This article provides important information about the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026. For requirements eligibility, the notification & exam date, please refer to the job posting published by the relevant department.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the examination and recruitment calendar 2026, which includes the dates for the year’s major competitive examinations.
This calendar covers examinations for the Civil Service, the Corps of Engineers, the National Defence Academy (NDA), the National Army (NA), the Senior Adjutant Service (CDS), the Central Police Force (CAPF), the Indian Forest Service, and the Combined Medical Services, as well as various internal competitive examinations and recruitment tests. Examinations will be held from January to December 2026.
Allowing candidates to plan their preparation accordingly. Candidates are advised to regularly check official UPSC announcements, as dates are subject to change for administrative reasons.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 – Important Dates
| Name of Examination | Date of Notification | Last Date to Apply | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Prelims) 2026 | 03.09.2025 | 23.09.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) |
| Engineering Services (Prelims) 2026 | 17.09.2025 | 07.10.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) |
| CBI (DSP) LDCE | 24.12.2025 | 13.01.2026 | 28.02.2026 (Saturday) |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE 2026 | 03.12.2025 | 23.12.2025 | 08.03.2026 (Sunday) |
| NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
| CDS Examination (I) 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) 2026 | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) |
| Indian Forest Service (Prelims) 2026 (through CSP) | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) |
| IES / ISS Examination 2026 | 11.02.2026 | 03.03.2026 | 19.06.2026 (Friday) |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) 2026 | — | — | 20.06.2026 (Saturday) |
| Engineering Services (Main) 2026 | — | — | 21.06.2026 (Sunday) |
| CAPF (ACs) Examination 2026 | 18.02.2026 | 10.03.2026 | 19.07.2026 (Sunday) |
| Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2026 | 11.03.2026 | 31.03.2026 | 02.08.2026 (Sunday) |
| Civil Services (Main) 2026 | — | — | 21.08.2026 (Friday) |
| NDA & NA Examination (II) 2026 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) |
| CDS Examination (II) 2026 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) 2026 | — | — | 22.11.2026 (Sunday) |
| SO / Steno (GD-B / GD-I) LDCE | 16.09.2026 | 06.10.2026 | 12.12.2026 (Saturday) |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 10.01.2026 | ||
| Reserved for UPSC Examination | 17.01.2026 | ||
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 06.06.2026 | ||
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 04.07.2026 | ||
| Reserved for UPSC Examination | 08.08.2026 | ||
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 26.09.2026 | ||
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 10.10.2026 | ||
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 31.10.2026 | ||
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 19.12.2026 |
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