UPSC exam calendar — CSE 2026 & 2027 dates
Notification, Prelims, Mains and Interview dates for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Tentative dates are marked and updated when UPSC confirms them.
| Cycle | Stage | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE 2026 | Notification & application | 14 January 2026 | Announced |
| CSE 2026 | Preliminary examination | 24 May 2026 | Announced |
| CSE 2026 | Main examination (5 days) | From 21 August 2026 | Announced |
| CSE 2026 | Personality test (Interview) | Early 2027 | Tentative |
| CSE 2027 | Notification & application | January 2027 (expected) | Tentative |
| CSE 2027 | Preliminary examination | Late May 2027 (expected) | Tentative |
| CSE 2027 | Main examination | August 2027 (expected) | Tentative |
| CSE 2027 | Personality test (Interview) | Early 2028 (expected) | Tentative |
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