]