UPSC 2025 Exam Calendar Revised and Published - Key Dates and Updates for Aspirants!

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the revised exam calendar for 2025, bringing important updates for aspirants preparing for various competitive exams. The calendar outlines the schedule for several significant exams, including the Civil Services Examination (CSE), Engineering Services Examination (ESE), and Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS), among others.

“The dates of notification, commencement and duration of Examinations/ RTs are liable to alteration, if the circumstances so warrant,” the official calendar notification additionally highlighted.

Revised Calendar 2025

• Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination - February 9, 2025
• Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination - February 9, 2025
• NDA & NA Examination (I) - April 13, 2025
• CDS Examination (I) - April 13, 2025
• Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination - May 25, 2025
• Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination - May 25, 2025
• Engineering Services (Main) Examination - June 22, 2025
• Combined Medical Services Examination - July 20, 2025
• Civil Services (Main) Examination - August 22, 2025
• NDA & NA Examination (II) - September 14, 2025
• CDS Examination (II) - September 14, 2025
• Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination - November 16, 2025

Aspirants can access the detailed exam schedule on the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in). The calendar provides a comprehensive list of exam dates, application deadlines, and important notifications, and exam duration helping candidates plan their preparation strategies effectively.

The UPSC's decision to revise the 2025 exam calendar underscores its commitment to accommodating aspirants' needs while maintaining the rigorous standards of its examinations.

Find the detailed and full list of exams and their important dates here.