Check Examination Centers for 2026 Civil Service Paper & Pencil Test: 450,000 Seats Available

The Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) is preparing to open registration for the 2026 general knowledge test (Paper & Pencil) with 450,000 available seats across 14 test centers. Check where they are and get ready to apply nationwide on 14 Jan 2026.

On 9 January 2026, the Facebook pageOffice of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC)posted that the OCSC will open registration for the general knowledge ability test (Part A) for 2026 (Paper & Pencil) with 450,000 seats across 14 test centers.

On Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026 at 08:30, registration will open until all seats are filled. If seats remain, registration will close on 3 Feb 2026 (including public holidays). The schedule is as follows:

• 14 Jan - 3 Feb 2026: Register for the exam, select test centers, upload photos, and print payment forms.
• Pay the exam fee by 22:00 the day after confirming registration.
• 9-16 Feb 2026: Submit requests to change photos (only for those who have paid the exam fee).
• Announcement of registered candidates by 20 Feb 2026.
• Announcement of exam date, time, location, rules, and printing of exam admission cards by 28 May 2026.
• 5 Jul 2026: Written exam (Paper & Pencil).
• Announcement of candidates who passed the general knowledge test by 15 Sep 2026.
• Printing of certificates for those who passed will start from 25 Sep 2026 onward.

Interested individuals should read more details and check the list of exam centers in the registration announcement on the websitehttps://job3.ocsc.go.thunder the heading 'General Knowledge Ability Test (Paper & Pencil)' > subheading 'OCSC Announcement on Registration for the General Knowledge Ability Test 2026'.

*Candidates who have previously registered for other formats of the general knowledge test may apply in this round.

Thanks for the information from the Office of the Civil Service Commission's Facebook page.