Government Exam Calendar 2026 — Complete Schedule

Plan your preparation with the most comprehensive government exam calendar for 2026. Track application deadlines, exam dates, admit card releases, and result dates for all major exams across UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, State PSC, Teaching, Police, Insurance, and PSU categories.

Month-by-Month Exam Planning Guide

January - February: Foundation & Application Season

The year begins with UPSC CSE notification (usually in February) and several SSC exam result declarations. Banking exam cycles for IBPS PO/Clerk from the previous year conclude. This is the ideal time to finalize your exam targets, create a study plan, and start building foundations in core subjects.

• UPSC CSE 2026 Notification — February
• SSC CHSL Result — January
• IBPS Clerk Mains — January
• NDA I Notification — January

March - April: Peak Application Window

Multiple exam applications open simultaneously. SSC CGL notification typically arrives in March-April. Banking exam notifications for the new cycle begin. State PSC exams across UP, MP, Bihar, and Rajasthan start their cycles.

• SSC CGL 2026 Application — March-April
• SBI PO Notification — April
• UPSC CSE Application Deadline — March
• RBI Grade B Notification — March

May - June: Major Exam Season

UPSC CSE Prelims (usually last Sunday of May), NEET, and several SSC exams are conducted. This is the most intense period requiring peak preparation. Focus on revision and mock tests.

• UPSC CSE Prelims — May
• SSC CGL Tier I — June
• NDA I Exam — April
• IBPS PO Notification — August

July - August: Results & New Cycles

UPSC Prelims results, SSC CGL Tier I results, and new Banking exam cycles begin. IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk notifications are released. Railway exam notifications for the year are finalized.

September - October: Banking & Railway Season

IBPS PO Prelims, SSC CGL Tier II, and Railway exams are conducted. State PSC Mains exams across various states. NDA II exam is held.

November - December: Year-End Exams

IBPS PO Mains, SSC CHSL, and year-end recruitment exams. UPSC CSE Mains (usually in September-October) results come out. Preparation planning for the next year begins.

Deadline Management Tips

• Set reminders 7 days before application deadlines — don't wait for the last day
• Keep documents ready: Passport-size photos (3.5x4.5cm), signature scan, 10th/12th/graduation marksheets, caste/EWS/PwD certificates
• Save application fees: Most exams charge ₹100-250 for General, free for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates
• Download admit cards as soon as they are released — don't wait for the last moment
• Track multiple exam dates using our calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts

Category-wise Exam Schedule

UPSC: CSE Prelims (May), ESE Prelims (Feb), NDA I (Apr), NDA II (Sep), CDS I (Apr), CDS II (Sep), CAPF (Aug)

SSC: CGL (Jun-Jul), CHSL (Jul-Aug), MTS (Sep-Oct), GD Constable (Jan-Feb), CPO (Nov), JE (Oct)

Banking: SBI PO (Jun-Jul), IBPS PO (Oct), IBPS Clerk (Dec), RBI Grade B (Jun), SEBI (Mar)

Railways: RRB NTPC (various), Group D (various), JE (various) — dates vary by zone

Defence: NDA (Apr, Sep), CDS (Apr, Sep), AFCAT (Feb, Aug), Indian Navy (ongoing)

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