UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Out: PCS, RO/ARO & Other Schedules

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released its Exam Calendar for the year 2026, outlining the schedule for various recruitment examinations to be conducted throughout the year. The comprehensive calendar is published on the commission’s official website uppsc.up.nic.in and contains dates for major exams including Provincial Civil Services (PCS), Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) and other competitive recruitments.

UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Key Scheduled Exams

According to the released UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026, the year’s exam cycle is set to begin in February 2026 and extend through December 2026, covering a wide range of recruitment examinations across categories. The calendar includes important schedules such as:

• RO/ARO Main Examination – 02 February 2026 & 03 February 2026
• Computer Assistant Examination – 06 February 2026
• Assistant Prosecution Officer (Prelims) – 03 February 2026
• Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) – 21 February 2026
• RO/ARO Examination – 22 February 2026
• Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS Prelims) – 14 March 2026
• Technical Assistant Exam – 15 March 2026
• Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) – 17 March 2026
• Combined Engineering Services – 29 March 2026
• Medical Officer Screening Test – 05 April 2026
• Staff Nurse (Male/Female) – 09 April 2026

These exam dates provide aspirants with a structured roadmap for planning preparation and scheduling revision cycles across different recruitment tests administered by UPPSC in 2026.

How Aspirants Should Use the Calendar?

Candidates preparing for UPPSC recruitment exams in 2026 are advised to:

1. Visit the commission’s official portal uppsc.up.nic.in to view or download the full exam calendar.
2. Note specific exam dates relevant to their chosen posts.
3. Align their study plans and mock tests with the scheduled timelines.
4. Watch for notification releases, application dates and admit card announcements linked to each exam.

Understanding the full yearly calendar helps aspirants strategically manage time across multiple subjects and exams — particularly for high-profile tests like PCS and RO/ARO where early preparation is crucial.