UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Released: Civil Services Prelims on 24 May, Check Full Schedule Newspoint  |  15/05/2025 23:39:21

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released its annual examination calendar for 2026. This calendar outlines the schedule for key national-level exams, including the Civil Services, NDA, CDS, Engineering Services, and more.

Here are the important dates you should know:

Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
  • Notification Release: 14 January 2026
  • Application Deadline: 3 February 2026
  • Prelims Exam Date: 24 May 2026 (Sunday)
  • Main Exam Date: Starting from 22 August 2026 (Five-day exam)

Note: The CSE Prelims will also serve as the screening test for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination.

NDA & CDS Exam 2026 NDA & CDS (Phase 1)
  • Notification Release: 10 December 2025
  • Application Deadline: 30 December 2025
  • Exam Date: 12 April 2026 (Sunday)
NDA & CDS (Phase 2)
  • Notification Release: 20 May 2026
  • Application Deadline: 9 June 2026
  • Exam Date: 13 September 2026 (Sunday)
Engineering Services (ESE) Prelims 2026
  • Notification Release: 17 September 2025
  • Application Deadline: 7 October 2025
  • Exam Date: 8 February 2026
Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2026
  • Notification Release: 3 September 2025
  • Application Deadline: 23 September 2025
  • Exam Date: 8 February 2026

This early release of the UPSC exam calendar gives aspirants ample time to plan their preparation. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official for any updates or changes.

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