Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Annual Exam Calendar for 2026. It includes important dates for various exams like IAS, CDS, NDA, IES, and more. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) to apply. Check full schedule, notification dates, and exam details now. UPSC Exam Calendar 2026
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Upcoming Examination Calendar 2026
UPSC Exam Date 2026: Notification Overview
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Important Dates
- Annual Calendar Release: 15 May 2025
- Application Start Date: As per official schedule
- Application Last Date: As per official schedule
Exam Organizer
All examinations listed in the 2026 UPSC annual calendar will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi.
UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2026
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Exam | 03/09/2025 | 23/09/2025 | 08/02/2026 |
| Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam | 17/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 08/02/2026 |
| CDS I Examination | 10/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 | 12/04/2026 |
| NDA & NA I Examination | 10/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 | 12/04/2026 |
| Civil Services (IAS) Preliminary Exam | 14/01/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 24/05/2026 |
| Forest Service (IFS) Preliminary Exam | 14/01/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 24/05/2026 |
| Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service Exam | 11/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 19/06/2026 |
| Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Exam | 18/02/2026 | 10/03/2026 | 19/07/2026 |
| Combined Medical Services (CMS) Exam | 11/03/2026 | 31/03/2026 | 02/08/2026 |
| CDS II Examination | 20/05/2026 | 09/06/2026 | 13/09/2026 |
| NDA & NA II Examination | 20/05/2026 | 09/06/2026 | 13/09/2026 |
How to Fill UPSC Online Application Form
- UPSC publishes the annual examination calendar in advance for the upcoming year, helping candidates track exam dates and form schedules.
- To apply for any UPSC exam, candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process on the official portal.
- Without OTR, applicants will not be able to submit their application for any examination conducted by UPSC.
- Once OTR is complete, candidates can proceed to apply for any recruitment examination based on the official schedule mentioned in the calendar.
Important links ( UPSC Exam Calendar 2026)
| Download 2026 Exam Calendar | Click Here | |||||
| Official Website | Click here | |||||
