UPSC Calendar 2026
key dates & exam schedule
As per the UPSC Annual Calendar 2026, the Civil Services Prelims Exam is scheduled for 24 May 2026 (Sunday). The UPSC Mains Exam will commenc from 21 August 2026 (Friday) for a duration of 5 days.
Major UPSC Examination in 2026
Civil Service(Prelims)2026
- Exam date:
24 may 2026
- Notification:
14 january 2026
- last date to apply:
3 march 2026
Civil Service(Mains)2026
- Exam start date:
21 August 2026
- Duration:
5 days
Indian Forest Service(IFS)
- Prelims:
Through Civil Service(Prilims)
- Mains Start Date
22 November 2026
NDA & CDS (I & II)
- Exam Months:
April & Sepember 2026
CAPF (Asst. Commandants)
- Exam date:
19 July 2026
Combined Geo-Scientist
- Exam Date:
