UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has shared its exam schedule for the year 2026. This schedule is available on the UPSC official website: https://upsc.gov.in
This calendar is very helpful for students who are getting ready for UPSC exams. It tells when the exam notice will come out, the last date to apply, and the exam dates.
UPSC holds many important exams like Civil Services, Forest Services, NDA, CDS, Engineering Services, Medical Services, and more.
UPSC Exams 2026 Important Dates
| No. | Exam Name | Notification Date | Last Date to Apply | Exam Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserved UPSC Exam | — | — | 10 Jan 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 2 | Reserved UPSC Exam | — | — | 17 Jan 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 3 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Prelim) | 3 Sep 2025 | 23 Sep 2025 | 8 Feb 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 4 | Engineering Services (Prelim) | 17 Sep 2025 | 7 Oct 2025 | 8 Feb 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 5 | CBI (DSP) LDCE | 24 Dec 2025 | 13 Jan 2026 | 28 Feb 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 6 | CISF AC (EXE) LDCE | 3 Dec 2025 | 23 Dec 2025 | 8 Mar 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 7 | NDA & NA Exam (1) | 10 Dec 2025 | 30 Dec 2025 | 12 Apr 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 8 | CDS Exam (1) | 10 Dec 2025 | 30 Dec 2025 | 12 Apr 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 9 | Civil Services (Prelim) | 14 Jan 2026 | 3 Feb 2026 | 24 May 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 10 | Indian Forest Services (Prelim) | — | — | 24 May 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 11 | Reserved UPSC Exam | — | — | 6 Jun 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 12 | IES/ISS Exam | 11 Feb 2026 | 3 Mar 2026 | 19 Jun 2026 (Fri) | 3 Days |
| 13 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) | — | — | 20 Jun 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 14 | Engineering Services (Main) | — | — | 21 Jun 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 15 | Reserved UPSC Exam | — | — | 4 Jul 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 16 | CAPF (ACs) Exam | 18 Feb 2026 | 10 Mar 2026 | 19 Jul 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 17 | Combined Medical Services (CMS) | 11 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 Aug 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 18 | Reserved UPSC Exam | — | — | 8 Aug 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 19 | Civil Services (Main) | — | — | 21 Aug 2026 (Fri) | 5 Days |
| 20 | NDA & NA Exam (2) | 20 May 2026 | 9 Jun 2026 | 13 Sep 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 21 | CDS Exam (2) | 20 May 2026 | 9 Jun 2026 | 13 Sep 2026 (Sun) | 1 Day |
| 22 | Reserved UPSC Exam | — | — | 26 Sep 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 23 | Reserved UPSC Exam | — | — | 10 Oct 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 24 | Reserved UPSC Exam | — | — | 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 25 | Indian Forest Services (Main) | — | — | 22 Nov 2026 (Sun) | 7 Days |
| 26 | SO/Steno LDCE | 16 Sep 2026 | 6 Oct 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
| 27 | Reserved UPSC Exam | — | — | 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) | 2 Days |
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Important Links
| Official Notification | Notification |
| Official Website | UPSC |