The UPSC publishes an Annual Programme (Calendar) of all the Structured Examinations/RTs conducted by it at least 6 months in advance (i.e. in May/June) for the Examinations/RTs to be conducted during the next calendar year. The Programme is uploaded on the UPSC’s website and published in the country’s leading newspapers. The date of issue of Examination Notice for each Examination is also mentioned in this Annual Programme.
| UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024 | |||
| UPSC Exam 2023 | Application & Notification Date | Last Date of Application | UPSC Exam Dates 2024 |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 13th January 2024 [2 days] | ||
| Engineering Services (Prelims) Exam 2024 | 06th September 2023 | 26th September 2023 | 18th February 2024 [1 day] |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Prelims) Exam 2024 | 20th September 2023 | 10th October 2023 | 18th February 2024 [1 day] |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 24th February 2024 [2 days] | ||
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2024 | 29th November 2023 | 19th December 2023 | 10th March 2024 [1 day] |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 09th March 2024 [2 days] | ||
| NDA & NA 1 Exam 2024 | 20th December 2023 | 09th January 2024 | 21st April 2024 [1 day] |
| CDS 1 Exam 2024 | 20th December 2023 | 09th January 2024 | 21st April 2024 [1 day] |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 | 14th February 2024 | 05th March 2024 | 26th May 2024 [1 day] |
| Indian Forest Service (Prelims) Exam 2024 | 14th February 2024 | 05th March 2024 | 26th May 2024 [1 day] |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2024 | 10th April 2024 | 30th April 2024 | 21st June 2024 [3 days] |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2024 | 22nd June 2024 [2 days] | ||
| Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2024 | 23rd June 2024 [1 day] | ||
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 06th July 2024 [2 days] | ||
| Combined Medical Services Exam 2024 | 10th April 2024 | 30th April 2024 | 14th July 2024 [1 day] |
| UPSC CAPF 2023 Exam (ACs) Exam | 24th April 2024 | 14th May 2024 | 04th August 2024 [1 day] |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Exam | 10th August 2024 [2 days] | ||
| NDA & N.A. (II) Exam 2024 | 15th May 2024 | 04th June 2024 | 01st September 2024 [1 day] |
| C.D.S. (II) Exam 2024 | 15th May 2024 | 04th June 2024 | 01st September 2024 [1 day] |
| Civil Services (Main) Exam 2024 | 20th September 2024 [5 days] | ||
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Exam | 19th October 2024 [2 days] | ||
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Exam 2024 | 24th November 2024 [7 days] | ||
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 11th September 2024 | 01st October 2024 | 07th December 2024 [2 days] |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 21st December 2024 [2 days] | ||
Note: The dates of notification, commencement and duration of Examinations/ RTs are liable to alteration if the circumstances so warrant.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) published the new UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024 on its official website http://upsc.gov.in. The yearly calendar includes exam dates, notice release dates, and registration deadlines. The Civil Services Exam (CSE) Prelims 2024 will be held on May 26, 2023, according to UPSC Calendar 2024, and its notification will be released on February 14, 2024. UPSC Exam Date 2023 For Mains is September 20, 2023.
These UPSC exam dates carry considerable importance for individuals preparing for their UPSC CSE exam, acting as pivotal markers to shape their study schedules and preparations. Staying updated on official UPSC notifications and routinely visiting the UPSC website is crucial for aspirants, ensuring they remain informed about any announcements regarding exam dates.
UPSC 2024 Exam Dates
| Event | Date |
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2024 | Released on 10 May 2023 |
| UPSC 2024 exam notification | To be released on 14 February 2024 |
| UPSC 2024 exam application filling starts on | 14 February 2024 |
| UPSC 2024 exam’s last date for filling out the application form | 5 March 2024 |
| UPSC 2024 admit card | To be released. |
| UPSC 2024 Civil Services Prelims exam | 26 May 2024 |
| UPSC 2024 Civil Services Mains exam | 20 September 2024 |
