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Pre-historic and proto-historic UttarakhandWhich period tools and implements have been discovered at Lal Dhang in Almora district of Uttarakhand?
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| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~165 – 180 |
| 2023 | OBC | ~158 – 172 |
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| 2023 | SC | ~145 – 160 |
| 2023 | ST | ~135 – 150 |
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50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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The updated UKPSC Exam Calendar 2026 was released on 17 April 2026 at psc.uk.gov.in, covering all major exams from April to December 2026. All dates are tentative and subject to change.
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has issued a notice confirming 63 vacancies across various departments. The detailed advertisement with post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, and application dates will be published shortly.
As per the notice dated 29 June 2026, the UKPSC Upper PCS Preliminary Examination 2026 (objective type) is proposed to be conducted during the first two weeks of October 2026. Candidates should prepare accordingly while awaiting the detailed notification.
As per the exam calendar, the UKPSC Upper Subordinate Mains (2024 cycle) was scheduled for 27-30 April 2026. Admit cards are released separately on the official website before each exam.
Detailed notification release (expected)
9 days awayMon, 20 Jul, 2026
Full advertisement with eligibility, application dates, and syllabus expected in coming weeks
Application window opens (expected)
14 days awaySat, 25 Jul, 2026
Online applications via psc.uk.gov.in; apply early to avoid last-day server issues
Application deadline (expected)
44 days awayMon, 24 Aug, 2026
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Prelims admit card release (expected)
79 days awayMon, 28 Sept, 2026
Admit cards typically released 7-15 days before exam date
📍UKPSC PCS Prelims 2026 Exam (tentative)
92 days awaySun, 11 Oct, 2026
Proposed in first fortnight of October 2026; objective type exam covering General Studies
Prelims answer key release (expected)
99 days awaySun, 18 Oct, 2026
Preliminary answer key with objection window; typically released shortly after exam
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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)
144 days awayWed, 2 Dec, 2026
Results typically declared within 1-3 months after examination
📍Mains examination (expected)
264 days awayThu, 1 Apr, 2027
Descriptive exam; includes General Studies, language, and Essay papers (1,450 marks)
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.