UPSC Calendar 2026: Check CSE, NDA Exam Date, Download Official PDF
UPSC Calendar 2026 has been released on 15th May 2025 on upsc.gov.in. UPSC exam aspirants can download the latest UPSC Calendar 2026 PDF to stay updated on the dates of crucial events such as notifications, exam dates, etc. As per the UPSC exam calendar, the UPSC CSE is to be held on 24th May 2026. Furthermore, NDA and NA I and CDS I exams are scheduled for 12th April 2026 while NDA and NA II and CDS II shall be held on 13th September 2026. Get more details here.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar for 2025-26. The calendar has the schedule of the major upcoming Civil Services exams such as UPSC CSE, NDA, CDS, Engineering Services Exam, etc. The UPSC exam aspirants can check the details regarding the exam date, notification release date, etc here on this page.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Check Complete Schedule
The UPSC exam calendar has the following list of upcoming exams scheduled for the next year. Check the table below to know about the UPSC exam date, notification date, exam duration below. This will enable you to plan a strategy, timetable to complete the syllabus and crack the exam.
| 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 Date for Major Exams: CSE, NDA, CDS, CAPF Dates
The following table has the list of the major exams conducted by the UPSC such as Civil Services Prelims, NDA, CDS, CAPF Assistant Commandants. The notification release date and exam dates have been mentioned in the table below.
| Exam Name | Event | Date / Details |
| Civil Services (Prelims) 2026 | Exam Date | 24th May 2026 (Sunday) |
| Notification Release | 14th January 2026 | |
| Last Date to Apply | 3rd February 2026 | |
| Civil Services (Main) 2026 | Exam Start Date | 21st August 2026 (Friday) |
| Duration | 5 Days | |
| Indian Forest Service (Prelims) | Details | Through Civil Services (Prelims) |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) 2026 | Exam Start Date | 22nd November 2026 |
| NDA & CDS (I & II) | Exam Months | April & September 2026 |
| CAPF (Asst. Commandants) 2026 | Exam Date | 19th July 2026 |
Download UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
The UPSC calendar can be downloaded from the UPSC website which is upsc.gov.in. The calendar enables the UPSC exam aspirants to know the exam dates and notification in advance, thereby letting them to prepare for the exam. In this way, the candidates can devise a strategy, timetable to crack the exam.
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF |
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