📅 UPSC 2025–26 Exam Schedule
| Exam | Notification | Apply By | Exam Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Services (Prelims) 📘 | 22 Jan 2025 | 11 Feb 2025 (extended to 21 Feb for OTR updates) (careerindia.com, theiashub.com) | 25 May 2025 |
| Civil Services (Mains) | — | — | From 22 Aug 2025 over five days |
| Engineering Services (Prelims) | 18 Sep 2024 | 22 Nov 2024 | 8 Jun 2025 |
| IES/ISS (Prelims) | 12 Feb 2025 | 4 Mar 2025 | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Combined Geo‑Scientist (Mains) | — | — | 21 Jun 2025 (2 days) |
| Combined Medical Services | 19 Feb 2025 | 11 Mar 2025 | 20 Jul 2025 |
| CAPF ACs | 5 Mar 2025 | 25 Mar 2025 | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Engineering Services (Mains) | — | — | 10 Aug 2025 |
| NDA & NA (II) | 11 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | 13 Apr 2025 (I), and NDA & CDS II: 14 Sep 2025 |
| CDS (I & II) | 11 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | CDS I: 13 Apr 2025; CDS II/JDA: 14 Sep 2025 |
| IFS (Main) | — | — | 16 Nov 2025 (7 days) |
| Additional RTs/examinations | — | — | Dates reserved throughout the year (2-day slots in June, July, October, November, December) |
🔍 Other Key Updates
- UPSC CSE Prelims Result expected around mid-June ~14 Jun 2025, with Mains registration already open .
- Engineering Services (ESE) admit cards released; Prelims held on 8 Jun 2025; Mains due on 10 Aug 2025 .
- NDA/NA II and CDS II notifications went live on 28 May 2025, with application window open until 17 Jun 2025, exam set for 14 Sep 2025
✅ Next Steps
- Download the official PDF from UPSC’s “Annual Calendar” section on upsc.gov.in.
- Note relevant exams and their deadlines. Specifically those you plan to appear in (e.g., CSE, IES, CDS).
- Plan your preparation: align study schedules with application windows and exam dates.
- Stay alert for admit cards and result dates (especially around June for Prelims).