UPPSC PCS Mains 2026 Exam Date Announced โ March 29 to April 1, Schedule & Details
UPPSC PCS Mains exam date 2026 announced. Exam scheduled from March 29 to April 1, 2026. Check complete schedule and admit card details.
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What is UPPSC PCS Mains 2026?
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the exam dates for the PCS Mains examination (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services). The Mains exam is scheduled from March 29 to April 1, 2026, and will be conducted in offline descriptive mode at various centers across Uttar Pradesh.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Date Announcement | February 2026 |
| Mains Exam Start | March 29, 2026 |
| Mains Exam End | April 1, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Expected March 2026 |
| Exam Timing | Shift 1: 9:00 AM โ 12:00 PM, Shift 2: 2:30 PM โ 5:30 PM |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
Approximately 200โ220 posts under Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services including SDM, DSP, BDO, District Commandant, and other Group A and B posts in the UP state government.
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper โ Descriptive)
- Total Papers: 8 compulsory papers
- Duration: 3 hours per paper (two shifts per day)
- Subjects:
- General Studies Paper I, II, III, IV
- General Hindi
- Essay
- Optional Subject Paper I & II
How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in
- Click on the "Admit Card" or "Download Hall Ticket" section
- Enter your registration number and date of birth
- Download and print the admit card
- Verify all details on the admit card โ name, photo, exam center, and timings
Preparation Tips
- Focus on answer writing practice โ the Mains exam is descriptive, not objective
- Cover all four General Studies papers systematically using previous year papers
- Practice essay writing on current affairs and social issues
- Revise General Hindi grammar, comprehension, and precis writing
- Complete your optional subject syllabus and practice answer structures
FAQs
Q: When is the UPPSC PCS Mains 2026 exam?
The exam is scheduled from March 29 to April 1, 2026, in two shifts daily.
Q: What is the exam mode for UPPSC PCS Mains?
It is an offline descriptive (pen and paper) examination.
Q: When will UPPSC PCS Mains admit card be released?
The admit card is expected in March 2026. Check uppsc.up.nic.in regularly.
Q: How many papers are there in UPPSC PCS Mains?
There are 8 compulsory papers covering General Studies, General Hindi, Essay, and an Optional Subject.
Q: What are the exam timings?
Two shifts per day โ Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Shift 2: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
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