UPSC 2026 Calendar OUT: The UPSC 2026 Calendar is out now on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates can check the calendar to find the exam schedule, notification release date, and other important information about the various recruitment exams to be held in the coming year. To know the details mentioned in the UPSC 2026 Calendar, read the article further.
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UPSC 2026 Calendar PDF Download
Candidates can download the UPSC 2026 exam calendar from the official UPSC website to know the exam dates of various major UPSC Exams. For the convenience of candidates, the direct link for the same is provided. Candidates can click on it and download the PDF directly.
UPSC 2026 Calendar Out
The UPSC 2026 Calendar announces the schedule for various examinations and recruitment tests. It contains all the important dates that aspirants must be mindful of, from the release of notifications, application deadlines, and exam dates for the major UPSC examinations.
Candidates can find the UPSC 2026 Calendar below.
Sl. No. | Name of Examination | Date of Notification | Last Date for Applications | Date of Exam | 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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 |
UPSC CSE 2026 Exam Dates
The official UPSC 2026 Calendar PDF outlines the UPSC CSE 2026 Exam Dates. Aspirants planning to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 should take note of the exam schedule, which is as follows:
UPSC CSE 2026 Important Dates |
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Event | Date |
UPSC 2026 Notification Release Date | 14th January 2026 |
UPSC CSE 2026 Application Deadline | 3rd February 2026 |
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Date | 24th May 2026 |
UPSC Mains 2026 Date | 21st August 2026 onwards |
UPSC IFS Exam 2026
The UPSC IFS 2026 Exam, or the UPSC Indian Forest Services Exam, will begin alongside the UPSC CSE Exam. The exam notification will be released on 14th January 2026. The application deadline for the IFS exam is February 3rd, 2026. The IFS Prelims will be held on 24th May, 2026. The IFS Mains exam will be held on 22nd November 2026.
UPSC NDA Exam 2026
The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination 2026 will be held in two cycles.
The NDA & N.A. (1) Exam 2026 will be held on 12th April 2026. The notification for the same will be released on 10th December 2025, and the deadline for applying is 30th December 2025.
The NDA & N.A (2) Exam 2026 is scheduled for 13th September 2026. The notification will be released on May 20th, 2026, and the deadline for applications is June 9th, 2026.
UPSC CDS Exam 2026
The UPSC CDS Exam 2026, i.e., the Combined Defence Services exam, is conducted alongside the NDA exam, twice a year.
The CDS (1) Exam 2026 will be held on 12th April 2026. The notification will be released on December 10th, 2025, and the deadline for applying is December 30th, 2025.
The CDS (2) Exam 2026 is scheduled for 13th September 2026. The notification will be released on May 20th, 2026, and the deadline for applying is June 9th, 2026.
Suggested reading: UPSC Exam Overview
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