The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially published the UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026, providing candidates with a complete roadmap of recruitment activities scheduled throughout the year. The calendar includes tentative dates for written examinations, Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), typing tests, medical examinations, and interviews.
The newly released calendar covers recruitment for several major UP government vacancies and will help aspirants prepare strategically for upcoming examinations. Candidates can download the official UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF from the commission's website, upsssc.gov.in.
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| UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026 Highlights | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Exam Calendar | 2026 |
| Status | Released |
| Includes | Written Exams, PET, PST, PET (Physical Efficiency Test), Typing Test, Medical Test & Interviews |
| PET 2026 | Proposed in October 2026 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
The examination calendar includes recruitment schedules for several important posts across Uttar Pradesh government departments.
Some of the major recruitments covered are:
Health Worker (Female)
Technical Assistant Group-C
Combined Subordinate Services (Graduate)
Stenographer
Junior Assistant
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Lekhpal
Excise Constable
Forest Guard
Wildlife Guard
Pharmacist (Ayurvedic)
Assistant Accountant & Auditor
Sugarcane Supervisor
Moharrir
Havaldar Instructor
BCG Technician
Forensic Science Laboratory posts
Candidates appearing for these recruitments should regularly monitor the official website for admit cards and any revisions to the proposed schedule.
Below are some of the key recruitment activities announced in the official calendar:
| UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026 Important Upcoming Exam Dates | |
| Date | Recruitment Activity |
| August 9, 2026 | Technical Assistant Group-C Mains Examination |
| August 23, 2026 | Combined Subordinate Services (Graduate) Mains |
| September 1, 2026 onwards | Stenographer Hindi Shorthand & Typing Test (Proposed) |
| September 20, 2026 | Excise Constable Mains & Pharmacist (Ayurvedic) Mains |
| September 27, 2026 | Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Mains, Forensic Science Laboratory Mains |
| October 2026 | UPSSSC PET 2026 (Proposed) |
| November 22, 2026 | Platoon Commander/Band Organizer Mains & Havaldar Instructor Mains |
| November 29, 2026 | Sugarcane Supervisor Mains & Moharrir Mains |
| December 2026 | Junior Assistant Typing Test (Proposed) |
| December 20, 2026 | Assistant Accountant & Auditor Mains, Vidhan Bhavan Guard/Forest Guard Mains |
One of the biggest updates in the calendar is the proposed schedule for the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026, which is expected to be conducted in October 2026.
The PET serves as the qualifying examination for several Group C recruitments conducted by UPSSSC. Candidates planning to apply for future vacancies should begin preparing well in advance, as the PET score is required for multiple recruitment drives.
Apart from written examinations, the commission has also announced tentative schedules for physical and skill-based recruitment stages.
Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard PST/PET: February 10 to February 19, 2026
Enforcement Constable PST/PET: February 22 to February 28, 2026
Forest Guard Medical Test: June 15 to June 20, 2026
Stenographer Hindi Shorthand and Typing Test: From September 1, 2026 (Proposed)
Junior Assistant Typing Test: December 2026 (Proposed)
Candidates should regularly check official notifications for venue details and admit cards before appearing for these stages.
The calendar also includes interview dates for several instructor and specialist posts.
Recruitments for which interviews are scheduled include:
Instructor Mechanic (R&AC)
Instructor Plumber
Instructor Power Electronics System
Assistant Statistical Officer (Animal Husbandry)
Instructor Turner
Basic Cosmetology
Fashion Technology
Sewing Technology
Dress Making
Fitter
Draftsman
Mechanic Diesel
According to the calendar, these interviews will be conducted between March and October 2026.
Candidates can download the official exam calendar by following these steps:
Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
Go to the Notices or Latest Updates section.
Click on the UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026 notification.
Open the PDF file.
Download and save it for future reference.
The release of the annual examination calendar allows candidates to:
Prepare for multiple recruitment exams simultaneously.
Plan revision according to examination dates.
Track physical tests, interviews, and typing examinations.
Avoid missing important recruitment events.
Create a long-term preparation strategy for UP government jobs.
Since the calendar contains tentative dates, candidates should continue checking the UPSSSC website for any revisions or fresh notifications.
Now that the schedule has been announced, candidates should:
Mark all relevant exam dates in their study planner.
Focus on the syllabus for their respective recruitment.
Keep documents ready for physical tests and interviews.
Practice typing regularly if appearing for Stenographer or Junior Assistant posts.
Follow official notifications for admit cards and schedule changes.