UPSC Exam Calendar 2026
The UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission. Candidates preparing for prestigious government exams...
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The UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission. Candidates preparing for prestigious government exams like IAS, NDA, CDS, and IFS can now check the detailed exam schedule. This calendar provides important dates such as notification release, last date to apply, and exam dates, helping aspirants prepare strategically.
Union Public Service Commission has released the official UPSC Exam Calendar 2026-27, providing a complete schedule of upcoming examinations, notification dates, application timelines, and exam dates. Candidates preparing for government jobs can use this calendar to plan their preparation effectively.
This page includes all major UPSC exams such as IAS, NDA, CDS, and IFS and more.
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| UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 (Tentative Schedule) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No | Post Name | Notification Release Date | Last Date | Exam Date |
| 1 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 03.09.2025 | 23.09.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) |
| 2 | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 17.09.2025 | 07.10.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) |
| 3 | CBI (DSP) LDCE | 24.12.2025 | 13.01.2026 | 28.02.2026 (Saturday) |
| 4 | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026 | 03.12.2025 | 23.12.2025 | 08.03.2026 (Sunday) |
| 5 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
| 6 | C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
| 7 | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) |
| 8 | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination 2026 | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) |
| 9 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 06.06.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 10 | I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | 11.02.2026 | 03.03.2026 | 19.06.2026 (Friday) |
| 11 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 | 20.06.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 12 | Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | 21.06.2026 (Sunday) | ||
| 13 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 04.07.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 14 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | 18.02.2026 | 10.03.2026 | 19.07.2026 (Sunday) |
| 15 | Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | 11.03.2026 | 31.03.2026 | 02.08.2026 (Sunday) |
| 16 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | 08.08.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 17 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 04.07.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 18 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 04.07.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 19 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 04.07.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 20 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 26.09.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 21 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 10.10.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 22 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 31.10.2026 (Saturday) | ||
| 23 | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 | 22.11.2026 (Sunday) | ||
| 24 | S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 16.09.2026 | 06.10.2026 | 12.12.2026 (Saturday) |
| 25 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 19.12.2026 (Saturday) | ||
Below are the important link for this Exam Calendar
| Important Link | ||
|---|---|---|
| Official UPSC Job Calendar: | Download Now | |
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