The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced the UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Date 2026 on its website uppsc.up.nic.in. Candidates who qualified in the UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination can now check the Mains exam schedule and start their final-stage preparation accordingly.
The UPPSC PCS Mains exam is scheduled to be held from 29 March to 01 April 2026. Candidates can check the complete examination schedule from the article.
UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Date 2026 Out
The UPPSC PCS Mains Exam is the second stage of the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination. Candidates who successfully pass the Prelims are eligible to appear in the Mains exam. The main stage generally consists of written descriptive papers.
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UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Schedule 2026
The UPPSC PCS Mains Exam 2026 will be conducted according to the official schedule released by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). Below is the detailed mains exam timetable as per the announcement on uppsc.up.nic.in:
| Date | Morning Session (09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) | Afternoon Session (02:30 PM to 05:30 PM) |
| 29 March 2026 (Sunday) | General Hindi | Essay |
| 30 March 2026 (Monday) | General Studies-I | General Studies-II |
| 31 March 2026 (Tuesday) | General Studies-III | General Studies-IV |
| 01 April 2026 (Wednesday) | General Studies-V | General Studies-VI |
How to Check UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Schedule PDF?
Candidates can download the official schedule by following these steps:
- Visit the UPPSC official website: https://uppsc.up.nic.in
- Go to the Notifications / Latest Updates
- Find and click on the UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Schedule 2026 PDF
- Download or save the PDF for reference.
The PDF contains complete details about the mains exam timetable along with reporting time, exam cities, and other relevant instructions.
Preparation Tips for UPPSC PCS Mains 2026
- Understand the complete mains syllabus and focus on high-weightage topics.
- Practice daily answer writing to improve structure, clarity, and presentation.
- Work on essay writing skills with proper introduction, body, and conclusion format.
- Revise General Studies subjects regularly, especially current affairs linked with static topics.
- Prepare concise, short notes for quick revision before the exam.
- Solve previous year UPPSC PCS Mains papers to understand the descriptive pattern.
- Attempt full-length mock tests under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
- Focus on improving handwriting and answer presentation, including headings and subheadings.
- Stay updated with state-specific current affairs of Uttar Pradesh.
- Maintain a balanced timetable covering all papers equally
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