UPSC 2026 Exam Calendar Released: Key Dates

UPSC Exam Schedule 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made public the schedule of significant tests that will take place in 2026. which candidates can view on upsc.gov.in, the official website.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the annual calendar of all the key exams that will be held in 2026. This news is a comfort to those who aspire to work in the medical area, engineering services, CDS, NDA, or civil services. They can now focus on their preparation while keeping in mind the accurate exam dates.

Regarding the most significant test, the Civil Services (IAS/IPS), the announcement will be made on January 14, 2026, and the application deadline is set for February 3, 2026. The preliminary test is scheduled for May 24, 2026, while the main exam will begin on August 21, 2026.

The announcement for the NDA-I and CDS-I Exam 2026 will be made on December 10, 2025, and the written test for both will take place on April 12, 2026, for young people who wish to enlist in the army.

Important exam dates

• Exam Date: February 8, 2026; Notification Date: September 3, 2025; Combined Geoscientist Examination
• Engineering Services (Initial): Announcement on September 17, 2025, Test on February 8, 2026
• CBI (DSP) LDCE: Exam Date: February 28, 2026; Notification Date: December 24, 2025
• CISF AC (EXE) LDCE: Exam Date: March 8, 2026; Notification Date: December 3, 2025
• Exam Date: June 19, 2026; Notification Date: February 11, 2026; IES/ISS Exam
• Exam Date: July 19, 2026; Notification Date: February 18, 2026; CAPF (AC) Exam
• Exam Date: August 2, 2026; Notification Date: March 11, 2026; Combined Medical Services Examination
• Main Engineering Services Exam Date: June 21, 2026
• Notification 20 May 2026, Exam 13 September 2026 for NDA/NA-II and CDS-II
• Exam date for Indian Forest Service (Main): November 22, 2026
• Notice of SO/Steno LDCE: September 16, 2026; Exam Date: December 12, 2026

How can I view the calendar?

Initially, aspirants should visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in to view the UPSC Recruitment Exam 2026 calendar. The link to the annual calendar will then appear on the home page for the candidates. The candidates will see a PDF file open when they click on this link.

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