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| Examination & Cadre | Vacancies | Eligibility | Important Dates | Status | Downloads & Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Services Examination (CSE 2026) IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS (Group A Central Services) | 1,056 | Bachelor's Degree in Any Discipline (21–32 Yrs as of 01-08-2026) Check Cutoff in Reckoner → | Registration Closed 05 Mar 2026 Mains Concluded • Mains Evaluation / DAF-II Expected Verified: UPSC CSE 2026 Notice (checked 31 Oct 2026) |
APPLICATION CLOSED
Mains Evaluation Stage |
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| Civil Services Examination (CSE 2027 Prelims) IAS, IPS, IFS & Central Group A Services 2027 | 1,000+ (Est.) | Graduation in Any Discipline (21–32 Yrs as of 01-08-2027) | Notice: 10 Feb 2027 CSE Prelims: 23 May 2027 (Sunday) Verified: UPSC Annual Calendar (checked 31 Oct 2026) |
🟡 UPCOMING
Calendar Announced |
UPSC Portal ↗ |
| Combined Defence Services (CDS I 2027) IMA, INA, Air Force Academy & OTA | 457 | Degree in Engineering / Arts / Science (19–24 Yrs) | Notice: 11 Dec 2026 Exam: 18 April 2027 (Sunday) |
🟡 UPCOMING
Notice in Dec 2026 |
UPSC Portal ↗ |
| Engineering Services Examination (ESE 2027) Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecom Engineering | 232 (Est.) | Degree in Engineering in relevant engineering discipline (21–30 Yrs as of 01-01-2027) Check Cutoff in Reckoner → | Notice: 18 Sep 2026 Prelims: 07 Feb 2027 (Sunday) Verified: UPSC Calendar Notice (checked 31 Oct 2026) |
🟡 UPCOMING
Calendar Announced |
UPSC Portal ↗ |
| NDA & NA Examination (II) 2026 Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA & INAC | 404 | 12th Class Pass of 10+2 pattern (16.5–19.5 Yrs) | Registration Closed Written Exam Concluded 01 Sept 2026 Verified: UPSC NDA II Notice (checked 31 Oct 2026) |
APPLICATION CLOSED
SSB Interview Stage |
UPSC Portal ↗ |
| CAPF (Assistant Commandants) 2026 BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP & SSB | 506 | Bachelor's Degree in Any Discipline (20–25 Yrs) | Registration Closed Written Exam Concluded 04 Aug 2026 Verified: UPSC CAPF AC Notice (checked 31 Oct 2026) |
APPLICATION CLOSED
PET / PST Stage |
UPSC Portal ↗ |
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