UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Out At upsc.gov.in; Check Complete Schedule Here

UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the schedule for the examination 2026. Candidates can download and view the Annual Calendar 2026 from the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

According to the official schedule of UPSC, the Civil Services (Preliminary) examination will be conducted on May 24, 2026, and the Mains examination will be held on August 21, 2026.

On January 14, the UPSC CSE 2026 notification will be released, and applications can be submitted till February 3. On April 12, the entrance exam for the Combined Defence Services (UPSC NDA/NA, CDS 1) and National Defence Academy/Naval Academy will take place.

Click here for the UPSC exam schedule 2026

How to view the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026?

Aspirants can follow the steps mentioned below to download the UPSC exam schedule 2026:

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the 'Examination' and then choose 'Calendar.'

Step 3: After this, click on the 'Annual Calendar 2026' PDF.

Step 4: Now, the timetable will appear on the screen.

Step 5: Download the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 and take a printout of the same for further reference.

UPSC Exam Calendar 2025: Names of exams

2026 calendar contains a chain of significant tests such as the Engineering Services (Prelims) Exam, Combined Geo-Scientist (Prelims) Exam, CISF AC (EXE) LDCE-2026, NDA & NA Exam, CDS Exam, Civil Services Preliminary Examination, Indian Forest Service Exam, Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service (I.E.S./I.S.S.) Examination, Combined Medical Services Exam, and the UPSC CAPF (ACs) Exam. Different dates are also reserved for UPSC Recruitment Tests (RT) and other tests such as the S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE. The aspirants should note down the dates and prepare well in advance to stay one step ahead in the competitive procedure.