UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) 2027

Prelims on 23 May 2027. Notification 13 January 2027; last date to apply 2 February 2027. Mains from 20 August 2027.

Conducting body

Union Public Service Commission

Exam / result date

23 May 2027

Registration deadline

2 February 2027

As per the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 (released 20 May 2026): the Civil Services Examination 2027 notification is scheduled for 13 January 2027 with the last date to apply on 2 February 2027. The Preliminary exam is on Sunday, 23 May 2027 (the Indian Forest Service prelims is held with it). The Main exam begins on 20 August 2027.

UPSC notes that dates of notification, commencement and duration of examinations may be altered if circumstances warrant. Apply only through upsc.gov.in / upsconline.

Official link: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/exam-calendar

Last updated 24 September 2026. Always confirm dates on the official website.