EXAM CALENDAR
Exam Calendar 2026
Every major government exam date for 2026 — UPSC, SSC, Banking (IBPS), Railway (RRB) and UPPSC — tracked in one place, so you never miss a notification, application deadline or exam day.
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UPSC Exam Calendar 2026
Union Public Service Commission — Civil Services, IFS, CDS, NDA & other national-level exams.
| Exam | Notification | Prelims / Stage 1 | Mains / Next Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Services Exam (CSE)IAS / IPS / IFS & allied services | 4 Feb 2026 | 24 May 2026 | 21–30 Aug 2026 (Mains) |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 4 Feb 2026 | 24 May 2026 (with CSE) | Mains post CSE cycle |
| CDS & NDA / NA Exam I 2026 | Released earlier | 12 Apr 2026 | SSB Interview |
SSC Exam Calendar 2026
Staff Selection Commission — CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, Selection Post & more.
| Exam | Notification | Apply Last Date | Tier 1 / Exam Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2026Combined Graduate Level | 21 May 2026 | 22 Jun 2026 | Aug–Sep 2026 (Tentative) |
| SSC CHSL 2026Combined Higher Secondary Level | Released | — | Jul–Sep 2026 (Tentative) |
| SSC Selection Post Phase 14 | Mar 2026 | — | May–Jul 2026 |
| SSC GD Constable 2027 | Sep 2026 (Expected) | — | Jan–Mar 2027 |
Banking (IBPS) Exam Calendar 2026
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection — PO, Clerk, SO & Regional Rural Bank exams.
| Exam | Prelims | Mains |
|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO / MT-XVIProbationary Officer | 22–23 Aug 2026 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| IBPS SOSpecialist Officer | 29 Aug 2026 | To be announced |
| IBPS Clerk / CSACustomer Service Associate | 10–11 Oct 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale IRegional Rural Bank | 21–22 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) | 6, 12 & 13 Dec 2026 | 30 Jan 2027 |
Railway (RRB) Exam Calendar 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards — Group D, NTPC, ALP, Technician & JE exams.
| Exam | Notification | Exam / CBT Window |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025)Level 1 Posts — 22,195 vacancies | 30 Jan 2026 | 3–25 Aug 2026 (Revised) |
| RRB NTPC 2026Graduate & Undergraduate levels | Aug 2026 (Expected) | To be announced |
| RRB ALP / Technician | Feb–Mar 2026 (per calendar) | Per official schedule |
UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh) Exam Calendar 2026
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission — PCS, RO/ARO & other state-level exams.
| Exam | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| UP PCS 2025Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services | Mains | 29 Mar – 1 Apr 2026 |
| UP PCS 2026 | Prelims | 6 Dec 2026 |
| RO / ARO 2023Review Officer / Asst. Review Officer | Mains | 2–3 Feb 2026 |
UPPSC's full annual calendar covers 80+ recruitment exams (PCS, RO/ARO, Forest Service, Staff Nurse, Assistant Engineer, Polytechnic Lecturer and more) between February and December 2026. For other State PSCs (BPSC, MPPSC, RPSC, etc.), always refer to the respective commission's official website, as schedules vary by state.
Please note: Most exam boards release dates as tentative and may revise them due to administrative reasons. Always verify the final date on the official commission website before making exam-day plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Exam Calendar 2026.
Are the exam dates on this Exam Calendar 2026 official?
The dates shown here are compiled from official notifications released by UPSC, SSC, IBPS, Railway Recruitment Boards and UPPSC. Many exam boards mark dates as tentative and may revise them, so always cross-check the exact date with the official commission website before making travel or exam-day plans.
How often is this Exam Calendar 2026 updated?
We update this page whenever a commission releases a new notification, revises an exam date, or announces admit card timelines, so you can rely on it as a running tracker through 2026.
Which exams are covered in this calendar?
This calendar covers UPSC Civil Services (CSE), SSC CGL/CHSL/Selection Post/GD, IBPS PO/Clerk/SO/RRB banking exams, Railway RRB Group D and NTPC, and UPPSC PCS and RO/ARO exams.
What should I do if an exam date changes after this page is published?
Exam boards sometimes revise dates due to administrative reasons. Always confirm the final date on the respective official website (UPSC, SSC, IBPS or the relevant state commission) closer to the exam, and check your admit card for the confirmed schedule.
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