The Uttar Pradesh Public service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released the complete schedule for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate services (PCS) Main Examination 2025. The exam will be held over four days, from March 29 to April 1, 2026, in two major cities — Prayagraj and Lucknow. Both cities will host the tests simultaneously to ensure equal convenience for all candidates.
Exam Pattern and Timings
Each day of the PCS Main exam will be conducted in two shifts:
- Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon Session: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
These sessions are designed to cover different papers according to the official schedule.
Day‑by‑Day Paper Details
March 29, 2026
- Morning: General Hindi
- Afternoon: Essay
These papers assess candidates’ language proficiency and writing skills.
March 30, 2026
- Morning: General Studies Paper I
- Afternoon: General Studies Paper II
Covers topics like history, geography, polity, economy and society.
March 31, 2026
- Morning: General Studies Paper III
- Afternoon: General Studies Paper IV
Focuses on analytical ability and administrative understanding.
April 1, 2026
- Morning: General Studies Paper V
- Afternoon: General Studies Paper VI
The final papers conclude the main examination cycle.
Exam Centres and Instructions
The pending schedule clarifies that the Main exam will be conducted in two cities — Prayagraj and Lucknow — on the same dates and sessions to ensure fairness and logistical convenience for candidates across the state.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPPSC website and official notifications for updates on admit cards, exam instructions, and any changes to the schedule.
What Candidates Need to Know
- Exams are in six papers over four days.
- Timings are fixed 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:30 PM–5:30 PM daily.
- Admit cards and city assignments will be released online ahead of the exam.
- The schedule published by the Commission is final and binding unless revised officially.
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