The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the examination calendar for the year 2027 on its website, upsc.gov.in. As per the schedule, the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE) 2027 is slated for May 23, 2027, while the Civil Services Main Examination will commence on August 20, 2027, and continue for five days.
Key Dates for UPSC Exams in 2027
The annual calendar provides comprehensive details including notification release dates, application deadlines, examination dates, and the duration of various major recruitment tests conducted by the commission. The notification for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2027 will be issued on January 13, 2027, and candidates can submit applications until February 2, 2027. The Indian Forest Service Preliminary Examination, which is conducted alongside the Civil Services Preliminary Examination, will also be held on the same day.
Complete List of UPSC Exam Dates 2026-27
Aspirants can refer to the following table for all important exam dates:
- UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam – January 9, 2027 (2 days)
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2027 – Notification: September 2, 2026; Last Date: September 22, 2026; Exam: January 10, 2027 (1 day)
- Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027 – Notification: September 16, 2026; Last Date: October 6, 2026; Exam: January 31, 2027 (1 day)
- CBI (DSP) LDCE – Notification: December 16, 2026; Last Date: January 5, 2027; Exam: February 27, 2027 (2 days)
- UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam – March 13, 2027 (2 days)
- CISF AC (EXE) LDCE-2027 – Notification: November 25, 2026; Last Date: December 15, 2026; Exam: March 14, 2027 (1 day)
- NDA & NA Examination (I) 2027 – Notification: December 2, 2026; Last Date: December 22, 2026; Exam: April 11, 2027 (1 day)
- CDS Examination (I) 2027 – Notification: December 2, 2026; Last Date: December 22, 2026; Exam: April 11, 2027 (1 day)
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027 – Notification: January 13, 2027; Last Date: February 2, 2027; Exam: May 23, 2027 (1 day)
- Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2027 – Notification: January 13, 2027; Last Date: February 2, 2027; Exam: May 23, 2027 (1 day)
- UPSC Main RT/Reserved for Exam – June 5, 2027 (2 days)
- Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2027 – June 18, 2027 (1 day)
- IES/ISS Examination 2027 – Notification: February 10, 2027; Last Date: March 2, 2027; Exam: June 18, 2027 (3 days)
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2027 – June 19, 2027 (2 days)
- Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination 2027 – Notification: February 17, 2027; Last Date: March 9, 2027; Exam: July 4, 2027 (1 day)
- Combined Medical Services Examination 2027 – Notification: March 3, 2027; Last Date: March 23, 2027; Exam: July 18, 2027 (1 day)
- UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam – July 31, 2027 (2 days)
- UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam – August 7, 2027 (2 days)
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2027 – August 20, 2027 (5 days)
- NDA & NA Examination (II) 2027 – Notification: May 12, 2027; Last Date: June 1, 2027; Exam: September 19, 2027 (1 day)
- CDS Examination (II) 2027 – Notification: May 12, 2027; Last Date: June 1, 2027; Exam: September 19, 2027 (1 day)
- UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam – September 25, 2027 (2 days)
- UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam – October 16, 2027 (2 days)
- Reserved for UPSC Exam – October 23, 2027 (2 days)
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2027 – November 21, 2027 (7 days)
- UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam – December 4, 2027 (2 days)
- SO/Steno (Grade 'B'/Grade 'I') LDCE – Notification: September 15, 2027; Last Date: October 5, 2027; Exam: December 18, 2027 (2 days)
Aspirants can download the complete UPSC exam calendar for 2027 from the official website. This calendar serves as a crucial tool for planning and preparation for various competitive examinations conducted by the commission.
