UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Check All Notification & Exam Dates

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UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Annual Exam Calendar for the year 2026. This calendar includes the schedule for major examinations such as Civil Services (IAS), Indian Forest Service (IFS), NDA, CDS, Engineering Services, CAPF, CMS, and others. It provides candidates with important dates such as notification release, last date to apply, and exam commencement.

This advance notice will help aspirants plan and prepare their study schedule accordingly. UPSC has also mentioned that the dates are subject to change depending on administrative needs or unforeseen circumstances. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official UPSC website regularly for updates.

Released ByUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Year Covered2026
Type of ExamsPrelims, Mains, LDCE, RTs
Notification ModeOnline (PDF format)
Official Websitewww.upsc.gov.in
Name of ExaminationNotification DateLast Date to ApplyExam Date
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination10 Jan 2026 (Sat)
Reserved for UPSC Examination17 Jan 2026 (Sat)
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Exam03 Sep 202523 Sep 202508 Feb 2026 (Sun)
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam17 Sep 202507 Oct 202508 Feb 2026 (Sun)
CBI (DSP) LDCE24 Dec 202513 Jan 202628 Feb 2026 (Sat)
CISF AC (EXE) LDCE03 Dec 202523 Dec 202508 Mar 2026 (Sun)
NDA & NA Examination (I)10 Dec 202530 Dec 202512 Apr 2026 (Sun)
CDS Examination (I)10 Dec 202530 Dec 202512 Apr 2026 (Sun)
Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam (IAS)14 Jan 202603 Feb 202624 May 2026 (Sun)
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) through CS(P) Exam14 Jan 202603 Feb 202624 May 2026 (Sun)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination06 Jun 2026 (Sat)
IES/ISS Examination11 Feb 202603 Mar 202619 Jun 2026 (Fri)
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Exam20 Jun 2026 (Sat)
Engineering Services (Main) Exam21 Jun 2026 (Sun)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination04 Jul 2026 (Sat)
Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Exam18 Feb 202610 Mar 202619 Jul 2026 (Sun)
Combined Medical Services (CMS) Exam11 Mar 202631 Mar 202602 Aug 2026 (Sun)
Reserved for UPSC Examination08 Aug 2026 (Sat)
Civil Services (Main) Examination21 Aug 2026 (Fri)
NDA & NA Examination (II)20 May 202609 Jun 202613 Sep 2026 (Sun)
CDS Examination (II)20 May 202609 Jun 202613 Sep 2026 (Sun)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination26 Sep 2026 (Sat)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination10 Oct 2026 (Sat)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination31 Oct 2026 (Sat)
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination22 Nov 2026 (Sun)
S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE16 Sep 202606 Oct 202612 Dec 2026 (Sat)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination19 Dec 2026 (Sat)
Name of ExaminationNotification DateLast dateExam Date
NDA and NA examination (II) 202528/05/202517/06/202514/9/2025 (Sunday)
CDS Examination (II) 2025
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination04/10/2025 (Saturday)
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 202516/11/2025 (Sunday)
SO/Steno (GD-B/ GD-I) LDCE17/09/202507/10/202513/12/2025 (Saturday)
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