UKPSC PCS 2026 Exam Schedule is available now. Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has outlined the monthly dates for main state recruitment exams. This exam calender provides clarity for candidates who are preparing for PCS Prelims and Mains alongwith other departmental exams, managed by UKPSC.This calendar will help in aligning timelines for preparation before the exam notification comes OUT.
Key points of UKPSC PCS Exam 2026:
Applicants must understand the following highlights carefully before submitting the application form:
| Exam | Uttarakhand Combined State Civil Services PCS Exam |
| Conducting body | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | State Civil Services |
| Exam Stages | Prelims Mains Interview |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree from an recognised institution |
| Exam Calendar | Released |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand |
| Official website | Click here |
Major dates to remember:
The important dates for are:
| Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge Mains Exam 2023 | 19-22 January 2026 |
| Lecturer Rajkiya Inter College Exam 2025 (Mains) | 25 January 2026 |
| Assistant Review Officer and Review Officer (Mains) | 31 january 2026 |
| Principal Exam Secondary Education Department | 8 february 2026 |
| Assistant Private Secretary Exam | 14 March 2026 |
| Superintendent Exam 2026 (Women Welfare Department) | 22 march 2026 |
| Assistant Director Exam Dairy Development Department Jobs in dairy operations and management. | 12 April 2026 |
| Lecturer Rajkiya Inter College Exam 2025 | 26 April 2026 |
| Uttarakhand combined State Civil Services Exam / lower subordinate exam 2025 | 17 May 2026 |
| Lecturer Exam at Rajkiya Inter College 2025 ( additional lecturer recruitments) | 14 June 2026 |
| Uttarakhand combined Civil Services Exam 2025/ Upper subordinate services exam | 5 July 2026 |
Who can apply for UKPSC PCS Exam 2026?
The candidates who fulfill the following eligibility criteria can apply:
| Educational qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution Final year’s students may apply but their result must be submitted before the cut off date |
| Age limit | 21 Years Old – 42 Years Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years relaxation. OBC – 3 years relaxation |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
How are the candidates Selected in UKPSC PCS Exam 2026?
The selection process involves:
- Preliminary Examination (Screening Only)
- Main Examination
- Interview/Personality Test
What is exam Structure and subjects of UKPSC PCS Exam 2026 ?
Preliminary Examination:
| Nature | Objective |
| Papers | General Studies ( 150 questions for 150 marks) CSAT (qualifying, 100 questions for 150 marks) |
| Duration Negative marking: | 2 hours each 1/4th marks deducted per wrong answer |
Main Examination:
| Papers | Hindi – 150 marks English- 150 marks Essay- 150 marks General Studies (4 papers )- 200 marks each |
| Nature | Descriptive |
| Duration | 3 hours per paper |
| Negative marking | Not applicable |
How to Apply for UKPSC PCS Exam 2026 ?
Apply through UKPSC online portal:
- Go to the official website.
- Open PCS notification.
- Complete one-time registration
- Complete the digital request process.
- Upload documents.
- Pay application fee.
What is the expected salary and benefits of UKPSC PCS Pay Scale Details ?
| Pay Level | 10 |
| Basic Pay | 56100 |
| Pay Scale | 56100 to 1,77,500 |
| Additional allowances | dearness allowance, housing reimbursement, travel compensation, healthcare coverage, alongside a retirement plan. |
Important links
| UKPSC Exam Schedule | Click here |
| PCS Notification | Available soon |
| UKPSC official website | Click here |
Conclusion
UKPSC PCS 2026 timetable clearly confirms the preliminary test for 17 May 2026. Following this, the mains examination will take place on 5 July 2026. As these dates are official, applicants must focus on structured revision, answer writing and mock test.
FAQs- UKPSC PCS 2026 Exam
Yes, the timetable for both PCS Preliminary and Main examinations dates are confirmed in 2026 calender.
The examination date for PCS Prelims is confirmed to be on 17 May 2026.
PCS Mains will be conducted on 5 July 2026.
No, will release the exact exam dates following the official notification.
Yes, the process includes Preliminary exams, Main examinations, and an Interview stage.
