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The UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission on its official website, UPSC Official Website. The UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 contains notification dates, application deadlines, and exam dates for various prestigious exams such as Civil Services Examination (CSE), Indian Forest Service (IFS), NDA, CDS, CAPF, Engineering Services, CMS, and others.
The lakhs of candidates who are preparing for UPSC exams can now prepare themselves according to the official date schedule.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 Released at upsc.gov.in
Every year, UPSC comes out with a fresh UPSC calendar for all the candidates so that they can prepare for the exams in advance. The latest UPSC Calendar 2027 provides information about:
- Notification release dates
- Application form dates
- Exam commencement dates
- Duration of examinations
The calendar is especially important for candidates targeting:
- IAS
- IPS
- IFS
- NDA
- CDS
- CAPF
- Engineering Services
- Medical Services
- Geo-Scientist and other UPSC exams
As per the official calendar, the UPSC CSE 2027 notification is scheduled to be released on 13th January 2027.
UPSC CSE Exam 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UPSC CSE 2027 Notification Release Date | 13 January 2027 |
| UPSC CSE Application Start Date | 13 January 2027 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 February 2027 |
| UPSC Prelims 2027 Exam Date | 23 May 2027 |
| UPSC Mains 2027 Start Date | 20 August 2027 |
The Civil Services Examination is conducted for recruitment to various Group A and Group B services of the Government of India, including:
- Indian Administrative Service
- Indian Police Service
- Indian Foreign Service
UPSC Calendar 2027 Overview
The Union Public Service Commission has finally made an announcement regarding the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 on 20th May 2026 on the UPSC Official Website. The yearly calendar holds vital information related to significant exams such as UPSC Civil Services, NDA, CDS, CAPF, Engineering Services, and Indian Forest Service examinations. The aspirants who are planning to appear in the UPSC 2027 exam have an opportunity to organize their study schedule accordingly with the help of these announced dates.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | UPSC |
| Calendar Release Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC Prelims 2027 Date | 23 May 2027 |
| UPSC Mains 2027 Date | 20 August 2027 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
UPSC Notification Dates 2027
Notification dates for different examinations organized by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) have been released officially by UPSC for the year 2027. All those candidates who are preparing for Civil Services, NDA, CDS, CAPF, IES/ISS, and CMS examinations should make a note of these notifications and application dates in order to prevent any confusion about late application submissions.
| Examination | Notification Date | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 | 13 Jan 2027 | 2 Feb 2027 |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 | 13 Jan 2027 | 2 Feb 2027 |
| IES/ISS Examination, 2027 | 10 Feb 2027 | 2 Mar 2027 |
| CAPF (ACs) Examination, 2027 | 17 Feb 2027 | 9 Mar 2027 |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2027 | 3 Mar 2027 | 23 Mar 2027 |
| NDA & NA Examination (II), 2027 | 12 May 2027 | 1 Jun 2027 |
| CDS Examination (II), 2027 | 12 May 2027 | 1 Jun 2027 |
| SO/Steno LDCE | 15 Sep 2027 | 5 Oct 2027 |
UPSC Exam Dates 2027
The UPSC Exam Time Table 2027 has been made available, which features the entire schedule of exams that have been scheduled to be held during the year for recruitment purposes. These exams include the UPSC Civil Services Prelim Exam to the NDA, CDS, CAPF, Engineering Services, and Indian Forest Services examinations among others.
| Examination | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Prelims) | 10 January 2027 |
| Engineering Services (Prelims) | 31 January 2027 |
| NDA & NA Examination (I) | 11 April 2027 |
| CDS Examination (I) | 11 April 2027 |
| UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2027 | 23 May 2027 |
| Indian Forest Service Prelims 2027 | 23 May 2027 |
| CAPF (ACs) Exam | 4 July 2027 |
| Combined Medical Services Exam | 18 July 2027 |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2027 | 20 August 2027 |
| NDA & NA Examination (II) | 19 September 2027 |
| CDS Examination (II) | 19 September 2027 |
| Indian Forest Service Mains 2027 | 21 November 2027 |
UPSC Calendar 2027 PDF Download
Candidates can download the official UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 PDF directly from the UPSC website.
Download UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 PDF
The official PDF contains the detailed schedule for all examinations and recruitment tests to be conducted during 2027.
Why is the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 Important for Aspirants?
The UPSC Calendar helps candidates:
- Prepare long-term study plans
- Schedule revision cycles
- Track important deadlines
- Avoid last-minute preparation pressure
- Manage Prelims and Mains preparation effectively
For serious aspirants, the annual calendar acts as a preparation roadmap for the entire year.
Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026
UPSC 2027 Preparation Strategy
With nearly one year remaining for the UPSC Prelims 2027 examination, aspirants should begin preparation strategically:
- Complete NCERTs and standard books early
- Focus on current affairs daily
- Solve previous year question papers
- Attempt mock tests regularly
- Practice answer writing for Mains
- Revise consistently
Experts recommend integrating static subjects with current affairs for better conceptual understanding and scoring potential.
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