The official UPSC Calendar 2025 has been released, outlining the exam dates for all major competitive examinations. Access the complete schedule for UPSC ESE, NDA, CDS, and other key exams held throughout 2025 right here.
The Union Public Service Commission conducts prestigious national-level examinations, offering career-defining opportunities for thousands of government job aspirants. The recently published, revised UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 provides the official schedule for major exams, including UPSC CSE, NDA II, and CDS II. Candidates are encouraged to download the PDF to align their preparation strategy with the official timeline.
UPSC Calendar 2025 Out
The annual UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 covers all recruitment drives scheduled for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, now available at www.upsc.gov.in. Familiarizing yourself with these dates is essential for tracking recruitment timelines for Civil Services, Indian Forest Service (IFS), NDA & NA I & II, CDS I & II, Engineering Services, Combined Geo-Scientist, ISS, IES, CAPF, and various other vital central government roles.
UPSC Calendar 2025 [Updated]
Staying updated with the UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 is a critical step for structuring an effective study plan. Key highlights include the UPSC Civil Services Examination notification on January 21, 2025, and the CDS 1 & NDA 1 notifications on December 11, 2024. Significantly, the UPSC Civil Services Prelims will be conducted on May 25, 2025, followed by the Mains starting from August 22, 2025. Review the full schedule below for all exam dates.
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 | |||
| UPSC Exams | Application & Notification Dates | Last Date of Application | UPSC Exam Dates |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam 2025 | 22nd January 2025 | 11th February 2025 | 25th May 2025 [1 day] |
| Indian Forest Service (Prelims) Exam 2025 | 22nd January 2025 | 11th February 2025 | 25th May 2025 [1 day] |
| Engineering Services (Prelims) Exam 2025 | 18th September 2024 | 22nd November 2024 | 8th June 2025 [1 day] |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | — | — | 14th June 2025 [2 days] |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2025 | 12th February 2025 | 4th March 2025 | 20th June 2025 [3 days] |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025 | — | — | 21st June 2025 [2 days] |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | — | — | 05th July 2025 [2 days] |
| Combined Medical Services Exam 2025 | 19th February 2025 | 11th March 2025 | 20th July 2025 [1 day] |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2025 | 5th March 2025 | 25th March 2025 | 3rd August 2025 [1 day] |
| Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2025 | — | — | 10th August 2025 [1 day] |
| Civil Services (Main) Exam 2025 | — | — | 22nd August 2025 [5 days] |
| NDA & N.A. (II) Exam 2025 | 28th May 2025 | 17th June 2025 | 14th September 2025 |
| C.D.S. (II) Exam 2025 | 28th May 2025 | 17th June 2025 | 14th September 2025 |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Exam | 4th October 2025 [2 days] | ||
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Exam | 1st November 2025 [2 days] | ||
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Exam 2025 | — | — | 16th November 2025 [7 days] |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 17th September 2025 | 7th October 2025 | 13th December 2025 [2 days] |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | — | — | 20th December 2025 [2 days] |
UPSC Calendar 2026 Out- Click to Check
UPSC Calendar 2025 PDF
The comprehensive examination schedule is available as a PDF at www.upsc.gov.in. We recommend that all candidates download and print a copy of the calendar to keep near their study station, ensuring a consistent focus throughout their preparation journey.
UPSC Calendar 2025-FAQs
Q1. Is UPSC Calendar 2025 revised?
Yes, the revised UPSC Calendar 2025 was officially released on the UPSC website on November 7, 2024.
Q2. What the date for the UPSC civil service prelims exams 2025?
The UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025 is scheduled to take place on May 25, 2025.
Q3. Who conducts the UPSC Exam 2025?
The Union Public Service Commission manages recruitment for various prestigious roles, including Civil Services, Indian Forest Service (IFS), NDA & NA I & II, CDS I & II, and Engineering Services, among others.
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