📅 UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 — PCS, RO/ARO, APO & Other Major Exam Dates
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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released its 2026 exam calendar covering provincial civil services and a wide range of recruitment examinations across the year. The calendar lists dates for main and preliminary exams, skill tests, and other competitive assessments held by the commission. (Trainingskart)
The official calendar PDF can be accessed on the UPPSC website (uppsc.up.nic.in) under Notices/Exam Calendar. (Testbook)
📍 Key Exam Dates Included in the 2026 Calendar
🧠 Provincial Civil Services (PCS)
PCS Mains 2025: 29 March – 1 April 2026 — held over four days for the 2025 recruitment cycle. (Trainingskart)
PCS Prelims 2026: Scheduled for 6 December 2026 (start of next recruitment cycle). (Trainingskart)
📑 Review Officer (RO) / Assistant Review Officer (ARO)
RO/ARO Mains Exam 2023 cycle: 2 & 3 February 2026 — key administrative exams. (Trainingskart)
Hindi Typing Test (Skill Test): 16–20 February 2026 for RO/ARO qualified candidates. (Placement Store)
📚 Other Major Scheduled Exams
These dates are part of the released calendar that applicants must note: (Trainingskart)
Computer Assistant Exam (2025 cycle): 6 February 2026
Staff Nurse Unani (Prelim): 17 March 2026
Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Prelim: 22 March 2026
Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Mains) 2025: **29–**early April 2026
Assistant Teacher (TGT) Prelims: 5 April 2026
Technical Education (Teaching) Services 2025: 9 April 2026
Assistant Teacher (Commerce) Mains: 22 April 2026
Assistant Teacher (Sanskrit) Mains: 23 April 2026
Lecturer Govt Inter College (Prelim): 3 May 2026
Assistant Teacher (Mains) – Science, Home Science, Agriculture: 16 May 2026 (Trainingskart)
These represent only a portion of the 80+ recruitment and departmental exams listed in the calendar, covering most Group A, B, and C recruitments. (Prime TV India)
🗂 Why This Calendar Matters
UPPSC conducts many important state government exams each year. The release of the 2026 exam calendar gives aspirants clarity on the sequence of exams, preparation timeline, and study strategy, especially for competitive exams like: (Prime TV India)
✔ Provincial Civil Services (PCS) — main administrative exam
✔ Review Officer (RO) / Assistant Review Officer (ARO)
✔ Assistant Engineer (AE) papers
✔ Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
✔ Lecturer, Teacher, and Medical Officer recruitments
✔ Technical & professional service exams
✔ Group A/B/C services tests
Candidates can plan their preparation months in advance based on this schedule. (Prime TV India)
📌 How to Download the UPPSC 2026 Exam Calendar
You can officially download the calendar PDF from UPPSC’s site:
Go to https://uppsc.up.nic.in
Click on “Notices” or “Exam Calendar / Schedule”
Find the link for UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026
Download the PDF and save it for future reference. (Testbook)
The calendar provides detailed dates for prelims, mains, skill tests, interview schedules, and exam-specific notes for each recruitment cycle. (Testbook)
🪪 Important Tips for Aspirants
✔ Mark your priority exams (like PCS, RO/ARO, APO, AE) early in your calendar.
✔ Begin preparation months in advance for major recruitments.
✔ Regularly check uppsc.up.nic.in for updates or changes.
✔ Download admit cards and notifications as soon as they are uploaded.
✨ Useful UPPSC Exam Dates at a Glance
Examination | Scheduled Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| RO/ARO Main (2023) | 2–3 Feb 2026 |
| Computer Assistant | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Staff Nurse Unani Prelim | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) | 22 Mar 2026 |
| PCS Mains 2025 | 29 Mar – 1 Apr 2026 |
| Assistant Teacher (TGT) Prelim | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Lecturer (Govt Inter College) Prelim | 3 May 2026 |
| Assistant Teacher (Mains – Science) | 16 May 2026 |
| PCS Prelim 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 |
📌 Final Notes
The UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 covers exams from February through December 2026, giving you a year‑long roadmap. (Prime TV India)
Dates can change based on administrative decisions — so stay updated on the official UPPSC site. (Testbook)
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