UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Hall Ticket, Exam on 29 November

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The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims Admit Card 2026 on 13 November 2026. Candidates who applied for the Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 can now download their hall tickets from the official website, psc.uk.gov.in. The Preliminary Examination will be held on 29 November 2026 (Sunday) in two shifts across 18 cities in Uttarakhand, for 67 Group A and Group B posts advertised under Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

No fee is payable at the admit card stage. The admit card is downloaded free of cost from the official website. The application fee for this examination was paid at the time of applying, during the application window of 9–29 September 2026, which is now closed. The fee amounts for each category are as per the official notification, Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27.

The Upper PCS Examination 2026 covers 67 posts across 16 posts in the Uttarakhand state government, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer and Assistant Regional Transport Officer.

The post-wise and category-wise distribution of all 67 vacancies, with the reservation break-up, is given in the official notification on psc.uk.gov.in.

Candidates appearing for the Upper PCS Examination must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university, as prescribed in Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27. Some posts may carry additional qualification requirements, such as a specific subject at graduation level, and those are given in the official notification for each post. Only candidates whose applications were accepted during the application window of 9–29 September 2026 are eligible to appear for the Preliminary Examination on 29 November 2026. Eligibility is checked again at later stages of the selection process.

The age of candidates for this examination is calculated as on 01 July 2026.

The minimum and maximum age limits and the age relaxation applicable to reserved categories, ex-servicemen and other eligible groups are as per the official notification, Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27. Candidates should read the notification for the exact age conditions applicable to their category and post.

Selected candidates will be appointed to Group A and Group B posts in the Uttarakhand state government, with pay as per the applicable pay levels for each post. The pay scale, pay level and allowances for each of the 16 posts are given in the official notification, Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27. Candidates should check the notification for the exact pay applicable to the post they have applied for.

1. Preliminary Examination — 29 November 2026
2. Mains Examination — date to be notified
3. Interview — date to be notified
4. Final merit on the basis of the Mains Examination and Interview, as per the official notification

The Preliminary Examination is a screening test. Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will be called for the Mains Examination, followed by the Interview. The final selection is made on the basis of the marks obtained in the Mains Examination and Interview, as per the rules laid down in the official notification.

The Preliminary Examination on 29 November 2026 is an objective-type test held in two shifts across 18 cities in Uttarakhand. Paper I is General Studies and Paper II is the General Aptitude Test. The paper composition, number of questions, marks, duration and marking scheme for the Preliminary Examination are as per the official notification and the instructions printed on the admit card. Candidates must read the instructions on their admit card carefully before the examination day.

Candidates appearing for the Preliminary Examination on 29 November 2026 should keep the following ready:

Carry the printed admit card and an original valid photo ID proof. Check every detail printed on the admit card — name, roll number, exam centre address, date and shift — before the examination day. Any discrepancy should be brought to the notice of the Commission through the official website. Admit cards will not be sent by post, and change-of-centre requests will not be entertained.

1. Go to the official UKPSC website at https://psc.uk.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, look for the link related to the Upper PCS Preliminary Examination 2026, Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27.
3. Click the admit card download link, now active from 13 November 2026.
4. Enter the details asked on the portal, such as registration number and date of birth, as per the instructions on the website.
5. Download the admit card and check the exam centre, date and shift printed on it.
6. Take a clear printout of the admit card and keep it safe for the examination day.
7. Reach the examination centre well before the reporting time printed on the admit card.

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

The official admit card login link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.

Q1. When was the UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims admit card released?
The admit card was released on 13 November 2026 on the official website, psc.uk.gov.in.

Q2. What is the UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims exam date 2026?
The Preliminary Examination will be held on 29 November 2026 (Sunday) in two shifts across 18 cities in Uttarakhand.

Q3. How many vacancies are there in UKPSC Upper PCS 2026?
There are 67 posts across 16 posts, including Deputy Collector (10), Deputy Superintendent of Police (14), Block Development Officer (5) and Assistant Regional Transport Officer (5).

Q4. What is the advertisement number for UKPSC Upper PCS 2026?
Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27, dated 9 September 2026. The application window ran from 9 to 29 September 2026.

Q5. What is the selection process for UKPSC Upper PCS 2026?
Preliminary Examination, followed by the Mains Examination and Interview. The Preliminary Examination is a screening test; the final merit is based on the Mains Examination and Interview.

Q6. Will the admit card be sent by post?
No. Candidates must download their hall tickets online from psc.uk.gov.in. Admit cards will not be sent by post.

Q7. How can I download the UKPSC Upper PCS admit card?
Visit psc.uk.gov.in, open the admit card link for Upper PCS Examination 2026 (Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27), enter your registration details and download the admit card.

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Sources: Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, Prelims Exam Date Notice dated 6 November 2026; Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27 dated 9 September 2026; psc.uk.gov.in; JagranJosh (13 November 2026); quicksarkari; KollegeApply.

We wish all candidates the best for their application.