{"id":41044,"date":"2021-11-12T23:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T17:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/?p=41044"},"modified":"2021-11-14T13:09:43","modified_gmt":"2021-11-14T07:39:43","slug":"upsc-exam-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-exam-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Exam Calendar 2021 | Know The Important Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/UPSC-Exam-Calendar.png\" alt=\"UPSC Exam Calendar\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/UPSC-Exam-Calendar.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/UPSC-Exam-Calendar-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><strong>UPSC Exam Calendar 2021: <\/strong>The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts many recruitment drives in a year for filling in various positions. UPSC Conducts recruitment drive for Civil services like IAS, IES, CDS, and NDS exams.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Knowing about the detailed UPSC Exam Calendar will help candidates to make a study plan and prepare accordingly. Students can plan their preparation strategy and prepare well. Here, in this blog, we have provided the detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/UPSC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC<\/a> Exam 2021 Calendar which includes a list of exams scheduled for the year 2021.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69d881de25500\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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2021: Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-exam-calendar\/#revised-exam-calendar\" title=\"Revised Exam Calendar\">Revised Exam Calendar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-exam-calendar\/#old-calendar\" title=\"Old Calendar\">Old Calendar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-exam-calendar\/#must-read-upsc-exam-pattern-2021\" title=\"Must Read: UPSC Exam Pattern 2021\">Must Read: UPSC Exam Pattern 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-exam-calendar\/#frequently-asked-questions-on-upsc-exam-calendar-2021\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on UPSC Exam Calendar 2021:\">Frequently Asked Questions on UPSC Exam Calendar 2021:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-exam-calendar\/#what-are-the-key-upsc-exam-dates-in-2021\" title=\"What are the key UPSC exam dates in 2021?\">What are the key UPSC exam dates in 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-exam-calendar\/#where-can-i-get-a-copy-of-the-upsc-calendar\" title=\"Where can I get a copy of the UPSC Calendar?\">Where can I get a copy of the UPSC Calendar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-exam-calendar\/#when-did-the-upsc-online-application-deadlines-for-2021-fall\" title=\"When did the UPSC online application deadlines for 2021 fall?\">When did the UPSC online application deadlines for 2021 fall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-exam-calendar\/#is-the-ias-exam-held-every-year\" title=\"Is the IAS Exam held every year?\">Is the IAS Exam held every year?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-exam-calendar-2021-overview\"><\/span>UPSC Exam Calendar 2021: Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Organization<\/td>\n<td>Union Public Service Commission [UPSC]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State<\/td>\n<td>All over India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application status<\/td>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Schedule<\/td>\n<td>Released<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam date<\/td>\n<td>17 June 2021 [Tentative]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Website<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>upsc.gov.in<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; background-color: initial;\">UPSC Exam Calendar 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"revised-exam-calendar\"><\/span><span id=\"Revised_Exam_Calendar\">Revised Exam Calendar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive wprt_style_display\">\n<table class=\"table\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Name of the exam<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2021<\/td>\n<td>October 10, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2021<\/td>\n<td>October 10, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indian Economic Service (IES)\/Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination, 2021<\/td>\n<td>July 16, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Combined Medical Services Examination, 2021<\/td>\n<td>November 21, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>N.D.A. &amp; N.A. Examination (II), 2021<\/td>\n<td>November 14, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021<\/td>\n<td>January 7, 2022 (5 days)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C.D.S. Examination (II), 2021<\/td>\n<td>November 14, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2021<\/td>\n<td>February 27, 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2021<\/td>\n<td>August 8, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"old-calendar\"><\/span><span id=\"Old_Calendar\">Old Calendar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive wprt_style_display\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sr.No.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Exam name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Application date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Exam date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Civil Service Mains Exam<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>08 to 17 Jan 2021 [8,9,10,16,17 Jan]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Indian Forest Service Mains Exam<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>28 Feb \u2013 09 March 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>CDS Exam<\/td>\n<td>28 Oct \u2013 17 Nov 2020<\/td>\n<td>07 Feb 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Reserved for UPSC Exam<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>07 March 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>CISF AC LDCE Exam<\/td>\n<td>02 \u2013 22 Dec 2020<\/td>\n<td>14 March 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>6.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>NDA &amp; NA Exam<\/td>\n<td>30 Dec \u2013 19 Jan 2021<\/td>\n<td>18 April 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>7.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Reserved for UPSC RT for AO\/EO in EPFO<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>09 May 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>8.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Reserved for UPSC RT<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>21 Feb 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>9.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Exam<\/td>\n<td>07 \u2013 27 Feb 2020<\/td>\n<td>21 Feb 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>10.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>CDS Exam [II]<\/td>\n<td>05 \u2013 25 Aug 2020<\/td>\n<td>08 Nov 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>11.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Civil Service Personality Test<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>26 April \u2013 18 Juen 2021 [Postponed]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>12.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Indian Forest Service Preliminary Exam<\/td>\n<td>04 \u2013 27 March 2021<\/td>\n<td>10 Oct 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>13.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>IES\/ISS Exam<\/td>\n<td>07 \u2013 27 April 2021<\/td>\n<td>16 July 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>14.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Engineering Service Preliminary Exam<\/td>\n<td>07 \u2013 27 April 2021<\/td>\n<td>18 July 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>15.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Combined Medical Service Exam<\/td>\n<td>05 \u2013 25 May 2021<\/td>\n<td>29 Aug 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>16.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>NDA &amp; NA Exam [II]<\/td>\n<td><del>09 \u2013 29 June 2021<\/del><\/td>\n<td>05 Sept 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>17.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Civil Service Mains Exam<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>17 Sept 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>18.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>CDS Exam [II]<\/td>\n<td>04 \u2013 24 Aug 2021<\/td>\n<td>14 Nov 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>19.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SO\/Steno LDCE<\/td>\n<td>15 Sept \u2013 05 Oct 2021<\/td>\n<td>11 Dec 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>20.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Indian Forest Service Mains Exam<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>21 Nov 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>21.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Engineering Service Mains Exam<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>10 Oct 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>22.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Reserved UPSC RT<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>12 Sept 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>23.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Reserved UPSC Exam<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>29 Aug 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>24.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Central Armed Police Force Exam<\/td>\n<td>15 April \u2013 05 May 2021<\/td>\n<td>08 Aug 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>25.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Combined Geo-Scientist Mains Exam<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>17 July 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>26.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Reserved for UPSC RT<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>04 July 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>27.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Civil Service Preliminary Exam<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>10 Oct 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"must-read-upsc-exam-pattern-2021\"><\/span>Must Read: UPSC Exam Pattern 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The UPSC IAS exam, officially known as the Civil Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. In spite of being regarded as one of the toughest exams in the country, it is the most sought after exam among today\u2019s youth. Right approach &amp; correct planning can make an aspirant get through the IAS exam with flying colours in the very first attempt.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now candidates who are willing to apply for their desired job profile are aware of the UPSC Exam Calendar. So, start planning for preparation and make sure you will complete the portions well in advance. Candidates can start preparing with a wide range of <strong>UPSC Exam Preparation Books<\/strong> available online.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-on-upsc-exam-calendar-2021\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions on UPSC Exam Calendar 2021:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1635875043819\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-key-upsc-exam-dates-in-2021\"><\/span>What are the key UPSC exam dates in 2021?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The UPSC prelims 2021 are scheduled for October 10, and the mains exams will be held for five days beginning on January 7, 2022.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1635875156219\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-can-i-get-a-copy-of-the-upsc-calendar\"><\/span>Where can I get a copy of the UPSC Calendar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Union Public Service Commission publishes the tentative UPSC exam dates in its official calendar each year. For the upcoming recruitment, aspirants can download it from the official website or visit the UPSC 2021 Calendar page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1635875169172\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-did-the-upsc-online-application-deadlines-for-2021-fall\"><\/span>When did the UPSC online application deadlines for 2021 fall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The UPSC exam date for online application 2021 has been announced by the conducting body, and it will take place between March 4 and March 24, 2021.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1635875190310\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-the-ias-exam-held-every-year\"><\/span>Is the IAS Exam held every year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the IAS Exam is an annually conducted examination. The Union Public Service Commission is responsible for conducting the exam and releasing the UPSC exam calendar.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPSC Exam Calendar 2021: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts many recruitment drives in a year for filling in various positions. UPSC Conducts recruitment drive for Civil services like IAS, IES, CDS, and NDS exams. Knowing about the detailed UPSC Exam Calendar will help candidates to make a study plan and prepare accordingly. 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