Overview
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the Exam Calendar 2026-27 through Notification No. 115/2026-27, dated September 1, 2026. The calendar contains proposed examination timelines for Combined State Civil Services, Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Veterinary Officer, Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer and other recruitments; however, the total number of vacancies has not been announced in the calendar.
Candidates preparing for UKPSC examinations should treat the dates as provisional. Detailed eligibility conditions, vacancies, application deadlines and examination rules will be provided separately through post-wise recruitment advertisements.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) |
| Post Name | Combined State Civil Services, JE, AE, Veterinary Officer, RO/ARO and other posts |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced in separate recruitment notifications |
| Application Mode | Online, subject to the post-wise advertisement |
| Official Website | psc.uk.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA for each recruitment |
| Last Date | TBA for each recruitment |
| Exam Date | Post-wise proposed dates during the 2026-27 examination cycle |
| Result Date | TBA |
The calendar was issued on September 1, 2026. Applicants should note that application dates are not common for all examinations. UKPSC will release individual advertisements specifying registration windows, correction dates, admit card schedules and confirmed examination dates.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility will vary depending on the post and service. Candidates must read the relevant detailed advertisement before applying.
Educational Qualification
- Combined State Civil Services and RO/ARO: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university is generally required, subject to post-specific conditions.
- Assistant Engineer: Candidates are ordinarily required to possess an engineering degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution.
- Junior Engineer: A diploma or degree in the applicable engineering branch may be required, as specified in the recruitment notice.
- Veterinary Officer: Applicants are expected to hold a recognised degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, along with any mandatory registration.
- Qualifications, experience requirements and professional registration must be completed by the cut-off date mentioned in the respective advertisement.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits will be notified separately for each examination.
- Several UKPSC graduate-level recruitments generally prescribe an age range around 21 to 42 years, but this must not be treated as final for every post.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit may apply to SC, ST, OBC, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible Uttarakhand categories under state government rules.
- The date used to calculate age eligibility will be mentioned in the post-wise notification.
Fees
- The exam calendar does not specify an application or examination fee.
- Category-wise fees, processing charges and payment methods will be provided in each recruitment advertisement.
- Eligible candidates may receive a fee concession or exemption in accordance with applicable rules.
- Applicants should retain the online payment receipt until the recruitment process is completed.
Selection Process
The selection procedure will depend on the nature of the post, but UKPSC recruitments may broadly include the following stages:
- Preliminary or screening examination: An objective test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for the next stage.
- Main, written or technical examination: Shortlisted candidates may have to appear for descriptive, subject-specific or technical papers.
- Interview and document verification: Where prescribed, candidates will undergo an interview, verification of original certificates and a medical examination before final appointment.
The exact stages, marks, syllabus and qualifying standards will be stated in the detailed notification for each examination.
How to Apply
- Visit the UKPSC official website at psc.uk.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment, notifications or examination calendar section on the homepage.
- Download Notification No. 115/2026-27 and check the proposed date of the examination you plan to take.
- Wait for the commission to publish the separate recruitment advertisement for the relevant post.
- Read the detailed notification carefully, including qualification, age, domicile, reservation and document requirements.
- Complete the online registration using an active mobile number and email address once the application link becomes available.
- Enter personal and academic details, upload the required photograph, signature and certificates, and pay the applicable fee.
- Submit the form after reviewing all entries. Download the confirmation page and keep a printed copy for future reference.
Candidates should rely on the confirmed schedule in the individual advertisement or admit card if it differs from the proposed calendar.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the UKPSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 released?
It was released on September 1, 2026, under Notification No. 115/2026-27.
2. Does the calendar announce the number of vacancies?
No. Vacancy details will be published through separate post-wise recruitment notifications.
3. Are the examination dates final?
The dates are proposed and may be revised. Candidates should regularly check the official website for confirmed notices and admit cards.
