Dates from the programme
NDA and NA (I) and CDS (I) 2027: notification 2 December 2026, last date 22 December 2026, exam 11 April 2027.
Civil Services (Preliminary) and IFS (Preliminary) 2027: notification 13 January 2027, last date 2 February 2027, exam 23 May 2027.
Civil Services (Main) 2027: from 20 August 2027.
IES and ISS 2027: notification 10 February, last date 2 March, exam from 18 June 2027.
CAPF (ACs) 2027: notification 17 February, last date 9 March, exam 4 July 2027.
Combined Medical Services 2027: notification 3 March, last date 23 March, exam 18 July 2027.
NDA and NA (II) and CDS (II) 2027: notification 12 May, last date 1 June, exam 19 September 2027.
Caution
UPSC notes that notification dates, start dates and duration may be altered if circumstances require. Treat these as planning dates, and confirm against each exam's notice when it appears.
Official source
UPSC programme of examinations 2027
Checked against the official source on 24 October 2026. Dates and conditions can change, so open the official notice yourself before you act on anything here.
