UPSC Calendar 2025 (Revised) Check UPSC CSE, NDA, CDS, Exam Dates

Check UPSC Calendar 2025, Notification on 22nd January, apply by 11th February. UPSC CSE Prelims on 25th May, Mains from 22nd August. Check key exam dates!

UPSC Calendar 2025: The UPSC Calendar 2025 is a document published every year by the Union Public Service Commission. It lists all the exams UPSC will conduct, along with important dates such as when the notification, application forms, and exams will be. Some of the main exams in the UPSC Calendar 2025 are the Civil Services Exam, Indian Forest Services, NDA, CDS, and CAPF.

The UPSC Calendar 2025 was made available on April 26, 2024. Candidates can download the official UPSC Annual Calendar PDF from the official website or use the link below to get ready for their exams.

Additionally, the UPSC ESE Exam Calendar 2025 was revised on August 23, 2024. The Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Prelims will be held on June 8, 2025, and the Mains exam on August 10, 2025. This year’s schedule includes certain engineering streams from the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS), like Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication, and Stores sub-cadres.

UPSC Calendar 2025

You can access the official UPSC Annual Calendar 2025 PDF by clicking the link provided. This will help you stay updated with important dates like exam schedules, notification releases, and application forms, making it easier to prepare.

You can check the dates for other exams in the official UPSC calendar here:

SI. No. Name of Examination Date of Notification Last Date for Receipt of Applications Date of Commencement of Exam Duration of Exam
1 Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination 11.01.2025 (Saturday) 09.02.2025   2 Days
2 Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 04.09.2024 24.09.2024 09.02.2025 (Sunday) 1 Day
3 Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 18.09.2024 08.10.2024 08.03.2025 (Sunday) 1 Day
4 CBI (DSP) LDCE 27.11.2024 17.12.2024 09.03.2025 (Saturday) 2 Days
5 CISF AC (EXE) LDCE-2025 04.12.2024 24.12.2024   1 Day
6 NDA & NA Examination (I), 2025 11.12.2024 31.12.2024    
7 CDS Examination (I), 2025 13.04.2025 (Sunday)     1 Day
8 Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 22.01.2025 11.02.2025    
9 Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 through CS(P) Examination 2025 25.05.2025 (Sunday)   14.06.2025 1 Day
10 Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination       2 Days
11 IES/ISS Examination, 2025 12.02.2025 04.03.2025    
12 Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025        
13 Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2025     20.06.2025 (Friday)

21.06.2025 (Saturday)

22.06.2025 (Sunday)

3 Days

2 Days

1 Day

14 Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination        
15 Combined Medical Services Examination, 2025 19.02.2025 11.03.2025    
16 Central Armed Police Forces (AC) Examination, 2025 05.03.2025 25.03.2025    
17 Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination 05.07.2025 (Saturday)

20.07.2025 (Sunday)

03.08.2025 (Sunday)

09.08.2025 (Saturday)

    2 Days

1 Day

1 Day

2 Days

18 Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025 22.08.2025 (Friday)     5 Days
19 NDA & NA Examination (II), 2025 28.05.2025 17.06.2025    
20 CDS Examination (II), 2025 14.09.2025 (Sunday)     1 Day
21 Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination        
22 Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination        
23 Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 04.10.2025 (Saturday)

01.11.2025 (Saturday)

16.11.2025 (Sunday)

  13.12.2025 2 Days

2 Days

7 Days

24 S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE 17.09.2025 07.10.2025 20.12.2025 (Saturday) 2 Days
25 Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination       2 Days

Note: The dates for notifications, commencement, and duration of examinations are subject to change if needed.

 

UPSC Exam Dates 2025

According to the UPSC Calendar 2025, the Civil Services Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 25th May 2025

Event Date
UPSC CSE Notification Release 22nd January 2025
Last Date to Apply for UPSC 11th February 2025
UPSC Prelims Exam Date 25th May 2025
UPSC Mains Exam Start Date 22nd August 2025

 

How to Download the UPSC Calendar 2025

Follow these steps to download the UPSC Calendar PDF from the official website:

  1. Visit the official UPSC website at https://www.upsc.gov.in/.
  2. Find the “Calendar” section under the “Examination” tab on the homepage.
  3. Click on the “Calendar” tab to view the list of calendars.
  4. You will see PDF links for the annual calendars of the last three years.
  5. Click on the “UPSC Annual Calendar 2025” link to download the PDF.

Also Read- UPSC Calendar 2025 Download PDF

UPSC Calendar 2025 Top Exams

The UPSC organizes various exams to select candidates for important government officer positions. Some of these exams are highly sought after, as they lead to top Group ‘A’ government roles. Key exams in the UPSC Calendar 2025 include:

  • Civil Services Examination
  • Engineering Services Examination
  • NDA and NA Examination
  • CDS Examination
  • Indian Forest Service Examination
  • IES/ISS Examination
  • Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
  • Combined Medical Service Examination
  • Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination

Why Knowing the UPSC Exam Schedule 2025 is Important

Having the UPSC exam schedule in advance offers many advantages, such as:

  •   Planning your study routine: With a clear timeline, you can organize your study sessions and cover all topics systematically.
  •   Effective time management: Knowing exam dates lets you dedicate enough time for each subject, practice, and revision.
  •   Less stress: By being aware of the exam dates, you can avoid last-minute pressure and focus more on your studies.
  •   Better use of resources: You can gather all study materials, books, and coaching well ahead of time, ensuring you’re fully prepared.

UPSC Calendar 2025 FAQs

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted once every year by UPSC to recruit candidates for prestigious government positions, like IAS, IPS, and IFS.

You can download the official UPSC Calendar PDF from the link provided above. It includes the most recent exam schedule, released on 26th April 2024.

According to the UPSC 2025 Calendar, the Civil Services Prelims exam will take place on 25th May 2025, and the CSE Mains exam will begin on 22nd August 2025, lasting for five days.

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