UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Released, PCS Mains Starts 29 March

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released its comprehensive examination calendar for 2026. As per the official schedule, the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Examination-2025 will commence on 29 March 2026 and continue for four days. The calendar, issued from the Commission’s headquarters in Prayagraj, provides proposed dates for multiple state-level recruitment examinations to be conducted throughout the year.

UPPSC PCS Mains 2025 and PCS Prelims 2026 Key Dates

The PCS Mains exam is one of the most significant recruitment stages under UPPSC. Candidates who qualify the preliminary stage will appear for the mains examination starting 29 March 2026.

The next recruitment cycle will begin later in the year with the PCS Prelims Examination-2026 scheduled for 06 December 2026. Important PCS-related dates are given below.

• PCS Mains 2025: 29 March 2026 to 01 April 2026
• PCS Prelims 2026: 06 December 2026

UPPSC 2026 Major Exams Starting from February

The examination calendar shows that the year will begin with the Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) Mains Exam-2023 on 02 February 2026 and 03 February 2026. This will be followed by the Computer Assistant Exam-2025 on 06 February 2026. These early examinations will set the stage for several other recruitment tests planned across different departments.

UPPSC 2026 Important Exam Dates and Schedule

The official calendar includes multiple preliminary, mains, screening, and special recruitment examinations. Candidates must regularly track updates and admit card notices for each exam. A summary of key upcoming examinations is provided below.

• Architecture and Planning Assistant (Mains) Exam-2024: 24 February 2026
• Staff Nurse Unani (Prelims) Exam-2025: 17 March 2026
• Assistant Prosecution Officer (Prelims) Exam-2025: 22 March 2026
• PCS Mains Exam-2025: 29 March 2026 (4 days)
• Assistant Teacher TGT (Prelims) – Computer: 05 April 2026
• U.P. Technical Education Service Exam-2025 (Principal): 09 April 2026
• Lecturer Govt. Inter College (Prelims) Exam-2025: 03 May 2026
• Assistant Professor Govt. Degree College (Prelims) Exam-2025: 31 May 2026
• Assistant Prosecution Officer (Mains) Exam-2025: 28 June 2026 (3 days)
• ACF / RFO Services (Mains) Exam-2025: 14 July 2026 (13 days)
• Veterinary Officer (Screening) Exam-2025: 03 October 2026
• Homeopathic Medical Officer (Screening) Exam-2025: 24 October 2026
• Drug Inspector (Screening) Exam-2025: 16 December 2026

UPPSC Recruitment Process and Candidate Advisory

UPPSC examinations are conducted to recruit candidates for various administrative, teaching, medical, and technical posts in the Uttar Pradesh government. The selection process generally includes three stages — preliminary examination, mains examination, and interview.

Candidates are advised to use the exam calendar to plan preparation strategically and follow official notifications for any changes in dates or examination guidelines. The UPPSC 2026 calendar provides an important roadmap for aspirants preparing for competitive state government recruitment exams in Uttar Pradesh.