UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released its Tentative Annual Examination Calendar for the year 2027. This roadmap outlines the dates of notification, application deadlines, and exam commencement timelines for major national examinations, including Civil Services, NDA, CDS, and Engineering Services.
The early release of the calendar on May 20, 2026, allows government job aspirants to structure their preparation strategy for the 2027 recruitment cycle.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Calendar Release Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Exam Cycle Covered | January 09, 2027, to December 18, 2027 |
| Key Exams Included | Civil Services, NDA, CDS, CAPF, IES, CMS, IFS |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Complete UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 (Chronological Order)
Below is the complete tabular layout of the tentative exam dates, notification releases, and registration closing dates as declared by the Commission:
| Name of Examination | Notification Date | Last Date to Apply | Exam Start Date | Duration |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Prelims) 2027 | 02.09.2026 | 22.09.2026 | 10.01.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Engineering Services (Prelims) 2027 | 16.09.2026 | 06.10.2026 | 31.01.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| CBI (DSP) LDCE | 16.12.2026 | 05.01.2027 | 27.02.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2027 | 25.11.2026 | 15.12.2026 | 14.03.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2027 C.D.S. Examination (I), 2027 | 02.12.2026 | 22.12.2026 | 11.04.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Civil Services (Prelims) 2027 Indian Forest Service (Prelims) 2027 | 13.01.2027 | 02.02.2027 | 23.05.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Engineering Services (Main) 2027 | Not Given | Not Given | 18.06.2027 (Friday) | 1 Day |
| I.E.S. / I.S.S. Examination, 2027 | 10.02.2027 | 02.03.2027 | 18.06.2027 (Friday) | 3 Days |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) 2027 | Not Given | Not Given | 19.06.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) 2027 | 17.02.2027 | 09.03.2027 | 04.07.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2027 | 03.03.2027 | 23.03.2027 | 18.07.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2027 | Not Given | Not Given | 20.08.2027 (Friday) | 5 Days |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2027 C.D.S. Examination (II), 2027 | 12.05.2027 | 01.06.2027 | 19.09.2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) 2027 | Not Given | Not Given | 21.11.2027 (Sunday) | 7 Days |
| S.O. / Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 15.09.2027 | 05.10.2027 | 18.12.2027 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
Important Reserved Dates for UPSC RT Exams
The commission keeps a set of specific calendar timelines reserved for sudden Recruitment Tests (RTs) or overlapping examination windows:
- 09.01.2027 (Saturday) – 2 Days
- 13.03.2027 (Saturday) – 2 Days
- 05.06.2027 (Saturday) – 2 Days
- 31.07.2027 (Saturday) – 2 Days
- 07.08.2027 (Saturday) – 2 Days
- 25.09.2027 (Saturday) – 2 Days
- 16.10.2027 (Saturday) – 2 Days
- 23.10.2027 (Saturday) – 2 Days
- 04.12.2027 (Saturday) – 2 Days
How to Download Official UPSC Calendar 2027 PDF
- Visit the official administrative domain portal: upsc.gov.in.
- Look into the right-hand panel marked “Examination” or look inside the scrolling “What’s New” section.
- Click on the active text link titled “Annual Calendar 2027”.
- A document reader will process the page layout summary automatically.
- Click the download icon in your browser to save the calendar layout PDF securely to your phone or desktop for tracking purposes.
Important Related Links
| Title | Link |
| Download Official 2027 Calendar | Download Now |
| Check Live UPSC Vacancy Updates | Check Details |
| UPSC Official Main Dashboard | Visit Now |
FAQs – UPSC Exam Calendar 2027
Ans: The dates mentioned in this calendar are explicitly marked as tentative. While the commission historically maintains these parameters strictly, changes can occur due to administrative reasons or unforeseen emergencies.
Ans: Candidates do not submit a separate fresh application for Mains in the early phases. Instead, they are required to fill out a Detailed Application Form (DAF) online after the results of the Preliminary Examinations are declared.
Ans: The initial screening phase for the Indian Forest Service is executed directly through the common Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, scheduled for May 23, 2027.
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