UPSC Annual Calendar 2026 Exam & Recruitment Test Schedule
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Annual Calendar for 2026, detailing the schedule for various examinations and Recruitment Tests (RTs) for aspirants aiming to join prestigious services like IAS, IPS, IFS, NDA, CDS, and more. The calendar includes key dates for notification releases, application deadlines, and exam dates, helping candidates plan their preparation effectively. (UPSC Annual Calendar 2026 Exam & Recruitment Test Schedule)
UPSC Annual Calendar-2026 Key highlights include:
- UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026: Notification on January 14, 2026; Prelims on May 24, 2026; Mains from August 21, 2026.
- Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2026: Prelims on May 24, 2026; Mains from November 22, 2026.
- Other Exams: NDA & NA (I) on April 12, 2026, CDS (I) on April 12, 2026, and CAPF (ACs) on July 19, 2026.
Download the official UPSC Calendar 2026 PDF from below to stay updated on all exam schedules and start your preparation early. Note that dates are subject to change under exceptional circumstances, so regularly check the official website for updates.
UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PROGRAMME OF EXAMINATIONS/RECRUITMENT TESTS (RTs) -2026
| Sl. No. | Name of Examination | Date of Notification | Last Date for receipt of Applications | Date of commencement of Exam | Duration of Exam |
| 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 | 24.12.2025 | 13.01.2026 | 28.02.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAY |
| 6. | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026 | 03.12.2025 | 23.12.2025 | 08.03.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 7. | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 8. | C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 | ||||
| 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 CS(P) Examination 2026 | ||||
| 11. | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 06.06.2026 (Saturday) | 2 DAYS | ||
| 12. | I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | 11.02.2026 | 03.03.2026 | 19.06.2026 (Friday) | 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. | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 21. | C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Note: The dates of notification, commencement and duration of Examinations/ RTs are liable to alteration, if the circumstances so warrant. | |||||