Released: 20 May 2026 · Official UPSC Calendar
UPSC Calendar 2027 — Exam Dates,
Notification & Complete Schedule
The UPSC Calendar 2027 is officially out. CSE Prelims 2027 on 23rd May 2027 (Sunday) · Mains 2027 from 20th August 2027 (Friday). All major UPSC exam dates, notification deadlines, and complete schedule for CSE, IFS, NDA, CDS, CAPF & more.
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Prelims 2027
23 May 2027
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Mains 2027
20 Aug 2027
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Notification
13 Jan 2027
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Last Date to Apply
02 Feb 2027
Key Exam Dates
UPSC CSE 2027 — Prelims & Mains at a Glance
The two most critical dates every UPSC 2027 aspirant must mark — confirmed in the officially released UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.
Stage 1 — Screening
23 May 2027
Sunday
UPSC Prelims 2027 — two objective MCQ papers: GS Paper I (100 Qs, 200 marks) + CSAT Paper II (80 Qs, 200 marks, qualifying at 33%). IFoS Prelims 2027 also on the same day. Notification: 13 Jan 2027 · Apply by: 02 Feb 2027.
Stage 2 — Written Exam
20 Aug 2027
Friday Onwards · 5 Days
UPSC Mains 2027 — descriptive exam spanning 5 days. Essay, 4 GS papers, 2 Optional papers. Total: 1,750 marks for merit ranking. Candidates qualifying Mains appear for the Personality Test (Interview).
⚠️ Key Planning Note: With the Prelims on 23 May 2027 and Mains on 20 Aug 2027, there are approximately 3 months between the two stages. UPSC toppers consistently begin Mains preparation in parallel with Prelims — not after Prelims results. Start your GS notebooks, optional subject preparation, and answer writing practice from day one.
Complete Schedule
UPSC Calendar 2027 — All Major Exams
Official dates, notification dates, and application deadlines from the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.
| Exam | Event | Date / Details | Category |
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| Civil Services Prelims 2027 | Notification Release | 13 January 2027 | CSE |
| Civil Services Prelims 2027 | Last Date to Apply | 02 February 2027 | CSE |
| Civil Services Prelims 2027 | Exam Date | 23 May 2027 (Sunday) | CSE |
| Civil Services Mains 2027 | Exam Start Date | 20 August 2027 (Friday) · 5 Days | CSE |
| Indian Forest Service Prelims | Exam Date | Through Civil Services Prelims — 23 May 2027 | IFS |
| Indian Forest Service Mains | Exam Start Date | 21 November 2027 | IFS |
| NDA I & II 2027 | Exam Months | April 2027 (NDA I) · September 2027 (NDA II) | NDA |
| CDS I & II 2027 | Exam Months | April 2027 (CDS I) · September 2027 (CDS II) | CDS |
| CAPF Assistant Commandants 2027 | Exam Date | 04 July 2027 | CAPF |
| Engineering Services (IES/ISS) 2027 | Schedule | As per UPSC Calendar 2027 | IES |
| Combined Geo-Scientist 2027 | Schedule | As per UPSC Calendar 2027 | Geo-Sci |
Note: The UPSC Calendar 2027 provides tentative dates. Confirmed dates for individual exams are released via separate official notifications on upsc.gov.in. Always verify before applying.
Month-by-Month Timeline
UPSC CSE 2027 — Key Milestones Timeline
Plan your preparation around these confirmed milestones from the UPSC Calendar 2027.
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13 January 2027
Official Notification Released
UPSC CSE 2027 notification published on upsc.gov.in. Detailed eligibility, syllabus, exam centres, and application guidelines available. Apply immediately — do not wait until the last date.
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02 February 2027
Last Date to Apply Online
Final deadline for UPSC CSE 2027 application. No late submissions accepted. Keep scanned documents (photo, signature) ready at upsconline.nic.in.
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April 2027
NDA I & CDS I Exams
NDA I and CDS I scheduled in April 2027. Exact dates confirmed via individual exam notifications from UPSC.
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23 May 2027 (Sunday)
UPSC Prelims 2027 Exam
GS Paper I (100 questions, 200 marks) + CSAT Paper II (80 questions, qualifying at 33%). IFoS Prelims also on same day. Result typically in 4–6 weeks.
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04 July 2027
CAPF (Assistant Commandants) 2027
CAPF AC exam scheduled on 4th July 2027 for CISF, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, and Assam Rifles positions.
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20 August 2027 (Friday)
UPSC Mains 2027 Begins
5-day descriptive exam: Essay, GS I, GS II, GS III, GS IV, Optional Paper I, Optional Paper II + two qualifying language papers. Total marks for ranking: 1,750.
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September 2027
NDA II & CDS II Exams
NDA II and CDS II examinations scheduled in September 2027. Exact dates via official notifications closer to the exam.
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21 November 2027
IFoS Mains 2027 Begins
Indian Forest Service Mains 2027 commences on 21st November 2027. Candidates who qualify through the common CSE Prelims (23 May 2027) appear for this separate Mains examination.
Exam Overview
All Major UPSC Exams — Calendar 2027
Quick-reference cards for every major examination in the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.
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Civil Services (CSE)
Prelims: 23 May 2027
Mains: 20 Aug 2027 · Notification: 13 Jan · Apply by: 02 Feb 2027
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Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Prelims: 23 May 2027
Shares Prelims with CSE · Mains: 21 November 2027
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NDA I & II
April & Sep 2027
Two cycles. For 10+2 candidates. Individual notifications from UPSC.
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CDS I & II
April & Sep 2027
Combined Defence Services. For graduates. IMA, INA, AFA, OTA entries.
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CAPF (AC) 2027
04 July 2027
Assistant Commandants for CISF, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, Assam Rifles.
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IES / ISS 2027
As per Calendar
Engineering Services Examination. Technical posts under Government of India.
UPSC Calendar 2026 vs 2027: Prelims 2026 was on 24 May 2026 (Mains: 21 Aug 2026) · Prelims 2027 is on 23 May 2027 (Mains: 20 Aug 2027). Almost identical timing, one year ahead. Calendar 2026 released 15 May 2025 · Calendar 2027 released 20 May 2026.
Download Guide
How to Download UPSC Calendar 2027 PDF
Official steps to access and download the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 from the UPSC website.
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Go to the Official UPSC Website
Visit www.upsc.gov.in — the only official source for all UPSC calendars, notifications, and results.
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Click the "Examination" Tab
On the homepage, click on the "Examination" tab in the top navigation menu to open the examination section.
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Select "Calendar"
Under the Examination section, click "Calendar". This page shows annual calendars for the last three years.
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Download UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 PDF
Click the "UPSC Annual Calendar 2027" link to open and download the official PDF document.
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Save and Plan Your Preparation
Save the PDF, mark all key dates in your planner, and begin preparation immediately — you have approximately 12 months from notification (13 Jan 2027) to Prelims (23 May 2027).
Frequently Asked Questions
UPSC Calendar 2027 — FAQs
Key questions about UPSC Calendar 2027 exam dates, schedule, and PDF download.
UPSC Prelims 2027 is on 23rd May 2027 (Sunday). Notification: 13 January 2027. Last date to apply: 2 February 2027. Two papers: GS Paper I (100 questions, 200 marks) and CSAT Paper II (80 questions, 200 marks — qualifying at 33%). IFoS Prelims 2027 is also on the same day using the same papers.
UPSC Mains 2027 begins on 20th August 2027 (Friday) and spans five days. Includes: Essay, four General Studies papers (GS I–IV), two Optional Subject papers (250 marks each), and two qualifying language papers. Total Mains marks for merit: 1,750. Mains qualifiers appear for Personality Test (275 marks). Final ranking out of 2,025.
The UPSC Calendar 2027 was officially released on 20th May 2026 by the Union Public Service Commission. Download from upsc.gov.in → Examination → Calendar. UPSC typically releases the annual calendar one year in advance — Calendar 2026 was released 15 May 2025, Calendar 2027 on 20 May 2026.
UPSC Calendar 2027 includes: Civil Services (CSE) Prelims 23 May 2027, Mains 20 Aug 2027; Indian Forest Service (IFS) Prelims 23 May 2027, Mains 21 Nov 2027; NDA I & II (April & September 2027); CDS I & II (April & September 2027); CAPF AC (4 July 2027); IES/ISS (Engineering Services); Combined Geo-Scientist. Exact notification dates for each exam are released separately by UPSC.
As per UPSC Calendar 2027: Notification: 13 January 2027 · Last date to apply: 2 February 2027. Register and apply at upsconline.nic.in. Application fee: ₹100 (General/OBC) — SC/ST/PH/Women: exempt. No provision for late submission after the 2 February 2027 deadline under any circumstances.
There are approximately 3 months between Prelims (23 May 2027) and Mains (20 Aug 2027). Prelims results typically arrive 4–6 weeks after the exam (late June / early July 2027), leaving only 6–7 weeks for focused Mains preparation after results. This is why UPSC toppers begin answer writing, GS notebooks, and optional preparation from day one — not after Prelims results.
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