The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026. In the PDF, they have provided the release of notification date, the last date for the recipient of applications, the exam date, and much more for major exams. The exam includes UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam), NDA, CDS, and Engineering Services, etc. Candidates who are preparing for any exam conducted by UPSC must go through this blog to know the exam schedule. We have provided the official PDF of the UPSC exam calendar 2025-26. Click on the button and download the PDF. This comprehensive guide will help aspirants plan their preparation effectively.
UPSC Calendar 2026
The UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 provides important dates for various exams like Civil Services, NDA, CDS, and more. It helps candidates know when notifications are released, application deadlines, and exam dates to plan better.
| 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 |
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
The UPSC releases the UPSC exam calendar in a PDF format that helps candidates to know the release date of the notifications, exam dates of the exams that UPSC conducts. Already being informed of these details helps candidates to stay updated with the exams and continue with their preparation in advance. Here we have provided the direct link to download the UPSC exam calendar 2025-26. Click on the button given below and download the PDF.
UPSC CSE Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025-26
As we all know, the UPSC CSE is one of the most prestigious exams conducted by UPSC. Those who are UPSC CSE aspirants must be updated with the information that we have provided below.
- Notification Date: January 22, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: February 11, 2025
- Exam Date: May 25, 2025 (Sunday)
- Duration: 1 day
Note: The e-Admit Cards for this exam have been released and can be downloaded from the official UPSC website.
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UPSC Exam Calendar 2025-26: FAQs
The UPSC exam calendar 2026 is an official document that provides information related to the UPSC exam dates, notifications, and deadlines.
You can download the UPSC calendar from the UPSC website or the download link provided in this blog.
Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria for each exam, you can apply and appear for multiple UPSC exams in a calendar year (e.g., NDA, CDS, CSE, CMS, etc.).
More than 20 major exams are in the UPSC 2026 calendar.
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