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UPSC Calendar 2027 Out, Check IAS, CDS, NDA & Other Exams Dates

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 at its official website www.upsc.gov.in. The annual calendar includes important examination dates, notification release dates, application dates, and the duration of examinations for several major recruitment exams conducted by the Commission in 2027. Candidates can download the calendar from the official website or the direct link shared here in this article.

UPSC Calendar 2027 Out

UPSC provides opportunities to lakhs of aspirants preparing for prestigious government job positions. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the new UPSC Exam Calendar 2027. The Exam Calendar consists of notification dates, registration dates, and exam dates for UPSC CSE, NDA II, CDS  II, and others. Candidates planning to appear for the UPSC exams should download the UPSC Calendar PDF for planning their preparation accordingly.

UPSC Annual Calendar 2027

Candidates who are preparing for various UPSC exams must be aware of the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027, as it enables them to create a timetable and schedule for their preparation.

According to the official UPSC Calendar, the notification for the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2027 will be released on 13th January 2027, and the prelims exam will be held on 23rd May 2027. For the complete exam schedule to be followed this year, check the calendar attached below.

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Notification & Registration Dates

Exam Name Notification Date Registration Window
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 14 Jan 2026 14 Jan – 3 Feb 2026
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 14 Jan 2026 14 Jan – 3 Feb 2026
I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 11 Feb 2026 11 Feb – 3 Mar 2026
Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 18 Feb 2026 18 Feb – 10 Mar 2026
Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 18 Mar 2026 18 Mar – 7 Apr 2026
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 20 May 2026 20 May – 9 Jun 2026
C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 20 May 2026 20 May – 9 Jun 2026
S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE 16 Sep 2026 16 Sep – 6 Oct 2026

Exam Schedule (Full Year)

Exam Name Exam Date Day Duration
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination 10 Jan 2026 Saturday 2 Days
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 18 Jan 2026 Sunday 1 Day
CBI (DSP) LDCE 24 Jan 2026 Saturday 1 Day
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 8 Feb 2026 Sunday 1 Day
CISF AC(EXE) LDCE–2026 1 Mar 2026 Sunday 1 Day
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 12 Apr 2026 Sunday 1 Day
C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 12 Apr 2026 Sunday 1 Day
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 24 May 2026 Sunday 1 Day
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 24 May 2026 Sunday 1 Day
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination 6 Jun 2026 Saturday 1 Day
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 20 Jun 2026 Saturday 2 Days
I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 26 Jun 2026 Friday 3 Days
Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 28 Jun 2026 Sunday 1 Day
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination 4 Jul 2026 Saturday 1 Day
Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 9 Aug 2026 Sunday 1 Day
Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 23 Aug 2026 Sunday 1 Day
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination 5 Sep 2026 Saturday 1 Day
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 6 Sep 2026 Sunday 1 Day
C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 6 Sep 2026 Sunday 1 Day
Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 18 Sep 2026 Friday 5 Days
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination 26 Sep 2026 Saturday 1 Day
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination 3 Oct 2026 Saturday 1 Day
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination 10 Oct 2026 Saturday 2 Days
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 21 Nov 2026 Saturday

Major UPSC Exams in 2027

Union Public Service Commission conducts several prestigious national-level examinations every year for recruitment into civil services, defence services, engineering, medical, and other government posts.

UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2027 Dates

Activity Dates
Notification Release Date 13th January 2026
Start of Application Process 13th January 2026
Last Date to Register 2nd February 2026
UPSC Prelims Exam Date 23rd May 2026
Mains Exam Date 20th August 2026, 5 Days

UPSC NDA/CDS 1 & 2 Exam 2026 Dates

Activity NDA/ CDS 1 NDA/CDS 2
Notification Release Date 2nd December 2026 12th May 2026
Start of Application Process 2nd December 2026 12th May 2026
Last Date to Register 22nd December 2026 1st June 2026
UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026 1st April 2026 9th September 2026
UPSC NDA Exam 2026 11th April 2026 19th September 2026

UPSC CAPF 2027 Dates

Events Dates
Notification Release Date 17th February 2026
Start of Application Process 17th February 2026
Last Date to Register 9th March 2026
UPSC CAPF Exam 2026 4th July 2026

What is the Importance of UPSC Exam Calendar 2027?

The UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 is one of the most important documents for civil services aspirants because it provides a complete roadmap for the entire examination cycle. The calendar includes notification dates, application deadlines, prelims dates, mains schedule, and other important exam events. The importance of the exam calendar is as follows:

  • Helps in Long-Term Preparation Planning
  • Provides Clarity About Important Dates
  • Helps Aspirants Build a Smart Study Strategy
  • Improves Revision and Mock Test Planning
  • Encourages Consistency in Current Affairs Preparation
  • Useful for Coaching, Test Series, and Optional Subject Planning

How to Download UPSC Calendar 2027?

  1. Go to the official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website – https://www.upsc.gov.in/
  2. On the homepage, click on the Annual Calendar tab.
  3. Candidates are redirected to a new page tab with text reading Annual Calendar 2027
  4. The official calendar PDF appeares on the system screen.
  5. Download and save it for future records.

UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 PDF

The complete schedule has been released online in PDF format at www.upsc.gov.in, for which the direct link is also mentioned below. Candidates preparing for the UPSC exams for the year 2027 must take a printout of the exam calendar and stick it on their study table to stay focused and not loose your concentration during their preparation period.

Related Links
UPSC Syllabus UPSC Prelims Syllabus
CDS Syllabus NDA Syllabus
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