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UPSC Exam Calendar 2025-26: Critical Dates for CAPF, NDA, CDS & More!

Navigating UPSC exams demands precision and timely action. This article lists every critical upcoming exam—from CAPF AC to Engineering Services—with registration deadlines and test dates. Bookmark this to avoid missing your window to India’s elite civil services.

List of Upcoming UPSC Exams
As mentors guiding UPSC aspirants, we emphasize that knowing exact timelines is half the battle won. Here’s your roadmap:
CAPF AC 2025: Exam on August 3, 2025 (Registration closed).
Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025: Tests begin August 22, 2025 (Apply window closed).
NDA & NA (II) 2025 & CDS (II) 2025: Both on September 14, 2025 (Registration closed).
Combined Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026: Apply by Sept 23, 2025 (Notification: Sept 3, 2025). Exam: Feb 8, 2026.
Engineering Services Prelims 2026: Apply by Oct 7, 2025 (Notification: Sept 17, 2025). Exam: Feb 8, 2026.
CBI (DSP) LDCE: Apply Jan 13, 2026 (Notification: Dec 24, 2025). Exam: Feb 28, 2026.
CISF AC(EXE) LDCE 2026: Apply Dec 23, 2025 (Notification: Dec 3, 2025). Exam: March 8, 2026.
NDA & NA (I) 2026 & CDS (I) 2026: Apply by Dec 30, 2025 (Notification: Dec 10, 2025). Exams: April 12, 2026.

Pro Tip: For exams like Geo-Scientist or Engineering Services, start dossier-building now—technical papers and current sector trends weigh heavily.

Why Tracking Exam Dates Matters:
Strategic Prep: Overlapping exams (e.g., NDA/CDS on same day) force prioritization.
Application Gaps: Missed deadlines = lost years. Geo-Scientist’s Sept 2025 window is your only 2026 chance.
Niche Opportunities: Exams like CBI DSP or CISF AC target specific profiles—align your experience early.
Mental Edge: Visualizing timelines reduces anxiety and boosts structured revision.

UPSC-Style Sample Q&As:
Q1: Which constitutional body conducts UPSC exams?
A: The Union Public Service Commission (Article 315).
Q2: CAPF AC exam primarily recruits officers for which force?
A: Central Armed Police Forces (e.g., CRPF, BSF).
Q3: True or False: CDS II 2025 and NDA II 2025 share the same exam date.
A: True (Both on September 14, 2025).
Q4: If Engineering Services Prelims 2026 notifications drop on September 17, 2025, how many days do candidates have to apply?
A: 20 days (Closes October 7, 2025).
Q5: Which exam targets scientists for geological survey roles?
A: Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination (2026).