When does UPSC exams are conducted every year?

The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts various examinations throughout the year, but the most prominent one, the Civil Services Examination (CSE), is conducted annually. Here is a general timeline of when the UPSC exams are conducted each year:

1. Civil Services Examination (CSE):

   • Preliminary Examination: Usually conducted in June.
   • Main Examination: Usually conducted in September.
   • Personality Test (Interview): Conducted after the Main Examination results are declared, typically starting from February of the following year.

2. Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination:

   • Preliminary Examination: Generally conducted on the same day as the CSE Preliminary Examination.
   • Main Examination: Usually conducted a few weeks after the CSE Main Examination.

3. Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination: Conducted twice a year (usually in February and November) for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy.

4. National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination: Conducted twice a year (usually in April and September) for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and the Naval Academy.

5. Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination: Conducted once a year (usually in July) for recruitment of medical officers in various government organizations.

6. Engineering Services Examination (ESE): Conducted once a year (usually in January) for recruitment of engineers in various government departments.

7. Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination: Conducted once a year (usually in June) for recruitment of economists and statisticians in various government departments.

8. Geologist Examination: Conducted once a year (usually in June) for recruitment of geologists in various government organizations.

It's important to note that the exact dates of the examinations may vary from year to year, and the UPSC releases a detailed examination calendar specifying the dates and schedules for each examination. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the UPSC official website for updates and notifications regarding examination dates, application deadlines, and other important information.