An elevator control system comprises a control unit for controlling at least one elevator in accordance with a first group of programs and a second group of programs to impart a plurality of functions to the elevator and a fault detection means for detecting any fault in the functions. The control unit functions to stop the control of the elevator by the control unit when a fault due to a program of the first group which is essential to the operation of the elevator occurs, and when a fault due to a program of the second group occurs, the control units functions to bypass the control by the fault program and continue the operation of the elevator by the other programs.