UPSC 2026 exam schedule released: Key dates for civil services, NDA, Engineering and more
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UPSC releases 2026 exam calendar with dates for major recruitment exams like Civil Services and Engineering Services.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released its full examination calendar for 2026. The schedule includes dates for all major recruitment exams conducted by the commission, including the Civil Services, Engineering Services, and National Defence Academy (NDA) exams.
The Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) and Engineering Services (Preliminary), are both scheduled for February 8, 2026. The NDA and NA (I) exam will be held on April 12, followed by the Civil Services (Preliminary) on May 24.
The Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service exams will begin on June 19. The Civil Services (Main) exam will be conducted over five days starting August 21. The Indian Forest Service (Main) exam is scheduled to run for seven days from November 22.
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