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UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 – Check Exam Dates

02 January, 2026
All India

The UPSC has officially released the UPSC Examination and Recruitment Calendar 2026, which provides the complete schedule of major competitive examinations to be held throughout the year.

This calendar includes important exams such as the Civil Services, Engineering Services, NDA & NA, CDS, CAPF, and Indian Forest Service.

In addition, various Departmental LDCEs and RTs will also be conducted. All these examinations will be held from January 2026 to December 2026, allowing candidates to plan their preparation easily.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPSC notifications, as examination dates may change due to administrative reasons.

UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 – Important Dates

Sl. No.Name of ExaminationDate of NotificationLast Date to ApplyExam DateDuration
1Combined Geo-Scientist (Prelims) 202603.09.202523.09.202508.02.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
2Engineering Services (Prelims) 202617.09.202507.10.202508.02.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
3CBI (DSP) LDCE24.12.202513.01.202628.02.2026 (Saturday)2 Days
4CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 202603.12.202523.12.202508.03.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
5NDA & NA Examination (I) 202610.12.202530.12.202512.04.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
6CDS Examination (I) 202610.12.202530.12.202512.04.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
7Civil Services (Preliminary) 202614.01.202603.02.202624.05.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
8Indian Forest Service (Prelims) 2026 (through CSP)14.01.202603.02.202624.05.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
9IES / ISS Examination 202611.02.202603.03.202619.06.2026 (Friday)3 Days
10Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) 2026——20.06.2026 (Saturday)2 Days
11Engineering Services (Main) 2026——21.06.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
12CAPF (ACs) Examination 202618.02.202610.03.202619.07.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
13Combined Medical Services (CMS) 202611.03.202631.03.202602.08.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
14Civil Services (Main) 2026——21.08.2026 (Friday)5 Days
15NDA & NA Examination (II) 202620.05.202609.06.202613.09.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
16CDS Examination (II) 202620.05.202609.06.202613.09.2026 (Sunday)1 Day
17Indian Forest Service (Main) 2026——22.11.2026 (Sunday)7 Days
18SO / Steno (GD-B / GD-I) LDCE16.09.202606.10.202612.12.2026 (Saturday)2 Days
19Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination——10.01.20262 Days
20Reserved for UPSC Examination——17.01.20262 Days
21Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination——06.06.20262 Days
22Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination——04.07.20262 Days
23Reserved for UPSC Examination——08.08.20262 Days
24Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination——26.09.20262 Days
25Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination——10.10.20262 Days
26Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination——31.10.20262 Days
27Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination——19.12.20262 Day

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