CSE 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 4 February 2026 |
| Applications closed | 27 February 2026, 6 pm (extended) |
| Prelims | 24 May 2026 (Sunday) |
| Prelims result | 15 June 2026 |
| Mains | From 21 August 2026 (5 days) |
CSE 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 13 January 2027 |
| Last date to apply | 2 February 2027 |
| Prelims | 23 May 2027 (Sunday) |
UPSC can change dates; always check the exam page on upsc.gov.in before you plan around one.
Working back from the date
If you are aiming for 23 May 2027, you have about seven months from today. That is enough for one full pass of the syllabus through PYQs and two revisions, if you start now and keep current affairs running in parallel. Our preparation roadmap breaks this down.
Syllabus, line by lineEach line with its PYQs
PYQ bankOfficial answers, explanations
Diagnose first15-minute free test
FAQs
When is UPSC Prelims 2027?
Sunday, 23 May 2027, as per the UPSC annual calendar 2027.
When does the CSE 2027 notification come out?
13 January 2027 as per the UPSC calendar, with applications until 2 February 2027.
When was UPSC Prelims 2026 held?
On 24 May 2026; the result was declared on 15 June 2026.