UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission on its official website. This calendar gives full and clear information about all major UPSC examinations that will be held in the year 2026. It includes important exams like Civil Services (IAS), Indian Forest Service, NDA, CDS, Engineering Services, CAPF, CMS, and other recruitment examinations conducted by UPSC.

According to the UPSC Calendar 2026 the Civil Services Examination 2026 notification will be released on 14 January 2026. The Civil Services Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 24 May 2026 while the Main Examination will start from 21 August 2026. The calendar also provides details about application dates, exam days and exam duration for each exam. UPSC Candidates preparing for UPSC exams should download the official UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF and keep it for reference. Candidate calendar helps aspirants plan their preparation in a better way and stay updated with all important exam dates.

Civil Services & Forest Service Exams 2026

UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Posts Wise Time- Table
Civil Services & Forest Service Exams 2026
Exam Name		Apply By	Exam Date		Duration
Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam 2026		03 Feb 2026	24 May 2026		1 Day
Civil Services (Main) Exam 2026		—	21 Aug 2026		5 Days
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Exam 2026		03 Feb 2026	24 May 2026		1 Day
Indian Forest Service (Main) Exam 2026		—	22 Nov 2026		7 Days
Engineering & Technical Exams 2026
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam 2026		07 Oct 2025	08 Feb 2026		1 Day
Engineering Services (Main) Exam 2026		—	21 Jun 2026		1 Day
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Exam 2026		23 Sep 2025	08 Feb 2026		1 Day
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Exam 2026		—	20 Jun 2026		2 Days
IES / ISS Examination 2026		03 Mar 2026	19 Jun 2026		3 Days
Defence Services Exams 2026
NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026		—	12 Apr 2026		1 Day
NDA & NA Examination (II) 2026		09 Jun 2026	13 Sep 2026		1 Day
CDS Examination (I) 2026		30 Dec 2025	12 Apr 2026		1 Day
CDS Examination (II) 2026		09 Jun 2026	13 Sep 2026		1 Day
Police CAPF & Departmental Exams 2026
CAPF (ACs) Examination 2026	10 Mar 2026			19 Jul 2026	1 Day
CBI DSP LDCE	13 Jan 2026			28 Feb 2026	2 Days
CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026	23 Dec 2025			08 Mar 2026	1 Day
SO / Steno (GD-B / GD-I) LDCE 2026	06 Oct 2026			12 Dec 2026	2 Days
Medical Services Exam 2026
Combined Medical Services Examination 2026				31 Mar 2026	02 Aug 2026	1 Day

UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Exam Pattern

UPSC Administrative Services Exam Pattern 2026 (CSE & IFS)

Stage	Paper	Subject	Marks	Type
Preliminary	Paper I	General Studies	200	Objective
Preliminary	Paper II	CSAT (Qualifying)	200	Objective
Main (CSE)	Essay	Essay Writing	250	Descriptive
Main (CSE)	GS I–IV	General Studies	1000	Descriptive
Main (CSE)	Optional (2 Papers)	Chosen Subject	500	Descriptive
Main (IFS)	English	General English	300	Descriptive
Main (IFS)	GK	General Knowledge	300	Descriptive
Main (IFS)	Optional (4 Papers)	Science/Engineering Subjects	800	Descriptive

UPSC Defence Services Exam Pattern 2026 (NDA, CDS, CAPF)

Exam	Paper	Subject	Marks	Type
NDA	Paper I	Mathematics	300	Objective
NDA	Paper II	General Ability Test	600	Objective
CDS	Paper I	English	100	Objective
CDS	Paper II	General Knowledge	100	Objective
CDS	Paper III	Elementary Mathematics	100	Objective
CAPF	Paper I	General Ability & Intelligence	250	Objective
CAPF	Paper II	Essay & Comprehension	200	Descriptive

UPSC Technical Services Exam Pattern 2026 (Engineering & Geo-Scientist)

Exam	Stage	Paper	Subject	Type
Engineering Services	Prelims	Paper I	GS & Engineering Aptitude	Objective
Engineering Services	Prelims	Paper II	Engineering Discipline	Objective
Engineering Services	Mains	Paper I & II	Engineering Discipline	Descriptive
Geo-Scientist	Prelims	Paper I	General Studies	Objective
Geo-Scientist	Prelims	Paper II	Stream-Specific Subject	Objective
Geo-Scientist	Mains	Papers I–III	Stream-Specific Subjects	Descriptive

UPSC Medical & Economic Services Exam Pattern 2026

Exam	Paper	Subject	Marks	Type
CMS	Paper I	Medicine & Paediatrics	250	Objective
CMS	Paper II	Surgery, Gynae, PSM	250	Objective
IES	Papers I–IV	Economics Subjects	—	Descriptive
ISS	Papers I–IV	Statistics Subjects	—	Objective + Descriptive

UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Syllabus Overview
Exam	Main Syllabus Focus
Civil Services	GS, CSAT, Essay, Ethics, Optional Subject
Indian Forest Service	GS, CSAT, English, GK, Science Optional
NDA	Mathematics, English, General Knowledge
CDS	English, General Knowledge, Mathematics
CAPF	General Ability, Polity, Economy, Essay
Engineering Services	GS, Engineering Discipline
Geo-Scientist	GS, Geology/Science Subject
CMS	Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, PSM
IES	Economics Papers
ISS	Statistics Papers

How to Download UPSC Exam Calendar 2026

1. Open the official UPSC website using any web browser on your device.

2. On the homepage, find and click the Content or Examination section.

3. Look for the link related to the UPSC Annual Calendar and open it carefully.

4. The UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF will appear on the screen in a new window.

5. Download the PDF file and save it on your mobile or computer for later use.

6. Keep the calendar safe to track important dates of each Sarkari Exam easily.

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Q. What is UPSC Exam Calendar 2026?
A. UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 shows official dates for all UPSC exams in 2026.

Q. When was UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 released?
A. UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 was released on the official UPSC website.

Q. Where can I download UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF?
A. You can download the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF from upsc.gov.in.

Q. Does UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 include IAS exam dates?
A. Yes, UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 includes Civil Services exam dates.

Q. Are NDA and CDS dates mentioned in UPSC Calendar 2026?
A. Yes, NDA and CDS exam dates are listed in UPSC Calendar 2026.

Q. Is UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 available in Hindi?
A. Yes, UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 is available in Hindi and English.

Q. Why is UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 important for candidates?
A. UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 helps candidates plan preparation on time.

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