UKPSC Lower PCS in short
UKPSC Lower PCS is the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Lower Subordinate Services Examination. It recruits posts such as Naib Tehsildar, Excise Inspector and Deputy Jailer. The prelims is one objective paper of 150 marks with one-fourth negative marking, followed by a written mains and an interview. The Lower PCS 2026 prelims is proposed for 27 December 2026.
Updated on 27 October 2026 by Samveg IAS
This page is your guide to the UKPSC Lower PCS exam. It covers the posts, the exam pattern, key dates and every free resource we publish for Lower PCS aspirants.
Lower PCS at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Lower Subordinate Services Examination |
| Conducted by | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) |
| Main posts | Naib Tehsildar, Excise Inspector, Deputy Jailer and similar posts |
| Prelims | One paper, 150 objective questions, 150 marks, 2 hours, 1/4 negative marking |
| Mains | Written papers including Essay and General Studies, with a large Uttarakhand component |
| Next prelims | 27 December 2026 (proposed, UKPSC calendar of 1 September 2026) |
Exam pattern
- Prelims: a single paper of 150 marks in two parts. Part 1 is General Studies (100 questions, 100 marks) and Part 2 is the General Aptitude Test (50 questions, 50 marks). Each wrong answer costs one-fourth of the marks for that question.
- Mains: from the 2024 cycle, UKPSC changed the mains and interview pattern. Almost half of the Upper PCS mains syllabus now overlaps with Lower PCS, so an integrated approach works best.
- Interview: the final stage for selected candidates.
For the full paper-wise syllabus, see the UKPSC Lower PCS syllabus.
Posts in the last cycle
| Post | Vacancies in Lower PCS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Naib Tehsildar | 36 |
| Deputy Jailer | 14 |
| Excise Inspector | 5 |
The number of posts changes every cycle. We update this page when UKPSC publishes the Lower PCS 2026 advertisement.
Resources for Lower PCS
Since the Upper PCS prelims (29 November) and the Lower PCS prelims (27 December) are four weeks apart, many students sit both. The General Studies syllabus overlaps heavily, so one revision plan covers most of it. Our Upper PCS guide has the rest.
Coaching for Lower PCS
Classroom and online guidance for Lower PCS prelims, mains and interview at Samveg IAS, Dehradun.
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Frequently asked questions
The UKPSC exam calendar of 1 September 2026 proposes 27 December 2026 for the Lower PCS prelims. Confirm the date on the admit card.
It is one objective paper of 150 marks and 2 hours: 100 questions of General Studies and 50 questions of General Aptitude, with one-fourth negative marking.
The main posts are Naib Tehsildar, Excise Inspector and Deputy Jailer. In 2024, there were 36 Naib Tehsildar, 14 Deputy Jailer and 5 Excise Inspector posts.
Yes, largely. After the 2024 change, about half of the Upper PCS mains syllabus overlaps with Lower PCS, and both prelims test General Studies with a strong Uttarakhand focus.