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    UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 (OUT): CSE Prelims on May 24, Complete Schedule Here

    UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 is out! CSE Prelims on May 24, 2026. Check complete schedule for Civil Services, NDA, CDS, and other UPSC exams. Plan your preparation now!

    Saurav Pandey
    May 15, 2025 / 15:50 IST
    UPSC Exam Calendar 2026

    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2026, outlining the schedule for key recruitment examinations, including the Civil Services Examination (CSE), NDA & NA, CDS, Engineering Services, and more. Aspirants preparing for these prestigious exams can now plan their studies effectively with the confirmed dates.

    UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026: Key Dates

    CSE Prelims 2026: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

    CSE Mains 2026: August 21, 2026 (5-day examination)

    The Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026 will also be conducted alongside the CSE Prelims on May 24, 2026.

    Major UPSC Exams in 2026: Complete Schedule

    Here’s a detailed look at the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026, including notification dates, application deadlines, and exam durations:

    Examination NameNotification DateLast Date to ApplyExam DateDuration
    Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Exam 2026Sep 3, 2025Sep 23, 2025Feb 8, 20261 Day
    Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam 2026Sep 17, 2025Oct 7, 2025Feb 8, 20261 Day
    NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026Dec 10, 2025Dec 30, 2025Apr 12, 20261 Day
    CDS Exam (I) 2026Dec 10, 2025Dec 30, 2025Apr 12, 20261 Day
    Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam 2026Jan 14, 2026Feb 3, 2026May 24, 20261 Day
    IES/ISS Exam 2026Feb 11, 2026Mar 3, 2026Jun 19, 20263 Days
    Combined Medical Services Exam 2026Mar 11, 2026Mar 31, 2026Aug 2, 20261 Day
    NDA & NA Exam (II) 2026May 20, 2026Jun 9, 2026Sep 13, 20261 Day
    CDS Exam (II) 2026May 20, 2026Jun 9, 2026Sep 13, 20261 Day
    Indian Forest Service (Main) Exam 2026––Nov 22, 20267 Days
    Saurav Pandey
    Saurav Pandey is the Deputy Manager of Content at Moneycontrol, specialising in content strategy, execution and performance analysis. He integrates advanced SEO techniques to deliver high-impact, data-driven content formats. His expertise spans various beats, including education, career, science and others, where he adopts a technical approach to optimise visibility, improve search rankings, and drive organic traffic growth. He can be reached out at Saurav.Pandey@nw18.com.
    first published: May 15, 2025 03:49 pm

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