UPSC

UPSC exams is generally considered tougher due to its broader and more unpredictable syllabus, plus the intense competition for limited positions, and the subjective nature of the evaluation, testing not just knowledge but also analytical skills, articulation, and personality. CA is considered highly challenging within its specialised domain, demanding rigorous technical knowledge and consistent performance across multiple stages. However, it depends on the indvidual aptitude and field of interest at the end of the day. 

The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC Civil Service Exam (CSE) 2026 exam dates in its official exam calendar 2026. The UPSC released the UPSC calendar 2026 and mention all the dates officially on its official website.

The Commission will conduct the UPSC CSE 2026 prelims exam on May 24, 2026 because the Commission conduct the IAS prelims exam in the last week of May every year. The mains exam will be conducted on August 21, 2026.

UPSC CSE (IAS) 2026 application form will be released on January 14, 2026. The last date to fill the application form is February 3, 2026. UPSC CSE (IAS) exam 2026 will be conducted on May 24, 2026. The mains exam will be conducted on August 21, 2026.

The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC 2026 exam calendar on its official website - upsc.gov.in. The UPSC calendar 2026 mention all the pages the notification, application and exam dates in the official exam calendar. The UPSC exam calendar 2026 mention the dates of all the exams conducted by UPSC.

The UPSC CSE 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on May 24, 2026.