UPSC Examination Calendar 2026 Released: Civil Services, NDA, CDS, Engineering & Other Exam Dates
Published 31 January 2026 • By Admin
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the Programme of Examinations / Recruitment Tests (RTs) – 2026. This calendar contains the complete schedule of all major UPSC examinations including Civil Services, NDA, CDS, Engineering Services, Forest Services, CAPF, CMS, and departmental LDCE exams.
Aspirants preparing for UPSC exams in 2026 should carefully note the notification dates, last dates for application submission, examination commencement dates, and duration of each examination.
UPSC Examination Calendar 2026 – Complete Schedule
| Sl. No. | Name of Examination | Notification Date | Last Date to Apply | Exam Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | 10.01.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 2 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | — | — | 17.01.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 3 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 03.09.2025 | 23.09.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 4 | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 17.09.2025 | 07.10.2025 | 08.02.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 5 | CBI (DSP) LDCE-2026 | 24.12.2025 | 13.01.2026 | 28.02.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 6 | CISF AC (EXE) LDCE-2026 | 03.12.2025 | 23.12.2025 | 08.03.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 7 | NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 8 | CDS Examination (I), 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 9 | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 10 | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 (through CSP) | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 11 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | 06.06.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 12 | IES / ISS Examination, 2026 | 11.02.2026 | 03.03.2026 | 19.06.2026 | 3 Days |
| 13 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 | — | — | 20.06.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 14 | Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | — | — | 21.06.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 15 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | 04.07.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 16 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | 18.02.2026 | 10.03.2026 | 19.07.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 17 | Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | 11.03.2026 | 31.03.2026 | 02.08.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 18 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | — | — | 08.08.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 19 | Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | — | — | 21.08.2026 (Friday) | 5 Days |
| 20 | NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 21 | CDS Examination (II), 2026 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 22 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | 26.09.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 23 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | 10.10.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 24 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | 31.10.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 25 | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 | — | — | 22.11.2026 (Sunday) | 7 Days |
| 26 | S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 16.09.2026 | 06.10.2026 | 12.12.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 27 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | 19.12.2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
Important Note
UPSC has clarified that the dates of notification, commencement and duration of examinations are liable to alteration if circumstances so warrant. Candidates are advised to rely only on official UPSC updates.