UPSC 2026: Latest Vacancy, Exam Date, Admit Card, Result
UPSC full form: Union Public Service Commission (संघ लोक सेवा आयोग (UPSC)) — The constitutional body that conducts recruitment examinations for the All India Services, Central Group 'A' and 'B' services and the defence academies, including the Civil Services, NDA, CDS and CAPF examinations. Official website: upsc.gov.in.
UPSC quick answers
UPSC latest vacancyUPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Notification 202617 Sept 2026UPSC EPFO (EO/AO, APFC) exam date20 Dec 2026Official dateIndian Forest Service (IFoS) exam date22 Nov 2026Official dateUPSC resultResult 09 ScnstB ZSI1 May 2025UPSC admit carde AdmitNotice CDSE II 2310 Aug 2023UPSC answer keyProvAnsKeyGeneralMedicinePediatrics CMSE 20265 Aug 2026UPSC official websiteupsc.gov.inOfficialUPSC syllabusSyllabusOfficial PDFs
UPSC exams 2026 — status and last date
| Exam | Status | Key date | Quick links |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS)Combined Defence Services (CDS) | Applications closed | Closed 9 Jun 2026 | Admit cards · Results |
| UPSC CSE (IAS)Civil Services Examination (CSE) | Answer key out | Answer key out 27 May 2026 | Admit cards · Results |
| UPSC EPFO (EO/AO, APFC) | Exam scheduled | Exam on 20 Dec 2026 | |
| UPSC NDANDA & Naval Academy Examination | Applications closed | Closed 9 Jun 2026 | Admit cards · Results |
| UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS)Combined Medical Services (CMS) | Applications closed | Closed 31 Mar 2026 | Results |
| UPSC CAPF Assistant CommandantCAPF Assistant Commandant | Applications closed | Closed 12 Mar 2026 | |
| Indian Forest Service (IFoS) | Exam scheduled | Exam on 22 Nov 2026 | Results |
| UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE)Engineering Services Examination (ESE) | Exam scheduled | Exam on 31 Jan 2027 | Admit cards · Results |
| UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist ExaminationCombined Geo-Scientist Examination | Exam scheduled | Exam on 10 Jan 2027 | Results |
UPSC Exam Date 2026–27 (official calendar)
| Exam | Notification | Exam date |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 | 2026-09-02 | 2027-01-10 |
| Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 | 2026-09-16 | 2027-01-31 |
| CISF AC (EXE) LDCE-2027 | 2026-11-25 | 2027-03-14 |
| CBI (DSP) LDCE | 2026-12-16 | 2027-02-27 |
| NDA & NA Examination (I), 2027 | 2026-12-02 | 2027-04-11 |
| CDS Examination (I), 2027 | 2026-12-02 | 2027-04-11 |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 (incl. Indian Forest Service Preliminary) | 2027-01-13 | 2027-05-23 |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2027 | 2027-02-10 | 2027-06-18 |
| Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2027 | — | 2027-06-18 |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2027 | — | 2027-06-19 |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2027 | 2027-02-17 | 2027-07-04 |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2027 | 2027-03-03 | 2027-07-18 |
| Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2027 | — | 2027-08-20 |
| NDA & NA Examination (II), 2027 | 2027-05-12 | 2027-09-19 |
| CDS Examination (II), 2027 | 2027-05-12 | 2027-09-19 |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2027 | — | 2027-11-21 |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 2027-09-15 | 2027-12-18 |
UPSC official website, login and OTR
Official websiteupsc.gov.in ↗
Also officialupsconline.gov.in ↗
Also officialupsconline.nic.in ↗
Online application portalupsconline.nic.in ↗
Active examinationsupsc.gov.in ↗
Exam calendarupsc.gov.in ↗
Cut-off marksupsc.gov.in ↗
Previous question papersupsc.gov.in ↗
upsconline.nic.in is no longer official; old files open via archived copies.
How to do UPSC OTR (One Time Registration)
- Go to upsconline.nic.in and create an account with a valid, active e-mail ID.
- Complete the Universal Registration: a Universal Registration Number (URN) is generated once in a lifetime and is common to all UPSC exams. Enter photo ID details (Aadhaar recommended).
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF): upload a photograph, capture a live photograph and upload your signature signed three times on white paper, plus supporting documents (date of birth, qualification, category).
- For each exam, fill the examination-specific module during its application window (centre, fee, preferences) to get an exam-specific Application Number.
- The URN profile can be edited only once; changes apply only to applications submitted after re-locking the profile.
Latest UPSC updates
UPSC: questions people ask
What is the official website of UPSC?
UPSC’s official website is upsc.gov.in. Apply and download only there.
Which UPSC exams are open now?
None of its exams is taking applications right now.
What is the latest UPSC result?
“Result 09 ScnstB ZSI”, published 1 May 2025. The official PDF is linked in the updates list on this page.
What is the full form of UPSC?
Union Public Service Commission (संघ लोक सेवा आयोग (UPSC)).