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Sarkari Exam Calendar 2026

The expected notification, exam and result windows for 42+ major government exams, in one place. These are the typical windows — exact dates change every cycle, so each exam links to its live updates and the official source for the confirmed date. Tap Track dates on any exam for the latest official notification and schedule.

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC CGL Track dates →
NotificationTypically released between May and June each year. Check Kamiyab exam news or ssc.gov.in for the exact 2026 release date.
ExamTier 1: typically July-September · Tier 2: typically October-December · Final results: typically March-May of the following year
ResultTier 1 results published 1-2 months after the exam; final selection list released after Tier 2 + Document Verification
SSC CHSL Track dates →
NotificationTypically released in May-June
ExamTier 1: July-September · Tier 2: October-December · Final results: typically March-May of the following year
ResultTier 1 results 1-2 months after the exam; final selection list after Tier 2 + Skill Test + DV
SSC MTS Track dates →
NotificationTypically released in June-July
ExamCBT: September-November · PET/PST for Havaldar: 1-2 months after CBT results
ResultCBT result 1-2 months after exam; final selection list after Document Verification (and PET/PST for Havaldar)
SSC GD Constable Track dates →
NotificationTypically released in August-September
ExamCBE: January-March of following year · PET/PST: 2-4 months after CBE · DME and final selection: 6-9 months after PET
ResultCBE result 1-2 months after exam; combined result list after DME
SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector)Track dates →
NotificationTypically released in March-April
ExamPaper 1: June-July · PET/PST: August-September · Paper 2: October-November · Final results: 3-4 months after Paper 2
ResultPaper 1 result 1-2 months after exam · PET/PST result on the test day · Paper 2 result 1-2 months later · Final merit list released after Medical Examination
SSC JE (Junior Engineer)Track dates →
NotificationTypically released in March-April
ExamPaper 1: May-June · Paper 2: October-December · Final results: 3-6 months after Paper 2
ResultPaper 1 results 1-2 months after exam · Paper 2 results 2-3 months after the exam · Final selection list after Document Verification and Medical
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D)Track dates →
NotificationTypically released in October-November
ExamCBT: January-March of following year · Skill Test: 1-3 months after CBT result · Final selection: 6-9 months after Skill Test
ResultCBT result 1-2 months after exam · Skill Test result released after evaluation · Final selection list after Document Verification
SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator)Track dates →
NotificationRecent cycles release in spring (2026: 23 April) — check ssc.gov.in for the current cycle
ExamPaper 1: February-March · Paper 2: 1-3 months after Paper 1 result · Final results: 4-6 months after Paper 2
ResultPaper 1 results 1-2 months after exam · Paper 2 evaluation takes 2-3 months · Final selection list after Document Verification
SSC Selection Posts Track dates →
NotificationReleased as one numbered phase per year (Phase 14 in 2026, ~13 April 2026) — check ssc.gov.in for the current phase
ExamCBT: 1-3 months after notification · Skill Test (if applicable): 1-3 months after CBT result · Final selection: 4-6 months after notification
ResultCBT result 1-2 months after exam · Final selection list after Document Verification (and Skill Test if applicable)
SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN)Track dates →
NotificationTypically released in June-July (along with MTS notification)
ExamCBT: September-November · PET/PST: 1-3 months after CBT result · Final selection: 6-9 months after PET
ResultCBT result 1-2 months after exam · PET/PST result usually on same day · Final selection list after Document Verification

Indian Railways (RRB / RRC / RPF)

RRB NTPC (Graduate)Track dates →
NotificationTypically released every 2-3 years (latest cycles in Sep-Dec)
ExamCBT 1: 4-8 months after notification (in batches over 2-4 months) · CBT 2: 3-6 months after CBT 1 results · Skill Test/CBAT and DV: scheduled by regional RRB after CBT 2 results
ResultCBT 1 results published 1-3 months after the exam; final selection list released after CBT 2, Skill Test/CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination — typically 12-18 months after the original notification.
RRB NTPC (Undergraduate)Track dates →
NotificationTypically released in September-October (cycle-dependent)
ExamCBT 1: 3-6 months after notification · CBT 2: 2-4 months after CBT 1 results · Skill Test / DV / Medical: subsequently
ResultCBT 1 results 1-2 months after the exam; CBT 2 results 1-2 months after that; final selection list after Skill Test + DV + Medical
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)Track dates →
NotificationTypically released once every 2-3 years (last major cycles: 2018, 2024)
ExamCBT 1: 4-6 months after application closes · CBT 2: 3-4 months after CBT 1 result · CBAT: 2-3 months after CBT 2 result · DV + Medical: 2-4 months after CBAT result
ResultCBT 1 result 1-2 months after exam · CBT 2 result 2-3 months after CBT 2 · Final merit list after CBAT and medical examination
RRB Technician Grade III Track dates →
NotificationTypically released once every 2-3 years; latest cycles around 2024-25
ExamCBT: 2-3 months after application close · DV & Medical: 1-2 months after the CBT result
ResultCBT result usually within 1-2 months of the exam · Final panel after DV and Medical
RRB Technician Grade 1 (Signal)Track dates →
NotificationTypically released once every 2-3 years; latest cycles around 2024-25
ExamCBT: 2-3 months after application close · DV & Medical: 1-2 months after the CBT result
ResultCBT result usually within 1-2 months of the exam · Final panel after DV and Medical
RRB JE (Junior Engineer)Track dates →
NotificationTypically released every 2-3 years as a Centralised Employment Notice (CEN). Latest CEN cycle issued by the RRBs — check the regional RRB site or rrbcdg.gov.in for the active notification.
ExamCBT 1: 2-3 months after application closure · CBT 2: 2-4 months after CBT 1 results · DV & Medical: 3-6 months after CBT 2 results
ResultCBT 1 results 1-2 months after exam · CBT 2 results 2-3 months after exam · Final panel after DV and Medical (typically 12-18 months from CBT 1)
RRB Group D (Level-1)Track dates →
NotificationThe latest cycle is CEN 08/2024 (~32,000 Level-1 vacancies, notified January 2025); its CBT ran into early 2026 with results from July 2026. Check rrbcdg.gov.in and individual RRC websites for the latest update.
ExamCBT: typically 6-12 months after notification, conducted in multiple phases across the country · PET: 2-4 months after CBT result · DV and Medical: 3-6 months after PET
ResultCBT result 2-3 months after exam · PET result 1-2 months after PET · Final selection list after DV and Medical
RRB Paramedical Track dates →
NotificationCurrent cycle: CEN 03/2025 notified around 8 August 2025 for approximately 434 vacancies across paramedical posts (including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, and Laboratory posts). The application window ran roughly 9 August – 8 September 2025. Paramedical CENs are issued cycle-based rather than annually — watch the regional RRB websites and indianrailways.gov.in for the next CEN.
ExamCEN 03/2025 CBT was held on 11-13 March 2026. DV and Medical Examination follow over the subsequent months for shortlisted candidates.
ResultCEN 03/2025 CBT-1 result was declared on 29 May 2026. The final panel is released after DV + Medical Examination.
RRB Ministerial & Isolated Track dates →
NotificationEach post category has its own CEN — typically released as and when zonal vacancies accumulate (not on a fixed annual calendar). Track the regional RRB websites and rrbcdg.gov.in for the active CEN for your specific post.
ExamCBT: 2-4 months after application closure · Skill / Performance Test (if applicable): 1-3 months after CBT result · DV & Medical: 2-4 months after the final qualifying stage
ResultCBT result 1-2 months after exam · Skill Test result released after evaluation · Final panel after DV and Medical (typically 9-15 months from CBT)
RRB Section Controller Track dates →
NotificationCEN 03/2026 — notification released 14 July 2026 for 119 Section Controller (Direct Recruitment) vacancies.
ExamOnline application window: 15 July 2026 to 14 August 2026. The single CBT is expected in November 2026, with the CBAT, DV and Medical scheduled by the regional RRB after CBT results.
ResultCBT results are typically published 1-3 months after the exam; the final selection list (after CBAT, DV and Medical) follows once all stages conclude. Exact result dates for CEN 03/2026 are announced on the RRB portal.
RPF Constable Track dates →
NotificationTypically released every 2-3 years; last major notification CEN RPF 01/2024 in 2024
ExamCBT: 4-6 months after notification · PET/PMT: 2-3 months after CBT result · DV + Medical: 1-2 months after PET
ResultCBT result: 4-6 weeks after exam · PET/PMT result: immediate after physical test · Final selection list: 6-9 months after medical
RPF Sub-Inspector Track dates →
NotificationNow an ANNUAL recruitment (the RPF (Amendment) Rules 2025 made RPF SI/Constable recruitment annual); most recent legacy cycle: CEN RPF 01/2024. Confirm the first SSC-era CEN on ssc.gov.in.
ExamCBT: 4-6 months after notification · PET/PMT: 2-3 months after CBT result · DV + Medical: 1-2 months after PET
ResultCBT result: 4-6 weeks after exam · PET/PMT result: immediate · Final selection list: 6-9 months after medical

Banking & Insurance (IBPS / SBI / RBI / NABARD / SIDBI / LIC / NIACL)

IBPS PO (Probationary Officer)Track dates →
NotificationIBPS PO notification is typically released in July-August every year on ibps.in. Online application window is approximately 3 weeks long (mid-July to early-August or mid-August to early-September depending on cycle). The Common Recruitment Process for the cycle is referred to as CRP-PO/MT-XV, XVI etc. — incremented each year.
ExamPrelims: typically October. Mains: typically November-December. Personal Interview: January-February of the following calendar year. Provisional allotment to a participating PSB: April of the year following the notification.
ResultPrelims result: roughly 3-4 weeks after the Prelims exam. Mains result: roughly 4-6 weeks after Mains. Final reserve list and provisional allotment: April of the cycle's joining year. Joining typically happens in June-July at the allotted PSB's regional training centre.
IBPS Clerk (Junior Associate)Track dates →
NotificationIBPS Clerk notification is typically released in July every year on ibps.in. The online application window is approximately 3 weeks long (mid-July to early August). The cycle is referred to as CRP-Clerks-XV, XVI etc. — incremented each year.
ExamPrelims: typically August-September. Mains: typically October. There is NO interview for IBPS Clerk. Provisional allotment to a participating PSB: April of the year following the notification cycle.
ResultPrelims result: roughly 3-4 weeks after the Prelims exam. Mains result: roughly 6-8 weeks after Mains. Final reserve list and provisional allotment: April. Joining typically happens in May-July at the allotted PSB's regional training centre.
IBPS SO (Specialist Officer)Track dates →
NotificationIBPS SO notification is typically released in October-November every year on ibps.in. The online application window is approximately 3 weeks long. The cycle is referred to as CRP-SPL-XIV, XV etc. — incremented each year.
ExamPrelims: typically late December. Mains: typically late January-February of the following calendar year. Personal Interview: April-May. Provisional allotment to a participating PSB: typically May-June.
ResultPrelims result: roughly 3-4 weeks after the Prelims exam. Mains result: roughly 4-6 weeks after Mains. Final reserve list and provisional allotment: May-June of the year following the notification. Joining typically happens in June-August at the allotted PSB's regional training centre.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (RRB PO)Track dates →
NotificationIBPS RRB notification (for Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant combined) is typically released in June-July every year on ibps.in. The online application window is approximately 3 weeks long. The cycle is referred to as CRP-RRBs-XIII, XIV etc. — incremented each year.
ExamOfficer Scale I Prelims: typically August. Officer Scale I Mains (and Officer Scale II/III Single Exam): typically September. Personal Interview: October-November. Provisional allotment to a participating RRB: typically January-February of the following year.
ResultPrelims result: roughly 3-4 weeks after the Prelims exam. Mains result: roughly 4-6 weeks after Mains. Final reserve list and provisional allotment: January-February of the year following the notification cycle. Joining typically happens in March-May at the allotted RRB.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (RRB Clerk)Track dates →
NotificationIBPS RRB notification (covering Officer Scale I/II/III and Office Assistant) is typically released in June-July every year on ibps.in. The online application window is approximately 3 weeks long. The cycle is referred to as CRP-RRBs-XIII, XIV etc. — incremented each year.
ExamOffice Assistant Prelims: typically August. Office Assistant Mains: typically September-October. There is NO interview for Office Assistant. Provisional allotment to a participating RRB: typically January-February of the following year.
ResultPrelims result: roughly 3-4 weeks after the Prelims exam. Mains result: roughly 6-8 weeks after Mains. Final reserve list and provisional allotment: January-February of the year following the notification cycle. Joining typically happens in March-May at the allotted RRB.
SBI PO (Probationary Officer)Track dates →
NotificationSBI PO notification is typically released by SBI CRPD in September or November on sbi.co.in/careers. The application window stays open for approximately 3 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 750 General/EWS/OBC, NIL for SC/ST/PwBD).
ExamPrelims: typically held in October-November or in March, depending on the notification cycle (some years SBI runs the cycle Oct-Nov, other years Nov-Mar). Mains: approximately 4-6 weeks after Prelims result. Group Exercise and Interview: typically 6-8 weeks after Mains result, conducted at SBI Local Head Office centres.
ResultPrelims result: approximately 2-3 weeks after Prelims exam. Mains result: approximately 3-4 weeks after Mains. Final result with allocation: approximately 8-10 weeks after Phase III, with joining instructions following thereafter.
SBI Clerk (Junior Associate)Track dates →
NotificationSBI Clerk notification is typically released by SBI CRPD in November or April-May on sbi.co.in/careers. The application window stays open for approximately 3 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 750 General/EWS/OBC, NIL for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen).
ExamPrelims: typically held in January-February or June-July, depending on the notification cycle. Mains: approximately 4-6 weeks after the Prelims result. Local Language Test: at the time of joining at the allotted circle, typically 4-8 weeks after the final result.
ResultPrelims result: approximately 2-3 weeks after Prelims exam. Mains result: approximately 3-4 weeks after Mains. Final allotment result with state-wise circle allocation: approximately 4-6 weeks after the Mains result.
SBI SO (Specialist Cadre Officer)Track dates →
NotificationSBI SO notifications are released stream-by-stream throughout the year on sbi.co.in/careers. There is no single fixed annual calendar — stream-specific notifications are timed to staffing needs. The application window per notification stays open for approximately 2-3 weeks.
ExamOnline Written Test (where applicable) is typically conducted 4-6 weeks after the application window closes. Interview is typically 4-6 weeks after the written-test result. Streams using direct shortlisting move from application closure to interview in 4-6 weeks without a written test.
ResultOnline written test result: approximately 2-4 weeks after the test. Final merit list with offer letters: typically 4-6 weeks after the interview.
RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM)Track dates →
NotificationRBI Grade B notification is typically released by RBI Services Board in May-June or July-August on rbi.org.in (Opportunities @ RBI section). The application window stays open for approximately 3-4 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 850 General/EWS/OBC; Rs 100 intimation charges for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen).
ExamPhase I (General DR): typically held in July-August. Phase I (DEPR/DSIM Paper I): typically held in August-September. Phase II (General DR — three papers): typically held in September-October across two-three consecutive days. Phase II (DEPR/DSIM — three papers + qualifying English): typically held in October-November across three-four days. Interview: typically January-March of the following year at RBI Mumbai or designated centres.
ResultPhase I result: approximately 3-4 weeks after Phase I. Phase II result: approximately 6-10 weeks after Phase II. Final result with stream-wise allocation: approximately 4-6 weeks after the interview round.
RBI Assistant Track dates →
NotificationRBI Assistant notification is typically released by RBI Services Board in September-October on rbi.org.in (Opportunities @ RBI section). The application window stays open for approximately 3-4 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 450 General/EWS/OBC; Rs 50 intimation charges for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen).
ExamPrelims: typically held in November or December (or in some cycles February). Mains: approximately 4-6 weeks after the Prelims result. Language Proficiency Test: at the time of joining at the allotted regional office, typically 4-8 weeks after the final result.
ResultPrelims result: approximately 2-3 weeks after the Prelims exam. Mains result: approximately 4-6 weeks after Mains. Final allotment result with regional-office allocation: approximately 6-8 weeks after the Mains result.
NABARD Grade A (Assistant Manager)Track dates →
NotificationNABARD Grade A notification is typically released in July or August on nabard.org (Career Notices section) and ibpsonline.ibps.in for the application portal. The application window runs for approximately 3 weeks. Specialist stream vacancies are announced together with General in the same notification cycle.
ExamPhase I Preliminary: August-September. Phase II Mains: October-November. Personal Interview: January-March of the following year. Some years see a delay of 6-10 weeks across all stages depending on NABARD's recruitment calendar and IBPS centre availability.
ResultPhase I result: roughly 2-4 weeks after Phase I exam. Phase II result: roughly 6-8 weeks after Phase II exam. Final result with stream allocation: typically March-April following the recruitment cycle.
NABARD Grade B (Manager — Direct Recruitment)Track dates →
NotificationNABARD Grade B notification, when released, appears in July or August on nabard.org (Career Notices) and ibpsonline.ibps.in for the application portal. The application window runs for approximately 3 weeks. Grade B is NOT an annual cycle — confirm current-cycle availability before committing preparation cycles.
ExamPhase I Preliminary: August-September. Phase II Mains (3 papers): October-November. Personal Interview: January-March of the following year. Some cycles see a delay of 6-10 weeks across stages based on NABARD's recruitment calendar.
ResultPhase I result: roughly 2-4 weeks after Phase I exam. Phase II result: roughly 6-10 weeks after Phase II (descriptive evaluation takes longer than Grade A). Final result: typically March-April following the recruitment cycle.
SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager)Track dates →
NotificationSIDBI Grade A notification is typically released in July or August on sidbi.in (Career section) and the application portal. The application window runs for approximately 3 weeks.
ExamPhase I Preliminary: August-September. Phase II Mains: October-November. Personal Interview: January-March of the following year. Some cycles see a delay of 6-10 weeks across stages based on SIDBI's recruitment calendar.
ResultPhase I result: roughly 2-4 weeks after Phase I exam. Phase II result: roughly 6-8 weeks after Phase II. Final result with allocation: typically March-April following the recruitment cycle.
LIC AAO (Assistant Administrative Officer)Track dates →
NotificationLIC AAO notifications are released on licindia.in/Bottom-Links/Careers, usually between January and March of the recruitment year. Recent recruitment cycles ran in 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024 — there is no guaranteed annual cycle; LIC notifies as per vacancy planning.
ExamPrelims is typically conducted 6-8 weeks after notification. Mains follows roughly 4-6 weeks after Prelims results. Interview is typically 6-10 weeks after Mains results. The full cycle from notification to final result runs 5-7 months.
ResultPrelims result: roughly 2-4 weeks after the Prelims exam. Mains result with sectional and overall cutoffs: 4-6 weeks after Mains. Final merit list with provisional allotment: 2-4 weeks after the Interview.
NIACL AO (New India Assurance Officer)Track dates →
NotificationNIACL AO notifications are released on the NIACL recruitment section of newindia.co.in, typically between July and October of the recruitment year. Recent cycles ran in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2024. There is no fixed annual cycle — NIACL notifies as per vacancy planning.
ExamPrelims is typically conducted 6-10 weeks after notification. Mains follows roughly 4-6 weeks after Prelims results. Regional Language test plus Interview is typically 6-10 weeks after Mains results. Full cycle runs 6-9 months.
ResultPrelims result: roughly 2-4 weeks after Prelims. Mains result with sectional and overall cutoffs: 4-6 weeks after Mains. Final merit list with provisional allotment: 2-4 weeks after the Interview / Regional Language test.
LIC ADO (Apprentice Development Officer)Track dates →
NotificationLIC ADO notifications are released on licindia.in/Bottom-Links/Careers. Recent recruitment cycles ran in 2019 and 2023. There is no fixed annual cycle; LIC notifies as per vacancy planning, typically with 2-3 lakh vacancies aggregated across categories.
ExamPrelims is typically 6-8 weeks after notification. Mains follows roughly 4-6 weeks after Prelims results. Interview is typically 4-8 weeks after Mains results. The full cycle runs 4-6 months.
ResultPrelims result: roughly 2-4 weeks after the exam. Mains result with sectional and overall cutoffs: 4-6 weeks after Mains. Final merit list and apprenticeship allotment: 2-4 weeks after the Interview.
IRDAI Assistant Manager Track dates →
NotificationIRDAI Assistant Manager notifications are released on the recruitment section of irdai.gov.in. Recent cycles ran in 2017, 2020, 2023 and 2024. There is no fixed annual cycle — IRDAI notifies as per regulatory cadre planning, typically with 30-50 vacancies across all streams.
ExamPhase I is typically 6-10 weeks after notification. Phase II follows roughly 6-8 weeks after Phase I results. Interview is typically 4-8 weeks after Phase II results. Full cycle runs 6-10 months.
ResultPhase I result: roughly 3-5 weeks after Phase I. Phase II result with sectional and overall cutoffs: 5-8 weeks after Phase II. Final merit list with provisional allotment: 3-5 weeks after the Interview.
NABARD Development Assistant Track dates →
NotificationNABARD Development Assistant notification, when released, typically appears on nabard.org (Career Notices) and ibpsonline.ibps.in for the application portal. The application window runs for approximately 3 weeks. DA is NOT an annual cycle — confirm current-cycle availability before committing preparation cycles.
ExamStage I Preliminary: typically held within 4-6 weeks of notification close. Stage II Main: typically held 6-8 weeks after Stage I (allowing for Stage I result publication and Stage II shortlist preparation).
ResultStage I result: roughly 2-4 weeks after Stage I exam. Stage II result with final merit list: roughly 6-10 weeks after Stage II (descriptive English evaluation extends the result timeline).
SBI Apprentice Track dates →
NotificationSBI Apprentice notification is typically released by SBI CRPD in September-November or April-May on sbi.co.in/careers. The application window stays open for approximately 3 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 300 for General/EWS/OBC; NIL for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen).
ExamOnline Written Test: typically held in November-December or June-July, depending on the notification cycle. Local Language Test: at the time of joining at the allotted state circle, typically 4-8 weeks after the final result.
ResultOnline Written Test result: approximately 3-4 weeks after the test. Final result with state-wise circle allocation: approximately 4-6 weeks after the written test result. Joining typically 4-8 weeks after the final allotment.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & Scale III Track dates →
NotificationIBPS RRB notification (covering Officer Scale I/II/III and Office Assistant) is typically released in June-July every year on ibps.in. The online application window is approximately 3 weeks long. The cycle is referred to as CRP-RRBs-XIII, XIV etc. — incremented each year.
ExamOfficer Scale II Generalist and Specialist Single Exam: typically September. Officer Scale III Single Exam: typically September (often on the same weekend as Scale II). Personal Interview for Scale II/III: October-November. Provisional allotment to a participating RRB: typically January-February of the following year.
ResultSingle Exam result: roughly 3-4 weeks after the Single Exam. Interview shortlisting: 4-6 weeks after Single Exam. Final reserve list and provisional allotment: January-February of the year following the notification cycle. Joining typically happens in March-May at the allotted RRB.

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