The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 on its official website, www.upsc.gov.in. This comprehensive schedule outlines notification releases, registration application windows, and examination dates for major recruitment cycles including the Civil Services Examination (CSE), National Defence Academy (NDA), Combined Defence Services (CDS), Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and Indian Forest Service examinations.
Aspirants preparing for India's top administrative and defense services can access the complete breakdown of recruitment timelines below. You can also review the Official UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 PDF directly for offline planning.
How to Download UPSC Calendar 2027
Follow these straightforward steps to access and download your copy of the official schedule directly from the commission website:
- Go to the official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website – https://www.upsc.gov.in/
- On the homepage, click on the Annual Calendar tab.
- Candidates are redirected to a new page tab with text reading Annual Calendar 2027
- The official calendar PDF appeares on the system screen.
- Download and save it for future records.
Importance of UPSC Exam Calendar 2027
Having early access to the examination roadmap provides distinct advantages for serious aspirants:
- Helps in Long-Term Preparation Planning
- Provides Clarity About Important Dates
- Helps Aspirants Build a Smart Study Strategy
- Improves Revision and Mock Test Planning
- Encourages Consistency in Current Affairs Preparation
- Useful for Coaching, Test Series, and Optional Subject Planning
Notification & Registration Dates
| Exam Name | Notification Date | Registration Window |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 14 Jan 2026 | 14 Jan – 3 Feb 2026 |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 14 Jan 2026 | 14 Jan – 3 Feb 2026 |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | 11 Feb 2026 | 11 Feb – 3 Mar 2026 |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | 18 Feb 2026 | 18 Feb – 10 Mar 2026 |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | 18 Mar 2026 | 18 Mar – 7 Apr 2026 |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 | 20 May 2026 | 20 May – 9 Jun 2026 |
| C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 | 20 May 2026 | 20 May – 9 Jun 2026 |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 16 Sep 2026 | 16 Sep – 6 Oct 2026 |
Exam Schedule (Full Year)
| Exam Name | Exam Date | Day | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 10 Jan 2026 | Saturday | 2 Days |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 18 Jan 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| CBI (DSP) LDCE | 24 Jan 2026 | Saturday | 1 Day |
| Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 8 Feb 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE–2026 | 1 Mar 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 | 12 Apr 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 | 12 Apr 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 24 May 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 24 May 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 6 Jun 2026 | Saturday | 1 Day |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 | 20 Jun 2026 | Saturday | 2 Days |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | 3 Days |
| Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | 28 Jun 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 4 Jul 2026 | Saturday | 1 Day |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | 9 Aug 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | 23 Aug 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 5 Sep 2026 | Saturday | 1 Day |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 | 6 Sep 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 | 6 Sep 2026 | Sunday | 1 Day |
| Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | 18 Sep 2026 | Friday | 5 Days |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 26 Sep 2026 | Saturday | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 3 Oct 2026 | Saturday | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | 2 Days |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | Saturday | — |
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2027 Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 13th January 2026 |
| Start of Application Process | 13th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 2nd February 2026 |
| UPSC Prelims Exam Date | 23rd May 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 20th August 2026, 5 Days |
UPSC NDA/CDS 1 & 2 Exam Dates
For candidates aiming at defense services, ensure you check vacancy details via NDA 2 Notification 2026: Check Vacancy Details and CDS 2 Notification 2026: Check Vacancy Details.
| Activity | NDA/ CDS 1 | NDA/CDS 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 2nd December 2026 | 12th May 2026 |
| Start of Application Process | 2nd December 2026 | 12th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 22nd December 2026 | 1st June 2026 |
| UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026 | 1st April 2026 | 9th September 2026 |
| UPSC NDA Exam 2026 | 11th April 2026 | 19th September 2026 |
UPSC CAPF 2027 Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 17th February 2026 |
| Start of Application Process | 17th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 9th March 2026 |
| UPSC CAPF Exam 2026 | 4th July 2026 |
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