Union Public Service Commission Exam schedule - 2026
| Sl. No. | Name of Examination | Date of Notification | Last Date for Applications | Date of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 DAYS |
| 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 | 10.12.2025 | 30.12.2025 | 12.04.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 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)) | 14.01.2026 | 03.02.2026 | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 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 | 20.05.2026 | 09.06.2026 | 13.09.2026 (Sunday) | 1 DAY |
| 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 |
** The dates of notification, commencement and duration of Examinations/ RTs are liable to alteration, if the circumstances so warrant.