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UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released its much-awaited Exam Calendar 2026, bringing clarity to lakhs of aspirants preparing for various government recruitment examinations across Uttar Pradesh. The calendar outlines examination schedules, medical tests, physical efficiency tests, and interviews for multiple ongoing recruitment drives from June to September 2026.
The announcement has provided candidates with a clear roadmap for their preparation, especially for highly competitive examinations such as Lower PCS, Lekhpal, Assistant Bore Technician, Technical Assistant Group-C, Excise Constable, Forest Guard, and Pollution Control Board recruitments.
UPSSSC Exam Dates Calendar 2026
Here are the exam dates given for candidates:
| S. No. | Exam / Interview Name | Date(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Worker (Female) Main Exam | 11 Jan 2026 | – |
| 2 | Stenographer Main Exam | 20 Jan 2026 | – |
| 3 | Junior Assistant Main Exam | 01 Feb 2026 | – |
| 4 | Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard – Physical Standard & Efficiency Test | 10–19 Feb 2026 | – |
| 5 | Enforcement Constable – Physical Standard & Efficiency Test | 22–28 Feb 2026 | – |
| 6 | Interview – Instructor (Diesel) | 12 Mar 2026 | – |
| 7 | Interview – Instructor (Wireman) | 13 Mar 2026 | – |
| 8 | Interview – Instructor (Refrigeration & AC) | 17–20 Mar 2026 | – |
| 9 | Interview – Instructor (Plumber) | 23–25 Mar 2026 | – |
| 10 | Interview – Instructor (Power Electronics System Technician) | 28 Mar 2026 | – |
| 11 | Junior Engineer (Civil) Main Exam | 03 May 2026 | – |
| 12 | Lekhpal Main Exam | 21 May 2026 | – |
| 13 | Interview – Instructor (Turner) | Proposed in June 2026 | – |
| 14 | Interview – Instructor (Basic Computer Technology) | Proposed in June 2026 | – |
| 15 | Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard – Medical Exam | Proposed 15–20 June 2026 | – |
| 16 | Interview – Instructor (Machinist) | Proposed in June 2026 | – |
| 17 | Interview – Assistant Statistical Officer (Animal Husbandry) | Proposed in June 2026 | – |
| 18 | Pharmacist Main Exam | Proposed 29 June 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 19 | UP Pollution Control Board Main Exam | Proposed 29 June 2026 | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| 20 | BCG Technician Main Exam | Proposed 30 June 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 21 | Interview – Instructor (Fashion Technology) | Proposed in July 2026 | – |
| 22 | Interview – Instructor (House Making) | Proposed in July 2026 | – |
| 23 | Interview – Instructor (Swig Technology) | Proposed in July 2026 | – |
| 24 | Assistant Boring Technician Main Exam | Proposed 12 July 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 25 | Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Teacher Cadre) Main Exam | Proposed 12 July 2026 | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| 26 | Interview – Instructor (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | Proposed in July 2026 | – |
| 27 | Assistant Statistical Officer / Assistant Research Officer (Statistical) Main Exam | Proposed 26 July 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 28 | Interview – Instructor (Plumber) [16(4)/2016] | Proposed in August 2026 | – |
| 29 | Technical Assistant Group-C Main Exam | Proposed 09 Aug 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 30 | Subordinate Service (Graduate Level) Main Exam | Proposed – | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 31 | Excise Constable Main Exam | Proposed – | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 32 | Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Main Exam | Proposed 27 Sep 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF Download
The UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF is now available on the official website. Candidates can download the calendar to keep track of all upcoming examinations, interviews, skill tests, and physical tests. The calendar helps aspirants avoid missing important events and plan their preparation according to the scheduled dates.
- UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026- Download PDF
Major Highlights of UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026
According to the official calendar, examinations will commence in January 2026 and continue through September 2026. Several important recruitment examinations, such as Health Worker (Female), Ayurvedic Pharmacist, Junior Assistant, Junior Engineer, Lekhpal, BCG Technician, Assistant Bore Technician, Excise Constable, and Forest Guard, are included in the schedule.
Candidates are advised to visit the official UPSSSC website regularly for updates, admit card releases, and any changes to the examination schedule.
UPSSSC Exam Dates 2026
January 2026
Health Worker (Female) Main Examination
- Exam Date: January 11, 2026
Ayurvedic Pharmacist Main Examination
- Exam Date: January 20, 2026
February 2026
Junior Assistant Main Examination
- Exam Date: February 1, 2026
Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Physical Test
- February 10 to February 19, 2026
Enforcement Constable Physical Test
- February 22 to February 28, 2026
March 2026
Several departmental instructor interviews are scheduled during March 2026 for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and related trades.
May 2026
Junior Engineer (Civil) Main Examination
- Exam Date: May 3, 2026
UPSSSC Lekhpal Main Examination
- Exam Date: May 21, 2026
June 2026
Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Medical Examination
- Proposed Date: June 15 to June 20, 2026
UP Pollution Control Board Combined Cadre Main Examination
- Proposed Date: June 29, 2026
BCG Technician Main Examination
- Proposed Date: June 30, 2026
July 2026
Assistant Bore Technician Main Examination
- Proposed Date: July 12, 2026
Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Teaching Cadre) Main Examination
- Proposed Date: July 12, 2026
Various instructor recruitment interviews are also scheduled during July 2026.
August 2026
Technical Assistant Group-C Main Examination
- Proposed Date: August 9, 2026
Combined Junior Engineer Services Main Examination
- Proposed Date: August 23, 2026
September 2026
Excise Constable Main Examination
- Proposed Date: September 20, 2026
Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Main Written Examination
- Proposed Date: September 27, 2026
Preparation Tips for UPSSSC Aspirants
With the release of the official exam calendar, candidates should begin a structured preparation strategy. Aspirants are advised to:
- Prepare according to the latest syllabus and exam pattern.
- Solve previous years’ question papers.
- Attempt regular mock tests.
- Focus on current affairs and Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge.
- Keep track of official notifications and admit card announcements.
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Concern Over Long-Pending Recruitments
One of the major concerns highlighted after the release of the calendar is the continuation of interview schedules for certain Instructor recruitments advertised as far back as 2015 and 2016. Several interviews for these long-pending vacancies are still scheduled during June and July 2026.
Many candidates have expressed concerns regarding the extraordinary delays in finalizing these recruitment processes, some of which have remained pending for nearly a decade.
What About PET 2026?
A major question among aspirants remains the status of the UPSSSC PET 2026 and upcoming recruitment notifications.
The current calendar does not mention any new recruitment advertisements or PET examination schedule. Experts believe that the released calendar only covers examinations for existing recruitment notifications and does not provide information regarding future vacancies.
Candidates awaiting PET-based recruitments should continue monitoring official UPSSSC announcements for fresh notifications.
Important Advice for Aspirants
With examination dates now officially available, candidates should immediately begin structured preparation according to their target examination.
Preparation strategies should include:
- Revision of the complete syllabus
- Solving previous year papers
- Attempting mock tests regularly
- Improving speed and accuracy
- Following official notifications closely
- Keeping documents ready for verification stages
Important Note
UPSSSC has clearly stated that examination dates may be revised under special circumstances. Therefore, candidates should rely only on official notifications issued by the commission for the latest updates.
The UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026 serves as an important planning tool for thousands of government job aspirants in Uttar Pradesh. With major recruitment examinations scheduled throughout the year, candidates now have sufficient time to organize their preparation and maximize their chances of success. Aspirants should stay updated through official announcements and prepare consistently to secure a government job in 2026.
