Government exam dates

Government exam dates, in one place.

Most government jobs come through an exam. See what is coming up and where the official notices are.

These dates are tentative. We read them from the published 2026-27 calendars, and they can change. Always confirm the date, and apply, only on the official website.

Upcoming exam dates

IBPS SO (CRP SPL-XVI): Main examSpecialist Officers in public sector banks1 Nov 2026 IBPS RRB Officer Scale I: Preliminary examRegional Rural Banks21 and 22 Nov 2026 SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs: Paper IMonth only; exact date not confirmedOct to Nov 2026 SSC MTS and Havaldar (CBIC, CBN) examMonth only; exact date not confirmedSep to Nov 2026 UPSC NDA and NA (I) 2027 and CDS (I) 2027: NotificationApplications open on this date2 Dec 2026 IBPS RRB Office Assistant: Preliminary examRegional Rural Banks6, 12 and 13 Dec 2026 IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II and III: Main examRegional Rural Banks20 Dec 2026 UPSC NDA and NA (I) and CDS (I) 2027: Last date to applyApply only on the official UPSC website22 Dec 2026 IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI): Main examPublic sector banks27 Dec 2026 UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist: Preliminary examExam date10 Jan 2027 UPSC Civil Services and Forest Service 2027: NotificationApplications open on this date13 Jan 2027 IBPS RRB Office Assistant: Main examRegional Rural Banks30 Jan 2027 UPSC Engineering Services: Preliminary examExam date31 Jan 2027 UPSC Civil Services and Forest Service 2027: Last date to applyApply only on the official UPSC website2 Feb 2027 SSC Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD): ExamMonth only; exact date not confirmedJan to Mar 2027 UPSC NDA and NA (I) and CDS (I) 2027: ExamExam date11 Apr 2027 UPSC Civil Services and Forest Service: Preliminary examThe first stage of the IAS, IPS and IFS exams23 May 2027

Admit cards, results and answer keys

Admit cards, results and answer keys are published only on the official websites. Go straight to the source:

UPSCAdmit cards (e-Admit Card), results and notices for Civil Services, NDA, CDS, ESEupsc.gov.in SSCAdmit cards, results and answer keys for CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD and moressc.gov.in IBPSCall letters, results and scorecards for bank PO, Clerk, SO and RRB examsibps.in Railway Recruitment BoardsNotices, exam city and date, and results; each RRB region has its own websiterrbcdg.gov.in National Career ServiceVacancies and career help from the Labour Ministryncs.gov.in

Guides to the big exams

UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS, IPS, IFS)The exam for the IAS, IPS and other Group A and B central services. One exam a year, in three stages.Read the guide SSC CGL ExamThe exam for many Group B and C posts in central ministries, departments and offices. Open to graduates.Read the guide IBPS PO ExamThe common exam for Probationary Officer posts in public sector banks. Open to graduates.Read the guide RRB NTPC ExamThe railway exam for posts such as clerk, goods guard and station master. There are graduate and under-graduate levels.Read the guide

Railway exams

The railway boards (RRB) run NTPC, Group D, ALP and JE exams in several stages, and stage dates change often. We do not list them here until they are confirmed. Watch the official RRB websites and read our RRB NTPC guide.

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