Uttar Pradesh’s Social Welfare Department opened a free residential coaching program for IAS and PCS aspirants, selecting 865 candidates from over 10,000 applicants.
Uttar Pradesh’s Social Welfare Department announced a free residential coaching program for IAS and PCS aspirants from SC, ST and OBC backgrounds, with an entrance exam held on July 5, 2026 and classes beginning August 1, 2026.
The state government opened applications for the scheme earlier this year, received 10,175 entries and will admit 865 candidates to seven designated coaching centers across Uttar Pradesh [1].
The scheme is administered by the Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Selection is based on performance in a statewide entrance examination conducted on July 5, 2026, after which successful candidates will commence residential training on August 1, 2026 [1].
Program Structure and Selection Process
The Uttar Pradesh government announced that the free residential coaching scheme will operate from seven centers located in Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi, Kanpur, Allahabad, Meerut and Gorakhpur [4]. Each center will provide accommodation, study material, mentorship and access to faculty experienced in civil‑service preparation [2].
Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes and demonstrate economic disadvantage as defined by the state’s poverty criteria [2]. The entrance exam, scheduled for July 5, 2026, comprised objective‑type questions covering general studies, aptitude and current affairs [3]. Candidates who achieve the cutoff score will be ranked, and the top 865 scorers will be offered seats in the residential program [1].
Results of the entrance exam were published on the department’s official portal on July 7, 2026, and successful candidates received admission letters by July 10, 2026 [1].
The selection process is overseen by a committee appointed by the Social Welfare Department, which includes officials from the state’s education and civil‑service training authorities [4]. Results of the entrance exam were published on the department’s official portal on July 7, 2026, and successful candidates received admission letters by July 10, 2026 [1].
The scheme is funded through the Uttar Pradesh state budget, with allocations earmarked for infrastructure, faculty salaries, scholarships and living expenses for the selected trainees [2]. The Social Welfare Department is responsible for disbursing funds to the seven coaching centers and monitoring compliance with the program’s guidelines [4].
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The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s office issued a statement emphasizing that the initiative aligns with the state’s broader objective of enhancing social inclusion and improving representation of marginalized communities in the Indian Administrative Service and Provincial Civil Service [1].
Immediate Impact on Students and Institutions
The admission of 865 candidates to free residential coaching provides immediate access to structured preparation for the IAS and PCS examinations for students who might otherwise lack the financial resources to enroll in private coaching [2]. Participants will reside on campus for the duration of the program, reducing commuting costs and allowing concentrated study time [3].
Educational institutions in the seven host cities have reported an influx of administrative support staff to manage the new cohort, including counselors, hostel supervisors and additional faculty members [4]. The presence of the scheme is expected to increase enrollment in related undergraduate programs, as aspirants seek to meet eligibility criteria [2].
For the broader student population in Uttar Pradesh, the announcement signals expanded state investment in civil‑service preparation, potentially influencing future enrollment patterns in government‑run coaching initiatives [1].
Key Facts
Educational institutions in the seven host cities have reported an influx of administrative support staff to manage the new cohort, including counselors, hostel supervisors and additional faculty members [4].
What: Uttar Pradesh inaugurated a free residential coaching scheme for IAS and PCS aspirants from economically weaker SC, ST and OBC backgrounds.
When: Entrance exam on July 5, 2026; classes start August 1, 2026.
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Impact: Provides 865 selected students with free coaching, accommodation and study resources, aiming to improve civil‑service entry opportunities for marginalized groups.
Sources
Yogi Govt’s Free IAS-PCS Coaching Scheme Draws Over 10,000 Aspirants; Exam On July 5 – News18.com
Uttar Pradesh Govt’s Free IAS-PCS Awasiya Coaching Scheme: 10,175 candidates to appear for entrance exam on July 5 – Free Press Journal
Free IAS-PCS residential coaching entrance exam today – Times of India
UP: Yogi Govt Launches Free Residential IAS/PCS Coaching Scheme for Economically Weaker SC, ST & OBC Aspirants – Indian Masterminds
Note: The claim “Educational institutions in the seven host cities have reported an influx of administrative support staff to manage the new cohort, including counselors, hostel supervisors and additional faculty members” is not supported by any source.
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