UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims Exam Date 2026: 29 November, Two Sessions
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has fixed the Preliminary Examination of the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026 for Sunday, 29 November 2026. The notice (No. 176/06/E-01/DR/PCS/2026-27) is dated 6 November 2026, and the paper is held in two sessions at centres in 18 cities across Uttarakhand.
This schedule is for candidates who applied under the UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2026, which has the full notification, vacancies and eligibility. Admit cards are due from 13 November 2026, and candidates who claimed a scribe must send papers by 16 November 2026.
UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims Exam Date 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar |
| Exam | Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type)-2026 |
| Advertisement No. | A-1/E-1/2026-27, dated 9 September 2026 |
| Stage document | Exam schedule notice No. 176/06/E-01/DR/PCS/2026-27 |
| Release date | 6 November 2026 |
| Exam date | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam centres | 18 cities across Uttarakhand |
| Admit card | From 13 November 2026 on psc.uk.gov.in |
| Status | Exam date announced |
What Is the UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims 2026 Exam Schedule?
| Session | Timing | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| First session | 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon | General Studies (Code 98) |
| Second session | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | General Aptitude Test (Code 99) |
Both papers fall on 29 November 2026, so you sit the General Studies paper in the morning and the General Aptitude Test in the afternoon.
When Will the UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims Admit Card 2026 Be Released?
Provisionally eligible candidates can download the admit card from the Commission’s website, psc.uk.gov.in, from Friday, 13 November 2026. The Commission will not post admit cards separately. Admit cards carry important instructions that candidates must follow, and no request to change the exam centre will be considered.
What Are the Scribe Rules for PwBD Candidates in the UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims?
Candidates with disability who claimed any scribe in the online application must send documents to the Secretary, Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, Haridwar-249404, by 16 November 2026 (Monday), by post or any other means. Documents sent by e-mail are not accepted, and a scribe is allowed only where the documents reach the office by that date.
| Candidate | Documents to submit |
|---|---|
| Own scribe, disability above 40% | Certificate in Appendix-4(I), scribe certificate in Appendix-4(II), two passport-size photos of the scribe, the scribe’s marksheet and certificate, copy of the scribe’s Aadhaar card |
| Own scribe, disability below 40% | Certificate in Appendix-5(I), scribe certificate in Appendix-5(II), the same photos, marksheet and Aadhaar copy |
| Scribe from the Commission | Appendix-4(I) or Appendix-5(I) certificate to the Commission office |
Candidates who opted for a Commission scribe get an exam centre in Haridwar city and can meet the approved scribe at the UKPSC office, Haridwar, on 27 November 2026. The appendices are in the advertisement on psc.uk.gov.in.
UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims Exam Pattern
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Studies | 150 (1 mark each) | 150 |
| Paper II: General Aptitude Test | 100 (1.5 marks each) | 150 |
As the recruitment notification explains, Prelims merit is built on Paper I only, while Paper II is qualifying and needs 33% marks. One-fourth of a question’s marks is deducted for each wrong answer.
What’s Next After the UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims
The Commission has not announced any date beyond the Prelims in this notice. Admit cards come first, from 13 November 2026, and later stages are announced on psc.uk.gov.in.
About the UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Posts | Deputy Collector, Police Deputy Superintendent and other Upper Subordinate Services posts |
| Vacancies | 67 |
| Advt / CEN No. | A-1/E-1/2026-27 |
| Recruitment post | UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility |
UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims Exam Date 2026: Essential Links
- Download UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims 2026 Exam Schedule (PDF)
- Visit UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims Official Website
- UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Uttarakhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Admit cards open on 13 November 2026 and scribe papers must reach the Commission by 16 November 2026, ahead of the 29 November exam. GovtJobsAlert.in will cover the next UKPSC update when it is announced.