UPSC Releases 2027 Examination Calendar: Civil Services Prelims On May 23, Mains From August 20 – Download PDF Now

The Union Public Service Commission has released its examination calendar for 2027. Candidates preparing for UPSC examinations can now check important notification dates, application deadlines, and exam schedules on the official UPSC website.

As per the calendar, the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2027 will be conducted on May 23, 2027, while the Civil Services Main Examination is scheduled to begin from August 20, 2027, and will continue for five days. The Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination will also be held through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.

Direct link to check the UPSC Exam Schedule 2027

Important Dates for UPSC Exams 2027

Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Exam 2027

Notification Date: September 2, 2026

Last Date to Apply: September 22, 2026

Exam Date: January 31, 2027

Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam 2027

Notification Date: September 16, 2026

Last Date to Apply: October 6, 2026

CBI (DSP) LDCE

Notification Date: December 16, 2026

Last Date to Apply: January 5, 2027

Exam Date: February 27, 2027

CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2027

Notification Date: November 25, 2026

Last Date to Apply: December 15, 2026

Exam Dates: March 13 and 14, 2027

NDA & NA Examination (I), 2027

Notification Date: December 2, 2026

Last Date to Apply: December 22, 2026

Exam Date: April 11, 2027

CDS Examination (I), 2027

Exam Date: April 11, 2027

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027

Notification Date: January 13, 2027

Last Date to Apply: February 2, 2027

Exam Date: May 23, 2027

Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2027

Exam Date: June 5, 2027

I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2027

Notification Date: February 10, 2027

Last Date to Apply: March 2, 2027

Exam Dates: June 18 to 20, 2027

Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2027

Exam Dates: June 26 and 27, 2027

Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2027

Notification Date: February 17, 2027

Last Date to Apply: March 9, 2027

Exam Date: July 4, 2027

Combined Medical Services Examination, 2027

Notification Date: March 3, 2027

Last Date to Apply: March 23, 2027

Exam Date: July 18, 2027

Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2027

Exam Dates: August 20 to August 24, 2027

NDA & NA Examination (II), 2027

Notification Date: May 12, 2027

Last Date to Apply: June 1, 2027

Exam Date: September 19, 2027

CDS Examination (II), 2027

Exam Date: September 19, 2027

Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2027

Exam Dates: November 21 to December 4, 2027

S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE

Notification Date: September 15, 2027

Last Date to Apply: October 5, 2027

Exam Date: December 18, 2027

Major UPSC Exam Schedule 2027

Civil Services Preliminary Exam — May 23, 2027

Civil Services Main Exam — August 20 to 24, 2027

NDA & NA Examination (I) — April 11, 2027

NDA & NA Examination (II) — September 19, 2027

CDS Examination (I) — April 11, 2027

CDS Examination (II) — September 19, 2027

CAPF Examination — July 4, 2027

CMS Examination — July 18, 2027

Engineering Services Main Exam — June 5, 2027

Steps to download UPSC Exam Calendar 2027

Visit the official UPSC website

Click on the “Examination” section on the homepage

Open the “Calendar” or “Programme of Examinations/RTs” link

Select the UPSC Examination Calendar 2027 PDF

Download and save the file for future reference

The Commission also noted that the dates of notification, commencement, and duration of examinations are subject to change if required under certain circumstances.