Government exam calendar 2026
Information as of 7 October 2026. "Tentative" and "unconfirmed" dates are not official announcements.
| Exam | Exam date | Slots | Application deadline | Official notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL | Tier-I: 30 September – 30 October 2026 official | Multiple daily shifts; your date and shift are on the admission certificate | 22 June 2026 | Official notice page ↗ Latest: 21 September 2026 |
| IBPS PO | Prelims 22–23 August 2026; Mains 4 October 2026 (scheduled dates, now past) tentative | Shift allotted on the call letter | 21 July 2026 | Official notice page ↗ Latest: 27 August 2026 |
| SBI Clerk | Not confirmed for the current cycle unconfirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Official notice page ↗ |
| UPSC CSE | Prelims 24 May 2026; Mains 21–23 and 29–30 August 2026 official | Mains: forenoon and afternoon papers per the timetable | Not confirmed | Official notice page ↗ Latest: 19 August 2026 |
| RRB NTPC | Not confirmed for the current cycle unconfirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Official notice page ↗ |
| NDA | Written exam 13 September 2026 official | Mathematics and General Ability Test papers on the same day | 9 June 2026 | Official notice page ↗ Latest: 20 May 2026 |
| CTET | 22nd edition: 12–13 December 2026 official | Paper I and Paper II shifts; allotted date shared 15 days before the exam | 10 September 2026 | Official notice page ↗ Latest: 14 September 2026 |
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