Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for UPPSC Combined State Service (PCS) Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is in the final stages of compiling departmental vacancy requisitions for the Combined State Service Examination 2026. The official notification is anticipated in the coming weeks, following the established annual recruitment cycle.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPPSC has issued an advisory reminding candidates to carefully review age limits, educational qualifications, and domicile requirements before the application window opens. Special relaxations for reserved categories will be detailed in the forthcoming notification.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has issued clarifications on the CSAT (Paper II) evaluation pattern, reaffirming that it remains a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks. Candidates are advised to review the updated syllabus document on the official portal.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPPSC announced the final results for the 2025 cycle Mains examination last month. With that cycle concluded, administrative focus has shifted to launching the 2026 Prelims recruitment process within the typical February-March notification window.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Result typically declared 6-8 weeks post-examination; qualified candidates proceed to Mains
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Preliminary answer key release (provisional)
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026Provisional answer key usually published within one week of exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍PCS Prelims Examination Day
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Combined State Service Prelims typically held in early August; both papers conducted same day
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card download begins
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Admit cards released approximately 2 weeks before exam date
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for fee payment
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Fee payment deadline usually 2 days after application closure
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
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Application window typically remains open for 6-8 weeks
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Online application portal opens
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026Registration window usually opens within a week of notification
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Official notification release (expected)
Mon, 30 Mar, 2026Notification typically released in late March for UPPSC PCS cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026