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UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC) Programme of Examinations/Recruitment Tests (RTs) – 2026

The UPSC has released its comprehensive examination schedule for 2026. This includes dates for preliminary and main examinations for various prestigious services in India, such as Civil Services, Engineering Services, Indian Forest Services, Defence Services, and more.

Below are the detailed entries:

1. Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination

Date of Exam: 10.01.2026 (Saturday)

Duration: 2 Days

2. Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination

Date of Exam: 17.01.2026 (Saturday)

Duration: 2 Days

3. Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026

Notification Date: 03.09.2025

Last Date to Apply: 23.09.2025

Exam Date: 08.02.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 1 Day

4. Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026

Notification: 17.09.2025

Last Date to Apply: 07.10.2025

Exam Date: 04.01.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 1 Day

5. CBI (DSP) LDCE

Notification: 24.12.2025

Last Date: 13.01.2026

Exam Date: 28.02.2026 (Saturday)

Duration: 2 Days

6. CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026

Notification: 03.12.2025

Last Date: 23.12.2025

Exam Date: 08.03.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 1 Day

A. N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026

Notification: 10.12.2025

Last Date: 30.12.2025

Exam Date: 12.04.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 1 Day

8. C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026

Same as NDA (I) dates above

Exam Date: 12.04.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 1 Day

9. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026

Notification: 14.01.2026

Last Date: 03.02.2026

Exam Date: 24.05.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 1 Day

10. Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P)

Same dates as Civil Services (Prelims)

11. Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination

Date: 06.06.2026 (Saturday)

Duration: 2 Days

12. IES/ISS Examination, 2026

Notification: 11.02.2026

Last Date: 03.03.2026

Exam Date: 19.06.2026 (Friday)

Duration: 3 Days

13. Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026

Exam Date: 20.06.2026 (Saturday)

Duration: 2 Days

14. Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026

Exam Date: 21.06.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 1 Day

15. Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination

Date: 04.07.2026 (Saturday)

Duration: 2 Days

16. Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026

Notification: 18.02.2026

Last Date: 10.03.2026

Exam Date: 19.07.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 1 Day

17. Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026

Notification: 11.03.2026

Last Date: 31.03.2026

Exam Date: 02.08.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 1 Day

18. Reserved for UPSC Examination

Date: 08.08.2026 (Saturday)

Duration: 2 Days

19. Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026

Exam Date: 21.08.2026 (Friday)

Duration: 5 Days

20. N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026

Notification: 20.05.2026

Last Date: 09.06.2026

Exam Date: 13.09.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 1 Day

21. C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026

Same dates as NDA (II)

22. Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination

Date: 26.09.2026 (Saturday)

Duration: 2 Days

23. Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination

Date: 31.10.2026 (Saturday)

Duration: 2 Days

24. Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026

Exam Date: 22.11.2026 (Sunday)

Duration: 7 Days

25. S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-1) LDCE

Notification: 16.09.2026

Last Date: 06.10.2026

Exam Date: 12.12.2026

Duration: 2 Days

26. Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination


Date: 19.12.2026 (Saturday)


Duration: 2 Days

The ation, apines, and exam schedules are subject to change based on administrative or policy requirements. Candidates should regularly check the official UPSC website for updates.

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