May 21, 2025
Updates on UPSC Exam Calendar for 2026
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Exciting news for aspiring candidates! The UPSC Exam Calendar for 2026 has just been released, featuring key dates for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and the NDA. Don't miss out on this essential schedule—check it out now to stay ahead in your preparation!
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: The Civil Services Preliminary Examination is scheduled for May 24, 2026, while the Main examination will commence on August 21, 2026. The NDA and NA I, as well as the CDS I exams, are set for April 12, 2026. Additionally, the NDA and NA II, along with the CDS II exams, will occur on September 13, 2026. For the complete schedule, please refer to the official announcement.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the annual exam calendar for 2025, outlining the timetable for key recruitment examinations, including the Civil Services (Preliminary and Main), NDA & NA, CDS, Engineering Services, and more.
According to the official calendar, the Civil Services (Prelims) for 2026 is set to take place on May 24, 2026, with the Main exam commencing on August 21, 2026. The NDA & NA (I) and CDS (I) exams are scheduled for April 12, 2026, while the NDA & NA (II) and CDS (II) exams will take place on September 13, 2026. Below is the complete schedule for all UPSC exams in 2026.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Check complete schedule here
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Name of examination |
Date of notification |
Last Date for Receipt of Applications |
Date of Commencement of Exam |
Duration of Exam |
|
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination |
— |
— |
10.01.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
Reserved for UPSC Examination |
— |
— |
17.01.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 |
03.09.2025 |
23.09.2025 |
08.02.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 |
17.09.2025 |
07.10.2025 |
08.02.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
CBI (DSP) LDCE |
24.12.2025 |
13.01.2026 |
28.02.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026 |
03.12.2025 |
23.12.2025 |
08.03.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026 |
10.12.2025 |
30.12.2025 |
12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
CDS Examination (I), 2026 |
10.12.2025 |
30.12.2025 |
12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 |
14.01.2026 |
03.02.2026 |
24.05.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) |
14.01.2026 |
03.02.2026 |
24.05.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination |
— |
— |
06.06.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
IES/ISS Examination, 2026 |
11.02.2026 |
03.03.2026 |
19.06.2026 (Friday) |
3 Days |
|
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 |
— |
— |
20.06.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 |
— |
— |
21.06.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination |
— |
— |
04.07.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 |
18.02.2026 |
10.03.2026 |
19.07.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 |
11.03.2026 |
31.03.2026 |
02.08.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
Reserved for UPSC Examination |
— |
— |
08.08.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 |
— |
— |
21.08.2026 (Friday) |
5 Days |
|
NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 |
20.05.2026 |
09.06.2026 |
13.09.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
CDS Examination (II), 2026 |
20.05.2026 |
09.06.2026 |
13.09.2026 (Sunday) |
1 Day |
|
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination |
— |
— |
26.09.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination |
— |
— |
10.10.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination |
— |
— |
31.10.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 |
— |
— |
22.11.2026 (Sunday) |
7 Days |
|
SO/Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE |
16.09.2026 |
06.10.2026 |
12.12.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
|
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination |
— |
— |
19.12.2026 (Saturday) |
2 Days |
Candidates must note that the dates of notification, commencement, and duration of the examinations or recruitment Tests are subject to change if required by prevailing circumstances.
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