Quick answer
UPSC released the Annual Calendar 2027 on 20 May 2026. Civil Services Prelims is scheduled for 23 May 2027, while Civil Services Mains is scheduled to begin on 20 August 2027 and continue for five days. The CSE notification is listed for 13 January 2027, with applications closing on 2 February 2027.
Official PDF sourceUPSC Annual Calendar 2027
Use the commission's copy for the complete examination schedule and any later revisions.
Open on UPSC.gov.in ↗
At a glance
UPSC Calendar 2027: major examinations
| Examination | Important event | Official calendar date |
|---|
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027 | Exam date | 23 May 2027 |
| Civil Services (Main) Examination 2027 | Start date and duration | 20 August 2027; five days |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2027 | Screening examination | Through Civil Services Prelims |
| CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2027 | Exam date | 4 July 2027 |
| NDA & NA / CDS examinations | Typical 2027 examination windows | April and September |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2027 | Start date | 21 November 2027 |
Civil Services Examination
UPSC CSE 2027 important dates
0113 January 2027Notification
Read eligibility, attempts, services, examination rules and document requirements.
022 February 2027Application deadline
Submit through the official application portal before the listed closing date.
0323 May 2027Preliminary examination
Objective GS Paper I and qualifying CSAT Paper II.
0420 August 2027Main examination begins
Descriptive papers scheduled across five examination days.
Important: UPSC calendar dates are advance planning dates. Examination-specific notices, corrigenda and admit-card instructions remain final.
Current cycle reference
UPSC Calendar 2026 dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|
| CSE notification | 4 February 2026 | Released |
| Application deadline | 27 February 2026, 6:00 PM | Closed |
| CSE Prelims | 24 May 2026 | Conducted |
| Prelims written result | 15 June 2026 | Released |
| CSE Mains | 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30 August 2026 | Official timetable published |
Official verification
How to download the UPSC Calendar
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Open UPSC.gov.inUse the official commission website rather than a forwarded PDF.
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Choose Examination and CalendarOpen the annual calendar listing and select the relevant year.
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Download the official PDFSave the current calendar and note its publication or revision date.
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Monitor examination noticesCheck the examination-specific page for changes, admit cards and detailed timetables.
Turn dates into action
Preparation timeline using the UPSC Calendar
Foundation phase
Map the syllabus, complete core sources and begin optional preparation well before notification.
Prelims integration
Increase MCQ practice, revision cycles and CSAT testing as the examination approaches.
Mains continuity
Continue answer writing, essay, ethics and optional revision before the Prelims result.
Post-Prelims sprint
Use the short Prelims-to-Mains interval for full-length tests, feedback and rapid revision.
Frequently asked questions
UPSC Calendar 2027 FAQs
Is the UPSC Calendar 2027 released?
Yes. UPSC published the Annual Calendar 2027 on 20 May 2026.
When is UPSC CSE Prelims 2027?
The official annual calendar schedules CSE Prelims for 23 May 2027.
When will UPSC CSE Mains 2027 begin?
It is scheduled to begin on 20 August 2027 and run for five days.
When is the UPSC CSE 2027 notification expected?
The calendar lists 13 January 2027 for notification and 2 February 2027 as the last application date.
Can UPSC change calendar dates?
Yes. UPSC states that dates can be altered if circumstances warrant. Current official notices take priority.