The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 on its website upsc.gov.in, outlining the schedule for various prestigious examinations conducted by the commission. Aspiring candidates can now check the exact dates for prestigious exams, including the Civil Services, CDS, NDA, IES, and others. This calendar is crucial for UPSC aspirants as it helps in planning their preparation months in advance. With various exams spread across the year, candidates should align their preparation according to the notification, application and exam dates.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Out
With the release of the UPSC Calendar 2025, it has also been notified that the Civil Services Exam, one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in the country, is scheduled with the Preliminary Exam on 24 May 2026. This exam is a gateway to coveted services such as the IAS, IPS, IFS and IRS. Every year, lakhs of aspirants appear for this exam with the aim of securing a top administrative post in the Government of India. Candidates must align their preparation plans with the given date and keep an eye out for the detailed notification expected early next year. Some Major Exam Schedules are:
⇒ Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2026: 08 February 2026 (Sunday)
⇒ Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026: 08 February 2026 (Sunday)
⇒ Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026: 24 May 2026 (Sunday)
⇒ Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026: 21 August 2026 (Friday)
⇒ IES/ISS Examination 2026: 19 June 2026 (Friday)
⇒ NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026: 12 April 2026 (Sunday)
⇒ NDA & NA Examination (II) 2026: 13 September 2026 (Sunday)
⇒ CDS Examination (I) 2026: April 2026
⇒ CDS Examination (II) 2026: September 2026
⇒ Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026: 02 August 2026 (Sunday)
⇒ Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF- AC) Exam 2026: 19 July 2026 (Sunday)
UPSC Calendar 2026 Download PDF
Candidates can download the complete UPSC 2026 calendar in PDF format directly from the link provided below. The calendar also includes reserved dates for departmental and recruitment tests, giving a broader outlook on the entire examination schedule for the year 2026.
UPSC Calendar 2026: Click Here to Download PDF
UPSC Calendar 2025 Exam Schedule
The UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 outlines a complete schedule including the notification dates, application deadlines, and exam dates for major national-level exams like the Civil Services, CDS, NDA, IES, CMS, and others.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 | |||||
Sl. No. | Exam Name | Notification Date | Last Date to Apply | Exam Date |
Duration of Exam
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1 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 10.01.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
2 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | 17.01.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
3 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2026 | 03.09.2025 | 23.09.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
4 | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 17.09.2025 | 07.10.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
5 | CBI (DSP) LDCE | 24.12.2025 | 13.01.2026 | 28.02.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
6 | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026 | 03.12.2025 | 23.12.2025 | 08.03.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
7 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I). 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
8 | C.D.S. Examination (1). 2026 | ||||
9 |
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
|
14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
10 | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026 through CS(P) Examination 2026 | ||||
11 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 06.06.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
12 | I.E.S./.S.S. Examination 2026 | 11.02.2026 | 03.03.2026 | 19.06.2026 (Friday) | 3 Days |
13 |
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2026
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20.06.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
14 |
Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2026
|
21.06.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day | ||
15 | Reserved for UPSC RT Examination | 04.07.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
16 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination 2026 | 18.02.2026 | 10.03.2026 | 19.07.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
17 | Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 | 11.03.2026 | 31.03.2026 | 02.08.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
18 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | 08.08.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
19 | Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 | 21.08.2026 (Friday) | 5 Days | ||
20 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II). 2026 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
21 | C.D.S. Examination (II). 2026 | ||||
22 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 26.09.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
23 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 10.10.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
24 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 31.10.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
25 |
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026
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22.11.2026 (Sunday) | 7 Days | ||
26 | S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 16.09.2026 | 06.10.2026 | 12.12.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
27 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 19.12.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |