UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Released – Check UPSC Exam Dates for IAS, NDA, CDS, CAPF & More

 UPSC Exam Calendar 2026

This Govt Jobs Portal news outlines the scheduled examinations and recruitment tests to be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in 2026. It provides key dates for notification, application submission, commencement, and duration for various significant examinations, including the Civil Services, Engineering Services, Combined Geo-Scientist, and National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) examinations. Several dates are also reserved for UPSC recruitment tests and/or examinations, indicating flexibility in the schedule. A critical note is included regarding the potential for alteration of dates based on prevailing circumstances.

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Major Examinations Scheduled: The UPSC exam calendar explicitly lists the preliminary and main examinations for several key services, highlighting their importance in the UPSC schedule:

1.    Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary and Main)

2.    Engineering Services (Preliminary and Main)

3.    Civil Services (Preliminary and Main)

4.    Indian Forest Service (Preliminary and Main)

5.    NDA & NA (I and II)

6.    CDS (I and II)

7.    Central Armed Police Forces (ACs)

8.    Combined Medical Services

9.    I.E.S./I.S.S.

Name of Examination	Notification Date	Last Date to Apply	Exam Date
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	—	—	10 Jan 2026 (Sat)
Reserved for UPSC Examination	—	—	17 Jan 2026 (Sat)
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Exam	03 Sep 2025	23 Sep 2025	08 Feb 2026 (Sun)
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam	17 Sep 2025	07 Oct 2025	08 Feb 2026 (Sun)
CBI (DSP) LDCE	24 Dec 2025	13 Jan 2026	28 Feb 2026 (Sat)
CISF AC (EXE) LDCE	03 Dec 2025	23 Dec 2025	08 Mar 2026 (Sun)
NDA & NA Examination (I)	10 Dec 2025	30 Dec 2025	12 Apr 2026 (Sun)
CDS Examination (I)	10 Dec 2025	30 Dec 2025	12 Apr 2026 (Sun)
Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam (IAS)	14 Jan 2026	03 Feb 2026	24 May 2026 (Sun)
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) through CS(P) Exam	14 Jan 2026	03 Feb 2026	24 May 2026 (Sun)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	—	—	06 Jun 2026 (Sat)
IES/ISS Examination	11 Feb 2026	03 Mar 2026	19 Jun 2026 (Fri)
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Exam	—	—	20 Jun 2026 (Sat)
Engineering Services (Main) Exam	—	—	21 Jun 2026 (Sun)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	—	—	04 Jul 2026 (Sat)
Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Exam	18 Feb 2026	10 Mar 2026	19 Jul 2026 (Sun)
Combined Medical Services (CMS) Exam	11 Mar 2026	31 Mar 2026	02 Aug 2026 (Sun)
Reserved for UPSC Examination	—	—	08 Aug 2026 (Sat)
Civil Services (Main) Examination	—	—	21 Aug 2026 (Fri)
NDA & NA Examination (II)	20 May 2026	09 Jun 2026	13 Sep 2026 (Sun)
CDS Examination (II)	20 May 2026	09 Jun 2026	13 Sep 2026 (Sun)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	—	—	26 Sep 2026 (Sat)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	—	—	10 Oct 2026 (Sat)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	—	—	31 Oct 2026 (Sat)
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination	—	—	22 Nov 2026 (Sun)
S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE	16 Sep 2026	06 Oct 2026	12 Dec 2026 (Sat)
Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	—	—	19 Dec 2026 (Sat)

The UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 provides a comprehensive overview of the planned schedule. It lists the key dates and durations for a wide range of important examinations and includes reserved dates for flexibility. However, it is essential to note the explicit disclaimer regarding the potential for date alterations, requiring vigilance from prospective candidates and other stakeholders.

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UPSC Civil Services Exam RESULT for 712 IAS Officer Posts : IAS Exam Final Result 2021

UPSC IAS Exam Result 2021

You have to check the IMPORTANT LINK section at the last of this employment news to check your IAS Exam result 2021.

Today on 04^th March 2021, the UPSC Recruitment department published a notification on their website related to UPSC IAS Exam 2021. The UPSC IAS Application Form link is active now. Applicants who are preparing for the UPSC IAS examination can now fill up the online application form. The Link for filling up the online application form related to the IAS exam will remain active till 24^th March 2021.

The Union Public Service Commission newly out an Official Notification for Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam, 2021. UPSC is going to fill up 712 Vacancies for IAS officers throughout India. Applicants who have completed their Graduation degree in any stream are eligible to fill up UPSC IAS application form 2021. More information related to this UPSC IAS exam 2021 such as the eligibility criteria, pay band, and How to apply is given below in this employment news. Read the full employment news carefully to know various terms and conditions related to this UPSC IAS 2021 Exam. 

UPSC IAS Exam DATES

The UPSC IAS Application Form 2021 Link is already active on 04^th March 2021.

Applicants can fill up the online application form till 24^th March 2021.

You have to pay the application fee by 23^rd March 2021.

UPSC is going to conduct IAS Preliminary Examination on 27^th June 2021.

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UPSC IAS Pre Exam 2021 Details

Designation Name: IAS Officer.

Number of Vacancies: 712 Posts.

 

Eligibility Criteria For filling up UPSC IAS Application Form

Education: Applicants who have a Graduation degree in any stream from a well-recognized University of India are eligible to apply for this UPSC IAS Examination 2021.

Age Bond: Applicants having age between 21 years to 32 years as of 01^st Aug. 2021 are eligible to apply for this UPSC Civil Services Exam 2021.

 

How much is the application fee for filling up the UPSC Civil Services online application form?

·       Applicants who are belonging to the UR/OBC casts have to pay Rs.100 application fee amount.

·       The candidates who are belonging to the SC/ST/PH categories have to pay Rs.0 application fee amount.

Method Of Payment: You can pay the application fee amount using online and offline methods such as: “Debit/credit card or Net Banking or challan in any branch of SBI”. You have to pay the application fee before 23^rd March 2021.

 
Selection process related to this UPSC IAS EXAM 2021

Applicants will be selected for the IAS job profile in India on the basis of their performance in the various rounds of selections conducted by the UPSC department. The rounds of selections areas follow:

·       1^st Round: Online Written Preliminary Examination.

·       2^nd Round: Mains Written Examination.

·       3^rd Round: Interview.

Those who have cleared all these rounds of selection will be appointed as IAS officers in India.

 How TO prepare for IAS Exam 2021

Process Applying For Civil Services Exam 2021 

Candidate shave to open the UPSC official website to fill-up the online application form. The link is currently active for filling up the UPSC IAS Application form 2021.

·       This online application form link will remain active till 24^th March 2021.

·       Applicants have to pay the Application fee before 23^rd March 2021.

·       After paying the application fee and filling up the online application form click on the SUBMIT button.

 

Important Links

IAS Exam Final Result 2021: Roll Number Wise  | Name Wise

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