New Delhi: The new dates for UPSC civil services preliminary examination 2020 have been declared. The examination has been set for October 4, 2020. The UPSC Mains which was earlier scheduled for September has now been postponed till Janaury 8, 2021. According to reports the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the dates on its official website upsc.gov.in.


The examination was earlier scheduled for 31 May but was postponed due to the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. In its May 4 notification, the commission had said that the revised date could be announced on May 20. But this was postponed.

Check UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 Schedule:



In an official notice the Commission said,” with a view to giving some clarity to candidates of various examinations and interviews which have been deferred over the last two months, the commission will issue a revised schedule of examinations in its next meeting to be held on June 5,2020. Details of the new calendar will be published on the UPSC website after the commission’s meeting on June 5, 2020.

Also Read: Students Beware! Fake News About Exam And Results Common On Social Media

There are two consecutive stages to the UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2020 Exam– Prelims, Mains (Interview and Writing). Basically, those qualifying for the UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2020 recruitment process will be then called upon for selection further.

Candidates are advised to continue checking for the most recent updates on the official website or this article. On the official website, the commission is expected to release the admit card and exam date at any time.

The commission in its notification had said exams will be announced after considering the situation with respect to Covid-19.

Education Loan Information:

Calculate Education Loan EMI