UPSC Programme of Examinations 2026: key dates for the year

The Union Public Service Commission's annual calendar sets out the examination schedule for 2026. Major dates include the Combined Geo-Scientist and Engineering Services Preliminary Examinations on 8 February 2026, NDA & NA (I) and CDS (I) on 12 April 2026, the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service Preliminary Examinations on 24 May 2026, IES/ISS from 19 June 2026, CAPF (ACs) on 19 July 2026, Combined Medical Services on 2 August 2026, the Civil Services Main Examination from 21 August 2026, and NDA & NA (II) with CDS (II) on 13 September 2026. Application windows for each examination open with the corresponding notification date listed in the calendar.