UPPSC PCS Mains 2025 Exam Date: The stage is set for the Main Examination of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission's Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) 2025. For the UPPSC PCS Main Examination 2025—scheduled to be held between March 29 and April 1, 2026—the Commission has designated a total of 27 examination centers across Lucknow and Prayagraj, accompanied by stringent security arrangements. This examination will be attended by the 11,403 candidates who successfully cleared the Preliminary Examination held in October 2025.

To prevent cheating and ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the UPPSC PCS Main Examination 2025, close coordination has been established between the district administration and the police force. Strict regulations have been implemented to curb cheating during government recruitment examinations in UP; consequently, CCTV cameras have been installed at the centers, and Static Magistrates have been deployed to oversee proceedings. Candidates will be called for the interview round solely based on the marks secured in the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission's PCS Main Examination.

UPPSC PCS 2025 Main Examination Dates and Timings
According to the schedule released by the UPPSC, the examination will be conducted in two sessions. The first session will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second session will take place from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

March 29: General Hindi (Morning) and Essay (Afternoon)

March 30: General Studies I (Morning) and General Studies II (Afternoon)
March 31: General Studies III (Morning) and General Studies IV (Afternoon)
April 1: General Studies V (Morning) and General Studies VI (Afternoon)

Center Statistics and Candidate Count
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has selected two key districts to host the examination. In Prayagraj, 4,757 candidates will appear for the exam across 12 centers, while in the state capital, Lucknow, seating arrangements have been made for 6,646 candidates across 15 centers. In total, 11,403 examinees will participate in this monumental competitive event. A total of 11,727 candidates were declared successful in the UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination; however, based on application and eligibility criteria, the final count of candidates eligible to appear for the Main Examination stands at 11,403.

Government Jobs in UP: 2026
This year, the Commission has initiated the recruitment process for a total of 920 vacancies—a significantly higher number compared to previous years. Of these, 814 posts belong exclusively to the PCS cadre. This implies a direct competition of approximately 12 to 13 candidates for every single post. The UPPSC PCS 2026 examination will be conducted entirely in an offline (pen-and-paper) mode, utilizing a descriptive format.

Commission's Instructions and Admit Cards
Admit cards for the UPPSC PCS Main Examination 2026 can be downloaded from the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission: uppsc.up.nic.in. The Commission has explicitly stated that, in addition to the admit card, it is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity proof (such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License) and two passport-sized photographs to the examination center. Candidates are advised to reach the center at least one hour before the commencement of the examination; latecomers will not be granted entry.

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