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Add as a Preferred Source on GoogleUPSC Exam Calendar 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Programme of Examinations/ Recruitment Tests (RTs) for the year 2027. As per the notice issued on 20.05.2026, the schedule includes major examinations such as Civil Services Examination, NDA & NA Examination, CDS Examination, Engineering Services Examination, Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, IES/ISS Examination, CAPF Examination, Combined Medical Services Examination, and other recruitment tests. The UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 has been released on 20 May 2026.
Candidates preparing for UPSC examinations in 2027 can now check the notification dates, application last dates, exam commencement dates, and exam duration from the official programme released by UPSC.
Also Check: UPSC CDS (2) 2026 Notification
UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Notice Name | Programme of Examinations/Recruitment Tests (RTs) – 2027 |
| Exam Calendar Release Date | 20.05.2026 |
| Year | 2027 |
| Mode | Examination Schedule |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Exam Calendar 2027
| SN. | Name of Examination | Notification Date | Apply Last Date | Exam Start Date | Exam Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | — | — | 09.01.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 2 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 | 02.09.2026 | 22.09.2026 | 10.01.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 3 | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 | 16.09.2026 | 06.10.2026 | 31.01.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 4 | CBI (DSP) LDCE | 16.12.2026 | 05.01.2027 | 27.02.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 5 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | — | — | 13.03.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 6 | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2027 | 25.11.2026 | 15.12.2026 | 14.03.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 7 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2027 | 02.12.2026 | 22.12.2026 | 11.04.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 8 | C.D.S. Examination (I), 2027 | 02.12.2026 | 22.12.2026 | 11.04.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 9 | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 | 13.01.2027 | 02.02.2027 | 23.05.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 10 | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 through CS(P) Examination 2027 | 13.01.2027 | 02.02.2027 | 23.05.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 11 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | — | — | 05.06.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 12 | Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2027 | — | — | 18.06.2027 (Friday) | 1 Day |
| 13 | I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2027 | 10.02.2027 | 02.03.2027 | 18.06.2027 (Friday) | 3 Days |
| 14 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2027 | — | — | 19.06.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 15 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2027 | 17.02.2027 | 09.03.2027 | 04.07.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 16 | Combined Medical Services Examination, 2027 | 03.03.2027 | 23.03.2027 | 18.07.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 17 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | — | — | 31.07.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 18 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | — | — | 07.08.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 19 | Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2027 | — | — | 20.08.2027 (Friday) | 5 Days |
| 20 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2027 | 12.05.2027 | 01.06.2027 | 19.09.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 21 | C.D.S. Examination (II), 2027 | 12.05.2027 | 01.06.2027 | 19.09.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 22 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | — | — | 25.09.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 23 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | — | — | 16.10.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 24 | Reserved for UPSC Examination | — | — | 23.10.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 25 | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2027 | — | — | 21.11.2027 (Sunday) | 7 Days |
| 26 | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | — | — | 04.12.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 27 | S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 15.09.2027 | 05.10.2027 | 18.12.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
Also Check: UPSC NDA (2) 2026 Notification
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026
| 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 |
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.
Also Read: UPSC To Release Answer Key for Civil Services Prelims Examination 2026
Important Links
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 PDF Download Link | 2027 |
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF Download Link | 2026 |
| UPSC Official Website | UPSC |
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