Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for UPPSC Combined State Service (PCS) Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The correction window for UPPSC PCS 2026 applications remains open until 10th August 2026, allowing candidates who made errors during registration to rectify details before final submission. The main application deadline was August 3, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The commission has extended the online application deadline from the original 27 July to 3 August 2026. Candidates must complete mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) before submitting applications through uppsc.up.nic.in.
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Candidates who have already submitted their UPPSC PCS 2026 applications can edit their forms until 3 August 2026, providing an opportunity to rectify errors before the final deadline.
Archived 19 Aug 2026
As per the official UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 released on 30 January 2026, the PCS Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 6 December 2026 (Sunday). Admit cards are expected to be released in November 2026.
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Online applications started on 25 June 2026 and will remain active until 27 July 2026. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before submitting applications. A correction window is available until 3 August 2026.
Archived 28 Jul 2026
UPPSC confirmed the Preliminary Examination date as 6th December 2026 through its annual examination calendar released on January 30, 2026. Candidates have sufficient time to complete syllabus and practice mock tests.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The official UPPSC Examination Calendar 2026, released on 30 January 2026, confirms the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Preliminary Examination will be held on 6 December 2026 (Sunday).
Archived 19 Aug 2026
The UPPSC PCS 2025 cycle Mains examination was held from 29 March to 1 April 2026. Additionally, ACF/RFO Mains admit cards have been released for exams scheduled from 14-28 July 2026.
Archived 28 Jul 2026
UPPSC has mandated completion of One-Time Registration before filling the PCS 2026 application form. The OTR number serves as the permanent registration ID for all future UPPSC examinations and applications.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission officially released the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 notification on 25 June 2026. The recruitment covers Group A and Group B posts including Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, and Naib Tehsildar.
Archived 28 Jul 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission officially released the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026 notification on June 25, 2026. Posts include Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, ARTO, and Naib Tehsildar among others.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission officially released the PCS 2026 notification on 25 June 2026, announcing approximately 500 vacancies for Group A and Group B posts including Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, and other administrative positions.
Archived 19 Aug 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is in the final stages of compiling departmental vacancy requisitions for the Combined State Service Examination 2026. The official notification is anticipated in the coming weeks, following the established annual recruitment cycle.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPPSC has issued an advisory reminding candidates to carefully review age limits, educational qualifications, and domicile requirements before the application window opens. Special relaxations for reserved categories will be detailed in the forthcoming notification.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has issued clarifications on the CSAT (Paper II) evaluation pattern, reaffirming that it remains a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks. Candidates are advised to review the updated syllabus document on the official portal.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPPSC announced the final results for the 2025 cycle Mains examination last month. With that cycle concluded, administrative focus has shifted to launching the 2026 Prelims recruitment process within the typical February-March notification window.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Mains Examination (expected)
Thu, 1 Apr, 2027Mains typically held 3-4 months after Prelims result; 8 descriptive papers over multiple days
Archived 28 Jul 2026
📍Mains Examination (expected)
Thu, 25 Mar, 2027Descriptive conventional papers; dates tentative
Archived 19 Aug 2026
📍Mains Examination (expected)
Wed, 17 Mar, 20278 descriptive papers over 4 days; dates announced after Prelims result
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Result expected within 2-3 months after Prelims based on past cycles
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Sat, 16 Jan, 2027Typically declared 4-6 weeks after Prelims exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Sat, 9 Jan, 2027Typically declared 4-6 weeks after prelims exam
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Prelims answer key release (expected)
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026Provisional answer key typically released within a week after Prelims
Archived 28 Jul 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 6 Dec, 20266 December 2026 (Sunday); two papers (GS-I for merit, CSAT qualifying)
Archived 28 Jul 2026
📍Preliminary Examination (Tier 1)
Sun, 6 Dec, 2026Two papers (GS & CSAT) on same day; OMR-based; 1/3 negative marking
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Preliminary Examination (Paper I & II)
Sun, 6 Dec, 2026UPPSC PCS Prelims 2026 - objective-type exam
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Prelims admit card release (expected)
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026Typically released 2-3 weeks before exam date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Prelims admit cards typically released 2-3 weeks before exam
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026Prelims admit cards expected in November 2026
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Result typically declared 6-8 weeks post-examination; qualified candidates proceed to Mains
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Preliminary answer key release (provisional)
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026Provisional answer key usually published within one week of exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍PCS Prelims Examination Day
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Combined State Service Prelims typically held in early August; both papers conducted same day
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application correction window closes
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026Final opportunity to rectify application errors
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application correction window closes
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Candidates may modify details via Candidate Dashboard until 3 August 2026
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Application deadline
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Last date to submit online application form
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Last date to submit online applications; OTR mandatory
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Application correction window closes
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Final date to edit submitted application forms
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Admit card download begins
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Admit cards released approximately 2 weeks before exam date
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application deadline
Mon, 27 Jul, 2026Last date to submit online application is 27 July 2026
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Application window opens
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Online applications opened 25 June 2026 via uppsc.up.nic.in
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Notification release
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Official advertisement published on uppsc.up.nic.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application window opens
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026One-Time Registration (OTR) required before applying
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Notification released
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Official UPPSC PCS 2026 notification published
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Online application process begins at uppsc.up.nic.in
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Last date for fee payment
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Fee payment deadline usually 2 days after application closure
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
Wed, 3 Jun, 2026Application window typically remains open for 6-8 weeks
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Online application portal opens
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026Registration window usually opens within a week of notification
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Official notification release (expected)
Mon, 30 Mar, 2026Notification typically released in late March for UPPSC PCS cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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