UPSC’s 2026 exam calendar is available! Released on May 15th, 2025. Grab the UPSC 2026 dates PDF to stay on top of notification releases and exam schedules.
UPSC Calendar 2026 Major Exams.
| Exam Name | Notification Date | Last Application Date | Exam Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Prelims) | 03.09.2025 | 23.09.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sun) | 1 day |
| Engineering Services (Prelims) | 17.09.2025 | 07.10.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sun) | 1 day |
| CBI DSP LDCE | 24.12.2025 | 13.01.2026 | 28.02.2026 (Sat) | 2 days |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE | 03.12.2025 | 23.12.2025 | 08.03.2026 (Sun) | 1 day |
| NDA & NA Exam (I) | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sun) | 1 day |
| Civil Services (Prelims) | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sun) | 1 day |
| IES/ISS Exam | 11.02.2026 | 03.03.2026 | 19.06.2026 (Fri) | 3 days |
| Geo-Scientist (Mains) | – | – | 20.06.2026 (Sat) | 2 days |
| Engineering Services (Mains) | – | – | 21.06.2026 (Sun) | 1 day |
| CAPF ACs Exam | 18.02.2026 | 10.03.2026 | 19.07.2026 (Sun) | 1 day |
| Combined Medical Services | 11.03.2026 | 31.03.2026 | 02.08.2026 (Sun) | 1 day |
| Civil Services (Mains) | – | – | 21.08.2026 (Fri) | 5 days |
| NDA & NA Exam (II) | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sun) | 1 day |
| Indian Forest Service (Mains) | – | – | 22.11.2026 (Sun) | 7 days |
| SO/Steno LDCE | 16.09.2026 | 06.10.2026 | 12.12.2026 (Sat) | 2 days |
The UPSC Calendar 2026 is the official yearly schedule from the Union Public Service Commission. It lists every exam UPSC will run next year, showing when announcements will happen, when forms will be available, and when the tests themselves are planned. Well-known exams like the Civil Services (CSE), Indian Forest Service (IFS), Engineering Services (ESE), CDS, NDA, and CAPF are all included. This important schedule came out on May 15th, 2025. Students aiming for these exams can grab the official UPSC 2026 Calendar PDF from the UPSC website or using the link shared here to plan their studies.
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Key UPSC 2026 Dates for Students:
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Official Notice Out: January 14, 2026
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Last Day to Apply Online: March 3, 2026
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Preliminary Test Date: May 24, 2026
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Main Exam Starts: August 21, 2026