The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026. Aspirants preparing for various UPSC exams such as IAS, IFS, NDA, CDS, and more can now check the detailed exam schedule to plan their preparation effectively.
This calendar includes the notification dates, last dates to apply, exam dates, and duration for each examination. All candidates are advised to go through the UPSC 2026 exam schedule carefully to avoid missing any important deadlines.
| Exam Calender Publishe | 15/05/2025 |
| Exam Date | As Per Schedule |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Sl. No. | Name of Examination | Date of Notification | Last Date for Receipt of Applications | Date of Exam | Duration of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (I), 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 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 | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 11 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 06.06.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 12 | I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | 11.02.2026 | 03.03.2026 | 19.06.2026 (Friday) | 3 Days |
| 13 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 | 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 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 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 | 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 |
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