UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 Out; CSE Prelims on May 23, Check Details
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• Updated on 21 May, 2026, 12:14 AM, by Disha Yadav
The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 on the official website, listing important dates for Civil Services, Indian Forest Service, NDA, NA, CDS, CAPF, and other recruitment examinations. According to the schedule, the UPSC CSE and IFS Preliminary Examination 2027 will be conducted on May 23, 2027, while NDA/NA and CDS II exams are expected in September 2027.
The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 on its official website, UPSC Official Portal. The annual examination calendar contains notification dates, application deadlines, and examination schedules for major recruitment and competitive examinations conducted by the commission. As per the released schedule, the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE) 2027 and the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Preliminary Examination 2027 will be conducted on May 23, 2027. The calendar also includes tentative schedules for NDA, NA, CDS II, Engineering Services, CAPF, and Combined Geo-Scientist examinations.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 Important Dates
Candidates preparing for UPSC examinations can now plan their preparation strategy according to the official annual schedule released by the commission.
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2027 Schedule
According to the released calendar, the Civil Services Main Examination 2027 is expected to begin in August 2027 and continue for multiple days as per the standard examination schedule. The Civil Services Examination remains one of the most competitive recruitment examinations conducted in India for recruitment to services including IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other central services. The UPSC CSE selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test/Interview
UPSC NDA and CDS 2027 Exam Schedule
The annual UPSC calendar has also provided tentative schedules for defence recruitment examinations conducted for admission into defence academies. The following examinations are expected in 2027:
These examinations are conducted for recruitment into:
- National Defence Academy (NDA)
- Naval Academy (NA)
- Indian Military Academy (IMA)
- Indian Naval Academy (INA)
- Air Force Academy (AFA)
- Officers Training Academy (OTA)
How to Download UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 PDF?
The commission has advised candidates to regularly check the official portal because examination dates may change under exceptional circumstances. Candidates can download the annual UPSC examination calendar PDF directly through the official website. The following steps can be followed:
- Visit the official website, UPSC Website
- Open the “Examinations” section
- Click on “Exam Calendar”
- Open the “UPSC Exam Calendar 2027” PDF link
- Download and save the schedule for future reference
UPSC Exams Covered in Annual Calendar
The annual UPSC calendar includes schedules for multiple examinations conducted throughout the year. The major examinations covered include:
- Civil Services Examination (CSE)
- Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS)
- Engineering Services Examination (ESE)
- Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
- Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS)
- National Defence Academy Examination (NDA)
- CAPF Assistant Commandant Examination
- CMS Examination
- EPFO Recruitment Tests
Why Is the UPSC Calendar Important for Aspirants?
The annual examination calendar helps candidates prepare long-term study strategies and track notification release dates, application deadlines, and examination timelines. Experts believe early release of the examination calendar allows aspirants to:
- Prepare structured study plans
- Balance multiple examination preparations
- Monitor application deadlines
- Plan revision schedules effectively
- Prepare for overlapping examination cycles
The calendar is especially important for candidates appearing for both civil services and defence examinations conducted by UPSC.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 FAQs
When will the UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination 2027 be conducted?
The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2027 will be held on May 23, 2027.
Where can candidates download the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027?
Candidates can download the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 from the official website, UPSC.
Which examinations are included in the UPSC annual calendar?
The UPSC annual calendar includes CSE, IFS, NDA, CDS, CAPF, Engineering Services, CMS, and other recruitment examinations.
When will NDA and CDS II 2027 examinations be conducted?
The NDA/NA II and CDS II examinations are expected to be conducted in September 2027.
Why is the UPSC annual exam calendar important?
The UPSC calendar helps aspirants plan preparation strategies, monitor application dates, and organise revision schedules for competitive examinations.
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