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UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled

UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled for candidates slated for the 22 January 2026 (Afternoon session) due to Republic Day Parade rehearsals. These interviews will now be held on 27 February 2026 (Forenoon session). Affected candidates must download their updated e-Summon letters from the official website to ensure entry.

authorImageDivya Sharma17 Jan, 2026
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UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled

UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued an official notice informing candidates regarding the UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled for 27 February 2026, forenoon session. The interview was supposed to be conducted on 22 January 2026 in the afternoon session. UPSC CSE Interview has been rescheduled due to the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day event.  

UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled Official Notice PDF

UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled Official Notice PDF has been issued on the UPSC website. According to the official notice, the interview of the afternoon shift candidates to be held on 22 Janaury 2026, has been rescheduled for 27 February 2026. It has happened due to the early closure of the offices on 22 January 2026, for the Republic Day event full dress rehearsal. 

UPSC has decided to reschedule the interview day, considering the logistical arrangements and safety for the Republic Day national event. 

UPSC CSE Interview is the final round in the selection process, and around 2736 candidates have been shortlisted to appear in the interview. A related update regarding UPSC CSE Notification 2026 has been postponed by the authority. It was supposed to be released on 14 January 2026. The new dates regarding UPSC CSE Notification 2026 will be notified soon.

UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled Official Notice PDF

UPSC Interview Reschedule Notice

UPSC Interview Date 2026: Updated Status

The UPSC Interview Date has been rescheduled, and the authority has issued a notice regarding it. Candidates who are supposed to appear for the interview on the afternoon shift of 22 January 2026. They will appear for the interview round on 27 February 2026 (forenoon shift).

UPSC Interview Date 2026: Updated Status

Authority Name

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

Exam Name

Civil Services Exam 

UPSC CSE Selection Process

Prelims, Mains, and Interview

UPSC CSE Interview Date

22 January 2026

UPSC Interview Re-Scheduled Date

27 February 2026 (Forenoon Shift)

Reason Cited

Early closure of offices on 22 January 2026, in the afternoon for the Republic Day event full dress rehearsal. 

 

UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled FAQs

Why is the UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled for certain candidates?

The UPSC Interview 2025 Re-Scheduled notice has been issued specifically for candidates originally slated for the 22 January 2026 (Afternoon session). The change was made due to the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2026 in New Delhi, which caused significant logistical and security constraints around the venue.

What is the new date and time for the affected interviews?

Candidates who were supposed to appear on the afternoon of 22 January will now have their interviews conducted on 27 February 2026. Please note that the session has also changed to the Forenoon session.

Do I need a new e-Summon letter for the rescheduled date?

UPSC will issue revised e-Summon letters for all affected candidates on the official website.
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