- UPPSC GIC Lecturer Mains admit card — live updates
- UPPSC GIC Lecturer exam date and session timing
- Which subjects sit in which UPPSC GIC session
- How to download the UPPSC GIC Lecturer Mains admit card
- Reporting time and what to carry to the exam centre
- Provisional admission and the unfair means law
- What to do if your UPPSC admit card is not available
- Important Links
UPPSC GIC Lecturer Mains Admit Card 2026 is now available for download on the Commission’s website using your OTR number. The Government Inter College Lecturer Mains Examination 2025 will be held on 30 August 2026 in Lucknow and Prayagraj, with two extra papers held at Lucknow on 31 August 2026.
UPPSC GIC Lecturer Mains admit card — live updates
22.08.2026: Checked the Commission website. The admit card download link for Advt. No. A-6/E-1/2026 is live and the exam schedule of 30 and 31 August 2026 stands unchanged.
21.08.2026: UPPSC issued a notice under letter no. 01(XIV)/01/DR(GIC MAINS-2025)/S-4/2026-27 confirming the Mains examination schedule and stating that admit cards are available on uppsc.up.nic.in, to be downloaded using the candidate’s OTR number.
UPPSC GIC Lecturer exam date and session timing
The examination is split across two days and two cities, and the second day applies only to two subjects, so read this against your own paper before planning travel.
| Exam schedule question | What the 21 August notice states |
|---|---|
| Main exam date and districts | 30 August 2026, in Lucknow and Prayagraj districts. |
| First session on 30 August | 09:30 to 11:30 hrs, first paper of General Hindi and Essay in the conventional format, for candidates of 15 subjects. |
| Second session on 30 August | 14:30 to 17:30 hrs, second paper on the optional subject in the conventional format, for candidates of 13 subjects. |
| What happens on 31 August 2026 | Held only at Lucknow, in the UPPSC Camp Office exam hall, ground floor, Sector-D, Aliganj. |
| Timing of the two papers on 31 August | Psychology from 09:00 to 12:00 hrs and Criminology and Penology from 14:30 to 17:30 hrs, both conventional. |
Which subjects sit in which UPPSC GIC session
The subject list differs between the two sessions on 30 August, and that difference decides whether you sit one paper or two that day.
| Session question | Subjects covered |
|---|---|
| Subjects in the first session (15 subjects) | Sociology, Geography, Economics, Civics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, History, Biology, Hindi, Urdu and Sanskrit, plus Lecturer candidates and the Jail Training School Psychology and Criminology and Penology candidates. |
| Subjects in the second session (13 subjects) | Sociology, Geography, Economics, Civics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, History, Biology, Hindi, Urdu and Sanskrit. |
| Who appears on 31 August instead | Psychology and Criminology and Penology candidates, at the Lucknow camp office only. |
| What format are the papers in | Conventional, that is descriptive, for both the compulsory and the optional paper. |
| Which advertisement is this | Advt. No. A-6/E-1/2026, Lecturer (Male/Female) Government Inter College Mains Examination 2025. |
How to download the UPPSC GIC Lecturer Mains admit card
The Commission has moved to OTR-based downloads, so the login is your One Time Registration number rather than an application number.
- Open the Commission’s admit card download page linked in the Important Links section at the end of this article.
- Select the entry for Advt. No. A-6/E-1/2026, Lecturer (Male/Female) Government Inter College Mains Examination 2025.
- Enter your OTR number and open the admit card along with the instructions sheet.
- Download and print both, and check the examination centre, date and session printed on the card.
- Carry two photographs and your identity proof in original with a photocopy on the exam day.
Reporting time and what to carry to the exam centre
The entry rules are strict and the closing time is well before the paper starts, which is where most candidates get caught out.
| Exam day question | Rule stated in the notice |
|---|---|
| When does entry open | One hour and thirty minutes before the scheduled start of the examination. |
| When is entry closed | 45 minutes before the scheduled start. No candidate is admitted after that. |
| What must you carry | Two photographs and your identity proof in original together with a photocopy, both compulsory. |
| What is given to the invigilator | One photocopy of the identity proof must be handed over in the examination room. |
| Where is the admit card hosted | On https://uppsc.up.nic.in, downloaded through your OTR number along with the instructions. |
Provisional admission and the unfair means law
Two conditions in the notice carry real consequences, and both are easy to overlook in a schedule announcement.
| Condition | What the Commission has stated |
|---|---|
| Are candidates admitted provisionally | Yes. Permission to sit the Mains is provisional, on condition that the hard copy of the application is submitted by the prescribed date. |
| What if the hard copy is not submitted | If scrutiny shows the process was not completed by the prescribed date, the candidature will be cancelled. |
| Which unfair means law applies | The Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, UP Act No. 8 of 2024, published on 6 August 2024. |
| Which office issued this notice | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj, letter no. 01(XIV)/01/DR(GIC MAINS-2025)/S-4/2026-27 dated 21.08.2026. |
| Can you request a different centre | The notice fixes the centres printed on the admit card and provides no route to change them. |
What to do if your UPPSC admit card is not available
A failed download at this stage is usually a login problem rather than a missing card, given the exam is only days away.
| Problem | Most likely explanation |
|---|---|
| The admit card is not available on login | Check that you are opening the entry for Advt. No. A-6/E-1/2026 specifically, since UPPSC hosts several advertisements on the same download page. |
| Your OTR number is not accepted | The download works on the One Time Registration number, not the application or roll number. Recover the OTR details from the Commission’s own OTR module. |
| Your name is not found in the Mains list | Only candidates declared qualified for the Mains under this advertisement receive an admit card for it. |
| You appear in Psychology or Criminology | Your paper is on 31 August at the Lucknow camp office, not on 30 August with the other subjects. |
| You have not sent the hard copy of the application | Complete it by the prescribed date. The notice states candidature will be cancelled if scrutiny finds it incomplete. |
Important Links
| What you need | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Download UPPSC GIC Lecturer Mains admit card | Admit card download page |
| UPPSC official website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
| Department of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh | Secondary Education department |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | Latest govt job notifications |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UPPSC GIC Lecturer Mains admit card 2026 out?
Yes. The Commission confirmed in a notice dated 21 August 2026 that admit cards for Advt. No. A-6/E-1/2026 are available on uppsc.up.nic.in, to be downloaded using the candidate's OTR number.
When is the UPPSC GIC Lecturer Mains exam?
30 August 2026 in Lucknow and Prayagraj districts, with two additional papers held on 31 August 2026 at the UPPSC Camp Office in Lucknow.
What are the session timings on 30 August?
The first session runs from 09:30 to 11:30 hrs for the General Hindi and Essay paper, and the second session from 14:30 to 17:30 hrs for the optional subject paper. Both papers are conventional.
Which subjects have exams on 31 August 2026?
Psychology from 09:00 to 12:00 hrs and Criminology and Penology from 14:30 to 17:30 hrs, both held at the UPPSC Camp Office exam hall, ground floor, Sector-D, Aliganj, Lucknow.
How do I download the UPPSC GIC admit card?
Open the Commission's advertisement-wise document download page, select Advt. No. A-6/E-1/2026, and enter your OTR number. The admit card and the instructions sheet download together.
What should I carry to the UPPSC GIC Mains exam?
Two photographs and your identity proof in original along with a photocopy. One photocopy of the identity proof must be handed to the invigilator in the examination room.
What is the reporting time for the UPPSC GIC Mains?
Entry opens one hour and thirty minutes before the scheduled start of the paper, and entry is closed 45 minutes before the start.
How many subjects are in the first session?
Fifteen. Sociology, Geography, Economics, Civics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, History, Biology, Hindi, Urdu and Sanskrit, together with Lecturer candidates and the Jail Training School Psychology and Criminology and Penology candidates.
Is admission to the UPPSC GIC Mains provisional?
Yes. Candidates are allowed to sit provisionally on condition that they complete the process of submitting the hard copy of the application by the prescribed date, failing which the candidature will be cancelled.
Which law on unfair means applies to this exam?
The Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, being UP Act No. 8 of 2024, published on 6 August 2024.
Why is my OTR number not working?
The download is keyed to the One Time Registration number rather than an application or roll number. Recover the OTR details through the Commission's own OTR module before retrying.
Can I request a change of exam centre?
No. The notice fixes the examination centre printed on the admit card and provides no facility to request a different centre, date or session.