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Chandigarh UT Civil Services Prelims
Chandigarh UT Public Service Commission Prelims — single GS paper.
Updated 17 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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General Studies
43 QsChandigarh — Planning, Heritage and Administration
67 QsGeneral Mental Ability and Aptitude
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Outstanding — top rankers
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Chandigarh, being a Union Territory, does not have its own State Public Service Commission. Civil services officers for Chandigarh are recruited through UPSC Civil Services Examination under the AGMUT cadre. Group B and C posts are filled through direct recruitment by Chandigarh Administration.
UPSC declared Civil Services Prelims 2026 result in June 2026. Candidates qualifying Mains and Interview can be allocated to AGMUT cadre for postings in Chandigarh and other UTs. Cadre preference window was open from 19-28 June 2026.
Chandigarh Administration released notification for 234 Clerk and 23 Steno-Typist posts in April 2026. The selection process includes written test, typing test, and document verification. This is the primary Group C recruitment pathway for Chandigarh UT.
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Current Events
Current events of national and international importance.
History of India and Indian National Movement
Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history.
Indian and World Geography
Physical, social and economic geography.
Indian Polity and Governance
Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj and rights.
Economic and Social Development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics.
Excellent preparation level
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier — service allocation likely
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive Mains contender
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Clear Prelims — Mains preparation critical
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
UPSC CSE 2026 Notification released
passedWed, 4 Feb, 2026
For candidates seeking civil services posting in Chandigarh via AGMUT cadre
UPSC CSE 2026 Application window closed
passedFri, 27 Feb, 2026
Last date extended to 27 February 2026
Chandigarh Administration Clerk 2026 - Application started
passedMon, 6 Apr, 2026
234 Clerk + 23 Steno-Typist posts; direct Group C recruitment
📍UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims exam
passedSun, 24 May, 2026
Prelims for UPSC Civil Services 2026
UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims result declared
passedWed, 17 Jun, 2026
Cadre preference window 19-28 June 2026
📍UPSC CSE 2026 Mains exam (expected)
passedFri, 21 Aug, 2026
Mains typically held in September; GS papers began 22 Aug 2026 per search results
📍Chandigarh Administration Clerk 2026 - Written exam (expected)
51 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
Exact date not announced; typically 4-6 months after application closure
Chandigarh City Planning
Origins of Chandigarh as planned capital city.
Architecture and Heritage
Capitol Complex and modernist architecture.
Chandigarh as a Union Territory
Governance structure as a UT and dual capital status.
Geography and Demography
Physical setting and population profile.
Economy of Chandigarh
Service-based economy and IT industry.
Numerical Ability
Arithmetic — percentages, ratio, time/work, profit/loss.
Logical Reasoning
Series, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogism.
Analytical Ability
Statement-conclusion, cause-effect, puzzles.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/line/pie charts.
English Comprehension
Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary.