UPSC Exam Calendar 2026: CSE Prelims on 24 May—All Notifications & Exam Dates PDF

UPSC 2026 Calendar: CSE Prelims Date & Full Schedule

The UPSC 2026 exam calendar slots CSE Prelims in late May (trend). Here’s the distilled schedule plus prep cues.

Major Exams

• CSE (IAS/IPS/IFS) Prelims: 24 May 2026 (as per typical schedule)
• Other UPSC exams: CAPF, ESE, CDS, NDA—see PDF

Prep Focus (CSE)

• GS Prelims: Economy basics, environment, mapping, PYQs.
• CSAT: Practice passages + quant daily (don’t ignore).
• Mains groundwork: Optional + notes pipeline from Day 1.

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