Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Chandigarh UT Civil Services Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Unlike state governments, Chandigarh UT Administration fills civil service positions through UPSC recruitment for Group A/B posts and direct departmental recruitment for clerical, technical, and police positions. Aspirants seeking civil services should consider UPSC CSE or neighboring state PCS exams.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
The Union Public Service Commission announced 450 vacancies across ministries and UT administrations including Chandigarh. Applications open until 17 July 2026 for Group A and B posts.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Aspirants from Chandigarh UT seeking civil services positions typically appear for the UPSC CSE examination, with Chandigarh serving as one of the designated exam centers nationwide.
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Chandigarh UT does not appear to conduct an annual state-level civil services prelims exam similar to larger states. Administrative recruitment may occur through direct notifications by UT Administration departments.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Chandigarh Administration Department of Personnel announced Clerk and Steno-Typist Combined Recruitment with amended rules in 2026. Regular departmental recruitments expected through the year for technical and administrative posts.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Chandigarh UT typically conducts direct recruitment for administrative positions rather than a consolidated civil services exam. Candidates are advised to monitor chandigarh.gov.in for department-specific notifications.
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Unlike neighboring states, Chandigarh UT typically recruits through direct position-based notifications rather than a combined civil services examination. Aspirants should check official portals regularly.
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Aspirants continue to await official notification from Chandigarh Administration for the civil services examination. No official dates have been announced yet for the current recruitment year.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
The UT Administration continues departmental hiring for Group B and Group C posts. Candidates are advised to monitor chandigarh.gov.in for position-specific notifications.
Archived 10 Jun 2026
The last Chandigarh civil services combined competitive examination was held in 2023. The UT administration has not yet released the schedule for the next cycle.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Chandigarh Union Territory typically recruits administrative officers through UPSC central services or direct deputation. Unlike neighboring Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh does not conduct a regular state-level PCS examination cycle.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Aspirants targeting UT Chandigarh administration posts should track notifications for Group B and C roles published by the Personnel Department.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
📍Mains examination (estimated)
Wed, 6 Jan, 2027Typically conducted 3-4 months after prelims
Archived 17 Jun 2026
📍Anticipated exam period (if applicable)
Mon, 21 Dec, 2026Hypothetical prelims window; verify official exam calendar from Chandigarh UT Administration.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Document verification and selection process
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Post-examination formalities for successful candidates
Archived 24 Jun 2026
📍Possible preliminary exam date
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026Estimated; no official schedule currently available
Archived 3 Jun 2026
📍Preliminary examination (estimated)
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026Indicative date; subject to official announcement by Chandigarh Administration
Archived 17 Jun 2026
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Typical application window for UT departmental posts
Tue, 29 Sept, 2026Chandigarh Administration announces vacancies periodically
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Typical notification window (if scheduled)
Tue, 22 Sept, 2026State-level PCS exams typically notify 3–4 months before prelims; confirm official schedule.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Expected application window (if announced)
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026Tentative timeline based on typical UT recruitment cycles
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Expected Chandigarh Clerk/Steno combined recruitment notification
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026Tentative timeline for major departmental recruitment
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Probable application window opening
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Estimated 2-3 week application period typically follows notification
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Review official gazette notifications
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Position-specific eligibility and application windows vary
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Typical application window opening period
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Various posts advertised on rolling basis
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Expected notification release
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Tentative timeline based on previous cycles; official dates to be confirmed
Archived 17 Jun 2026
UPSC Advt 07/2026 application deadline (includes Chandigarh UT posts)
Fri, 17 Jul, 2026450 Group A/B vacancies across ministries and UTs
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Check for departmental recruitment updates
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Individual posts announced throughout the year
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Monitor UT Administration portal for notifications
Wed, 24 Jun, 2026Check chb.nic.in and UT employment portals regularly for direct recruitment updates.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Monitor official portal for recruitment announcements
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Chandigarh Administration releases department-wise notifications throughout the year
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Monitor official portal for future notification
Tue, 16 Jun, 2026Chandigarh UT does not follow a fixed annual PCS calendar; candidates should check chandigarh.gov.in regularly
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Monitor UT Administration portal for new notifications
Wed, 3 Jun, 2026Chandigarh UT does not follow a fixed annual PCS cycle
Archived 10 Jun 2026