Upload PDF and other files from the Front-End

Yes, this can be done in WordPress. Check out http://wp.tutsplus.com/tutorials/allow-users-to-submit-images-your-site/ for some code examples.

You will have to modify the logic to suit your needs of course, but the above link should get you pointed in the right direction.

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