UKPSC Upper PCS Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Prelims Schedule & Admit Card Date
| Total Vacancies | 67 |
Job Description
Overview
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has officially announced the examination schedule for the Combined State Civil and Upper Subordinate Services recruitment 2026. Aspirants who applied for these administrative positions can now plan their final revisions as the board has finalized the examination timeline. A total of 67 administrative vacancies are up for grabs across 16 different posts in the state.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage administrative operations, law enforcement, and public welfare execution within assigned regional jurisdictions.
- Supervise departmental functions, coordinate with regional state ministries, and execute government policies efficiently.
- Handle financial audits, treasury tasks, municipal governance projects, and commercial tax assessments.
- Ensure smooth execution of developmental programs, educational directives, and regional planning operations.
- Maintain routine documentation, conduct departmental inspections, and submit progress reports to higher authorities.
- Exercise statutory powers delegated under various state and national legislative acts.
Why Apply
Securing a position through this prestigious state examination grants candidates immense professional respect, robust job stability, and comprehensive career progression pathways within the public administrative framework of Uttarakhand.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 9 September 2026
- Application Window Closes: 29 September 2026
- Correction Window: 7 to 16 October 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: 13 November 2026
- Prelims Examination Date: 29 November 2026
Quick Facts
- Conducting Authority: Uttarakhand Public Service Commission
- Total Openings: 67 Posts
- Job Posting Region: Uttarakhand
- Selection Stages: Prelims, Mains, and Personal Interview
Selection Process
The selection pipeline comprises three successive stages designed to test cognitive ability, administrative aptitude, and interpersonal skills. The preliminary stage acts as a screening test consisting of objective type questions. Candidates qualifying the preliminary test advance to the descriptive mains examination. Finally, those clearing the written mains are called for a personal interview to evaluate personality traits and administrative suitability.
Exam Pattern
The preliminary examination comprises two mandatory objective papers conducted on a single day. Paper 1 covers General Studies carrying 150 marks across 150 questions with a duration of two hours. Paper 2 features a General Aptitude Test containing 100 questions for 150 marks, also allotted a two-hour duration.
Application Fee
Fee payment details are specified in the original notification document and were required to be completed on or before 29 September 2026 through online modes.
Vacancy Details
| Deputy Collector | 10 |
| Police Deputy Superintendent | 14 |
| District Commandant, Home Guards | 2 |
| Finance Officer/Treasury Officer | 4 |
| Assistant Director/Audit Officer | 8 |
| Assistant Commissioner, State Tax | 1 |
| Assistant Municipal Commissioner/Executive Officer | 1 |
| Block Development Officer | 5 |
| Deputy Education Officer/Staff Officer/Law Officer | 1 |
| Assistant Labour Commissioner | 1 |
| Assistant Director/Deputy Secretary, Sanskrit Education | 4 |
| Assistant Director, Factories/Boiler | 2 |
| Assistant Regional Transport Officer | 5 |
| Plant Development Officer Category-2 | 1 |
| State Tax Officer | 5 |
| Case Worker | 3 |
| Total | 67 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal at psc.uk.gov.in to access the recruitment portal.
- Navigate to the notifications or admit card announcement section for the Upper PCS examination.
- Provide your login credentials including your registration number and date of birth.
- Verify your exam city, shift timings, and roll number details displayed on the screen.
- Download the digital copy of your hall ticket and print clear copies for both examination shifts.