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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the examination schedule for 2026. This calendar outlines the dates for various competitive exams, including the prestigious Civil Services Examination (CSE).
Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
Preliminary Exam Date: May 24, 2026
Mains Exam Date: August 21, 2026
Notification Release: January 14, 2026
Application Window: January 14 to February 3, 2026
Defence Services Examinations
NDA/NA and CDS (I) Exam Date: April 12, 2026
This calendar serves as a crucial guide for aspirants preparing for a wide range of UPSC exams, providing clarity on important dates and deadlines.
| Name of examination | Date of notification | Last date to apply | Exam date/exam start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | September 3, 2025 | September 23, 2025 | February 8, 2026 |
| Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | September 17, 2025 | October 7, 2025 | February 8, 2026 |
| CBI (DSP) LDCE | December 24, 2025 | January 13, 2025 | February 28 |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE | December 3, 2025 | December 23, 2025 | March 8, 2026 |
| N.D.A. & N.A. examination (I), 2026, CDS (I) examination, 2026 | December 10, 2025 | December 30, 2025 | April 12, 2026 |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination 2026 | January 14, 2026 | February 3, 2026 | May 24, 2026 |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | February 11, 2026 | March 3, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
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