UPSC Calendar 2027 is an official document released annually by the Union Public Service Commission that contains the list of all exams conducted by UPSC, along with the tentative dates for notification, application form, and exam dates. Some popular exams included in the UPSC Calendar 2027 are the Civil Services, Indian Forest Service, Engineering Services, CDS, NDA, CAPF, etc. which are briefly discussed in the article. The UPSC Calendar 2027 has been released on 20th May 2026. Candidates can download the official UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 PDF from the official website or the direct link shared here in this article.
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UPSC Calendar 2027 PDF
According to the UPSC Calendar 2027, the UPSC Prelims Exam 2027, is scheduled to be conducted on 23rd May 2027 (Sunday), after clearing the stage, candidates appears for the UPSC Mains Exam 2027, scheduled to be conduced from 20th August 2027 (Friday), stretching to 5 days. The UPSC Calendar 2027 includes the dates for UPSC Exam 2027, including Combined Geo-Scientist, NDA, CDS, IES/ISS, etc. Access the official UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 PDF using the link provided.
UPSC Calendar 2027 Major Exams
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) officially released the UPSC Calendar 2027 on 20th May 2026. This annual UPSC Calendar 2027 Major Exams includes the Civil Services Examination (CSE), National Defence Academy (NDA), Combined Defence Services (CDS), Indian Forest Service (IFS), and others.
| UPSC Calendar 2027 Major Exams | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exam Name | Event | Date / Details |
| Civil Services (Prelims) 2027 | Exam Date | 23rd May 2027 (Sunday) |
| Notification Release | 13th January 2027 | |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 February 2027 | |
| Civil Services (Main) 2027 | Exam Start Date | 20th August 2027 (Friday) |
| Duration | 5 Days | |
| Indian Forest Service (Prelims) | Details | Through Civil Services (Prelims) |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) 2027 | Exam Start Date | 21st November 2027 |
| NDA & CDS (I & II) | Exam Months | April & September 2027 |
| CAPF (Assistant Commandants) | Exam Date | 04th July 2027 |
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UPSC Calendar 2027 Important Dates
Aspiring candidates can now refer to the UPSC Calendar 2027 Important Dates related to notification releases, deadlines for application submissions, and exam schedules. This timely release enables aspirants to strategically plan and streamline their preparation in accordance with the official timeline. As per the UPSC Calendar 2027, the UPSC CSE Exam 2027 is scheduled as:
- UPSC Prelims Exam Date 2027: 23rd May 2027 (Sunday)
- UPSC Mains Exam Date 2027: 20th August 2027 (Friday) onwards
UPSC Calendar 2027
The UPSC Calendar 2027 is now available for the Examination schedule to be conducted in 2027. The UPSC Prelims 2027 is scheduled on 23rd May 2027 and UPSC Mains 2027 is scheduled from August 20th, 2027 onwards. The detailed schedule as per the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 has been attached below:
UPSC Calendar 2026 PDF
The UPSC Calendar 2026 was released on May 15th, 2025 at the official portal of UPSC. The UPSC Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on May 24th, 2026 and the UPSC Mains Exam 2026 will start August 21st, 2026 onwards. The Candidates can find the complete UPSC Annual Calendar 2026 attached below:
UPSC Exam Date 2027
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Calendar 2027, highlighting the UPSC Exam Date 2027 for its recruitment exams, including the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS). The calendar provides detailed information on notification releases, application deadlines, and examination schedules, allowing aspirants to plan their preparation in a structured manner.
UPSC Prelims 2027
The UPSC Prelims Exam 2027 is scheduled to be held on 23rd May 2027 (Sunday). This one-day examination comprises two objective-type papers:
- General Studies Paper I
- CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) – Paper II
Both papers are multiple-choice (MCQ-based) and serve as a screening stage for the UPSC Mains Exam 2027. Importantly, the IFoS Prelims Exam 2027 will also be conducted on the same day, using the same set of papers. With the exam date announced well in advance, candidates now have approximately 12 months from the release of the calendar to plan their preparation.
UPSC Mains 2027
The UPSC Mains Exam 2027 will be conducted 20th August 2027 (Friday) onwards and will span for five days. The Mains stage includes:
- Essay Paper
- Four General Studies Papers
- Two Optional Subject Papers
Unlike the Prelims, the UPSC Mains Exam 2027 is a descriptive exam that demands in-depth subject knowledge, analytical thinking, and strong writing skills. There is a three-month window between the Prelims and Mains, making it critical for aspirants to begin Mains preparation alongside their Prelims strategy Candidates who qualify the Mains will be called for the Personality Test (Interview), the final stage of the UPSC Selection Process 2027.
How to Download UPSC Calendar 2027 From Official Website?
Here are the steps to check and download the UPSC Calendar 2027 PDF from the official website:
- Go to the official UPSC website - https://www.upsc.gov.in/
- Look for the “Calendar” on the homepage under the “Examination” tab.
- Click on the "Calendar" tab to access the relevant section.
- There you will find the PDF links to the annual calendar for the last three years.
- Click on the "UPSC Annual Calendar 2027" link to download the PDF.
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