What are the exam dates for UPSC 2026?

Here are the latest UPSC 2026 exam dates:

1. Preliminary Exam (CSE Prelims): 24 May 2026 (Sunday).
2. Mains Exam (CSE Mains): Starts 21 August 2026.
3. Notification Release: Originally planned 14 Jan 2026 but was postponed officially.
4. These dates are from the official UPSC calendar for 2026.