The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released its Annual Exam Calendar for 2027 . This roadmap gives candidates a clear timeline to structure their preparation, schedule revisions, and track application windows. The notification, registration, and examination dates for the major UPSC exams – including the Civil Services Examination (CSE), NDA, and CDS—are detailed below.
Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Document UPSC PROGRAMME OF EXAMINATIONS/ RECRUITMENT TESTS (RTs) – 2027
Calendar released date 20 May 2026
Exam Covered Civil Services, NDA, CDS, CAPF, Engineering Services, Geo-Scientist
Location All Over India
Official Website upsc.gov.in
Major Exam Dates & Details – UPSC Exam Calendar 2027
Sl No. Name of Examination Date of Notification Last Date for Application Date of Exam Commencement Duration
1
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027
02.09.2026
22.09.2026
10.01.2027 (Sunday)
1 Day
2
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027
16.09.2026
06.10.2026
31.01.2027 (Sunday)
1 Day
3
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2027
02.12.2026
22.12.2026
11.04.2027 (Sunday)
1 Day
4
C.D.S. Examination (I), 2027
02.12.2026
22.12.2026
11.04.2027 (Sunday)
1 Day
5
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027
13.01.2027
02.02.2027
23.05.2027 (Sunday)
1 Day
6
Indian Forest Service (Prelims) Exam 2027 through CS(P)
13.01.2027
02.02.2027
23.05.2027 (Sunday)
1 Day
7
Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2027
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20.08.2027 (Friday)
5 Day
8
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2027
12.05.2027
01.06.2027
19.09.2027 (Sunday)
1 Day
9
C.D.S. Examination (II), 2027
12.05.2027
01.06.2027
19.09.2027 (Sunday)
1 Day
10
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2027
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21.11.2027 (Sunday)
7 Day
Qualification Details – UPSC Exam Calendar 2027
Stream Qualifications
Civil Services & CDS Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
NDA & NA 12th Class pass (10+2 pattern) or equivalent examination. (Physics and Mathematics required for Air Force and Navy wings).
Engineering Services (IES) Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in the relevant discipline.
Important Dates – UPSC Exam Calendar 2027
Event Date
Official Release of UPSC 2027 Calendar
20.05.2026
Civil Services (Prelims) 2027 Exam Date
23.05.2026
NDA & NA (I) 2027 Exam Date
11.04.2027
CDS (I) 2027 Exam Date
11.04.2027
Civil Services (Mains) 2027 Exam Start Date
20.08.2027
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