Latest update · 22 Oct 2026Every official website address in this guide was checked and working on 22 October 2026.
Every recruitment cycle, screenshots claiming “notification out”, “exam postponed” or “date revised” spread on WhatsApp and Telegram — and many are fake, outdated, or deliberately misleading. One rule never fails: a date is real only when it appears on the official website of the body conducting the exam. Open that website yourself — type the address, don't tap a forwarded link — and find the notice there.
Official websites of government exam bodies
| Exam body | Exams | Official website |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD, Stenographer | ssc.gov.in |
| Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) | NTPC, ALP, Technician, JE, Level-1 | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in (apply on rrbapply.gov.in) |
| Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) | PO, Clerk, SO, RRB | ibps.in |
| State Bank of India (SBI) | PO, Clerk | sbi.bank.in/web/careers |
| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | Civil Services, CDS, NDA, CAPF | upsc.gov.in |
| National Testing Agency (NTA) | NEET-UG, JEE Main, CUET, UGC-NET | nta.ac.in and exams.nta.ac.in |
| PIB Fact Check (Government of India) | Checks viral claims and fake notices | factcheck.pib.gov.in |
Addresses do change, so it helps to know the current ones. SBI's careers page now lives on sbi.bank.in — the old sbi.co.in address redirects there. Each railway board's page now sits under rrb.indianrailways.gov.in — the old rrbcdg.gov.in address, for example, redirects to the Chandigarh board's page there.
How to verify an exam date in 60 seconds
- Type the official address from the table above into your browser yourself.
- Open the Notice Board or Latest News section and look for the notice, with its date and reference number.
- If a PDF is going around, find the same PDF on the official site and compare. A real notice is always available there.
- For a viral “leak” or “postponed” claim, search PIB Fact Check at factcheck.pib.gov.in — it regularly flags fake exam notices.
- Never pay a fee or share an OTP, Aadhaar or bank details with anyone who contacts you on Telegram or WhatsApp. Official bodies collect fees only through their own application portals.
How to spot a fake exam notice
| Red flag | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| No reference number or date | Real notices carry both; a date that doesn't match the official calendar is a warning sign |
| Spelling mistakes, odd logos or fonts | Official notices follow the body's usual format |
| A web address that only looks similar | Extra words, hyphens or a different ending mean it is not the official site |
| Pressure to act fast | “Apply within 24 hours” or “seats filling up” is a scam tactic |
| Payment by UPI to a personal number | Fees are paid only on the official application portal |
What to do if you see a fake notice
- Don't forward it, even to ask whether it is real.
- Check it against the official website and PIB Fact Check.
- Reply in your group with the link to the official notice instead.
Where to report a fake notice or a recruitment scam
| Situation | Where to report | How |
|---|---|---|
| You see a fake notice or a false claim about an exam | PIB Fact Check (Government of India) | WhatsApp +91-8799711259 or email socialmedia@pib.gov.in |
| You paid money or shared bank details with a scammer | National Cyber Crime Helpline | Call 1930 at once — quick reporting can help stop the money moving out of your account |
| You want to file a written complaint about online fraud | National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal | cybercrime.gov.in |
Beware of “leaked paper” channels
Leaking exam papers is a serious crime under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and exam bodies cancel candidates caught using unfair means. A genuine leak would be announced by the conducting body and reported by the mainstream press — never sold by an anonymous channel.
Many bodies also publish a tentative yearly calendar on their own site — SSC and IBPS both do. Kamiyab's Sarkari exam calendar gathers the expected windows of every major exam in one place. Then put the energy you'd waste on rumour channels into practice: browse every exam and start a free mock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if an exam notification is real?
Find it on the conducting body's official website — ssc.gov.in, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, ibps.in, sbi.bank.in, upsc.gov.in or nta.ac.in. Real notifications appear there first; anything only on social media or Telegram is a rumour until the official site confirms it.
Where can I check if a viral exam claim is fake?
The Government of India's PIB Fact Check at factcheck.pib.gov.in regularly flags fake exam “leak” and “postponed” notices. If a claim is not confirmed on the official site or by PIB, do not act on it.
What is the official website of SSC?
ssc.gov.in. All SSC notices, application links, admit cards and results are published there.
What is the official website for RRB exams?
rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, which has a page for each zonal Railway Recruitment Board. Online applications are made on rrbapply.gov.in.
Is there one official website for all government exam dates?
No. Each body publishes its own notices, and some — like SSC and IBPS — also publish a tentative yearly calendar on their own site. Always confirm a date on the website of the body that conducts the exam.
Where can I report a fake government job notice?
Send it to PIB Fact Check on WhatsApp +91-8799711259 or email socialmedia@pib.gov.in. If you have lost money or shared bank details, call the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 at once and file a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in.
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Alivia Basu researches and writes Kamiyab's exam guides and preparation strategy, cross-checking eligibility, exam patterns and dates against official notifications before publishing.
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