The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released its revised annual calendar for 2024 and 2025, outlining critical dates for various examinations and recruitment drives. The updated schedule includes essential dates for notifications, application deadlines, and exam dates for various UPSC examinations.
Significant highlights include the Civil Services Examination (CSE), with its preliminary and main exam dates remaining unchanged. The Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination is scheduled for February 9, 2025, with notifications set for September 4, 2024, and the Engineering Services Preliminary Examination will also be held on February 9, 2025, following its notification on September 18, 2024.
The CBI (DSP) LDCE will occur on March 8, 2025, with notifications starting January 1, 2025, while the CISF AC(EXE) LDCE is scheduled for March 9, 2025, following a December 4, 2024, notification. The NDA & NA Examination (I) and CDS Examination (I) are set for April 13, 2025, with notifications released on December 11, 2024.
For the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service Preliminary Examinations, notifications will be issued on January 22, 2025, with the exams scheduled for May 25, 2025. The IES/ISS Examination will occur on June 20, 2025, and the Combined Medical Services Examination is set for July 20, 2025.
Further examinations include the Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) on August 3, 2025, and the Civil Services (Main) Examination on August 22, 2025. The NDA & NA Examination (II) and CDS Examination (II) will be held on September 14, 2025. The Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination is scheduled for November 1, 2025, with the SO/Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE planned for December 13, 2025.
UPSC has emphasized that all dates are subject to change, and candidates should regularly check the official UPSC website for the most current information.