UPSC 2026 Exam Calendar OUT @upsc.gov.in. Check CSE exam dates, download PDFs, and more!

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 […]

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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.

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 Exam Calendar 2026 PDF

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

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
UPSC Syllabus

 

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