UPSC exam calendar 2027 released at upsc.gov.in: Check full exam schedule here as civil services prelims to be held on May 23

The Union Public Service Commission has officially published the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released update on its official website, giving aspirants across India a detailed roadmap for the upcoming examination cycle.

The newly announced schedule includes important dates for major recruitment examinations such as Civil Services, NDA, CDS, Engineering Services, CAPF, CMS and several other competitive exams conducted by UPSC every year.

The release of the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released notification is expected to help lakhs of candidates plan their preparation strategy well in advance for one of India’s toughest recruitment processes.

Civil Services Prelims and Mains 2027 Dates Confirmed

As per the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released schedule, the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2027 will be conducted on May 23, 2027. Meanwhile, the Civil Services Main Examination 2027 is scheduled to begin on August 20, 2027, and will continue for five days.

UPSC has also confirmed that the official notification for the Civil Services Examination will be issued on January 13, 2027. Candidates interested in applying will be able to complete the registration process until February 2, 2027.

The Indian Forest Service Preliminary Examination, which is conducted through the Civil Services Preliminary Examination, will also take place on the same day.

The UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released announcement has already become a key focus among IAS aspirants preparing for long-term study plans and revision schedules.

UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 Released

S. No.	Name of Examination	Notification Date	Last Date to Apply	Exam Date	Duration
1	UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam	—	—	January 9, 2027	2 days
2	Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2027	September 2, 2026	September 22, 2026	January 10, 2027	1 day
3	Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027	September 16, 2026	October 6, 2026	January 31, 2027	1 day
4	CBI (DSP) LDCE	December 16, 2026	January 5, 2027	February 27, 2027	2 days
5	UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam	—	—	March 13, 2027	2 days
6	CISF AC (EXE) LDCE-2027	November 25, 2026	December 15, 2026	March 14, 2027	1 day
7	NDA & NA Examination (I) 2027	December 2, 2026	December 22, 2026	April 11, 2027	1 day
8	CDS Examination (I) 2027	December 2, 2026	December 22, 2026	April 11, 2027	1 day
9	Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027	January 13, 2027	February 2, 2027	May 23, 2027	1 day
10	Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2027	January 13, 2027	February 2, 2027	May 23, 2027	1 day
11	UPSC Main RT/Reserved for Exam	—	—	June 5, 2027	2 days
12	Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2027	—	—	June 18, 2027	1 day
13	IES/ISS Examination 2027	February 10, 2027	March 2, 2027	June 18, 2027	3 days
14	Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2027	—	—	June 19, 2027	2 days
15	Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination 2027	February 17, 2027	March 9, 2027	July 4, 2027	1 day
16	Combined Medical Services Examination 2027	March 3, 2027	March 23, 2027	July 18, 2027	1 day
17	UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam	—	—	July 31, 2027	2 days
18	UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam	—	—	August 7, 2027	2 days
19	Civil Services (Main) Examination 2027	—	—	August 20, 2027	5 days
20	NDA & NA Examination (II) 2027	May 12, 2027	June 1, 2027	September 19, 2027	1 day
21	CDS Examination (II) 2027	May 12, 2027	June 1, 2027	September 19, 2027	1 day
22	UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam	—	—	September 25, 2027	2 days
23	UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam	—	—	October 16, 2027	2 days
24	Reserved for UPSC Exam	—	—	October 23, 2027	2 days
25	Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2027	—	—	November 21, 2027	7 days
26	UPSC RT/Reserved for Exam	—	—	December 4, 2027	2 days
27	SO/Steno (Grade ‘B’/Grade ‘I’) LDCE	September 15, 2027	October 5, 2027	December 18, 2027	2 days

With the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released announcement now out, aspirants across India are expected to intensify their preparation for one of the country’s toughest and most prestigious examination cycles.