UPSC Annual Calendar 2026-27: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Annual Calendar 2026 on its official website. For those targeting the Civil Services (IAS/IPS), Defence Services (NDA/CDS), or Specialized Services (IES/IFS), staying on track is the first step toward success.
UPSC Annual Calendar 2026-27
The calendar covers a wide array of recruitment tests, from the flagship Civil Services to specialized engineering and medical services. Below is a summary of the most anticipated examinations scheduled for the year 2026-27:
| Name of Examination | Date of Notification | Last Date for Applications | Date of Commencement | Duration |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Prelims) | 03.09.2025 | 23.09.2025 | 08.02.2026 | 1 Day |
| Engineering Services (Prelims) | 17.09.2025 | 07.10.2025 | 08.02.2026 | 1 Day |
| CBI (DSP) LDCE | 24.12.2025 | 13.01.2026 | 28.02.2026 | 2 Days |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE | 03.12.2025 | 23.12.2025 | 08.03.2026 | 1 Day |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Exam (I) | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 | 1 Day |
| C.D.S. Examination (I) | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 | 1 Day |
| Civil Services (Prelims) | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 | 1 Day |
| Indian Forest Service (Prelims) | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 | 1 Day |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination | 11.02.2026 | 03.03.2026 | 19.06.2026 | 3 Days |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) | N/A | N/A | 20.06.2026 | 2 Days |
| Engineering Services (Main) | N/A | N/A | 21.06.2026 | 1 Day |
| CAPF (ACs) Examination | 18.02.2026 | 10.03.2026 | 19.07.2026 | 1 Day |
| Combined Medical Services | 11.03.2026 | 31.03.2026 | 02.08.2026 | 1 Day |
| Civil Services (Main) | N/A | N/A | 21.08.2026 | 5 Days |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Exam (II) | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 | 1 Day |
| C.D.S. Examination (II) | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 | 1 Day |
UPSC Examination Calendar 2026
UPSC Latest Notifications for 22nd Jan to 28th Jan 2026
UPSC Annual Calendar 2025 Overview
| Name of the Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Short Name | UPSC |
| Belongs to | Central Govt undertaking |
| Role | Conducts Sarkari Exams to Recruit Central Govt Personnel |
| Job Locations | Across India |
| Category | Exam Calendar |
| Year | 2026 |
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2023 Updated on | 22nd January 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Exam Calendar 2025-26
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the exam dates for Various Recruitment Exams / Tests for 2025-26. Refer to the table below for Detailed information.
| S.No | Name of the Exam | Date of Notification | Last Date for receipt of Applications | Date of commencement of Exam |
| 1 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 10.01.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 2 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | 17.01.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 3 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2026 | 03.09.2025 | 23.09.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) |
| 4 | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 | 17.09.2025 | 07.10.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) |
| 5 | CBI (DSP) LDCE | 24.12.2025 | 13.01.2026 | 28.02.2026 (Saturday) |
| 6 | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026 | 03.12.2025 | 23.12.2025 | 08.03.2026 (Sunday) |
| 7 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I) 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
| 8 | C.D.S. Examination (I) 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
| 9 | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) |
| 10 | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026 through CS(P) Examination 2026 | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) |
| 11 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 06.06.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 12 | I.E.S.I.S.S. Examination 2026 | 11.02.2026 | 03.03.2026 | 19.06.2026 (Friday) |
| 13 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2026 | 20.06.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 14 | Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2026 | 21.06.2026 (Sunday) | ||
| 15 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 04.07.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 16 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination 2026 | 18.02.2026 | 10.03.2026 | 19.07.2026 (Sunday) |
| 17 | Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 | 11.03.2026 | 31.03.2026 | 02.08.2026 (Sunday) |
| 18 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | 08.08.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 19 | Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 | 21.08.2026 (Friday) | ||
| 20 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II) 2026 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) |
| 21 | C.D.S. Examination (II) 2026 | 26.09.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 22 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 10.10.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 23 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 31.10.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 24 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 22.11.2026 (Sunday) | ||
| 25 | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 | 12.12.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 26 | S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 16.09.2026 | 06.10.2026 | 19.12.2026 (Saturday) |
| 27 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 19.12.2026 (Saturday) |
