Chandigarh PCS — older updates
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.
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Older news (18)
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.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
While Chandigarh UT has posted updates regarding Group C recruitment rules, no specific timeline for a dedicated UT Civil Services Prelims examination has been announced. Candidates may explore Punjab PCS or Haryana PCS as alternative pathways for administrative service in the region.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The UT Administration has been inducting officers on deputation from neighboring states. No separate Chandigarh PCS recruitment notification has been issued in recent months. Aspirants are advised to monitor the official Chandigarh Administration Personnel Department website for any updates.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Chandigarh UT does not conduct a separate Civil Services Prelims examination similar to state PCS exams. Recruitment to UT administration posts is managed through direct departmental notifications issued by the Chandigarh Administration Personnel Department.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Aug 2026
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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jul 2026
UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims result declared — AGMUT cadre allocation includes Chandigarh posting
26 Jun 2026UPSC 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.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 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.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Jul 2026
Chandigarh Administration recruitment notifications expected for various administrative posts
2 Jun 2026Chandigarh 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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jun 2026
Aspirants targeting UT Chandigarh administration posts should track notifications for Group B and C roles published by the Personnel Department.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jun 2026
Older dates (7)
📍Mains examination (estimated)
Wed, 6 Jan, 2027Typically conducted 3-4 months after prelims
Archived 17 Jun 2026
📍Preliminary examination (estimated)
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Estimated based on standard recruitment timelines if notification is released
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Anticipated exam period (if applicable)
Mon, 21 Dec, 2026Hypothetical prelims window; verify official exam calendar from Chandigarh UT Administration.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Possible application period
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026Subject to official announcement
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Document verification and selection process
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Post-examination formalities for successful candidates
Archived 24 Jun 2026
📍Chandigarh Administration Clerk 2026 - Written exam (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Exact date not announced; typically 4-6 months after application closure
Archived 31 Aug 2026
📍Possible preliminary exam date
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026Estimated; no official schedule currently available
Archived 3 Jun 2026
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