UPPSC PCS — older updates
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.
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Older news (16)
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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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).
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Previous cycle PCS Mains results declared; Prelims 2026 registration timeline under review
13 Apr 2026UPPSC 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.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (13)
📍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
📍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 Examination
Sun, 6 Dec, 2026Two objective-type papers on same day: GS-I (9:30-11:30 AM) and GS-II (2:30-4:30 PM)
Archived 26 Sept 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
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