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UPPSC 2025 Main Exam Date Out: Full Schedule, Subjects & Session Timings Released

The UPPSC 2025 Mains Exam dates are officially announced. The schedule includes all subjects, session-wise timings, and exam dates, enabling candidates to plan their preparation, revision, and time management effectively for the upcoming mains examination.
authorImageRoshni Yadav25 Feb, 2026
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UPPSC 2025 Main Exam Date

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released the schedule for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Main) Examination 2025. Candidates can now plan their preparation accordingly as the detailed dates and sessions for written examinations have been announced.

UPPSC 2025 Mains Exam Date 

The main examination will consist of written papers held over four days, with both morning and afternoon sessions. The examination will be conducted in Prayagraj, Lucknow, and other centers as per the official notification.

UPPSC 2025 Mains Exam Date 
Date Day Morning Session (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Afternoon Session (02:30 PM – 05:30 PM)
29.03.2026 Sunday General Hindi Optional Subject
30.03.2026 Monday General Studies Paper I General Studies Paper II
31.03.2026 Tuesday General Studies Paper III General Studies Paper IV
01.04.2026 Wednesday General Studies Paper V General Studies Paper VI

Note: The Commission has stated that the exam schedule may be subject to changes depending on unforeseen circumstances.

 UPPSC 2025 Mains Exam Highlights

  • The preliminary exam is scheduled before this main exam, and candidates who have qualified will appear for the written stage.

  • Each session is 3 hours long, ensuring sufficient time for detailed answers.

  • Both morning and afternoon sessions will cover general studies and optional subjects, allowing candidates to strategize their preparation.

Candidate Guidance

  1. Time Management: Candidates should plan to complete the morning and afternoon sessions efficiently, allocating time for reading, answering, and revision.

  2. Center Details: Exam centers will be assigned in Prayagraj, Lucknow, and other cities as per the candidate’s application.

  3. Preparation Strategy: Focus on general studies papers in the morning and optional subjects in the afternoon for a balanced study approach.

UPPSC Syllabus 2026 FAQs

What kinds of questions are asked in the UPPSC preliminary exam?

The PCS preliminary exam consists of multiple-choice (MCQ)/objective-type questions. Two papers, General Studies I and General Studies II, comprising objective and multiple-choice questions (MCQs), constitute the preliminary exam. There are 200 marks on each paper.

How many subjects are in the UPPSC syllabus for the PCS Exam (Mains)?

Four general studies papers, two optional papers (one topic), an essay, and a general Hindi paper constitute the revised PCS exam pattern.

How can I prepare for UPPSC 2026?

The UPPSC syllabus should be carefully studied by anyone planning to take the PCS exam. He or she has to study the UPPSC syllabus and a reference book for every topic included in the UP board school books in order to complete the syllabus.

Who is eligible for the UPPSC exam?

The applicant for the exam must have at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited university that has been approved by the federal, state, or both governments, and it must be relevant to the position. Exam applications are also accepted from candidates who are in their final semester or who are awaiting the results.
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