Latest update — 6 October 2026
This directory is updated for the 2026–27 session. Choose an exam below to see its current notification, stage, official dates and preparation resources.
At a glance
| Exam / role | Guide | Current reference |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Services | CSE latest guide | 2026 Main completed; 2027 Prelims tentatively 23 May |
| CDS | CDS latest guide | Next calendar sitting: 11 April 2027 |
| NDA | NDA latest guide | Next calendar sitting: 11 April 2027 |
| Engineering Services | ESE 2027 notification | Prelims scheduled 31 January 2027 |
| CMS | CMS latest guide | 2026 interview schedule published |
| CAPF AC | CAPF latest guide | 2026 written results published |
| IES/ISS | IES/ISS latest guide | 2026 written results and update notice published |
What is new for the 2026–27 session?
Use the exam-specific guides above for the latest checked stage. Some registrations have closed while later examinations or selection continue; a new calendar year does not automatically mean a new application is open. The guides link the official notice and distinguish published dates from tentative calendar entries.
Official notifications
Open the official recruitment and examination register. Match the exact examination, CRP, CEN or advertisement before relying on a deadline.
Important dates
Keep notification, registration, correction, examination and result dates in separate calendar entries. Where a later official notice changes a deadline, use the later notice. The admission document controls your personal date, shift and reporting time.
Vacancies and posts
Use the current exam-specific vacancy annexure. Counts may be tentative or revised; do not add horizontal-reservation subsets twice or combine unrelated jobs into one application total.
Eligibility
Detailed guide: UPSC ESE 2027: Notification, 480 Vacancies, Exam Dates & Eligibility
Compare qualification, discipline, completion deadline, age reference, nationality and category documents for each chosen exam. Uniformed and technical posts may also have medical, physical, experience or trade-specific requirements. Meeting a broad “graduate” or “Class 12” label alone is insufficient.
Application process and fees
- Read the complete official notice and amendments.
- Check that the registration window is actually open.
- Use the authority-linked portal and correct examination form.
- Upload the required documents, review entries and pay only the applicable fee.
- Save the final acknowledgement and check later official updates.
Exam pattern and syllabus
Detailed guide: UPSC CSE Exam Pattern 2026: Prelims, Mains & Interview
Detailed guide: UPSC CSE 2026–27: Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Latest Updates
Choose the relevant guide above for the current paper combination, time limits and marking. Do not reuse another exam’s pattern or negative-marking rule. Map official syllabus topics to previous questions and maintain a revision checklist.
Selection and salary
A shortlist, recommendation, allotment and appointment are separate stages. Read the document and eligibility conditions for the outcome actually reached. Compare basic pay, allowances and deductions separately; a headline salary is not a guaranteed net payment.
Preparation resources and previous papers
Begin with the latest official syllabus, then use papers with their actual examination year and stage. Work on weak topics, use timed practice and review errors. Browse the exam directory to find the connected subject guides.
Official sources
Checked on 6 October 2026. Later official amendments take precedence. Preparation plans are GovtAdhikari editorial guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Does every listed exam have an open form?
No. Open registration requires a current official application window; later-stage activity does not reopen it.
Should I prepare from an old pattern?
Use the latest official scheme for your examination and verify any changes before adopting an older mock or paper.