UPSC Calendar 2026 (Out) - Check All UPSC Exams Schedule PDF

UPSC Calendar 2026 (Out) - Check All UPSC Exams Schedule PDF

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on May 15, 2025 03:46 PM IST | #UPSC CSE
Upcoming Event
UPSC CSE  Exam Date : 22 Aug' 2025 - 22 Aug' 2025

Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC calendar 2026 on May 15, 2025. UPSC has released the UPSC 2026 calendar online on the official website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates interested in attempting any entrance exam under UPSC can find information about the Notification, release date, application form release dates and exam dates in the UPSC exam calendar 2026.
Latest: Click hereto download the UPSC Calendar 2026 as a PDF file.

UPSC Calendar 2026 (Out) - Check All UPSC Exams Schedule PDF
UPSC Calendar 2026 (Out) - Check All UPSC Exams Schedule PDF

Candidates interested in attempting any UPSC exam need information about the dates of important events to be able to plan their preparation. Candidates can also check when the official notification containing all information related to the exam will be released. Below, we discuss the UPSC calendar and important dates pertaining to the exam such as the UPSC IAS, UPSC ESE, UPSC NDA, UPSC CDS and many more.

UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 – Dates of UPSC Exams

Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC exam calendar 2026 online on the official website on May 15, 2025. The exam calendar is downloadable in the form of a PDF online at upsc.gov.in. Candidates are encouraged to watch this space, as the notification date, application date and exam dates for UPSC exams taking place in 2026 will be updated.

UPSC Calendar 2026

Name of ExaminationDate of NotificationLast Date for receipt of
Applications
Date of commencement
of Exam
Duration
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBATBAJanuary 10, 2026 (Saturday)2 DAYS
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026September 3, 2025September 24, 2025February 8, 2026
(Sunday)
1 DAY
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026September 17, 2025October 7, 2025February 8, 2026
(Sunday)
1 DAY
CBI (DSP) LDCEDecember 24, 2025January 13, 2026February 28, 2026
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026December 3, 2025December 23, 2025March 8, 2026
(Sunday)
1 DAY
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026December 10, 2025December 30, 2025April 12, 2026
(Sunday)
1 DAY
C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026January 14, 2026February 3, 2026May 24, 2026
(Sunday)
1 DAY
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination 2026
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

June 6, 2026
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026February 11, 2026March 3, 2026June 19, 2026
(Friday)
3 DAYS
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026TBA

TBA

June 20, 2026
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026TBA

TBA

June 21, 2026
(Sunday)
1 DAY
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

July 4, 2026
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026March 11, 2026March 31, 2026August 2, 2026
(Sunday)
1 DAY
Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026February 18, 2026March 10, 2026July 19, 2026
(Sunday)
1 DAY
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

August 8, 2026
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026TBA

TBA

August 21, 2026
(Friday)
5 DAYS
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026May 20, 2026June 9, 2026September 13, 2026
(Sunday)
1 DAY
C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

September 26, 2026
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

October 10, 2026
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
TBATBAOctober 31, 2026 (Saturday)2 DAYS
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026TBA

TBA

November 22, 2026
(Sunday)
7 DAYS
S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCESeptember 16, 2026October 6, 2026December 12, 2026
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

December 29, 2026
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
UPSC CSE Preparation Strategy and Best Books
UPSC CSE preparation strategy along with best books for prelims as well as mains exam for sure success.
Download EBook

Please note that in the official exam calendar, the Union Public Service Commission maintains that all the dates mentioned in the UPSC exam calendar are liable to be changed in case the circumstances call for it.

UPSC Calendar 2025

Name of ExaminationDate of NotificationLast Date for receipt of
Applications
Date of commencement
of Exam
Duration
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBATBAJanuary 11, 2025
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2025September 4, 2024September 24, 2024February 9, 2025
(Sunday)
1 DAY
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025September 18, 2024October 8, 2024February 9, 2025
(Sunday)
1 DAY
CBI (DSP) LDCEJanuary 1, 2025January 14, 2025March 8, 2025
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2025December 4, 2024December 24, 2024March 9, 2025
(Sunday)
1 DAY
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2025December 11, 2024December 31, 2024April 13, 2025
(Sunday)
1 DAY
C.D.S. Examination (I), 2025
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025January 22, 2025February 11, 2025May 25, 2025
(Sunday)
1 DAY
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 through CS(P) Examination 2025
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

June 14, 2025
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2025February 12, 2025March 4, 2025June 20, 2025
(Friday)
3 DAYS
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025TBA

TBA

June 21, 2025
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2025TBA

TBA

June 22, 2025
(Sunday)
1 DAY
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

July 5, 2025
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Combined Medical Services Examination, 2025February 19, 2025March 11, 2025July 20, 2025
(Sunday)
1 DAY
Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2025March 5, 2025March 25, 2025August 3, 2025
(Sunday)
1 DAY
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

August 9, 2025
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025TBA

TBA

August 22, 2025
(Friday)
5 DAYS
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2025May 28, 2025June 17, 2025September 14, 2025
(Sunday)
1 DAY
C.D.S. Examination (II), 2025
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

October 4, 2025
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

November 1, 2205
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025TBA

TBA

November 16, 2025
(Sunday)
7 DAYS
S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCESeptember 17, 2025October 7, 2025December 13, 2025
(Saturday)
2 DAYS
Reserved for UPSC RT/ ExaminationTBA

TBA

December 20, 2025
(Saturday)
2 DAYS

Please note that in the official exam calendar, the Union Public Service Commission maintains that all the dates mentioned in the UPSC exam calendar are liable to be changed in case the circumstances call for it.

Check Here For A List of Other Government Exams

UPSC CSE Preparation Strategy and Best Books

UPSC CSE preparation strategy along with best books for prelims as well as mains exam for sure success. Download Ebook

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Has UPSC released its annual exam calendar for 2026?

The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC 2026 calendar in online mode on May 15, 2025. 

2. When will the UPSC IAS 2026 exam be conducted?

According to the UPSC exam calendar, the UPSC IAS exam will be held on May 24, 2026.

3. Can we expect a change in the UPSC exam dates?

The dates mentioned in the UPSC calendar 2026 are tentative. 

4. When will the UPSC IAS application form 2026 be released?

As per the UPSC 2026 exam calendar, the UPSC IAS application form will be released on January 14, 2026.

5. What are the UPSC Exam dates for the civil services prelims exam 2026?

The UPSC civil services prelims exam is to be conducted on May 24, 2026.

6. What is the schedule for the IFS prelims exam 2026?

The Union Public Service Commission has mentioned in the UPSC 2026 calendar that  the prelims exam for Indian Forest Services is to be conducted on May 24, 2026.

Articles

Certifications By Top Providers

Access to Justice
Via National Law University, New Delhi
Geography XII Part-I
Via National Council of Educational Research and Training
Home Science-Extension and Communication Management Level-2
Via English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
Swayam
 220 courses
Edx
 199 courses
LawSikho
 127 courses
NPTEL
 92 courses
Futurelearn
 89 courses
Coursera
 76 courses

Explore Top Universities Across Globe

University of Essex, Colchester
 Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ
University College London, London
 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
 Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Post Code EH8 9YL
University of Bristol, Bristol
 Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU
University of Nottingham, Nottingham
 University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD

Questions related to UPSC CSE

Have a question related to UPSC CSE ?

Hello ,

If you want to give IAS exam then you should complete your graduation first or also if you are in your last year of graduation then you can fill the application form.

To know more, refer this:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-application-form

I hope this helps you!

If you want to become an IAS or IPS officer after completing your 12th in PCMC ,  focus on graduation because the UPSC Civil Services exam requires you to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. You can choose any graduation stream, but many students prefer degrees like Political Science, Public Administration, History, or Sociology because these subjects help build a strong foundation for the UPSC syllabus. it’s not mandatory to pick these; you can also pursue Science, Commerce, or Arts as long as you complete your graduation. Along with your degree,  start preparing for the UPSC exam early by reading newspapers, improving your general knowledge, and practicing answer writing. So, after 12th, pick a degree you are comfortable with, and plan your UPSC preparation alongside

Hii,

Yes, even if you have an ECE diploma, you can still become an IAS officer. However, you must graduate from an accredited college in any field in order to apply for the IAS exam (UPSC). A diploma is insufficient on its own.

First, enroll in a degree program such as a B.A., B.Sc., or B.Tech (lateral entry is acceptable). You can then get ready for the IAS exam. Many IAS officers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences, or diploma programs. So don't worry, just finish your graduation first and move on.

Hello!
IRAS (Indian Railway Accounts Service) officers can be posted in both cities and rural areas since Indian Railways has offices and operations nationwide. They typically work in divisional offices, zonal offices, workshops, and production units. Transfers do happen but are usually not very frequent and depend on government policies and organizational needs.

Hope this helps!

To become an IAS officer, you must clear the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), and then undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). While any bachelor's degree is acceptable, choosing a degree that aligns with the UPSC syllabus, particularly in humanities and social sciences, can be advantageous.

UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE):

This is the primary exam for becoming an IAS officer, involving three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test (Interview).

Any Bachelor's Degree:

A graduate degree from a recognized university is the basic requirement to be eligible for the CSE.

Beneficial Degrees:

Degrees in humanities and social sciences, such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), can be helpful due to the syllabus overlap with subjects like History, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics.

Optional Subject:

You can choose an optional subject in the Mains exam, and a BA degree can provide a wide range of options.

Hope it helps!!

View All
Back to top