UKPSC Upper PCS Pre Exam Date 2026 Out: 67 Posts, Exam on 29 November

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UKPSC Upper PCS Pre Exam Date 2026

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has issued the **Prelims Exam Date Notice for the Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services (Upper PCS) Examination 2026** on 6 November 2026. The **Preliminary Examination will be held on 29 November 2026 (Sunday)**, and the exam date is fixed for all 67 posts advertised under Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27 dated 9 September 2026. Candidates who applied during the application window of 9–29 September 2026 can now plan their final preparation around the 29 November date. The admit card is expected on 13 November 2026 — this date is tentative, and candidates must check the official website, ukpsc.net.in, for confirmation. The Preliminary Examination is the first stage of the selection process, followed by the Mains Examination and Interview. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

No fee is payable at the exam date stage. 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. Candidates who have already applied do not need to pay anything further to download the admit card or to appear for the Preliminary Examination.

The Upper PCS Examination 2026 covers 67 posts across 16 posts in the Uttarakhand state government. The posts listed below are taken from the official notification, Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27. The named posts in the table account for 44 of the 67 posts; the remaining 23 posts are spread across the other posts covered by the same advertisement.

The post-wise and category-wise distribution of all 67 vacancies, with the reservation break-up, is given in the official notification on ukpsc.net.in. Candidates should check the notification for the details applicable to their category.

Candidates applying 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. Candidates should verify their eligibility against the notification before appearing for the examination, because 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 is an objective-type test conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission. 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. The Mains Examination and Interview follow the Preliminary Examination, and their pattern and schedule will be notified separately by the Commission. Candidates must read the instructions on their admit card carefully before the examination.

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.

  1. Go to the official UKPSC website at https://ukpsc.net.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 once it is activated (expected 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.

Q1. What is the UKPSC Upper PCS Pre exam date 2026?
The Preliminary Examination for the Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services (Upper PCS) Examination 2026 will be held on 29 November 2026 (Sunday).

Q2. 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), Assistant Regional Transport Officer (5) and State Tax Officer (5).

Q3. When will the UKPSC Upper PCS admit card be released?
The admit card is expected on 13 November 2026. This date is tentative, so candidates must check the official website, ukpsc.net.in, for confirmation.

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, with a correction window from 7 to 16 October 2026.

Q5. What is the selection process for UKPSC Upper PCS 2026?
The selection process is 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. What is the age limit for UKPSC Upper PCS 2026?
The age of candidates is calculated as on 01 July 2026. The exact minimum and maximum age limits and the relaxation rules are as per the official notification.

Q7. How can I download the UKPSC Upper PCS admit card?
Visit ukpsc.net.in, open the admit card link for Upper PCS Examination 2026 (Advt No. A-1/E-1/2026-27) once it is active, 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; ukpsc.net.in.

We wish all candidates the best for their application.