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Content Writer | Updated on - May 19, 2025

UPSC exam calendar 2026 released for IAS, IFS, CPF, CSE, NDA, CDS, CMS, IES, ISS, Geologist etc. Check following article to know exam dates.

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Union Public Service Commission has announced its annual UPSC exam calendar 2026, outlining the schedule for major recruitment tests like UPSC Civil Services, NDA, CDS, Engineering Services, and others.

 

Direct Link: UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 (Out)

 

As per schedule, UPSC Civil Services Preliminary exam 2026 is schedule to take place on May 24, 2026, and UPSC Civil Services Main 2026 starting August 21, 2026.

UPSC NDA and NA (I) and CDS (I) exams are set for April 12, 2026, while the second phase of NDA and NA II and CDS II will take place on September 13, 2026. Aspirants can now plan their preparation with complete timetable of UPSC exam.

What is UPSC Exam Calendar 2026?

Check following table for UPSC exam calendar 2026:

UPSC Exam Calendar 2026
Exam NameDate of NotificationLast Date for Receipt of ApplicationsExam DateExam DayExam Duration
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination--January 10, 2026Saturday2 Days
Reserved for UPSC Examination--January 17, 2026Saturday2 Days
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Exam, 2026September 3, 2025September 23, 2025February 8, 2026Sunday1 Day
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam, 2026September 17, 2025October 7, 2025February 8, 2026Sunday1 Day
CBI (DSP) LDCEDecember 24, 2025January 13, 2026February 28, 2026Saturday2 Days
CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026December 3, 2025December 23, 2025March 8, 2026Sunday1 Day
NDA & NA Exam (I), 2026December 10, 2025December 30, 2025April 12, 2026Sunday1 Day
CDS Exam (I), 2026December 10, 2025December 30, 2025April 12, 2026Sunday1 Day
Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam, 2026January 14, 2026February 3, 2026May 24, 2026Sunday1 Day
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Exam, 2026January 14, 2026February 3, 2026May 24, 2026Sunday1 Day
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination--June 6, 2026Saturday2 Days
IES/ISS Exam, 2026February 11, 2026March 3, 2026June 19, 2026Friday3 Days
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Exam, 2026--June 20, 2026Saturday2 Days
Engineering Services (Main) Exam, 2026--June 21, 2026Sunday1 Day
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination--July 4, 2026Saturday2 Days
Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Exam, 2026February 18, 2026March 10, 2026July 19, 2026Sunday1 Day
Combined Medical Services Exam, 2026March 11, 2026March 31, 2026August 2, 2026Sunday1 Day
Reserved for UPSC Examination--August 8, 2026Saturday2 Days
Civil Services (Main) Exam, 2026--August 21, 2026Friday5 Days
NDA & NA Exam (II), 2026May 20, 2026June 9, 2026September 13, 2026Sunday1 Day
CDS Exam (II), 2026May 20, 2026June 9, 2026September 13, 2026Sunday1 Day
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination--September 26, 2026Saturday2 Days
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination--October 10, 2026Saturday2 Days
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination--October 31, 2026Saturday2 Days
Indian Forest Service (Main) Exam, 2026--November 22, 2026Sunday7 Days
SO/Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCESeptember 16, 2026October 6, 2026December 12, 2026Saturday2 Days
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination--December 19, 2026Saturday2 Days

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: To download UPSC exam calendar 2026 follow these steps listed below:

  • Step 1: Visit upsc.gov.in
  • Step 2: Search for ‘Examination’ section and select link reads ‘Calendar’.
  • Step 3: A new page will open, select ‘Annual Calendar 2026’ option.
  • Step 4: UPSC exam calendar 2026 will appear as PDF format, download it for later use.

Ans: UPSC Civil Services examination takes place once a year by Union Public Service Commission. This highly competitive exam selects candidates for top civil service positions like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other central services.

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