UKPSC Upper PCS Pre Exam Date 2026

Name of Post: UKPSC Upper PCS Pre Exam Date 2026 — 67 Posts, Pre Exam on 29 November 2026

Post Date / Update: 06 November 2026, 06:55 PM

Short Information: Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has announced the Preliminary Examination date for the Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026. The Pre exam will be held on 29 November 2026 for 67 posts including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer and State Tax Officer. Admit cards are expected from 13 November 2026 on the official website psc.uk.gov.in. Applications for this recruitment closed on 29 September 2026.

UKPSC Upper PCS Pre Exam Date 2026 Important Dates

UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 42 Years
Age as on: 01/07/2026
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Uttarakhand Government rules.

UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Major Posts: Deputy Collector 10, Deputy Superintendent of Police 14, Block Development Officer 5, Assistant Regional Transport Officer 5, State Tax Officer 5 and other Group A and B posts (16 posts in total).

UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

2. Domicile: Reservation benefits are available only to candidates domiciled in Uttarakhand.

UKPSC Upper PCS Pre Exam 2026 Selection Process

1. Preliminary Examination: Two objective papers — Paper I General Studies (150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours) and Paper II General Aptitude Test (100 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours). Paper I decides the merit list; Paper II is qualifying with minimum 33% marks required.

2. Main Examination: Descriptive written examination of 8 papers — General Hindi 150 marks, Essay 150 marks and General Studies Paper I to VI of 200 marks each (total 1500 marks). Minimum 35% marks in the Hindi paper is compulsory. Mains will be held in Haldwani and Haridwar.

3. Interview: 150 marks. Total of Mains and Interview is 1650 marks.

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination. Question type is MCQ (objective). The Pre exam will be held in 24 cities across Uttarakhand.

How to Check UKPSC Upper PCS Pre Exam Date 2026

1. Visit the official website of UKPSC at psc.uk.gov.in.
2. Open the Examination Calendar / Notices section on the homepage.
3. Find the notice for the Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026.
4. The Pre exam date is 29 November 2026.
5. Download the admit card from 13 November 2026 using your registration number and date of birth.

UKPSC Upper PCS Pre Exam Date 2026 Important Links

FAQs — UKPSC Upper PCS Pre Exam Date 2026

Q1. What is the UKPSC Upper PCS Pre exam date 2026?
Ans. The UKPSC Upper PCS Preliminary Examination will be held on 29 November 2026.

Q2. When will the UKPSC Upper PCS Pre admit card 2026 be released?
Ans. Admit cards are expected from 13 November 2026 on the official website psc.uk.gov.in.

Q3. How many posts are there in UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026?
Ans. There are 67 posts in total, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer and State Tax Officer.

Q4. Is there negative marking in the UKPSC Upper PCS Pre exam?
Ans. Yes. 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Paper I (General Studies) has 150 questions for 150 marks and Paper II (General Aptitude) has 100 questions for 150 marks.

Q5. What is the selection process for UKPSC Upper PCS 2026?
Ans. Selection is through three stages — Preliminary Examination (objective), Main Examination (descriptive, 1500 marks) and Interview (150 marks).