Sarkari Exam Calendar 2026: Upcoming Govt Exam Dates
Stay ahead of the competition with the Sarkari 247 Exam Calendar 2026. This comprehensive guide provides the latest dates for all major competitive exams including SSC, Banking, Railways, UPSC, and State PSCs. Our calendar is updated daily to reflect changes in exam schedules, notification releases, and admit card dates. Whether you are preparing for CGL, IBPS PO, or State Police exams, find all essential timelines in one place to plan your studies effectively. Never miss an important exam date again with our reliable recruitment schedule.
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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Exam Calendar 2026-27
11 schedules•0 upcoming
Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT)
Preliminary Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT)
Main Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Specialist Officers (SPL)
Preliminary Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Specialist Officers (SPL)
Main Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Customer Service Associates (CSA)
Preliminary Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Customer Service Associates (CSA)
Main Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Officer Scale I
Preliminary Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Officer Scale I
Main/ Single Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
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Duration: —
Officer Scale II and III
Main/ Single Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Office Assistants
Preliminary Examination
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Last Date: —
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Office Assistants
Main/ Single Examination
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Last Date: —
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| Exam | Status | Stage / Tier | Exam Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT) | Notification Soon | Preliminary Examination | 22nd and 23rd August 2026 |
| Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT) | Notification Soon | Main Examination | 4th October 2026 |
| Specialist Officers (SPL) | Notification Soon | Preliminary Examination | 29th August 2026 |
| Specialist Officers (SPL) | Notification Soon | Main Examination | 1st November 2026 |
| Customer Service Associates (CSA) | Notification Soon | Preliminary Examination | 10th and 11th October 2026 |
| Customer Service Associates (CSA) | Notification Soon | Main Examination | 27th December 2026 |
| Officer Scale I | Notification Soon | Preliminary Examination | 21st and 22nd November 2026 |
| Officer Scale I | Notification Soon | Main/ Single Examination | 20th December 2026 |
| Officer Scale II and III | Notification Soon | Main/ Single Examination | 20th December 2026 |
| Office Assistants | Notification Soon | Preliminary Examination | 6th, 12th and 13th December 2026 |
| Office Assistants | Notification Soon | Main/ Single Examination | 30th January 2027 |
Union Public Service Commission Exam Calendar 2026
27 schedules•19 upcoming
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 10 Jan 26
Duration: 2 Days
Reserved for UPSC Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 17 Jan 26
Duration: 2 Days
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026
Notification: 03 Sept 25
Last Date: 23 Sept 25
Exam: 08 Feb 26
Duration: 1 DAY
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026
Notification: 17 Sept 25
Last Date: 07 Oct 25
Exam: 08 Feb 26
Duration: 1 DAY
CBI (DSP) LDCE
Notification: 24 Dec 25
Last Date: 13 Jan 26
Exam: 28 Feb 26
Duration: 2 DAY
CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026
Notification: 03 Dec 25
Last Date: 23 Dec 25
Exam: 08 Mar 26
Duration: 1 DAY
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026
Notification: 10 Dec 25
Last Date: 30 Dec 25
Exam: 12 Apr 26
Duration: 1 DAY
C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026
Notification: 10 Dec 25
Last Date: 30 Dec 25
Exam: 12 Apr 26
Duration: 1 DAY
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026
Notification: 14 Jan 26
Last Date: 03 Feb 26
Exam: 24 May 26
Duration: 1 DAY
This Month
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026
Notification: 14 Jan 26
Last Date: 03 Feb 26
Exam: 24 May 26
Duration: 1 DAY
This Month
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 06 Jun 26
Duration: 2 DAYS
This Month
I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026
Notification: 11 Feb 26
Last Date: 03 Mar 26
Exam: 19 Jun 26
Duration: 3 DAYS
38d left
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 20 Jun 26
Duration: 2 DAYS
39d left
Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 21 Jun 26
Duration: 1 DAY
40d left
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 04 Jul 26
Duration: 2 DAYS
53d left
Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026
Notification: 18 Feb 26
Last Date: 10 Mar 26
Exam: 19 Jul 26
Duration: 1 DAY
68d left
Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026
Notification: 11 Mar 26
Last Date: 31 Mar 26
Exam: 02 Aug 26
Duration: 1 DAY
82d left
Reserved for UPSC Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 08 Aug 26
Duration: 2 DAYS
88d left
Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 21 Aug 26
Duration: 5 DAYS
101d left
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026
Notification: 20 May 26
Last Date: 09 Jun 26
Exam: 13 Sept 26
Duration: 1 DAY
This Month124d left
C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026
Notification: 20 May 26
Last Date: 09 Jun 26
Exam: 13 Sept 26
Duration: 1 DAY
This Month124d left
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 26 Sept 26
Duration: 2 DAYS
137d left
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 10 Oct 26
Duration: 2 DAYS
151d left
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 31 Oct 26
Duration: 2 DAYS
172d left
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 22 Nov 26
Duration: 7 DAYS
194d left
S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE
Notification: 16 Sept 26
Last Date: 06 Oct 26
Exam: 12 Dec 26
Duration: 2 DAYS
147d left214d left
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: 19 Dec 26
Duration: 2 DAYS
221d left
| Exam | Status | Notification | Last Date | Exam Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | Completed | — | — | 10 Jan 26 | 2 Days |
| Reserved for UPSC Examination | Completed | — | — | 17 Jan 26 | 2 Days |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | Completed | 03 Sept 25 | 23 Sept 25 | 08 Feb 26 | 1 DAY |
| Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | Completed | 17 Sept 25 | 07 Oct 25 | 08 Feb 26 | 1 DAY |
| CBI (DSP) LDCE | Completed | 24 Dec 25 | 13 Jan 26 | 28 Feb 26 | 2 DAY |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026 | Completed | 03 Dec 25 | 23 Dec 25 | 08 Mar 26 | 1 DAY |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026 | Completed | 10 Dec 25 | 30 Dec 25 | 12 Apr 26 | 1 DAY |
| C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 | Completed | 10 Dec 25 | 30 Dec 25 | 12 Apr 26 | 1 DAY |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | Exam Upcoming | 14 Jan 26 | 03 Feb 26 | 24 May 26 This Month | 1 DAY |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | Exam Upcoming | 14 Jan 26 | 03 Feb 26 | 24 May 26 This Month | 1 DAY |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | Notification Soon | — | — | 06 Jun 26 This Month | 2 DAYS |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | 11 Feb 26 | 03 Mar 26 | 19 Jun 26 38d left | 3 DAYS |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | — | — | 20 Jun 26 39d left | 2 DAYS |
| Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | — | — | 21 Jun 26 40d left | 1 DAY |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | Notification Soon | — | — | 04 Jul 26 53d left | 2 DAYS |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | 18 Feb 26 | 10 Mar 26 | 19 Jul 26 68d left | 1 DAY |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | 11 Mar 26 | 31 Mar 26 | 02 Aug 26 82d left | 1 DAY |
| Reserved for UPSC Examination | Notification Soon | — | — | 08 Aug 26 88d left | 2 DAYS |
| Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | — | — | 21 Aug 26 101d left | 5 DAYS |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2026 | Application Open | 20 May 26 | 09 Jun 26 This Month | 13 Sept 26 124d left | 1 DAY |
| C.D.S. Examination (II), 2026 | Application Open | 20 May 26 | 09 Jun 26 This Month | 13 Sept 26 124d left | 1 DAY |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | Notification Soon | — | — | 26 Sept 26 137d left | 2 DAYS |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | Notification Soon | — | — | 10 Oct 26 151d left | 2 DAYS |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | Notification Soon | — | — | 31 Oct 26 172d left | 2 DAYS |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | — | — | 22 Nov 26 194d left | 7 DAYS |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | Application Open | 16 Sept 26 | 06 Oct 26 147d left | 12 Dec 26 214d left | 2 DAYS |
| Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | Notification Soon | — | — | 19 Dec 26 221d left | 2 DAYS |
Staff Selection Commission Exam Calendar 2026
12 schedules•0 upcoming
JSA / LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
Paper-I (CBE)*
Notification: 16 Mar 26
Last Date: 07 Apr 26
Exam: —
Duration: —
SSA / UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
Paper-I (CBE)*
Notification: 16 Mar 26
Last Date: 07 Apr 26
Exam: —
Duration: —
ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
Paper-I (CBE)*
Notification: 16 Mar 26
Last Date: 07 Apr 26
Exam: —
Duration: —
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026
Tier-I (CBE)*
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2026
Paper-I (CBE)*
Notification: —
Last Date: —
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Duration: —
Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIV, 2026
CBE*
Notification: —
Last Date: —
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Duration: —
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026
Tier-I (CBE)*
Notification: —
Last Date: —
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Duration: —
Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026
CBE*
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Last Date: —
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Duration: —
Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026
Paper-I (CBE)*
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2026
CBE*
Notification: —
Last Date: —
Exam: —
Duration: —
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026
Paper-I (CBE)*
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Last Date: —
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Duration: —
Constables (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2027
CBE*
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Last Date: —
Exam: —
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| Exam | Status | Stage / Tier | Notification | Last Date | Exam Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSA / LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 | Notification Soon | Paper-I (CBE)* | 16 Mar 26 | 07 Apr 26 | May 2026 |
| SSA / UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 | Notification Soon | Paper-I (CBE)* | 16 Mar 26 | 07 Apr 26 | May 2026 |
| ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 | Notification Soon | Paper-I (CBE)* | 16 Mar 26 | 07 Apr 26 | May 2026 |
| Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | Tier-I (CBE)* | — | — | May - June 2026 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | Paper-I (CBE)* | — | — | May - June 2026 |
| Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIV, 2026 | Notification Soon | CBE* | — | — | May - July 2026 |
| Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | Tier-I (CBE)* | — | — | July - September 2026 |
| Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | CBE* | — | — | August - September 2026 |
| Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | Paper-I (CBE)* | — | — | August - September 2026 |
| Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | CBE* | — | — | September - November 2026 |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 | Notification Soon | Paper-I (CBE)* | — | — | October - November 2026 |
| Constables (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2027 | Notification Soon | CBE* | — | — | January - March 2027 |
National & State Exam Calendar 2026
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National & State Exam Calendar 2026
Show Less ↑Read More ↓Success in government exams requires disciplined planning. The Sarkari 247 Exam Calendar is designed to provide aspirants with a clear roadmap of all major recruitments scheduled for the year 2026. From the release of the official notification to the final result date, we track every milestone.
What's Inside the 2026 Exam Schedule?
Our calendar covers various sectors to ensure every candidate stays informed:
- Central Government: SSC Exam Calendar (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD), UPSC Civil Services, and EPFO.
- Banking Sector: IBPS Annual Calendar for RRB, Clerk, and PO, along with SBI and RBI schedules.
- Railways (RRB): Upcoming stages for NTPC, Group D, and ALP examinations.
- State Exams: Exam dates for UPPSC, BPSC, RPSC, and specialized state selection boards.
How to Plan Using This Calendar
To maximize your preparation, we recommend the following:
- Mark Your Targets: Identify exams that match your eligibility and note their tentative dates.
- Notification Tracking: Check the "Notification Out" column to know when to start your application.
- Admit Card Alerts: Typically, admit cards are released 7-10 days before the exam date listed here.
Disclaimer: Exam dates are subject to change by the respective recruitment boards. We update this calendar immediately following any official announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is the SSC Exam Calendar 2026 included here?
Yes, we include the full Staff Selection Commission (SSC) schedule, including dates for Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams for all major posts.
Q.How often is the Exam Calendar updated?
The calendar is updated in real-time. As soon as a board like IBPS, UPSC, or an RRB releases a new notice or changes a date, it is reflected here.
Q.Where can I find the official PDF of these calendars?
On this page, we provide direct links to the official PDF notifications issued by the respective government departments for your verification.