The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the UPSC Calendar 2026 on its official website, www.upsc.gov.in for all upcoming UPSC Exams to be conducted in the year 2026. This official schedule provides important information such as notification release dates, online registration periods, and tentative exam dates. Candidates preparing for different UPSC exams should consult this calendar regularly to stay informed and plan their studies effectively.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Out
Every year, the UPSC conducts various examinations inviting lakhs of applicants to apply online for multiple posts at the top of various government departments. As per UPSC Calendar 2026, the NDA 1 and CDS 1 notifications have already been released. Next, UPSC CSE & IFS Notification 2026 will be released on 14th January 2026, followed by the release of CAPF Notification on 14th February 2026.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Notification & Registration Dates
UPSC will release notifications for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, National Defence Academy (NDA & NA), Combined Defence Services (CDS), Combined Medical Services Examination, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF ACs) and more exams as per the schedule released through UPSC Exam Calendar 2026. The table below shows the release date of the official notification and registration dates for all exams to be conducted by UPSC in the year 2026.
| Exam Names | Notification Release Dates | Registration Dates |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 14th January 2026 | 14th January to 3rd February 2026 |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination | 14th January 2026 | 14th January to 3rd February 2026 |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | 11th February 2026 | 11th February to 3rd March 2026 |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | 18th February 2026 | 18th February to 10th March 2026 |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | 18th March 2026 | 18th March to 7th April 2026 |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 | 20th May 2026 | 20th May to 9th June 2026 |
| C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 | 20th May 2026 | 20th May to 9th June 2026 |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 16th September 2026 | 16th September to 6th October 2026 |
UPSC Annual Calendar 2026: Exam Dates
UPSC conducts various exams annually, beginning from January and ending in December 2026. The exam date, as mentioned in the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026, has been listed in the table below.
| SNo. | Exam Names | Exam Date & Day | No. of Days |
| 1 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 10th January 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 2 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 18th January 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 3 | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 8th February 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 4 | CBI (DSP) LDCE | 24th January 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| 5 | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE–2026 | 1st March 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 6 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 | 12th April 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 7 | C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 | 12th April 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 8 | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 24th May 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 9 | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination | 24th May 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 10 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 6th June 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| 11 | I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | 26th June 2026 (Friday) | 3 Days |
| 12 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 | 20th June 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 13 | Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | 28th June 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 14 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 4th July 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| 15 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | 9th August 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 16 | Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | 23rd August 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 17 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 5th September 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| 18 | Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | 18th September 2026 (Friday) | 5 Days |
| 19 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 | 6th September 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 20 | C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 | 6th September 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 21 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 26th September 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| 22 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 3rd October 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| 23 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 10th October 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| 24 | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 | 21st November 2026 (Saturday) | 10 Days |
| 25 | S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 12th December 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 26 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 19th December 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 27 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 26th December 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
For your reference, we have also attached the UPSC Calendar 2026 pdf, which has been officially released by UPSC at www.upsc.gov.in. Download the PDF and mark the exam dates for which you are preparing.
Major UPSC Exams in 2026
UPSC NDA 1 & 2 Exam 2026 Dates |
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| Activity | NDA 1 | NDA 2 |
| Notification Release Date | 10th December 2025 | 20th May 2026 |
| Start of Application Process | 10th December 2025 | 20th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 30th December 2025 | 9th June 2026 |
| UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026 | April 2026 | September 2026 |
| UPSC NDA Exam 2026 | 12th April 2026 | 13th September 2026 |
UPSC CDS 1 & 2 Exam 2026 Dates |
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| Activity | NDA 1 | NDA 2 |
| Notification Release Date | 10th December 2025 | 20th May 2026 |
| Start of Application Process | 10th December 2025 | 20th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 30th December 2025 | 9th June 2026 |
| UPSC CDS Admit Card 2026 | April 2026 | September 2026 |
| UPSC CDS Exam 2026 | 12th April 2026 | 13th September 2026 |
UPSC CSE & IFS 2026 Dates |
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| Notification Release Date | 14th January 2026 |
| Start of Application Process | 14th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 3rd February 2026 |
| UPSC CSE Prelims Exam 2026 | 24th May 2026 (1 day) |
| UPSC CSE Mains Exam 2026 | 18th September 2026 (5 days) |
UPSC CAPF 2026 Dates |
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| Notification Release Date | 18th February 2026 |
| Start of Application Process | 18th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 10th March 2026 |
| UPSC CAPF Exam 2026 | 9th August 2026 |
Why UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Important?
The UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 consist of the notification release dates, application dates, and exam dates for both preliminary and main stages for various national level exams conducted by UPSC. The importance of UPSC Calendar in an aspirant life is as follows:
- Candidates can create an effective study plan that they can follow smoothly if they know the notification release date and exam dates beforehand.
- Candidates have sufficient time to cover each subject, revise it thoroughly, and practice mock tests & previous year question papers.
- The annual calendar helps the candidates who are preparing for multiple examinations conducted by UPSC or other organisations to avoid any clashes.
- Candidates can prepare in a calm environment without any sudden announcement of the exam dates.
| Related Links | |
| UPSC Syllabus | UPSC Prelims Syllabus |
| CDS Syllabus | NDA Syllabus |
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