The UPSC Interview, also known as the Personality Test, is the final stage of the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. After the UPSC Mains 2026 examination scheduled from 21 August 2026 onwards, shortlisted candidates will be called for the Interview stage in early 2027.
The Interview schedule is released in phases through official UPSC notifications along with e-Summon letters, reporting instructions, and Personality Test dates. Since the Interview directly affects your final rank and service allocation, it is important to track all official updates carefully and understand the complete timeline in advance.
The UPSC Interview cycle begins after the declaration of the Mains Result. Based on the official UPSC examination calendar and previous year timelines, the Interview process for the 2026 cycle is expected to continue into early 2027.
The schedule is generally released in multiple phases because thousands of shortlisted candidates appear before different UPSC boards.
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Event |
Expected Timeline |
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24 May 2026 |
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21 August 2026 onwards |
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Late November 2026 to January 2027 |
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DAF-II Submission |
After Mains Result |
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UPSC Interview Dates 2027 |
January to April 2027 |
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Final UPSC Result 2027 |
Expected April or May 2027 |
UPSC releases the Personality Test schedule separately for different batches of candidates. The interview dates are published on the official website along with the reporting time and candidate roll numbers.
You must regularly check official UPSC notices because interview schedules are released phase-wise and updated continuously during the Interview cycle.
Interview schedule released in PDF format
Conducted at UPSC Bhawan, New Delhi
Different boards conduct interviews simultaneously
Reporting time mentioned in the e-Summon letter
Schedule released batch-wise by roll number
The UPSC Interview call letter is officially called the e-Summon Letter. It is mandatory for entry into the Personality Test process.
The e-Summon contains your interview date, reporting time, board details, and important instructions related to document verification and reporting.
Downloaded from the official UPSC website(upsc.gov.in)
Released before the interview date
Contains reporting time and session details
Mandatory document for Interview entry
Includes important instructions and guidelines
UPSC requires you to carry original documents for verification during the Interview stage. Missing documents or incorrect details can create problems during verification.
You should keep all documents prepared well before your Interview date.
e-Summon Letter printout
Valid photo identity proof
Educational certificates and mark sheets
Category certificate (if applicable)
Disability certificate (if applicable)
Passport-size photographs