The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released its Exam Calendar 2026, outlining the schedule for several key recruitment examinations to be conducted between August and December 2026. The calendar includes major examinations for Assistant Teacher, Government Inter College (GIC) Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Polytechnic Lecturer, Food Safety Officer, Assistant Town Planner, and the much-awaited Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Preliminary Examination 2025, among several others.
The newly released examination calendar serves as an important planning document for lakhs of aspirants preparing for various state government recruitment exams in Uttar Pradesh. By announcing the dates well in advance, the Commission aims to help candidates organize their preparation strategy, complete application formalities on time, and avoid scheduling conflicts.
The examination schedule also confirms that several recruitment examinations originally notified for the 2025 recruitment cycle will be conducted during 2026.
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UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Major Highlights
The examination calendar begins with recruitment examinations in August and continues through December, covering teaching, administrative, technical, healthcare, and planning-related posts.
Among all scheduled examinations, the UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination 2025, which will be held on December 6, 2026, is expected to attract the largest number of candidates from across Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states.
The calendar also includes examinations for:
- Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade)
- Government Inter College (GIC) Lecturer
- Polytechnic Lecturer
- Assistant Professor (Government Degree Colleges)
- Research Assistant
- District Health Education and Information Officer
- Food Safety Officer
- Assistant Town Planner
- Review Officer (RO)
- Assistant Review Officer (ARO)
- Computer Assistant
- Staff Nurse (Ayurveda)
The Commission has also mentioned examinations that have already been successfully conducted earlier this year.
UPPSC August 2026 Exam Schedule
The examination season begins in August 2026 with two important teaching recruitment examinations.
Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade) Main Examination
The first examination listed in the calendar is the Assistant Teacher (Trained Graduate Grade) Main Examination 2025 (Computer).
Exam Date: August 16, 2026
This recruitment examination is intended for candidates seeking appointment as Computer teachers in government educational institutions under Uttar Pradesh.
The examination is expected to assess candidates on subject knowledge, teaching aptitude, and other eligibility criteria prescribed by the Commission.
Government Inter College (GIC) Lecturer Main Examination
The second major examination in August is the:
Government Inter College (Male/Female) Lecturer Main Examination 2025
Exam Date: August 30, 2026
This recruitment drive is aimed at filling lecturer vacancies in Government Inter Colleges across Uttar Pradesh for both male and female candidates.
The examination is considered one of the significant recruitment processes in the state’s education sector.
September 2026 Exam Schedule
September will be the busiest month in the UPPSC examination calendar, featuring multiple recruitment examinations across various departments.
UP Technical Education (Teaching) Service Examination
The month begins with the:
UP Technical Education (Teaching) Service Examination 2025
Exam Date: September 6, 2026
The examination includes recruitment for:
- Polytechnic Lecturers
- Other teaching posts in technical education institutions
Candidates aspiring to join government technical institutes across Uttar Pradesh will compete through this examination.
Research Assistant (Planning) Examination
Another specialized recruitment examination follows shortly afterward.
Research Assistant (Planning) Examination 2025
Exam Date: September 8, 2026
The examination is conducted to recruit qualified professionals responsible for planning, research, statistical analysis, and policy support within government departments.
Assistant Professor Main Examination 2025
One of the biggest recruitment exercises in the calendar is the:
Assistant Professor, Government Degree College Main Examination 2025
Exam Dates: September 15 to September 30, 2026
Unlike single-day examinations, this recruitment examination will continue over multiple days because it covers numerous academic disciplines.
Subjects included are:
- Botany
- Fine Arts
- Chemistry
- Statistics
- Psychology
- Home Science
- Hindi
- Mathematics
- Sociology
- Animal Science
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Sanskrit
- Vocal Music
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Pharmacy
The extensive subject coverage reflects one of the state’s largest higher education recruitment drives aimed at strengthening faculty positions in Government Degree Colleges.
Thousands of postgraduate candidates with NET, SET, PhD, and other prescribed qualifications are expected to participate.
October 2026 Exam Schedule
The Commission has scheduled three important recruitment examinations during the first week of October.
District Health Education and Information Officer Examination
Exam Date: October 3, 2026
Candidates aspiring to work in public health awareness and government health education programmes will appear for this examination.
Food Safety Officer Examination
Exam Date: October 4, 2026
Food Safety Officers play a critical role in monitoring food quality, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, inspecting establishments, and protecting public health.
The recruitment examination is expected to witness strong competition due to increasing demand for regulatory positions.
Assistant Town Planner (Preliminary) Examination
Exam Date: October 6, 2026
Urban development continues to remain a priority across Uttar Pradesh, making the Assistant Town Planner recruitment particularly significant.
Successful candidates will contribute to urban planning, infrastructure development, land-use planning, and city development projects.
December 2026 Exam Schedule
December is expected to be the most important month in the examination calendar, especially because of the prestigious UPPSC PCS examination.
UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination 2025
The headline event of the calendar is:
Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Preliminary Examination 2025
Exam Date: December 6, 2026
The PCS examination is one of Uttar Pradesh’s most competitive civil services recruitment examinations.
Successful candidates eventually become eligible for appointment to several administrative positions, including:
- Deputy Collector
- Block Development Officer
- District Panchayat Raj Officer
- Assistant Commissioner
- Commercial Tax Officer
- Treasury Officer
- Labour Enforcement Officer
- Various Group A and Group B state government services
Every year, lakhs of aspirants prepare for this examination because of the prestigious administrative career opportunities it offers.
The preliminary examination acts as the first stage of the selection process, followed by the Main Examination and Interview.
RO/ARO Preliminary Examination
Another highly anticipated recruitment examination is the:
Review Officer (RO) / Assistant Review Officer (ARO) Preliminary Examination 2025
Exam Date: December 16, 2026
The RO/ARO examination attracts a large number of graduates interested in secretariat and administrative positions within the Uttar Pradesh government.
Computer Assistant Examination
Computer Assistant Examination 2024
Exam Date: December 17, 2026
The examination is conducted to recruit Computer Assistants for various government offices requiring candidates with computer proficiency and administrative skills.
Staff Nurse (Ayurveda) Examination
Medical Education Department Staff Nurse (Ayurveda) Examination 2025
Exam Date: December 18, 2026
This recruitment aims to strengthen healthcare services in Ayurveda medical institutions operating under the state’s Medical Education Department.
Examinations Already Conducted in 2026
The Commission has also noted that several recruitment examinations included in the annual schedule have already been completed.
One of the important examinations conducted earlier this year was:
Assistant Conservator of Forest / Regional Forest Officer Examination 2025
Held on July 14, 2026
Additionally, several other recruitment examinations were successfully conducted between February and July 2026, in accordance with the Commission’s previously announced schedule.
This demonstrates UPPSC’s continued efforts to conduct recruitment examinations in a timely and systematic manner.
Importance of the UPPSC Exam Calendar
The release of the annual examination calendar is highly significant for candidates because it provides a clear roadmap for preparation throughout the year.
An official calendar enables aspirants to:
- Plan long-term preparation effectively.
- Prioritize examinations according to eligibility.
- Avoid overlapping preparation schedules.
- Arrange travel and accommodation in advance.
- Monitor important examination timelines.
- Reduce uncertainty regarding recruitment processes.
For coaching institutes and educational platforms, the calendar also serves as the basis for planning classroom schedules, mock tests, revision batches, and subject-specific preparation modules.
Why the PCS Examination Remains the Biggest Attraction
Although the calendar includes numerous recruitment examinations, the UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination remains the most sought-after.
The examination opens the door to several prestigious administrative services under the Uttar Pradesh Government and offers opportunities to work in revenue administration, rural development, taxation, public administration, and policymaking.
Given the scale of competition, candidates generally spend several months preparing for the Preliminary Examination before advancing to the Mains and Interview stages.
With the examination now officially scheduled for December 6, 2026, aspirants have a fixed timeline around which they can organize their preparation.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Following the publication of the examination calendar, candidates are advised to begin structured preparation based on their respective examination dates. While the calendar provides the schedule, applicants should regularly monitor UPPSC notifications for detailed examination instructions, admit card releases, examination centres, syllabus updates, and other important announcements.
Those appearing for multiple examinations should prepare a subject-wise study plan, revise previous years’ question papers, and keep all required documents ready well before the examination dates.
The release of the UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 brings much-needed clarity for thousands of aspirants preparing for state government recruitment examinations. From Assistant Teacher and GIC Lecturer recruitment in August to Assistant Professor examinations in September, specialized recruitment tests in October, and the prestigious UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination in December, the calendar outlines a comprehensive schedule covering a wide range of government vacancies.
With several recruitment examinations now officially dated, candidates have an opportunity to streamline their preparation, stay updated with official notifications, and work towards securing positions in Uttar Pradesh’s education, administration, healthcare, planning, and technical services sectors. The calendar marks another significant step in the Commission’s effort to ensure transparent and organized recruitment throughout the year.
