UPSC publishes Civil Services Main Exam 2026 timetable
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The Union Public Service Commission published the written Main Examination timetable, with papers scheduled for 21–23 and 29–30 August 2026.
Important dates
Main examination begins
Final examination day
Times are shown in IST when the authority specifies them. A date without a time does not imply a midnight deadline. Recheck the official source for changes.
What students should do
- Open the official timetable and confirm the date and session for each paper you will take.
- The listed final examination date has passed. Check later official UPSC notices for the next stage; this timetable is not a result announcement.
Turn the update into action
Prepare for UPSC CSE
Review the exam structure and use a timed practice test instead of stopping at the announcement.