🏛️ State PSC Exams 2026: Complete List of State Public Service Commission Exams
State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) are state-level bodies that conduct competitive examinations for recruitment to Group A and Group B posts in respective state governments — including Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, Tahsildar, Block Development Officer, and other prestigious administrative and technical posts. Each state has its own PSC conducting annual exams.
| PSC / Commission | State | Key Exam 2026 | Vacancies | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPSC PCS 2026 | Uttar Pradesh | Combined State / Subordinate Services (PCS) — Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO | ~200+ | |
| BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 | Bihar | Combined Competitive Exam — Deputy Collector, DSP, Revenue Officer | 1,000+ | |
| MPPSC SSE 2026 | Madhya Pradesh | State Service Exam — Deputy Collector, DSP, Dev Officer | 155 | |
| RPSC RAS 2026 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan Administrative Services — Deputy Collector, RPS | ~500 | |
| MPSC Rajyaseva 2026 | Maharashtra | Maharashtra Civil Services — SDO, Dy Registrar, Various Group A posts | ~200 | |
| TNPSC Group 1 2026 | Tamil Nadu | Combined Civil Services — Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer | ~200 | |
| KPSC KAS 2026 | Karnataka | Karnataka Administrative Service — Deputy Commissioner, DSP | ~150 | |
| HPSC HCS 2026 | Haryana | Haryana Civil Services — HCS, Deputy Collector, DSP | ~150 | |
| PPSC PCS 2026 | Punjab | Punjab Civil Services — SDM, DSP, BDO | ~100 | |
| JPSC CCE 2026 | Jharkhand | Jharkhand Combined Civil Services — SDO, DSP, JSES | ~200 | |
| CGPSC SSE 2026 | Chhattisgarh | State Service Exam — Deputy Collector, DSP, Naib Tehsildar | ~200 | |
| GPSC 2026 | Gujarat | Gujarat Administrative Services — Class I & II Combined | ~300 | |
| OPSC OAS 2026 | Odisha | Odisha Administrative Service — OAS Group A & B | ~150 | |
| WBPSC WBCS 2026 | West Bengal | WB Civil Services — Group A, B, C, D posts | ~200 |
📅 State PSC Exams 2026 Dates (Latest Exam Schedule)
Official and expected exam dates for all major State PSC exams in 2026. Status badges auto-update.
| Exam | Notification | Apply Closes | Prelims Date | Mains Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPPSC SSE 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | Apr 26, 2026 | Sep 7–12, 2026 | |
| UPPSC PCS 2026 | Jan–Feb 2026 | Feb–Mar 2026 | Jun–Jul 2026 | Oct–Nov 2026 | |
| BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 | Mar–Apr 2026 | Apr–May 2026 | Jul 26, 2026 | Nov–Dec 2026 | |
| RPSC RAS 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jul–Aug 2026 | Dec 2026 | |
| HPSC HCS 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jul–Aug 2026 | Dec 2026 | |
| TNPSC Group 1 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Aug–Sep 2026 | Jan 2027 | |
| KPSC KAS 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Sep–Oct 2026 | Feb 2027 | |
| PPSC PCS 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Sep–Oct 2026 | Feb 2027 |
* Dates marked as expected are based on previous year patterns. Verify from official PSC websites before applying.
📆 State PSC Exams 2026 Calendar (All State-wise Exam Timeline)
| Month | Activity | Exam / PSC |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Notification · Apply Opens | UPPSC PCS 2026 (Notif expected) · MPPSC SSE Apply Opens (Jan 10) |
| Feb 2026 | Apply Closes · Notification | MPPSC SSE Apply Closes (Feb 9) · MPSC Rajyaseva Notification |
| Mar 2026 | Exam · Notification | MPPSC Engineering Services (Mar 22) · GPSC Apply Closes · BPSC CCE 72 Notification |
| Apr 2026 | Exam · Notification | MPPSC SSE Prelims (Apr 26) · RPSC RAS Notification · HPSC HCS Notification · TNPSC Group 1 Notification · JPSC Notification |
| May 2026 | Apply Closes · Notification | RPSC/HPSC/TNPSC Apply Closes · KPSC KAS Notification · PPSC PCS Notification · BPSC CCE Apply |
| Jun–Jul 2026 | Exam | UPPSC PCS Prelims · GPSC Exam · JPSC Exam · BPSC 72nd Prelims (Jul 26) |
| Aug–Sep 2026 | Exam | TNPSC Group 1 Prelims · KPSC Prelims · PPSC Prelims · CGPSC Exam · WBPSC Exam · OPSC Exam |
| Sep 2026 | Exam | MPPSC SSE Mains (Sep 7–12) |
| Oct–Nov 2026 | Exam | UPPSC PCS Mains · BPSC 72nd Mains · HPSC HCS Mains |
| Dec 2026 | Exam · Result | RPSC RAS Mains · Various PSC Interviews · MPPSC SSE Results |
📢 Upcoming State PSC Exams 2026 (Latest Notifications & Updates)
| Update | Exam | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Released | MPPSC SSE 2026 — 155 vacancies (Dec 31, 2025) | Apply closed Feb 9 | View Details → |
| Prelims Scheduled | BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 — 1,000+ vacancies | Prelims Jul 26, 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected Jan–Feb | UPPSC PCS 2026 — ~200+ vacancies | Expected Jan–Feb 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected Mar 2026 | BPSC 72nd CCE Notification | Expected Mar 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected Apr 2026 | RPSC RAS 2026 — ~500 vacancies | Expected Apr 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected Apr 2026 | HPSC HCS 2026 — ~150 vacancies | Expected Apr 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected May 2026 | KPSC KAS 2026 — ~150 vacancies | Expected May 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected May 2026 | PPSC PCS 2026 — ~100 vacancies | Expected May 2026 | View Details → |
📄 State PSC Exams 2026 Notification PDF (Download Official Notices)
| Exam | Vacancies | Notification Status | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPPSC SSE 2026 | 155 | Released (Dec 31, 2025) | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 | 1,000+ | Expected Mar 2026 | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| UPPSC PCS 2026 | ~200+ | Expected Jan–Feb 2026 | uppsc.up.nic.in |
| RPSC RAS 2026 | ~500 | Expected Apr 2026 | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
| MPSC Rajyaseva 2026 | ~200 | Expected Feb 2026 | mpsc.gov.in |
| TNPSC Group 1 2026 | ~200 | Expected Apr 2026 | tnpsc.gov.in |
| KPSC KAS 2026 | ~150 | Expected May 2026 | kpsc.kar.nic.in |
| HPSC HCS 2026 | ~150 | Expected Apr 2026 | hpsc.gov.in |
📝 State PSC Exams 2026 Application Form (Apply Online Process)
1
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
Most State PSCs (UPPSC, BPSC, MPPSC) require a one-time registration before applying to any exam. Visit the official PSC website and complete OTR with your Name, Date of Birth, Email, and Mobile. OTR is free.
2
Select the Exam and Fill Online Form
Login with your OTR credentials. Select the exam notification. Fill in personal details, educational qualification (graduation), category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), and preferred exam centre/district.
3
Upload Documents
Upload: Recent Passport-size Photo (JPG, white background, 10–50 KB), Signature (JPG, 10–30 KB), and any other documents specified in the specific PSC notification.
4
Pay Application Fee Online
Most State PSC exam fees: ₹125–₹200 for General/OBC candidates; ₹75–₹80 for SC/ST; Free for Women in some states. Pay via Net Banking / UPI / Debit or Credit Card.
5
Final Submission
Review all entries. Submit and download the confirmation printout with your Application Number. Keep it safely — you will need it for admit card and future reference.
🗓️ State PSC Exams 2026 Application Dates (Registration Schedule)
| Exam | Apply Opens | Apply Closes | Fee (General) | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPPSC SSE 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | ₹250 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| UPPSC PCS 2026 | Jan–Feb 2026 | Feb–Mar 2026 | ₹200 | Jun–Jul 2026 |
| BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr–May 2026 | ₹200 | Jul 26, 2026 |
| RPSC RAS 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 15, 2026 | ₹350 | Jul–Aug 2026 |
| MPSC Rajyaseva 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 | ₹394 | May–Jun 2026 |
| HPSC HCS 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 15, 2026 | ₹500 | Jul–Aug 2026 |
| KPSC KAS 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | ₹600 | Sep–Oct 2026 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 15, 2026 | ₹200 | Aug–Sep 2026 |
✅ State PSC Exams 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Qualification & Requirements)
| PSC | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (Gen) | Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPPSC PCS | Graduation from recognised university | 21–40 years | Unlimited (within age) |
| BPSC CCE | Graduation from recognised university | 20/21–37 years (post-wise) | Unlimited (within age) |
| MPPSC SSE | Graduation from recognised university | 21–40 years (21–33 for uniformed) | Unlimited (within age) |
| RPSC RAS | Graduation from recognised university | 21–40 years | Unlimited (within age) |
| MPSC Rajyaseva | Graduation from recognised university | 19–38 years | 6 attempts (Gen) |
| TNPSC Group 1 | Graduation from recognised university | 21–32 years | Unlimited (within age) |
| KPSC KAS | Graduation from recognised university | 21–35 years | 4 attempts (Gen) |
| HPSC HCS | Graduation from recognised university | 17–42 years | Unlimited (within age) |
⚠️ Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs · OBC +3 yrs · PwD +10 yrs (varies by state). Some states have higher relaxations for domicile candidates. Always check official notification.
🎂 State PSC Exams 2026 Age Limit (Category-wise Relaxation Details)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | +5 years | Applicable across all State PSC exams |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | +5 years | Applicable across all State PSC exams |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years | Valid OBC-NCL certificate required |
| PwD (General) | +10 years | +15 for SC/ST PwD; +13 for OBC PwD (varies by state) |
| Ex-Servicemen | +3–5 years | Varies by state; some give unlimited relaxation |
| Women (select states) | +5–10 years | Many states give additional age relaxation to women candidates |
| Domicile candidates | Higher max age in some states | MPPSC/UPPSC/BPSC give higher age limit to state domicile candidates |
🗺️ State-wise PSC Exams 2026 (UPPSC, BPSC, MPPSC & More)
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🏛️ East & Northeast
🏛️ West & South
💡 State PSC Exam Preparation Strategy 2026
Focus on State-specific GK
Each State PSC heavily tests state-specific GK — state history, geography, economy, culture, and government schemes. This is the biggest differentiator between qualifiers and non-qualifiers.
NCERT + State-specific Sources
NCERT Class 6–12 for General Studies basics + state-specific books for state GK. For UPPSC: UP Special GK; for BPSC: Bihar Vishesh; for MPPSC: MP Vishesh.
Answer Writing for Mains
Mains is descriptive — practice writing 250-word answers daily. State PSC toppers consistently attribute their success to systematic answer writing practice starting 5–6 months before Mains.
Regional News + Current Affairs
Read both national and regional newspapers. State PSC Mains heavily tests state-level current affairs — state budget, new schemes, inaugurations, and governance news.
Start UPSC Preparation First
UPSC CSE syllabus covers 80–85% of any State PSC syllabus. Starting with UPSC-level preparation and then adding state-specific topics is the most efficient approach.
Apply to 2–3 State PSCs
North/Central India PSCs (UPPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, RPSC) have highly similar syllabi. A candidate from UP/Bihar can simultaneously target UPPSC, BPSC, and JPSC with the same preparation base.