UPSC’s 2027 calendar lists the Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam 2027 notification for 13 January 2027, the last date as 2 February 2027 and the prelims on 23 May 2027. Mains starts on 20 August 2027.
The Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) 2027 is held through the same CS(P) exam. Dates are from UPSC’s calendar as on 20 May 2026 and may change.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 13 January 2027 |
| Last date for applications | 2 February 2027 |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) | 23 May 2027 |
| Civil Services (Main) | From 20 August 2027 (5 days) |
| Application opens | 13 Jan 2027 |
|---|---|
| Application closes | 02 Feb 2027 |
| Exam date | 23 May 2027 |
23 May 2027.
13 January 2027, as per UPSC’s calendar.
From 20 August 2027.
