UPSC Annual Examination Calendar & Recruitment 2026-2027
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Dholpur House, New Delhi
UPSC Annual Examination Calendar, Recruitment Notices & OTR Guide 2026-2027
Complete Schedule for Civil Services, Combined Geo-Scientist, Engineering Services, CDS, NDA, and Central Armed Police Forces Examinations.
Sarkari Chatra Editorial Desk — Verified on Official Portal: 12 September 2026
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi
The Union Public Service Commission conducts nationwide examinations and direct recruitments for premier Group A and Group B civil and defence services of the Government of India. With the release of the updated UPSC Annual Calendar, candidates can plan their applications for major competitive examinations including the Civil Services Examination (CSE), Combined Geo-Scientist, NDA, CDS, CMS, and ESE. Registration requires the mandatory UPSC One Time Registration (OTR).
Major UPSC Examinations & Target Dates
| Examination Name | Notification Month | Exam Window |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2027 | Active (September 2026) | 07 February 2027 |
| Engineering Services (Prelims) 2027 | September / October 2026 | 07 February 2027 |
| NDA & NA Exam (I) 2027 | December 2026 | April 2027 |
| CDS Exam (I) 2027 | December 2026 | April 2027 |
| Civil Services (Prelims) Exam 2027 | January 2027 | May 2027 |
UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) Rules
- Permanent Profile: The OTR is completed only once in a lifetime on upsconline.nic.in.
- One-Time Correction: OTR information can be modified only once during the entire career cycle through the OTR correction window.
- 70% Auto-fill: Once created, basic details, contact information, and documents auto-populate in any subsequent UPSC application form.
How to Apply for UPSC Examinations
- Visit the UPSC Online portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- Click on One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations of UPSC.
- Register with your email, mobile number, and personal details, and create a secure password.
- Log in and view active notifications under the “Latest Notifications” tab.
- Fill Part-I and Part-II registration for the chosen exam and upload photo and signature.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- (Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from fee).
- Submit and print your completed application form.
Important Links
| UPSC Online Application & OTR Portal | Click Here |
| Download Annual Exam Calendar PDF | Click Here |
| Union Public Service Commission Website | upsc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the official portal for UPSC online applications?
Ans: Online applications are hosted on upsconline.nic.in.
Q2: Is One Time Registration (OTR) mandatory for all UPSC exams?
Ans: Yes, candidates must register on the OTR portal before submitting any UPSC application form.
Q3: What is the application fee for UPSC examinations?
Ans: Rs. 100/- for General/OBC male candidates; Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates are completely exempted.
Final Summary: Aspirants targeting central civil and defence services should maintain an active OTR profile on upsconline.nic.in to apply quickly as notifications open.