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Puducherry PSC Civil Services Prelims
Puducherry PSC Civil Services 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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90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
UPSC released the Civil Services Examination 2026 notification on 4th February 2026 for 933 vacancies including Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS) Group B and Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS) Group B posts. The application window closed on 24th February 2026.
The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2026 is scheduled for August 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2026. This includes recruitment for Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS) and Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS) posts.
The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, which includes recruitment for Puducherry Civil Service (PONDICS), was conducted on 24 May 2026. Candidates who qualify will proceed to the Mains examination scheduled for August 2026.
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General Science
Everyday science and scientific developments.
Current Events
National, international and Puducherry current affairs.
History of India
Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history.
Geography
Physical and economic geography of India and the world.
Indian Polity
Constitution and governance of India.
Senior Group B / Group A entry
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Group B officer posts
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Group B contention zone
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Group C secure range
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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UPSC CSE 2026 Notification (includes PONDICS)
passedWed, 4 Feb, 2026
933 vacancies announced including Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS) Group B
UPSC CSE 2026 Application Start
passedWed, 4 Feb, 2026
Online application at upsconline.nic.in
UPSC CSE 2026 Application End
passedTue, 24 Feb, 2026
UPSC CSE 2026 Correction Window
passedSat, 28 Feb, 2026
Correction window from 28 Feb to 03 Mar 2026
📍UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims Exam
passedSun, 24 May, 2026
Screening exam for PONDICS/PONDIPS candidates
UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims Result (expected)
passedWed, 15 Jul, 2026
Usually released 6-8 weeks after Prelims
📍UPSC CSE 2026 Mains Exam - Day 1
passedFri, 21 Aug, 2026
Essay and GS papers; exam spans Aug 21-30, 2026
📍UPSC CSE 2026 Mains Exam - Final Day
4 days awaySun, 30 Aug, 2026
Optional Subject Papers I & II
UPSC CSE 2026 Mains Result (expected)
111 days awayTue, 15 Dec, 2026
Usually released 3-4 months after Mains
UPSC CSE 2026 Interview/Personality Test (expected)
173 days awayMon, 15 Feb, 2027
Usually conducted Feb-Apr after Mains result
Indian Economy
Economic structure, planning and reforms.