The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) publishes the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar every year detailing the schedule of upcoming exams. For the academic year 2024-25, the UPSC has officially released the UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 on its website, www.upsc.gov.in. This calendar provides important information such as notification releases, online registration timelines, and exam dates for various national-level exams. It is an essential resource for candidates planning to appear for UPSC exams in 2025.
UPSC Annual Calendar 2025 Highlights
The UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 outlines the schedule of important exams. As per the calendar:
- The UPSC RT/Reserved exam is scheduled to begin on January 23, 2025.
- The Engineering Services Preliminary Exam will be held on June 8, 2025.
The Commission reserves the right to modify the notification dates, exam start dates and duration based on situational requirements. Candidates preparing for UPSC exams in 2025 are advised to bookmark and frequently refer to the UPSC 2025 calendar to stay updated.
UPSC Exam 2025 Program Details
| Union Public Service CommissionProgramme of Examinations/Recruitment Test (RTs)-2024 | |||||
| Sr. No. | Name of Examination | Date of Notification | Last Date for Receipt of Applications | Date of Commencement of Exam | Duration of Exam |
| 1 | S.O. Grade-B LDCE, 2024 | 13/11/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 11/01/2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 2 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Prelims) Exam, 2025 | 04/09/2024 | 24/09/2024 | 09/02/2025(Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 3 | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2025 | 04/12/2024 | 24/12/2024 | 09/03/2025(Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 4 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 23/03/202 (Sunday) | 1 Day | ||
| 5 | NDA & NA Examination (I), 2025 | 11/12/2024 | 31/12/2024 | 13/04/2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 6 | CDS Examination (I), 2025 | 11/12/2024 | 31/12/2024 | 13/04/2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 7 | Civil Services (Prelims) Examination, 2025 | 22/01/2025 | 11/02/2025 | 25/05/2025(Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 8 | Indian Forest Services (Prelims) Examination, 2025 through CS(P) Examination, 2025 | 22/01/2025 | 11/02/2025 | 25/05/2025(Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 9 | Engineering Services (Prelims) Examination, 2025 | 18/09/2024 | 22/11/2024 | 08/06/2025(Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 10 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 14/06/2025(Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 11 | I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2025 | 12/02/2025 | 04/03/2025 | 20/06/2025(Friday) | 3 Days |
| 12 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Mains) Examination, 2025 | 21/06/2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 13 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 05/07/2025(Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 14 | Combined Medical Examination, 2025 | 19/02/2025 | 11/03/2025 | 20/07/2025(Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 15 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) | 05/03/2025 | 25/03/2025 | 03/08/2025(Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 16 | Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2025 | 10/08/2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day | ||
| 17 | Civil Services (Mains) Examination, 2025 | 22/08/2025(Friday) | 5 Days | ||
| 18 | NDA & NA Examination (II), 2025 | 28/05/2025 | 17/06/2025 | 14/09/2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 19 | CDS Examination (II), 2025 | 28/05/2025 | 17/06/2025 | 14/09/2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 20 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 04/10/2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 21 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 01/11/2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 22 | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 | 16/11/2025 (Sunday) | 7 Days | ||
| 23 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 29/11/2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| 24 | S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 17/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 12/12/2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| 25 | Reserved for UPSC RT/Examination | 20/12/2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days | ||
| Note: The Dates of notification, Commencement and duration of Examinations/RTs are liable to alteration if the circumstances so warrant. | |||||
Main Exam Dates in UPSC Calendar 2025
Among the important dates, the UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Main exam is scheduled for 5 consecutive days, starting from August 22, 2025. The commission has clarified that these dates may be revised if required due to unforeseen circumstances, thereby ensuring flexibility in its approach.
By referring to the UPSC Exam Calendar 2025, candidates can effectively plan their preparation strategies and stay informed about all relevant exam updates.
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