Competitive exams of India

A single catalogue of 11 competitive exams — civil services, banking, railways, defence, teaching, engineering, medical, law, management, design and more. Filter by category, level, or stream.

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Civil Services(6)

UPSC CSE
Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.)
Notification due
2027-05-23
Notification in 76 days
Bachelor's degree; age 21-32
Official site
UPSC IFoS
Indian Forest Service Examination
Tentative
2027-05-24
Expected window: Jan-Feb 2027
Bachelor's in Science/Engineering/Agri; age 21-32
Official site
UPSC ESE / IES
Engineering Services Examination
Tentative
2027-02
Expected window: Sep-Oct 2026
Engineering degree; age 21-30
Official site
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist
Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
Tentative
2027-02
Expected window: Sep 2026
M.Sc. in Geology/Geophysics/Chemistry; age 21-32
Official site
UPSC CMS
Combined Medical Services Examination
Tentative
2027-07
Expected window: Apr-May 2027
MBBS
Official site
UPSC IES/ISS
Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service
Tentative
2027-06
Expected window: Mar-Apr 2027
PG in Economics / Statistics
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
UPSC CSE Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.) NationalCentral Government· Annual	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)	2027-05-23 Notification dueNotification in 76 days CSE Prelims 23 May 2027 (Sun). Mains from 20 Aug 2027 (5 days). IFoS Prelims via same CS(P). Verified Oct 2026 against UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.	Notification 13 Jan 2027; apply by 2 Feb 2027	Bachelor's degree; age 21-32	Visit
UPSC IFoS Indian Forest Service Examination NationalCentral Government· Annual	UPSC	2027-05-24 TentativeExpected window: Jan-Feb 2027 Prelims common with CSE; Mains from 22 Nov 2026	Jan-Feb 2027	Bachelor's in Science/Engineering/Agri; age 21-32	Visit
UPSC ESE / IES Engineering Services Examination NationalCentral Government· Annual	UPSC	2027-02 TentativeExpected window: Sep-Oct 2026 2026 Prelims on 08 Feb 2026 already conducted	Sep-Oct 2026	Engineering degree; age 21-30	Visit
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Combined Geo-Scientist Examination NationalCentral Government· Annual	UPSC	2027-02 TentativeExpected window: Sep 2026 2026 Prelims on 08 Feb 2026 already conducted	Sep 2026	M.Sc. in Geology/Geophysics/Chemistry; age 21-32	Visit
UPSC CMS Combined Medical Services Examination NationalMedical - Govt· Annual	UPSC	2027-07 TentativeExpected window: Apr-May 2027 For Assistant Medical Officer posts	Apr-May 2027	MBBS	Visit
UPSC IES/ISS Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service NationalCentral Government· Annual	UPSC	2027-06 TentativeExpected window: Mar-Apr 2027 3-day descriptive exam	Mar-Apr 2027	PG in Economics / Statistics	Visit

Defence(5)

UPSC NDA (II)
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam II
Notification due
2027-09-19
Notification in 195 days
12th pass; unmarried male/female; age 16.5-19.5
Official site
UPSC NDA (I)
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam I
Notification due
2027-04-11
Notification in 34 days
12th pass; unmarried male/female; age 16.5-19.5
Official site
UPSC CDS (II)
Combined Defence Services Exam II
Notification due
2027-09-19
Notification in 195 days
Graduate; age 19-25
Official site
UPSC CDS (I)
Combined Defence Services Exam I
Notification due
2027-04-11
Notification in 34 days
Graduate; age 19-25
Official site
UPSC CAPF AC
Central Armed Police Forces - Assistant Commandant
Tentative
2027-07-19
Expected window: Mar-Apr 2027
Graduate; age 20-25
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
UPSC NDA (II) National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam II NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year	UPSC	2027-09-19 Notification dueNotification in 195 days NDA & NA (II) 2027 on 19 Sep 2027 (same day as CDS II). Verified Oct 2026 against UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.	Notification 12 May 2027; apply by 1 Jun 2027	12th pass; unmarried male/female; age 16.5-19.5	Visit
UPSC NDA (I) National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam I NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year	UPSC	2027-04-11 Notification dueNotification in 34 days NDA & NA (I) 2027 on 11 Apr 2027 (same day as CDS I). Verified Oct 2026 against UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.	Notification 2 Dec 2026; apply by 22 Dec 2026	12th pass; unmarried male/female; age 16.5-19.5	Visit
UPSC CDS (II) Combined Defence Services Exam II NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year	UPSC	2027-09-19 Notification dueNotification in 195 days CDS (II) 2027 on 19 Sep 2027 (same day as NDA II). Verified Oct 2026 against UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.	Notification 12 May 2027; apply by 1 Jun 2027	Graduate; age 19-25	Visit
UPSC CDS (I) Combined Defence Services Exam I NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year	UPSC	2027-04-11 Notification dueNotification in 34 days CDS (I) 2027 on 11 Apr 2027 (same day as NDA I). Not the same day as CSE Prelims. Verified Oct 2026 against UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.	Notification 2 Dec 2026; apply by 22 Dec 2026	Graduate; age 19-25	Visit
UPSC CAPF AC Central Armed Police Forces - Assistant Commandant NationalParamilitary Officer· Annual	UPSC	2027-07-19 TentativeExpected window: Mar-Apr 2027 For BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB	Mar-Apr 2027	Graduate; age 20-25	Visit

Last updated: 29 Oct 2026. Dates are indicative — always verify on the exam's official website before applying.

Competitive exams of India

Civil Services(6)

Defence(5)

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