UPSC Exam Calendar 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Programme of Examinations/Recruitment Tests (RTs) for the year 2027. As per the notice issued on 20.05.2026, the schedule includes major examinations such as Civil Services Examination, NDA & NA Examination, CDS Examination, Engineering Services Examination, Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, IES/ISS Examination, CAPF Examination, Combined Medical Services Examination, and other recruitment tests. The UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 has been released on 20 May 2026.
Candidates preparing for UPSC examinations in 2027 can now check the notification dates, application last dates, exam commencement dates, and exam duration from the official programme released by UPSC. In this article, I have broken down the entire calendar, easy-to-read tables.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 – Quick Highlights
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Notice Name | Programme of Examinations/Recruitment Tests (RTs) – 2027 |
| Exam Calendar Release Date | 20.05.2026 |
| Year | 2027 |
| Mode | Examination Schedule |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 Out: Complete Schedule, Dates & PDF Download
UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 (Complete Exam-Wise Schedule)
| SN. | Name of Examination | Notification Date | Apply Last Date | Exam Start Date | Exam Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2027 | 02.12.2026 | 22.12.2026 | 11.04.2027 (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) Examination, 2027 through CS(P) Examination 2027 | 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 | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2027 | 12.05.2027 | 01.06.2027 | 19.09.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 21 | C.D.S. Examination (II), 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 Exam Calendar 2026
This table is included so you can see the pattern and prepare for upcoming notification dates.
| SN | Exam Name | Notification Date | Apply Last Date | Exam Start Date | Exam Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | January 10, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 2. | Reserved for UPSC Examination | — | — | January 17, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 3. | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | September 3, 2025 | September 23, 2025 | February 8, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 4. | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | September 17, 2025 | October 7, 2025 | February 8, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 5. | CBI (DSP) LDCE | December 24, 2025 | January 13, 2026 | February 28, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 6. | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026 | December 3, 2025 | December 23, 2025 | March 8, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 7. | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 | December 10, 2025 | December 30, 2025 | April 12, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 8. | C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 | December 10, 2025 | December 30, 2025 | April 12, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 9. | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | January 14, 2026 | February 3, 2026 | May 24, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 10. | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination 2026 | January 14, 2026 | February 3, 2026 | May 24, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 11. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | June 6, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 12. | I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | February 11, 2026 | March 3, 2026 | June 19, 2026 (Friday) | 3 Days |
| 13. | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 | — | — | June 20, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 14. | Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | — | — | June 21, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 15. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | July 4, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 16. | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | February 18, 2026 | March 10, 2026 | July 19, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 17. | Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | August 2, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 18. | Reserved for UPSC Examination | — | — | August 8, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 19. | Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | — | — | August 21, 2026 (Friday) | 5 Days |
| 20. | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 | May 20, 2026 | June 9, 2026 | September 13, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 21. | C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 | May 20, 2026 | June 9, 2026 | September 13, 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 22. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | September 26, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 23. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | October 10, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 24. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | October 31, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 25. | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 | — | — | November 22, 2026 (Sunday) | 7 Days |
| 26. | S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | September 16, 2026 | October 6, 2026 | December 12, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 27. | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | — | — | December 19, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
Key Takeaways for UPSC Aspirants 2027
Looking at Table 2 (2027 schedule) , a few critical things stand out for serious candidates:
1. The Main Event: Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS)
- Prelims Exam: 23rd May 2027 (Sunday): This is the big filter. You need to be finished with your revision by at least mid-May.
- Mains Exam: 20th August 2027 (Friday): That’s roughly a 3-month gap after Prelims.
2. Defense Aspirants (NDA & CDS)
- NDA (I) & CDS (I) : 11th April 2027 (same day)
- NDA (II) & CDS (II) : 19th September 2027
3. Technical & Engineering Exams
- Engineering Services (Prelims) : 31st January 2027
- IES / ISS : 18th June 2027
4. A Word on the “Reserved” Slots
Don’t ignore rows like #1, #5, #11, #17, #22, #23, #24, #26 in Table 2.
While they say “Reserved,” they indicate that UPSC is planning to conduct some exam on that date possibly new recruitments like EPFO, RBI, or other RTs.
How to Download the Official UPSC 2027 Calendar PDF
- Go to the official website: upsc.gov.in
- On the homepage, look for the section “What’s New” or “Examination.”
- Find the link that says: “Programme of Examinations / Recruitment Tests (RTs) – 2027”
- Click the PDF icon to download it.
- Pro tip: Print this PDF and paste it on your study wall.
Important Links
| Description | Links |
|---|---|
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 PDF Download Link | 2027 |
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF Download Link | 2026 |
| UPSC Official Website | UPSC |
