UPSC exam calendar 2025 revised again; new dates for NDA, CDS, CSE at upsc.gov.in
UPSC Revised Calendar 2025: Candidates can download the UPSC revised exam calendar 2025 through the official website, upsc.gov.in.
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NEW DELHI: Union Public Service Commission has issued the revised UPSC Annual Calendar 2025. Candidates can check and download the UPSC exam calendar 2025 through the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. This is the second time the UPSC Annual Calendar 2025 has been revised. It was first revised earlier in August.
As per the revised calendar, UPSC NDA and CDS 1 examination 2025 notification will be released on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply for both the exams is December 31, 2024. Both examinations will be held on April 13, 2025.
NDA and CDS 2 exam 2025 notification will be out on May 28 and the registration process will get over on June 17, 2025. The written test will be conducted on September 14, 2025.
UPSC Civil Services prelims 2025 and Indian Forest Service (prelims) 2025 registration process will begin on January 22, 2025 and will close on February 11, 2025. The examination will be held on May 25, 2025. The Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 will be held on August 22, 2025. Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025 will be held on November 16, 2025.
Also read UPSC ESE prelims 2025 schedule out at upsc.gov.in; exam on June 8
UPSC revised schedule 2025
Candidates can check the UPSC revised schedule 2025 in the table given below-
| Name of Examination | Last Date for receipt of Applications | Date of commencement of Exam | Duration of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO Grade-B LDCE, 2024 | December 03, 2024 | January 11, 2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 | September 24, 2024 | February 09, 2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2025 | December 24, 2024 | March 09, 2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | March 23, 2025 | March 23, 2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| NDA & NA Examination (I), 2025 | December 31, 2024 | April 13, 2025 | 1 Day |
| CDS Examination (I), 2025 | December 31, 2024 | April 13, 2025 | 1 Day |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 | February 11, 2025 | May 25, 2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 | February 11, 2025 | May 25, 2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 | November 22, 2024 | June 08, 2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | June 14, 2025 | June 14, 2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| IES/ISS Examination, 2025 | March 04, 2025 | June 20, 2025 (Friday) | 3 Days |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | June 21, 2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | July 05, 2025 | July 05, 2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2025 | March 11, 2025 | July 20, 2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2025 | March 25, 2025 | August 03, 2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2025 | June 10, 2025 | August 10, 2025 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025 | August 22, 2025 | August 22, 2025 (Friday) | 5 Days |
| NDA & NA Examination (II), 2025 | June 17, 2025 | September 14, 2025 | 1 Day |
| CDS Examination (II), 2025 | June 17, 2025 | September 14, 2025 | 1 Day |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | October 04, 2025 | October 04, 2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | November 01, 2025 | November 01, 2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 | November 16, 2025 | November 16, 2025 (Sunday) | 7 Days |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | November 29, 2025 | November 29, 2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| SO/Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | October 07, 2025 | December 13, 2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | December 20, 2025 | December 20, 2025 (Saturday) | 2 Days |
This table summarizes the revised UPSC examination schedule for 2025, including key dates for application submission, exam commencement, and the duration of each examination.
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