UPSC Exam Calendar 2025-2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the detailed exam calendar for the year 2025-2026. This calendar includes the dates for various recruitment tests and examinations conducted by UPSC, covering a wide range of services like Civil Services, Engineering Services, NDA & NA, CDS, Indian Forest Service, and many others. If you are preparing for UPSC exams or planning to apply, knowing these important dates is crucial for your preparation and application process.
The UPSC Exam Calendar provides key dates such as notification release dates, last dates for submitting applications, commencement dates of exams, and the duration of each exam. This helps candidates organize their schedule effectively for registration, study, and appearing in the exams.
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Overview of UPSC Exams 2025-2026
UPSC Exam Calendar 2025-2026 Overview:
| SN | Exam Name | Notification Date | Apply Last Date | Exam Start Date | Exam Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | January 10, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 2. | Reserved for UPSC Examination | January 17, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 3. | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | September 3, 2025 | September 23, 2025 | February 8, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 4. | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | September 17, 2025 | October 7, 2025 | February 8, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 5. | CBI (DSP) LDCE | December 24, 2025 | January 13, 2026 | February 28, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 6. | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026 | December 3, 2025 | December 23, 2025 | March 8, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 7. | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 | December 10, 2025 | December 30, 2025 | April 12, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 8. | C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 | December 10, 2025 | December 30, 2025 | April 12, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 9. | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | January 14, 2026 | February 3, 2026 | May 24, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 10. | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination 2026 | January 14, 2026 | February 3, 2026 | May 24, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 11. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | June 6, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 12. | I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | February 11, 2026 | March 3, 2026 | June 19, 2026 (Friday) | 3 Days |
| 13. | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 | June 20, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 14. | Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | June 21, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day | ||
| 15. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | July 4, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 16. | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | February 18, 2026 | March 10, 2026 | July 19, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 17. | Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | August 2, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 18. | Reserved for UPSC Examination | August 8, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 19. | Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | August 21, 2026 (Friday) | 5 Days | ||
| 20. | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 | May 20, 2026 | June 9, 2026 | September 13, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 21. | C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 | May 20, 2026 | June 9, 2026 | September 13, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 22. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | September 26, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 23. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | October 10, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 24. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | October 31, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 25. | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 | November 22, 2026 (Sunday) | 7 Days | ||
| 26. | S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | September 16, 2026 | October 6, 2026 | December 12, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 27. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | December 19, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
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Important Note: The dates of notification, commencement, and duration of Examinations/RTs are subject to alteration if circumstances so warrant. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPSC website for the latest updates. You can also join channels like “QuickSarkari.Com” on Telegram for quick updates.
This calendar helps candidates plan their preparation timeline and keep track of the application deadlines and exam dates well in advance.
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