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    UPSC Calendar 2027 (Out) - Download All UPSC Exams Schedule PDF @upsc.gov.in

    UPSC Calendar 2027 (Out) - Download All UPSC Exams Schedule PDF @upsc.gov.in

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 24 May 2026, 04:58 PM IST

    Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC calendar 2026 on May 15, 2025. UPSC 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: The UPSC Calendar 2027 was released on May 20, 2027 on the official website. | UPSC Calendar 2027 PDF| UPSC Calendar 2026 PDF .

    UPSC Calendar 2027 (Out) - Download All UPSC Exams Schedule PDF @upsc.gov.in
    UPSC Calendar

    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 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 2027 Calendar - Important Dates

    Name of Examination

    Date of Notification

    Last Date for receipt of

    Applications

    Date of commencement

    of Exam

    Duration

    Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination

    -

    -

    January 1, 2027 (Saturday)

    2 days

    Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027

    September 2, 2026

    September 22, 2026

    January 10, 2027

    1 day

    Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027

    September 16, 2026

    October 6, 2026

    January 31, 2027

    1 day

    CBI (DSP) LDCE

    December 16, 2026

    January 5, 2027

    February 27, 2027

    2 days

    Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination

    -

    -

    March 13, 2027

    2 days

    CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2027

    November 25, 2026

    December 15, 2026

    March 14, 2027

    1 day

    N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2027

    December 2, 2026

    December 22, 2026

    April 11, 2027

    1 day

    C.D.S. Examination (I), 2027

    Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027

    January 13, 2027

    February 2, 2027

    May 23, 2027

    1 day

    Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 through CS(P) Examination 2027

    Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination



    June 5, 2027

    2 days

    I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2027

    February 10, 2027

    March 2, 2027

    June 18, 2027

    3 days

    Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2027

    -

    -

    June 19, 2027

    2 days

    Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2027

    -

    -

    June 18, 2027

    1 day

    Combined Medical Services Examination, 2027

    March 3, 2027

    March 23, 2027

    July 18, 2027

    1 day

    Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2027

    February 17, 2027

    March 9, 2027

    July 4, 2027

    1 day

    Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination



    July 31, 2027

    2 days

    Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination



    August 7, 20272 days

    Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2027



    August 20, 2027

    5 days

    N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2027

    May 12, 2027

    June 1, 2027

    September 19, 2027

    1 day

    C.D.S. Examination (II), 2027

    Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination



    September 25, 2027

    2 days

    Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination



    October 16, 2027

    2 days

    Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination



    October 23, 20272 days

    Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2027



    November 21, 2027

    7 days

    Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination



    December 4, 20272 days

    S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE

    September 15, 2027

    October 5, 2027

    December 18, 2027

    2 days

    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, 2026February 4, 2026February 27, 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
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    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.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Has UPSC released its annual exam calendar for 2026?
    A:

    The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC 2026 calendar in online mode on May 15, 2025. The UPSC Calendar 2027 was released on May 20, 2026.

    Q: When will the UPSC IAS 2026 exam be conducted?
    A:

    According to the UPSC exam calendar, the UPSC IAS exam is being held on May 24, 2026.

    Q: Can we expect a change in the UPSC exam dates?
    A:

    The dates mentioned in the UPSC calendar 2026 are tentative. 

    Q: When will the UPSC IAS application form 2026 be released?
    A:

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

    Q: What are the UPSC Exam dates for the civil services prelims exam 2026?
    A:

    The UPSC civil services prelims exam has concluded on May 24, 2026.

    Q: What is the schedule for the IFS prelims exam 2026?
    A:

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

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