Upcoming government exams: check the date and the source

Published schedules to plan around

Reviewed 20 September 2026. This covers major national recruitment and eligibility exams, not every central vacancy. Calendar dates remain subject to later notices. Application deadlines and test dates are shown separately.

UPSC 2027 open competitive examinations

From the UPSC annual calendar issued 20 May 2026. These are planned examination dates and can change. Departmental exams and reserved calendar slots are excluded.

• Combined Geo-Scientist: Prelims 10 Jan; Mains 19 Jun.
• Engineering Services: Prelims 31 Jan; Mains 18 Jun.
• NDA/NA I and CDS I: 11 Apr.
• Civil Services / IFoS Prelims: 23 May.
• Indian Economic / Statistical Service: 18 Jun.
• CAPF Assistant Commandants: 4 Jul.
• Combined Medical Services: 18 Jul.
• Civil Services Mains: starts 20 Aug.
• NDA/NA II and CDS II: 19 Sep.
• Indian Forest Service Mains: starts 21 Nov.

The calendar lists Geo-Scientist applications closing 22 September 2026 and Engineering Services applications closing 6 October 2026. Check the active examination notice for eligibility, the exact submission time and amendments.

Dates requiring a separate notice check

We have not verified a forthcoming date for every recruitment. Use the named cycle on the authority’s portal: SSC MTS, GD, JE and other SSC exams; RRB NTPC, ALP, JE and Level-1; SBI; RBI; NABARD; and UGC NET. A previous year’s month does not establish this year’s schedule.

Detailed exam timelines

Each timeline lists its source and review date. Tentative dates can change, and a past calendar date does not confirm that an event took place. Open the latest official notice before acting.