by Quick answer – Every Indian state (and Jammu & Kashmir) has its own Public Service Commission that recruits officers for state government services. There is no single national calendar: each commission publishes its own notification, dates, vacancies and eligibility rules. As of September 2026, we are not listing any 2027 exam date as confirmed. Use the commission-wise list below to find the right body, then verify every date on its official website.
If you want a state-level government career in administration, revenue, police, forests or finance, a State Public Service Commission (State PSC) exam is the main route. The catch is that India has more than two dozen commissions, and each one runs its own process. Names are also confusing: four different states use the acronym MPSC, and two use APPSC.
This guide brings the essentials into one place: which commission conducts recruitment in each state, what the flagship exam is called, who can apply, how selection usually works, what to study and how to check dates without being misled by unofficial calendars.
What is a State Public Service Commission?
A State Public Service Commission is a constitutional body that conducts examinations for appointment to services of the state. The Constitution of India provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and the States in Articles 315 to 323, which sit in Part XIV. Article 320 sets out their core functions, including conducting recruitment examinations and being consulted on recruitment rules and certain disciplinary matters.
In practice, a State PSC does three things for candidates: it notifies vacancies, conducts the selection process, and recommends selected candidates to the state government for appointment. The commission does not decide postings or transfers. Those remain with the state government.
A note on scope: not every Union Territory has its own PSC. Where a territory has no commission of its own, recruitment runs through other bodies, so always confirm the recruiting authority for the post you want.
All State PSC Exams 2027: State-Wise List
The table below lists the commission for each state along with its best-known recruitment examination. Use the full name, not just the acronym, when you search for notifications.
| State / UT | Public Service Commission | Acronym | Flagship exam |
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission | APPSC | APPSC Group 1 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission | APPSC | APPSC Combined Competitive Exam (APPSCCE) |
| Assam | Assam Public Service Commission | APSC | APSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) |
| Bihar | Bihar Public Service Commission | BPSC | BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission | CGPSC | CGPSC State Service Exam |
| Goa | Goa Public Service Commission | Goa PSC | Post-wise recruitment exams |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Public Service Commission | GPSC | Gujarat Administrative Service |
| Haryana | Haryana Public Service Commission | HPSC | Haryana Civil Services (HCS) |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission | HPPSC | Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS) |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission | JKPSC | Combined Competitive Exam |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Public Service Commission | JPSC | JPSC Civil Services Exam |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC | Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) |
| Kerala | Kerala Public Service Commission | Kerala PSC | Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission | MPPSC | MPPSC State Service Exam |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Public Service Commission | MPSC | Maharashtra State Services Exam |
| Manipur | Manipur Public Service Commission | MPSC | Manipur Civil Service Exam |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Public Service Commission | MPSC | State Competitive Exam |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Public Service Commission | MPSC | Combined Competitive Exam |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Public Service Commission | NPSC | NCS / NPS / NSS Combined Exam |
| Odisha | Odisha Public Service Commission | OPSC | Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Exam |
| Punjab | Punjab Public Service Commission | PPSC | Punjab State Civil Services Exam |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Public Service Commission | RPSC | Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) |
| Sikkim | Sikkim Public Service Commission | SPSC | Sikkim State Civil Services Exam |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | TNPSC | TNPSC Group 1 |
| Telangana | Telangana Public Service Commission | TGPSC (earlier TSPSC) | TGPSC Group 1 |
| Tripura | Tripura Public Service Commission | TPSC | Tripura Civil Service Exam |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission | UPPSC | UPPSC PCS |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission | UKPSC | Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Public Service Commission | WBPSC | West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) |
Name clashes to watch: MPSC refers to Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram. APPSC refers to both Andhra Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh. Also, Telangana’s commission is now commonly written as TGPSC; older material still says TSPSC. Always check which state a notification belongs to before you act on it.
State PSC Exam Dates 2027: What We Know
No commission has a shared calendar, so any website that promises one combined “State PSC 2027 date sheet” is estimating. Each commission separately announces its notification, application window, preliminary exam, main exam, interview and result. Schedules also shift, sometimes at short notice because of court orders, re-evaluations or administrative decisions.
We therefore do not publish predicted dates. The status below reflects what we could confirm at the time of the last update.
| Exam | State | 2027 status (as of September 2026) |
| UPPSC PCS | Uttar Pradesh | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| BPSC CCE | Bihar | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| RPSC RAS | Rajasthan | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| MPPSC State Service | Madhya Pradesh | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| MPSC State Services | Maharashtra | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| APPSC Group 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| APSC CCE | Assam | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| HCS (HPSC) | Haryana | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| HPAS | Himachal Pradesh | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| JPSC Civil Services | Jharkhand | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| KPSC KAS | Karnataka | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| OPSC OCS | Odisha | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| Punjab PCS | Punjab | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| TNPSC Group 1 | Tamil Nadu | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| TGPSC Group 1 | Telangana | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| UKPSC PCS | Uttarakhand | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
| WBCS | West Bengal | Not confirmed here. Verify on the official site. |
How to track official dates in 5 steps
- Open the official website of your commission. Use the UPSC’s directory of State Public Service Commissions to reach the correct site rather than searching blindly.
- Check the “Notifications”, “Advertisements” or “Recruitment” section, not just the homepage banner.
- Download the PDF notification and save it. Note the eligibility cut-off date and the last date to apply.
- Look for an annual exam calendar. Several commissions publish a tentative yearly plan that you can use for planning, but treat it as tentative until a notification follows.
- Re-check before every step (admit card, exam, result), because revised schedules are published as official notices.
State PSC Eligibility 2027
Eligibility differs by commission and by post. The points below describe the common pattern. The notification for your specific exam is the only authority.
Educational qualification
For most State Civil Services examinations, a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university is the baseline. Technical or specialised posts (engineering services, medical services, forest services and similar) can require specific degrees, so read the post-wise requirements carefully.
Age limit and relaxations
Minimum and maximum ages vary widely across states. Relaxations for reserved categories, existing government employees, ex-servicemen and persons with benchmark disabilities are set by each state. Calculate your age on the cut-off date stated in the notification, not on the date you apply.
Domicile, language and reservation
- Some commissions restrict certain posts or reservations to state domiciles, while others are open to candidates from any state.
- Local-language proficiency can be a requirement or a qualifying paper in certain states.
- Reservation rules follow each state’s own policy, so do not assume the rules of your home state apply elsewhere.
Other conditions
Nationality, number of permitted attempts, and physical or medical standards for specific posts (such as police or forest services) also vary. Read the “eligibility” section of the notification fully before paying the application fee.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Most State Civil Services exams follow a three-stage structure similar to the UPSC Civil Services Examination:
| Stage | What to expect |
| Preliminary exam | Objective, multiple-choice screening test, usually covering General Studies. In many commissions it is qualifying in nature, but check whether the marks are counted in the final merit for your exam. |
| Main exam | Descriptive papers, typically including General Studies, an essay or language paper and, in some states, an optional subject. State-specific topics carry significant weight. |
| Interview / personality test | Assesses suitability for public service, awareness of state issues and communication. Marks are added to the Main score for the final merit list. |
Some recruitments add a document verification round, a medical examination, a skill test or a physical standards test, depending on the post. Whether Prelims marks count, the number of optional papers and the language paper rules all differ, so compare the pattern in the latest notification with the previous year’s.
Posts commonly filled through State PSC exams
The exact list varies by state and year. Common examples include Deputy Collector or Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer, Commercial or Excise Tax Officer, District-level revenue and treasury officers, and forest service posts. Confirm the services included in your state’s notification.
State PSC Syllabus: Common Subjects
Syllabi differ by commission, but the core is consistent. Use the official syllabus PDF as your checklist.
| Area | Key topics |
| Indian polity and governance | Constitution, Parliament and state legislatures, panchayati raj, public policy, constitutional bodies |
| History and culture | Ancient, medieval and modern India, freedom struggle, art and culture, plus the history of your state |
| Geography | Physical, economic and human geography of India and the world, plus your state’s rivers, climate, resources and districts |
| Economy | Basic macroeconomics, budget, banking, agriculture, schemes, and your state’s economic profile |
| Science, environment and ecology | General science, biodiversity, climate change, environmental laws |
| Current affairs | National and international events, plus state-level news, appointments and government schemes |
| State-specific GK | State culture, languages, festivals, personalities, industries, agriculture and welfare schemes |
State-specific material is where many aspirants gain or lose marks. National-level preparation gets you most of the way, but the state paper often decides the rank.
How to Prepare for State PSC Exams 2027
- Start from the official syllabus. Print it and map every topic to a resource before you buy any books.
- Solve previous-year papers early. They show question style, difficulty and how heavily your commission weights state topics.
- Build fundamentals. NCERT textbooks for history, geography, polity and economy, followed by standard references such as Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity and Spectrum’s Modern India, are widely used. Pick one source per subject and revise it repeatedly.
- Create state-specific notes. Keep separate notes on your state’s history, geography, economy, culture, schemes and personalities. Your state government’s official publications, economic survey and budget documents are reliable material.
- Follow current affairs consistently. Maintain two sets of notes: national and state. A short daily habit beats a large cram before the exam.
- Practise answer writing. If your exam has descriptive Main papers, begin writing timed answers months before Prelims, not after.
- Take regular mock tests. Analyse errors, not just scores. Track which topics repeatedly cost you marks.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying on unofficial “expected date” lists instead of the commission’s notification.
- Treating one state’s eligibility or pattern as valid for another.
- Ignoring the state-specific portion until after finishing the national syllabus.
- Buying a large pile of study material before reading the current syllabus.
- Missing the eligibility cut-off date or a document requirement in the application.
State PSC vs UPSC: Key Differences
UPSC does not conduct State PSC exams. The two are separate constitutional bodies with different jurisdictions, though the exam structure looks alike.
| Feature | State PSC | UPSC |
| Level | State (and some UT) services | Union and All India Services |
| Conducted by | The respective State Public Service Commission | Union Public Service Commission |
| Focus | National syllabus plus strong state-specific content | National and international focus |
| Eligibility | Domicile, language or state rules may apply | Uniform national rules per exam |
| Schedule | Set by each commission independently | Annual calendar published by UPSC |
| Typical posts | Deputy Collector/SDM, DSP, state revenue and allied officers | IAS, IPS, IFS and other central services |
Official Sources and How This Guide Was Checked
To keep this page dependable, we relied on primary sources and re-verified them for the September 2026 update:
- Constitution of India, Articles 315 to 323, for the legal basis and functions of Public Service Commissions.
- The UPSC’s official directory of State Public Service Commissions, for the list of commissions and links to their websites.
- The official websites of individual commissions, for notifications, syllabi and eligibility rules.
We do not accept payment to change exam information, and we are not affiliated with any commission. If you spot an error or a newly released notification, tell us and we will review and update the page, noting the date of the change.
Conclusion
State PSC exams remain one of the most respected routes into state administration. Because each commission sets its own schedule, syllabus and eligibility, the safest strategy is to identify your commission, follow its official notifications and build your preparation around the latest syllabus and previous-year papers, with strong state-specific knowledge on top of national fundamentals.
Before you make any application decision, confirm 2027 vacancies, dates, eligibility and instructions in the latest official notification. This page is an informational guide, not a substitute for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on each commission’s recruitment plan. Major exams such as UPPSC PCS, BPSC CCE, RPSC RAS and MPPSC State Service are usually conducted regularly, but confirm 2027 plans from the commission’s notification or annual calendar.
There is no common date. Each commission issues its own notification when vacancies are approved by the state government.
For most State Civil Services exams, yes, a bachelor’s degree is required. Some posts need specific qualifications, so check the notification.
It varies by commission, exam and category. Check the age criteria and the cut-off date in the official notification.
Sometimes. Domicile, language and reservation rules differ, and some posts are open to candidates from any state while others are not. Read the eligibility section carefully.
No. State PSC exams are conducted by the respective State Public Service Commissions. The UPSC conducts exams for Union and All India Services and publishes a directory of State PSC websites.
There is no fair like-for-like answer. The syllabi, competition levels, number of vacancies and state-specific requirements differ, so difficulty depends on the exam and your preparation.
On the official website of your commission. The UPSC’s State PSC directory links to each one.
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