UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Notification Dates, Last Dates & Exam Schedule
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official exam calendar for the year 2026 listing key dates like notification release, last date to apply, exam commencement date, and duration for major UPSC exams. UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 is helpful for students in planning preparation timelines and to know form filling deadlines. You can download and check out the latest UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 below:
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026
| Sl No | Name of Examination | Notification | Last Date | Exam Date (Commencement) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 10.01.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 2 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | 17.01.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 3 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 03.09.2025 | 23.09.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 4 | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 17.09.2025 | 07.10.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 5 | CBI (DSP) LDCE | 24.12.2025 | 13.01.2026 | 28.02.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAY |
| 6 | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026 | 03.12.2025 | 23.12.2025 | 08.03.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 7 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 8 | C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 9 | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 10 | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination 2026 | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 11 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 06.06.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAYS | ||
| 12 | I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | 11.02.2026 | 03.03.2026 | 19.06.2026 (Friday) | 3 DAYS |
| 13 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 | 20.06.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAYS | ||
| 14 | Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | 21.06.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY | ||
| 15 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 04.07.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAYS | ||
| 16 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | 18.02.2026 | 10.03.2026 | 19.07.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 17 | Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | 11.03.2026 | 31.03.2026 | 02.08.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 18 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | 08.08.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAYS | ||
| 19 | Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | 21.08.2026 (Friday) | 5 DAYS | ||
| 20 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 21 | C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 22 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 26.09.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAYS | ||
| 23 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 10.10.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAYS | ||
| 24 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 31.10.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAYS | ||
| 25 | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 | 22.11.2026 (Sunday) | 7 DAYS | ||
| 26 | S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 16.09.2026 | 06.10.2026 | 12.12.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAYS |
| 27 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 19.12.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAYS |
Download UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
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