Exam Calendar for Government, Banking, Railways Exams

Please Note: The dates provided in this calendar are tentative and compiled from official sources and media reports. All dates are subject to change. Candidates are strictly advised to visit the official websites (links provided) regularly for the latest and confirmed updates, notifications, and application procedures.

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Government Exams (UPSC)

Exam NameNotification Date (Tentative)Dates Linked with Exam (Tentative)Link to Apply
UPSC CSE (Civil Services) 2026Jan 14, 2026Application: Jan 14 – Feb 3, 2026 Prelims: May 24, 2026 Mains: Aug 21, 2026https://www.upsc.gov.in
UPSC IFS (Forest Service) 2026Jan 14, 2026Application: Jan 14 – Feb 3, 2026 Prelims: May 24, 2026 Mains: Nov 22, 2026https://www.upsc.gov.in
UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2026Dec 10, 2025Application: Dec 10 – 30, 2025 Exam: April 12, 2026https://www.upsc.gov.in
UPSC CDS (I) 2026Dec 10, 2025Application: Dec 10 – 30, 2025 Exam: April 12, 2026https://www.upsc.gov.in
UPSC Engineering Services 2026Sep 17, 2025Application: Sep 17 – Oct 7, 2025 Prelims: Feb 8, 2026https://www.upsc.gov.in
UPSC CAPF (ACs) 2026Feb 18, 2026Application: Feb 18 – Mar 10, 2026 Exam: July 19, 2026https://www.upsc.gov.in


Government Exams (SSC)

Exam NameNotification Date (Tentative)Dates Linked with Exam (Tentative)Link to Apply
SSC CGL 2025June 9, 2025Application: June 9 – July 4, 2025 Tier 1 Exam: Sep 12 – 26, 2025https://ssc.gov.in
SSC CHSL (10+2) 2025June 23, 2025Application: June 23 – July 18, 2025 Tier 1 Exam: Starts Nov 12, 2025https://ssc.gov.in
SSC MTS 2025June 26, 2025Application: June 26 – July 24, 2025 Exam: Oct 2025https://ssc.gov.in
SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police)Sep 26, 2025Application: Sep 26 – Oct 16, 2025 Paper 1 Exam: Nov – Dec 2025https://ssc.gov.in
SSC GD Constable 2026November 2025Application: Nov – Dec 2025 Exam: Jan – Feb 2026https://ssc.gov.in
SSC Stenographer (C & D) 2025June 5, 2025Application: June 5 – 26, 2025 Exam: Aug 6 – 8, 2025https://ssc.gov.in

Railway Exams (RRB)

Exam NameNotification Date (Tentative)Dates Linked with Exam (Tentative)Link to Apply
RRB NTPC (Graduate) 2025Oct 21, 2025 (Released)Application: Oct 21 – Nov 20, 2025 Exam (CBT 1): To Be Notifiedhttps://rrbcdg.gov.in (or Regional RRBs)
RRB NTPC (Under-Grad) 2025Oct 28, 2025 (Released)Application: Oct 28 – Nov 27, 2025 Exam (CBT 1): To Be Notifiedhttps://rrbcdg.gov.in (or Regional RRBs)
RRB Group D (Level 1) 2025Jan 23, 2025Application: Jan 23 – Mar 1, 2025 Exam (CBT): Starts Nov 17, 2025https://rrbcdg.gov.in (or Regional RRBs)
RRB JE (Junior Engineer) 2025July – Sep 2025Application: Oct 31 – Nov 30, 2025 Exam: To Be Notifiedhttps://rrbcdg.gov.in (or Regional RRBs)
RRB ALP (Asst. Loco Pilot)Jan – Mar 2026Application: To Be Notified (Based on annual calendar)https://rrbcdg.gov.in (or Regional RRBs)

Banking Exams

Exam NameNotification Date (Tentative)Dates Linked with Exam (Tentative)Link to Apply
IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT-XV)August 2025Prelims: Oct 4, 5, 11, 2025 Mains: Nov 29, 2025https://www.ibps.in
IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XV)October 2025Prelims: Dec 6, 7, 13, 14, 2025 Mains: Feb 1, 2026https://www.ibps.in
IBPS SO (CRP SPL-XV)September 2025Prelims: Nov 22, 23, 2025 Mains: Jan 4, 2026https://www.ibps.in
IBPS RRB Officer (Scale I)May – June 2025Prelims: July 27, Aug 2, 3, 2025 Mains: Sep 13, 2025https://www.ibps.in
IBPS RRB Office Asst.May – June 2025Prelims: Aug 30, Sep 6, 7, 2025 Mains: Nov 9, 2025https://www.ibps.in
SBI Clerk (Junior Assoc.) 2025ReleasedPrelims Exam: Sep 20, 21, 27, 2025 Mains Exam: Nov / Dec 2025https://sbi.co.in/web/careers
RBI Grade B 2025Sep 10, 2025Application: Sep 10 – 30, 2025 Phase 1: Oct 18, 2025 Phase 2: Dec 6-7, 2025https://opportunities.rbi.org.in
SBI PO 2026June 2026Application: June – July 2026 (Based on 2025 cycle)https://sbi.co.in/web/careers
RBI Grade B 2026June – July 2026Phase 1: August 2026 Phase 2: September 2026https://opportunities.rbi.org.in

Major State PSC Exam Calendar (2025-2026)

Exam NameNotification Date (Tentative)Dates Linked with Exam (Tentative)Link to Apply
UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh)https://uppsc.up.nic.in
UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)Sep 16, 2025Application: Sep 16 – Oct 16, 2025https://uppsc.up.nic.in
UPPSC Direct RecruitmentOct 15, 2025Application: Oct 15 – Nov 17, 2025https://uppsc.up.nic.in
MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh)https://mppsc.mp.gov.in
MPPSC State Service Prelims 2025ReleasedPrelims Exam: Feb 16, 2025https://mppsc.mp.gov.in
MPPSC State Engineering ServiceReleasedExam: Aug 24, 2025https://mppsc.mp.gov.in
MPPSC Dental Surgeon ExamReleasedExam: Oct 12, 2025https://mppsc.mp.gov.in
MPSC (Maharashtra)https://mpsc.gov.in
MPSC Rajyaseva (State Service) 2025ReleasedMains Exam: Mar 29 – Apr 26, 2026https://mpsc.gov.in
MPSC Group B (Non-Gazetted) 2026To Be NotifiedPrelims Exam: June 14, 2026https://mpsc.gov.in
MPSC Group C (Non-Gazetted) 2026To Be NotifiedPrelims Exam: July 12, 2026https://mpsc.gov.in
BPSC (Bihar)https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in
BPSC 71st Combined Comp. Exam (CCE)ReleasedPrelims Exam: Sep 13, 2025https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in
BPSC Lower Division Clerk (LDC)ReleasedPrelims Exam: Sep 20, 2025https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in
RPSC (Rajasthan)https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
RPSC Sub Inspector (SI)Aug 10, 2025Application: Aug 10 – Sep 8, 2025 Exam: April 5, 2026https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
RPSC School LecturerTo Be NotifiedExam: May – June 2026https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
WBPSC (West Bengal)https://psc.wb.gov.in
WBPSC WBCS (Executive) Prelims 2025ReleasedPrelims Exam: Sep 7, 2025https://psc.wb.gov.in
WBPSC Clerkship Exam 2025ReleasedPart 1 Exam: Dec 28, 2025https://psc.wb.gov.in

Major State Police Recruitment Calendar (2025-26)

Exam NameNotification Date (Tentative)Dates Linked with Exam (Tentative)Link to Apply
UP Police ConstableNovember 2025Application: Nov – Dec 2025 (~22,605 Posts)https://uppbpb.gov.in
UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI)August 2025Application: Aug – Sep 2025 Written Exam: Oct – Nov 2025https://uppbpb.gov.in
Bihar Police Constable (Prohibition, Jail Warder, etc.)Oct 6, 2025 (Released)Application: Oct 6 – Nov 5, 2025 (4,128 Posts)https://csbc.bih.nic.in
MP Police ConstableReleasedApplication: Sep 16 – Oct 22, 2025 Exam: Starts Oct 30, 2025https://esb.mp.gov.in
MP Police Sub-Inspector (SI)Oct 27, 2025Application: Oct 27 – Nov 10, 2025 Exam: Starts Jan 9, 2026https://esb.mp.gov.in
Rajasthan Police ConstableReleasedExam: Sep 12, 2025https://police.rajasthan.gov.in
Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector (SI)Aug 10, 2025Application: Aug 10 – Sep 8, 2025 Exam: April 5, 2026https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
Haryana Police ConstableExpected Oct-Nov 2025To Be Notified (~6,000 Posts)https://hssc.gov.in