Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the calendar of examinations to be held in 2026. This year the calendar includes Civil Services, Engineering Services, NDA, CDS, CAPF, IES, ISS, Indian Forest Service, Combined Medical and other important recruitment exams. Students who are preparing for UPSC exam can check the notification release date, application last dates, exam start dates, and exam timings etc. as per the calendar.
Candidates must visit the official website to access the UPSC exam calendar 2026. You can download the PDF using the direct link provided below.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) : Short Details of Notification
UPSC Exam Calendar | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 30 December 2025
- Application Start : As Per Schedule
- Last Date for Apply Online : As Per Schedule
- Last Date For Fee Payment : As Per Schedule
- Correction Date : As Per Schedule
- Exam Start Date : 14 January 2026
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS : Post-wise
- SC / ST / PH : Post-wise
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : Post-wise
- Maximum Age : Post-wise
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
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UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Notification & Registration Dates
| Exam Names | Notification Release Dates | Registration Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 3rd September 2025 | 3rd to 29th September 2025 |
| Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 17th September 2025 | 17th September to 7th October 2025 |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE–2026 | 3rd December 2025 | 3rd to 23rd December 2025 |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 | 10th December 2025 | 10th to 30th December 2025 |
| C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 | 10th December 2025 | 10th to 30th December 2025 |
| 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
| Exam Names | Exam Date & Day | No. of Days |
|---|---|---|
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 10th January 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 18th January 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 8th February 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| CBI (DSP) LDCE | 24th January 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE–2026 | 1st March 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 | 12th April 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 | 12th April 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 24th May 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination | 24th May 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 6th June 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | 26th June 2026 (Friday) | 3 Days |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 | 20th June 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | 28th June 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 4th July 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | 9th August 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | 23rd August 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 5th September 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | 18th September 2026 (Friday) | 5 Days |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 | 6th September 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 | 6th September 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 26th September 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 3rd October 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 10th October 2026 (Saturday) | 1 Day |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 | 21st November 2026 (Saturday) | 10 Days |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 12th December 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 19th December 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 26th December 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://upsc.gov.in/) of Unin Public Service Commission (UPSC).
- Click on the Link given below to check UPSC Exam Calendar 2026.
- UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Download PDF.
- Save or Print theRPSC Exam Calendar 2026.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026– Important Questions
What is the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Notification release Date?
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 has released on 30 December 2025.
What is the official website of UPSC?
The Official Website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/.
When will start UPSC Exam 2026?
UPSC Exam 2026 will started from 14 January 2026.
