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Sarkari Exam Calendar 2026
The expected notification, exam and result windows for 50+ 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)
- NotificationTypically released between May and June each year. Check the news section above 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 yearResultTier 1 results published 1-2 months after the exam; final selection list released after Tier 2 + Document Verification
- NotificationTypically released in May-JuneExamTier 1: July-September · Tier 2: October-December · Final results: typically March-May of the following yearResultTier 1 results 1-2 months after the exam; final selection list after Tier 2 + Skill Test + DV
- NotificationTypically released in June-JulyExamCBT: September-November · PET/PST for Havaldar: 1-2 months after CBT resultsResultCBT result 1-2 months after exam; final selection list after Document Verification (and PET/PST for Havaldar)
- NotificationTypically released in August-SeptemberExamCBE: January-March of following year · PET/PST: 2-4 months after CBE · DME and final selection: 6-9 months after PETResultCBE result 1-2 months after exam; combined result list after DME
- NotificationTypically released in March-AprilExamPaper 1: June-July · PET/PST: August-September · Paper 2: October-November · Final results: 3-4 months after Paper 2ResultPaper 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
- NotificationTypically released in March-AprilExamPaper 1: May-June · Paper 2: October-December · Final results: 3-6 months after Paper 2ResultPaper 1 results 1-2 months after exam · Paper 2 results 2-3 months after the exam · Final selection list after Document Verification and Medical
- NotificationTypically released in October-NovemberExamCBT: January-March of following year · Skill Test: 1-3 months after CBT result · Final selection: 6-9 months after Skill TestResultCBT result 1-2 months after exam · Skill Test result released after evaluation · Final selection list after Document Verification
- NotificationTypically released in November-DecemberExamPaper 1: February-March · Paper 2: 1-3 months after Paper 1 result · Final results: 4-6 months after Paper 2ResultPaper 1 results 1-2 months after exam · Paper 2 evaluation takes 2-3 months · Final selection list after Document Verification
- NotificationReleased phase-wise — typically 2-3 phases per year (e.g., Phase 14 in mid-year, Phase 15 later)ExamCBT: 1-3 months after notification · Skill Test (if applicable): 1-3 months after CBT result · Final selection: 4-6 months after notificationResultCBT result 1-2 months after exam · Final selection list after Document Verification (and Skill Test if applicable)
- 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 PETResultCBT result 1-2 months after exam · PET/PST result usually on same day · Final selection list after Document Verification
Indian Railways (RRB / RRC / RPF)
- 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 resultsResultCBT 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.
- 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: subsequentlyResultCBT 1 results 1-2 months after the exam; CBT 2 results 1-2 months after that; final selection list after Skill Test + DV + Medical
- 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 resultResultCBT 1 result 1-2 months after exam · CBT 2 result 2-3 months after CBT 2 · Final merit list after CBAT and medical examination
- NotificationTypically released once every 2-3 years; latest cycles around 2024-25ExamCBT 1: 2-3 months after application close · CBT 2: 2-3 months after CBT 1 result · DV & Medical: 1-2 months after CBT 2 resultResultCBT 1 result usually within 1-2 months of exam · CBT 2 result within 2 months · Final panel after DV and Medical
- 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 resultsResultCBT 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)
- NotificationA fresh Group D notification has been pending as of 2026 — last full cycle was CEN RRC 01/2019. 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 PETResultCBT result 2-3 months after exam · PET result 1-2 months after PET · Final selection list after DV and Medical
- NotificationReleased by the RRBs whenever a centralised Paramedical Categories CEN is issued — historically every 3-4 years rather than annually. Watch the regional RRB websites and indianrailways.gov.in for the CEN announcement.ExamCBT typically 4-6 months after the application window closes. DV and Medical Examination follow over the subsequent 3-4 months.ResultCBT result published 1-3 months after the exam. Final panel released after DV + Medical Examination.
- 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 stageResultCBT result 1-2 months after exam · Skill Test result released after evaluation · Final panel after DV and Medical (typically 9-15 months from CBT)
- NotificationDirect Recruitment notifications for Section Controller posts are released along with allied railway operational cadre cycles (NTPC, Station Master). Recent cycles have been published every 2-3 years.ExamCBT 1: typically 4-8 months after notification (in batches across 2-4 months) · CBT 2: 3-6 months after CBT 1 results · CBAT: 1-3 months after CBT 2 results · DV and Medical: scheduled by the regional RRB after CBAT clearance.ResultCBT 1 results are published 1-3 months after the exam; CBT 2 results 2-4 months after CBT 2; the final selection list (post-CBAT, DV and Medical) typically arrives 14-20 months after the original notification.
- NotificationTypically released every 2-3 years; last major notification CEN RPF 01/2024 in 2024ExamCBT: 4-6 months after notification · PET/PMT: 2-3 months after CBT result · DV + Medical: 1-2 months after PETResultCBT result: 4-6 weeks after exam · PET/PMT result: immediate after physical test · Final selection list: 6-9 months after medical
- NotificationTypically released every 2-3 years alongside RPF Constable; most recent: CEN RPF 01/2024ExamCBT: 4-6 months after notification · PET/PMT: 2-3 months after CBT result · DV + Medical: 1-2 months after PETResultCBT result: 4-6 weeks after exam · PET/PMT result: immediate · Final selection list: 6-9 months after medical
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- NotificationCSE Prelims notification is typically released in mid-February each year on upsconline.gov.in and upsc.gov.in. The application window is approximately 3 weeks (mid-Feb to early March). Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I) for Mains is filed by qualified candidates around July; DAF-II for personality test is filed later.ExamPrelims: late May or early June (both Paper I GS and Paper II CSAT on the same day — forenoon and afternoon slots). Mains: mid-September (over 5-6 consecutive days). Personality Test (Interview): January to April of the following calendar year at UPSC Bhawan, Dholpur House, New Delhi.ResultPrelims result: roughly 4-6 weeks after the Prelims exam. Mains result: roughly 12 weeks after Mains completion. Final merit list with service allocation: typically April-May of the year following the Prelims (so CSE 2025 final list expected by mid-2026).
- NotificationThe IFoS Notification is released JOINTLY with the Civil Services Examination Notification by UPSC in mid-February each year. Online application typically remains open for about three weeks. Candidates must specifically opt for IFoS in the DAF-Prelims application — not opting in at the application stage means you cannot be considered for IFoS even if you clear the joint Prelims.ExamJoint Prelims (Paper I + Paper II / CSAT) — held on a single Sunday in late May or June (varies by year). IFoS Mains — held separately from CSE Mains, typically in November-December for around 10-12 days at UPSC's designated centres. Personality Test — conducted at UPSC Dholpur House, New Delhi, normally in February-April of the following year.ResultJoint Prelims result with separate IFoS Mains-qualified list — published roughly 4-6 weeks after the Prelims exam. IFoS Mains result — published 2-3 months after the Mains exam concludes. Final IFoS result and rank list — published after the Personality Test, typically 12-14 months after the original Notification.
- NotificationESE notification is typically released in September each year on upsc.gov.in. Online application opens immediately and closes ~3 weeks later. Application correction window opens shortly after closure.ExamStage 1 (Prelims) is held in February (a Sunday) on a single day — Paper I in the forenoon, Paper II in the afternoon. Stage 2 (Mains) is conducted over 1 day or 2 half-days in June or July (typically the third Sunday of June). Stage 3 (Personality Test) is conducted at UPSC Bhavan between August and October.ResultStage 1 result is announced ~6-8 weeks after the Prelims exam (typically March-April). Stage 2 result is announced ~8-10 weeks after the Mains exam (typically September). The final selection list (after Personality Test) is published in October-November of the same calendar year, ~13-15 months after the original notification.
- NotificationUPSC notifies CMS once a year, typically in April. The notification publishes the year's vacancy break-up (CHS / Railways / IOFs / NDMC), age limit cut-off date, application window (usually 3 weeks) and the tentative exam date.ExamStage 1 Computer-Based Test (both papers on the same day) is typically held in July of the same year. Personality Test (Stage 2) is scheduled between October and December after the CBT result is declared.ResultCBT results are usually declared 4-6 weeks after the exam. Personality Test marks and the Final Result with service allotment are published 4-6 weeks after the Personality Test cycle ends, typically by late January or February of the following year.
- NotificationUPSC IES/ISS Notification is published in March-April of the examination year on upsc.gov.in and in the Employment News. Online application opens the same day at upsconline.gov.in with a 21-day window typically.ExamWritten Examination is conducted in late June or early July over 3 consecutive days (Fri-Sat-Sun typically). Day 1: General English (FN) + General Studies (AN). Day 2: Specialisation Paper III (FN) + Paper IV (AN). Day 3: Paper V (FN) + Paper VI (AN). Viva-voce/Personality Test at UPSC Dholpur House in October-November.ResultWritten Examination results: typically September-October. Personality Test schedule released along with written results. Final Reserve / Selection List: November-December of the examination year. Total cycle from notification to final list: approximately 8-10 months.
- NotificationUPSC typically issues the Combined Geo-Scientist notification in September each year, with the application window open through October. Detailed Application Form (DAF) for Mains-qualified candidates is released after the Prelims result.ExamStage 1 Prelims is typically held in February (single day, two sessions — Paper I morning, Paper II afternoon). Stage 2 Mains runs over consecutive days in June or July. Stage 3 Personality Test is conducted at UPSC, Dholpur House, New Delhi, typically in October-November.ResultPrelims results are released 4-6 weeks after the exam. Mains results follow 8-12 weeks after the Mains exam. The final selection list (post-Personality Test) is published in November-December, roughly 14-16 months after notification.
- NotificationCDS I notification is published in November and the exam is held in April of the following calendar year. CDS II notification is published in May and the exam is held in September of the same calendar year. Two cycles every year, with notifications and exams alternating roughly six months apart.ExamCDS I written exam: April · CDS I SSB: July-September · CDS I final merit and commissioning: roughly June of the year AFTER the written. CDS II written exam: September · CDS II SSB: January-March · CDS II final merit and commissioning: roughly January of the year AFTER the SSB. Total cycle length is approximately 14-18 months from notification to commissioning.ResultWritten results: 2-4 months after the exam. SSB recommendations are issued on Day 5 of the Board itself. Medical Board: 2-4 weeks after SSB recommendation. Final merit list (combining written + SSB): published per academy after medical clearance and is the basis for joining instructions.
- NotificationNDA I notification — typically released in December (preceding year). NDA II notification — typically released in May or June. Application window stays open for approximately 3 weeks from each notification's release date through upsconline.gov.in.ExamNDA I written examination — typically conducted in April (4-5 months after notification). NDA II written examination — typically conducted in September (3-4 months after notification). Both papers (Paper I Mathematics and Paper II GAT) are conducted on the same day across morning and afternoon sessions.ResultWritten results — typically published 6-8 weeks after the exam. SSB Interview — NDA I candidates undergo SSB in August-September (post-results), NDA II candidates in January-March (post-results). Final merit list — published 2-3 months after the SSB cycle closes. Joining — NDA I batch joins in January of the following year, NDA II batch joins in July of the following year.
- NotificationCAPF AC notification is typically released by UPSC in April-May each year, with online applications open for about three weeks on upsconline.gov.in.ExamWritten examination (Paper I + Paper II on the same day) is typically held in August. PET, PST and MST are conducted in batches from October to December at designated CAPF training centres. Personality Test / Interview at UPSC Bhawan, New Delhi is typically scheduled from January to February of the following calendar year.ResultWritten-exam result (cut-off based on Paper I + Paper II) is announced typically 2-4 months after the written exam, before the PET/PST/MST block. The final consolidated result and force allotment is published after the personality test, typically by March-April of the following year — roughly 11-12 months after the original notification.
Banking & Insurance (IBPS / SBI / RBI / NABARD / SIDBI / LIC / NIACL)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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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