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| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~165 – 180 |
| 2023 | OBC | ~158 – 172 |
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Top tier — state topper range
80–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
| 2023 | SC | ~145 – 160 |
| 2023 | ST | ~135 – 150 |
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Excellent score — top 15%
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Prelims — top 30%
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualifier — moderate zone
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — reserved categories
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.
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission is anticipated to release the official notification for the PCS Prelims 2026 examination in the coming weeks, following the typical annual cycle. Candidates are advised to monitor the official UKPSC website for application details and eligibility criteria.
Source →UKPSC has confirmed that the application fee for PCS Prelims will follow the previous pattern, with standard fees for general category candidates and concessions for reserved categories as per state government norms.
Source →The Commission has announced the Main examination results from the previous recruitment cycle. Candidates who qualified can now proceed to the interview stage, with document verification schedules to be notified individually.
Source →The Commission has reiterated that the PCS examination will continue to place significant emphasis on Uttarakhand's history, geography, culture, and current affairs. Aspirants should prepare dedicated sections on state-specific content alongside the general studies curriculum.
Source →Expected notification release
passedTue, 26 May, 2026
Official advertisement with vacancy details and eligibility criteria typically released in late May
Application portal opening (anticipated)
6 days awayTue, 2 Jun, 2026
Online registration window usually opens within a week of notification
Last date for online applications
36 days awayThu, 2 Jul, 2026
Application deadline typically falls 3-4 weeks after portal opens
Prelims admit card release
79 days awayFri, 14 Aug, 2026
Admit cards generally available 10-15 days before examination
📌UKPSC PCS Prelims Examination
94 days awaySat, 29 Aug, 2026
Single-day objective type examination conducted across centers in Uttarakhand
Prelims answer key release
101 days awaySat, 5 Sept, 2026
Provisional answer key published with objection window
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Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryas, Guptas, Buddhism and Jainism.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Vijayanagar.
Modern India and freedom struggle
1857, INC, Gandhian movements, partition and independence.
Pre-historic and proto-historic Uttarakhand
Painted grey ware sites; ancient tribes — Kunindas, Yaudheyas, Kiratas, Tanganas.
Katyuri dynasty (7th-11th century)
Ruled Kumaon and Garhwal from Kartikeyapura (Baijnath); temple architecture at Jageshwar, Baijnath.
Parmar dynasty of Garhwal
Founded by Kanak Pal at Chandpur Garhi; ruled till 1949; capital Srinagar Garhwal.
Chand dynasty of Kumaon (10th-18th c.)
Capital at Champawat then Almora; Som Chand to Kalyan Chand; replaced Katyuris in Kumaon.
Gorkha invasion (1791-1815)
Gorkha rule over Kumaon and Garhwal till Anglo-Gorkha war and Treaty of Sugauli 1816.
British rule in Uttarakhand
Annexation of Kumaon 1815; commissioner system; Kumaon scheme of land revenue; forest laws.
Tehri princely state and Praja Mandal
Sudarshan Shah to Manabendra Shah; Tehri Praja Mandal; Sridev Suman martyrdom 1944.
Popular movements and freedom fighters
Coolie Begar movement, Salt satyagraha at Sirsi-Ramnagar, Kumaon Parishad; Govind Ballabh Pant, Hargovind Pant.
Uttarakhand statehood movement
Uttarakhand Kranti Dal; Rampur Tiraha firing 1994; statehood on 9 November 2000 as 27th state.
World geography
Continents, oceans, climatic zones, world physical features.
Indian geography
Himalayas, peninsular plateau, rivers, agriculture, monsoon.
Location and physiography of Uttarakhand
Two divisions — Garhwal and Kumaon; bordered by China and Nepal; 13 districts.
Himalayan ranges of Uttarakhand
Greater Himalayas (Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kamet), Lesser Himalayas, Shivaliks; Doon valley.
Glaciers and lakes
Gangotri, Yamunotri, Pindari, Milam glaciers; Roopkund, Hemkund, Naukuchiyatal lakes.
Indian Constitution
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, basic structure, amendments.
Union Government
President, PM, Parliament, Supreme Court.
State Government and Panchayati Raj
Governor, CM, State Legislature, 73rd-74th amendments.
Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
70-seat unicameral assembly; CM, Council of Ministers; Uttarakhand HC at Nainital.
Special administrative provisions
Two divisional commissionerates (Kumaon, Garhwal); MDDA; UCC implementation 2024.
Languages and dialects
Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari; Hindi and Sanskrit (second official language).
Folk dances of Uttarakhand
Langvir Nritya, Barada Nati, Choliya, Jhora, Chanchari, Pandav Nritya.
Folk music
Mangal geet, Jagar, Khuded, Basanti; instruments — Dhol, Damau, Hudka, Ransingha.
Fairs and festivals
Kumbh Mela Haridwar, Nanda Devi Raj Jat, Jauljibi, Magh Mela, Phool Dei, Harela.
Cuisine and crafts
Mandua, Jhangora, Kafuli, Bal Mithai; ringaal craft, copper-work of Almora.
Prelims result declaration (expected)
129 days awaySat, 3 Oct, 2026
Qualified candidates proceed to Main examination stage
📌Main examination (tentative)
199 days awaySat, 12 Dec, 2026
Descriptive Main exam typically held 3-4 months after Prelims result
Rivers of Uttarakhand
Ganga (Bhagirathi-Alaknanda), Yamuna, Sharda (Kali), Ramganga, Tons, Pinder, Mandakini.
Indian economy basics
GDP, inflation, banking, RBI, GST, Union Budget, NITI Aayog.
Literature and personalities
Sumitranandan Pant, Shivani, Manohar Shyam Joshi; Govind Ballabh Pant, Bahuguna.