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UPSC Exam Dates 2026
UPSC has released the exam dates for the year 2026. Candidates are advised to have a look at the UPSC exam calendar and start preparing accordingly. The Union Public Service Commission is a constitutional body of India that conducts direct recruitment of officers through examinations and appoints officers in various Services under the Government of India.
According to the schedule NDA 1 2026 and CDS 1 2026 exam will be conducted on 12th April 2026. As per the UPSC exam calendar 2026, the NDA & CDS notification would release on same day. The NDA & NA (1) and CDS (1) 2026 notification will release on 10th December 2025. The exam will also be conducted on the same day that is, 12th April 2026. On the other hand NDA & NA (2) and CDS (2) 2026 notification will release on 20th May 2026.
The dates of notification, commencement and duration of Examinations/ RTs are liable to alteration, if the circumstances so warrant.
The notification for CAPF (ACs) examination will be released on 18th February 2026 and the exam will be conducted on 19th July 2026.
Important Dates:
| Name of Examination | Date of Notification | Last Date to Apply | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDA & NA (1) 2026 | 10 Dec 2025 | 30 Dec 2025 | 12 April 2026 |
| CDS (1) 2026 | 10 Dec 2025 | 30 Dec 2025 | 12 April 2026 |
| NDA & NA (2) 2026 | 20 May 2026 | 09 June 2026 | 13 Sept 2026 |
| CDS (2) 2026 | 20 May 2025 | 09 June 2026 | 13 Sept 2026 |
| CAPF (ACs) 2026 | 18 Feb 2025 | 10 March 2026 | 19 July 2026 |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 14 Jan 2026 | 03 Feb 2026 | 24 May 2026 |
| Civil Services (Mains) Examination, 2026 | – | – | 21 Aug 2026 |
Now that the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 is out, there’s no room for guesswork. Mark the dates, align your preparation, and start working backwards from the exam day. Success in UPSC always favours those who plan ahead.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 : Download PDF
