Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 on the official website. In this calendar, UPSC has released notification dates, application last dates and examination schedule for Civil Services (IAS), NDA, CDS, CAPF, Engineering Services and other recruitment examinations. Candidates preparing for Group A and Group B recruitment examinations can now check complete timetable and continue preparation according to official exam schedule.

As per the official schedule, total 27 examination events and Recruitment Tests (RTs) have been included in UPSC Calendar 2027. Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination will be conducted on 10 January 2027. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027 is scheduled on 23 May 2027. Candidates are advised to regularly check UPSC Exam Schedule 2027 for latest updates. UPSC may change notification dates, examination dates and exam duration if required due to administrative reasons.

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UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2027

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Important Dates

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Calendar Release Date: 20 May 2026

First Exam of 2027: 09 January 2027 (Reserved RT)

Civil Services (Prelims) Date: 23 May 2027

NDA & CDS (I) Exam Date: 14 March 2027 & 11 April 2027

NDA & CDS (II) Exam Date: 19 September 2027

Fees for all UPSC candidates are same for exams.

UPSC Exam Calendar 2027: Complete Examination Schedule & Timetable
Sr. No.	Name of Examination	Date of Notification	Last Date for Receipt of Applications	Date of Commencement of Exam	Duration of Exam
1.	Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	-	-	09.01.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
2.	Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027	02.09.2026	22.09.2026	10.01.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
3.	Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027	16.09.2026	06.10.2026	31.01.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
4.	CBI (DSP) LDCE	16.12.2026	05.01.2027	27.02.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
5.	Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	-	-	13.03.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
6.	CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2027	25.11.2026	15.12.2026	14.03.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
7.	UPSC NDA & NA Examination (I), 2027	25.11.2026	15.12.2026	14.03.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
8.	C.D.S. Examination (I), 2027	02.12.2026	22.12.2026	11.04.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
9.	Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027	13.01.2027	02.02.2027	23.05.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
10.	Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Exam, 2027 through CS(P)	13.01.2027	02.02.2027	23.05.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
11.	Reserved for UPSC Examination	-	-	05.06.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
12.	Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2027	-	-	18.06.2027 (Friday)	1 Day
13.	I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2027	10.02.2027	02.03.2027	18.06.2027 (Friday)	3 Days
14.	Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2027	-	-	19.06.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
15.	Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2027	17.02.2027	09.03.2027	04.07.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
16.	Combined Medical Services Examination, 2027	03.03.2027	23.03.2027	18.07.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
17.	Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	-	-	31.07.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
18.	Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	-	-	07.08.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
19.	Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2027	-	-	20.08.2027 (Friday)	5 Days
20.	UPSC NDA & NA Examination 2 , 2027	12.05.2027	01.06.2027	19.09.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
21.	UPSC CDS Examination 2 , 2027	12.05.2027	01.06.2027	19.09.2027 (Sunday)	1 Day
22.	Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	-	-	25.09.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
23.	Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	-	-	16.10.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
24.	Reserved for UPSC Examination	-	-	23.10.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
25.	Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2027	-	-	21.11.2027 (Sunday)	7 Days
26.	Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination	-	-	04.12.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days
27.	S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE	15.09.2027	05.10.2027	18.12.2027 (Saturday)	2 Days

UPSC General Eligibility Overview for Major 2027 Exams (Quick Reference)
Exam Name	Standard Educational Qualification	Standard Age Limit
Civil Services Exam (CSE)	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline	21 to 32 Years
NDA & NA Exam	12th Pass (PCM required for Navy/Air Force)	16.5 to 19.5 Years (Unmarried)
CDS Exam	Bachelor's Degree / Engineering Degree	19 to 25 Years (varies by academy)
CAPF (Assistant Commandants)	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline	20 to 25 Years
Engineering Services (IES)	Degree / Diploma in Engineering	21 to 30 Years

(Note: Age limits are subject to official notification cut-off dates and category-wise relaxations as per government rules.)

Standard UPSC Selection & Shortlisting Process

· Preliminary Exam: Objective-type papers (MCQ) to screen the applicants. No marks are generally added to the merit list in preliminary examination (except the single-stage examinations). Penalties are imposed on wrong answers (usually 1/3rd).

· Written Exam: The written test consists of descriptive/conventional papers assessing the in-depth knowledge in the subjects of general studies or optional/technical subjects.

How to Download the Official UPSC Exam Calendar 2027

· Proceed to the Official Portal: Proceed to the official web portal of the Commission at www.upsc.gov.in.

· Navigate to Calendar Page: On the home page, locate the “Examinations” tab or “Examination Calendar” page.

· Choose the Calendar Year: Open the link “Annual Calendar 2027”.

· Open PDF File: The PDF will be opened in a new tab.

· Print & Save the Document: Print out the document and paste it onto your study table.

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FAQs

Q1. Has the UPSC Exam Calendar for 2027 been released?
Ans. Yes, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) officially released the Programme of Examinations and Recruitment Tests (RTs) for 2027 on 20th May 2026.

Q2. When is the UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Preliminary Examination 2027?
Ans. According to the official calendar, the UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027 will be conducted on Sunday, 23rd May 2027. The official notification for the same will be released on 13th January 2027.

Q3. What are the exam dates for NDA and CDS in 2027?
Ans. The NDA & NA (I) and CISF exams are scheduled for 14th March 2027, while CDS (I) is scheduled for 11th April 2027. The second cycle, NDA & NA (II) and CDS (II), will both be conducted on 19th September 2027.

Q4. Are the dates mentioned in the UPSC 2027 Calendar final?
Ans. While UPSC strictly adheres to its annual calendar, the Commission states that the dates of notification, commencement, and duration of examinations are liable to alteration if circumstances so warrant.

Q5. When will the UPSC CAPF (ACs) Exam 2027 be conducted?

Ans. The Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2027 is scheduled to be held on 4th July 2027. The official notification will be released on 17th February 2027.

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Important Dates

Application Fees

UPSC Exam Calendar 2027: Complete Examination Schedule & Timetable

UPSC General Eligibility Overview for Major 2027 Exams (Quick Reference)

Standard UPSC Selection & Shortlisting Process

How to Download the Official UPSC Exam Calendar 2027

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