Competitive exams of India
A single catalogue of 10 competitive exams — civil services, banking, railways, defence, teaching, engineering, medical, law, management, design and more. Filter by category, level, or stream.
Showing 10 exams across 2 categories.
Civil Services(6)
| 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) | 2027-05-24 Tentative (next cycle) Mains: 21 Aug 2026 onwards (5 days) | 14 Jan - 03 Feb 2027 | Bachelor's degree; age 21-32 | Visit |
UPSC IFoS Indian Forest Service Examination NationalCentral Government· Annual | UPSC | 2027-05-24 Tentative (next cycle) 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 Annual (Feb) 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 Annual (Feb) 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 Tentative (next cycle) 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 Tentative (next cycle) 3-day descriptive exam | Mar-Apr 2027 | PG in Economics / Statistics | Visit |
Defence(4)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UPSC NDA (II) National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam II NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year | UPSC | 2026-09-13 Confirmed NDA (I) on 12 Apr 2026 already conducted | Jun 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 | 2026-09-13 Confirmed CDS (I) on 24 May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Graduate; age 19-25 | Visit |
UPSC CDS (I) Combined Defence Services Exam I NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year | UPSC | 2026-11-24 Tentative (next cycle) Held same day as CSE Prelims | Check official notification | Graduate; age 19-25 | Visit |
UPSC CAPF AC Central Armed Police Forces - Assistant Commandant NationalParamilitary Officer· Annual | UPSC | 2027-07-19 Tentative (next cycle) For BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB | Mar-Apr 2027 | Graduate; age 20-25 | Visit |
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026. Dates are indicative — always verify on the exam's official website before applying.