March 26, 20267 min read

Upcoming Government Exams 2026: Complete Month-Wise Calendar with Dates and Vacancies

Master list of all major government exams in 2026 organized month-wise — SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway, State PSC, Defence, and Teaching exams with vacancies, eligibility, and official links.

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If you're targeting government jobs in 2026, having a single reference list of every major exam is the most valuable asset you can have. No more checking ten different websites. No more missing application deadlines because you didn't know the notification was out.

Here's the complete month-wise breakdown of all upcoming government exams in 2026 — with conducting bodies, expected vacancies, eligibility snapshots, and official websites.

How to Use This Calendar

This list covers exams across six major categories: SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway, State PSC, Defence, and Teaching. For each exam, we've included the tentative month, the conducting body, expected vacancies (based on recent trends), and a quick eligibility note. Bookmark this page and check back — we update it as official notifications drop.

January – March 2026

Exam	Conducting Body	Expected Vacancies	Eligibility Snapshot	Official Website
SSC CGL 2026	SSC	8,000–10,000	Graduate, 18–32 years	ssc.gov.in
UPSC CSE Prelims Notification	UPSC	1,000–1,100	Graduate, 21–32 years	upsc.gov.in
IBPS Clerk XIII	IBPS	6,000–7,000	Graduate, 20–28 years	ibps.in
RBI Grade B 2026	RBI	300–350	Graduate, 21–30 years	rbi.org.in
CTET February Session	CBSE	Eligibility cert	D.El.Ed/B.Ed	ctet.nic.in
BPSC 70th CCE	BPSC	1,800–2,000	Graduate, 20–37 years	bpsc.bih.nic.in

April – June 2026

Exam	Conducting Body	Expected Vacancies	Eligibility Snapshot	Official Website
SSC CHSL 2026	SSC	4,000–5,000	12th Pass, 18–27 years	ssc.gov.in
SSC MTS 2026	SSC	8,000–10,000	10th Pass, 18–25 years	ssc.gov.in
UPSC NDA I 2026	UPSC	400–450	12th Pass, 16.5–19.5 years	upsc.gov.in
UPSC CDS I 2026	UPSC	300–350	Graduate, 19–25 years	upsc.gov.in
SBI PO 2026	SBI	2,000–2,500	Graduate, 21–30 years	sbi.co.in
SBI Clerk 2026	SBI	8,000–10,000	Graduate, 20–28 years	sbi.co.in
UPPSC PCS Prelims	UPPSC	250–400	Graduate, 21–40 years	uppsc.up.nic.in
RRB NTPC 2026	RRB	30,000–35,000	Graduate, 18–33 years	rrbcdg.gov.in
Agniveer (Army/Navy/AF)	Indian Armed Forces	45,000–50,000	10th/12th, 17.5–23 years	joinindianarmy.nic.in
AFCAT I 2026	IAF	250–300	Graduate, 20–26 years	afcat.cdac.in

July – September 2026

Exam	Conducting Body	Expected Vacancies	Eligibility Snapshot	Official Website
SSC GD Constable 2026	SSC	25,000–30,000	10th/12th Pass, 18–23 years	ssc.gov.in
SSC JE 2026	SSC	1,500–2,000	Diploma/B.E., 18–32 years	ssc.gov.in
SSC CPO 2026	SSC	3,000–4,000	Graduate, 20–25 years	ssc.gov.in
UPSC CAPF (AC)	UPSC	250–300	Graduate, 20–25 years	upsc.gov.in
UPSC IES/ISS	UPSC	500–600	B.E./B.Tech, 21–30 years	upsc.gov.in
IBPS PO XIII	IBPS	4,000–5,000	Graduate, 20–30 years	ibps.in
RRB Group D 2026	RRB	50,000–60,000	10th Pass + ITI, 18–33 years	rrbcdg.gov.in
RRB ALP 2026	RRB	5,000–6,000	10th + ITI/Diploma, 18–30 years	rrbcdg.gov.in
MPPSC State Services	MPPSC	200–300	Graduate, 21–40 years	mppsc.mp.gov.in
RPSC RAS 2026	RPSC	300–400	Graduate, 21–40 years	rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

October – December 2026

Exam	Conducting Body	Expected Vacancies	Eligibility Snapshot	Official Website
UPSC NDA II 2026	UPSC	400–450	12th Pass, 16.5–19.5 years	upsc.gov.in
UPSC CDS II 2026	UPSC	300–350	Graduate, 19–25 years	upsc.gov.in
UPSC CMS 2026	UPSC	800–1,000	MBBS, up to 32 years	upsc.gov.in
IBPS SO XIII	IBPS	2,000–2,500	Graduate (relevant), 20–30 years	ibps.in
KVS Teaching 2026	KVS	6,000–8,000	B.Ed + Graduate, 18–40 years	kvsangathan.nic.in
NVS Teaching 2026	NVS	1,500–2,000	B.Ed + Graduate, 18–40 years	navodaya.gov.in
CTET December Session	CBSE	Eligibility cert	D.El.Ed/B.Ed	ctet.nic.in
AFCAT II 2026	IAF	250–300	Graduate, 20–26 years	afcat.cdac.in

Key Highlights for 2026

A few patterns worth noting this year:

Railway recruitment is expected to be massive — RRB NTPC and Group D combined could cross 80,000+ vacancies, making this the single largest hiring drive in 2026
SSC CGL is sticking to the revised pattern (Tier I + Tier II only for most posts), so preparation is more streamlined than before
UPSC CSE is expected to advertise 1,000+ vacancies again, continuing the trend from 2024–2025
Banking recruitment through IBPS and SBI remains steady, with SBI Clerk often the largest single-bank recruitment drive
State PSC exams (UPPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, RPSC) are running their own cycles — check state-specific calendars for exact dates

How to Track Notifications

Don't rely on social media for exam notifications — information gets distorted. Here's the reliable approach:

Official websites: Bookmark the conducting body's website for each exam you're targeting
Employment News / Rojgar Samachar: The official government weekly publication lists all central and state notifications
SMS/Email alerts: Register on the official portals — most send notifications when new exams are announced
SarkariNaukriHub: We update exam notifications within 24 hours of official release

Planning Your 2026 Strategy

If you're targeting multiple exams, here's how to think about it:

SSC + Banking: Quant and Reasoning overlap heavily. English is common. GK differs (SSC is static-heavy, Banking is current affairs-heavy). Prepare the common base first, then specialize.
UPSC + State PSC: Prelims syllabus overlaps significantly. State PSC Mains will need state-specific preparation. Many aspirants appear for both in the same year.
Railway + SSC: Almost identical syllabus for Tier 1 level exams. If you're prepared for SSC CGL Tier 1, you can attempt RRB NTPC with minimal extra preparation.

FAQ

Which government exam has the most vacancies in 2026?

RRB Group D is expected to have the highest number of vacancies — potentially 50,000–60,000 posts. RRB NTPC follows with 30,000–35,000. Among non-railway exams, SSC GD Constable typically advertises 25,000–30,000 vacancies.

Can I appear for multiple government exams simultaneously?

Absolutely. In fact, most successful candidates appear for 3–5 exams in a year. The key is identifying exams with overlapping syllabi so your preparation serves multiple purposes. SSC CGL, IBPS PO, and RRB NTPC share about 60–70% of their syllabus.

What is the minimum qualification for most government exams?

A bachelor's degree (graduation) in any discipline qualifies you for the majority of central government exams including SSC CGL, IBPS PO/Clerk, UPSC CSE, and most State PSC exams. Some exams like SSC MTS and RRB Group D require only 10th pass.

How do I know if exam dates have changed?

Always check the official conducting body website. SSC publishes an annual calendar in November/December for the next year. UPSC publishes its calendar in advance as well. IBPS releases its annual schedule typically in July–August.

Stay updated with the latest government exam notifications at SarkariNaukriHub.