UKPSC exam dates 2026–27 in short
The UKPSC Upper PCS (Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate) Prelims 2026 is on 29 November 2026. The Lower PCS Prelims 2026 is proposed for 27 December 2026, and the RO/ARO 2026 screening test for 23 May 2027. These dates come from the UKPSC exam calendar notice No. 115/2026-27 dated 1 September 2026, and the Commission may change them.
Updated on 27 October 2026 by Samveg IAS
This page lists every upcoming UKPSC exam with its proposed date. We update it whenever the Commission issues a new calendar or changes a date. For each exam, you will also find links to its syllabus and previous year papers.
UKPSC exam calendar 2026–27
| Exam | Stage | Proposed date | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services (Upper PCS) 2026 | Prelims | 29 November 2026 | Personnel |
| Combined State Civil / Lower Subordinate Services (Lower PCS) 2026 | Prelims | 27 December 2026 | Personnel |
| Tax and Revenue Inspector | Screening / Prelims | 16 January 2027 | Urban Development |
| Government Inter College Lecturer 2025 (Home Science) | Mains (objective) | 30 January 2027 (date changed) | Secondary Education |
| Veterinary Officer | Mains | 28 February 2027 | Animal Husbandry |
| Junior Engineer | Mains | 20 to 25 April 2027 | Multiple departments |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Agriculture, IT) | Mains | 8 to 14 May 2027 | Multiple departments |
| Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer 2026 | Screening / Prelims | 23 May 2027 | Secretariat and UKPSC |
| Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer (Accounts) 2026 | Screening / Prelims | 6 June 2027 | Secretariat Administration |
Source: UKPSC exam calendar, notice No. 115/2026-27 dated 1 September 2026. All dates are proposed. Always confirm the final date on the admit card and on psc.uk.gov.in.
Upper PCS 2026: key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 9 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 29 September 2026 |
| Correction window | 7 to 16 October 2026 |
| Prelims exam | 29 November 2026 |
For posts and vacancies, read the UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 notification. After the exam, our UKPSC answer key page will carry the paper and our solutions.
How much time is left?
- Upper PCS Prelims: about four weeks from today. So, shift fully to revision and full-length tests now.
- Lower PCS Prelims: about two months. Therefore, Upper PCS aspirants can sit both papers with one revision plan, since the GS syllabus overlaps heavily.
- RO/ARO 2026: about seven months. Hence, there is time to build the Hindi and general knowledge base properly.
Final lap for Prelims 2026
Our UKPSC 2026 Prelims Test Series runs every Sunday until 22 November, online and offline. Join any time and attempt the earlier tests too.
See the test series Call / WhatsApp: 8475904943
Frequently asked questions
The UKPSC Upper PCS Prelims 2026 is on 29 November 2026, as per the advertisement of 9 September 2026 and the exam calendar notice of 1 September 2026.
The UKPSC exam calendar of 1 September 2026 proposes 27 December 2026 for the Lower PCS (Combined State Civil / Lower Subordinate) Prelims. Confirm it on the admit card.
The calendar proposes 23 May 2027 for the RO/ARO 2026 screening test, and 6 June 2027 for RO/ARO (Accounts).
Yes. All dates in the UKPSC exam calendar are proposed. The Commission can change them, so always check the latest notice and admit card.