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Annual Schedule & Testing Windows

Government Exam Calendar 2026–2027

Stay ahead in your competitive preparation with confirmed and tentative examination dates across UPSC, SSC, Railways (RRB), Public Sector Banking (IBPS/SBI), Defence, and State Public Service Commissions.

Examination NameRecruiting BodyScheduled DateStatusDetails
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1SSC10 to 22 August 2026ConcludedView
RRB NTPC CBT-1 (CEN 05/2026)Railway RRB15 to 28 September 2026Admit Card OutView
IOCL Engineer & Officer CBT (470 Posts)IOCL24 September 2026Admit Card OutView
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 2SSC18 to 20 October 2026ScheduledView
IBPS PO Prelims 2026IBPS19 & 20 October 2026Call Letter OutView
RRB ALP CBT-1 (CEN 01/2026)Railway RRB03 to 05 November 2026Dates OutView
UP Police Constable Written ExamUPPRPBNovember 2026ScheduledView
SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam (9,766 Posts)SBI26, 27 Sep & 03 Oct 2026Dates AnnouncedView
BPSC 71st CCE PrelimsBPSC13 December 2026ScheduledView
CTET December 2026CBSEDecember 2026Online Form LiveView
UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2027UPSC23 May 2027Calendar ReleasedView

Strategic Planning According to the Annual Exam Schedule

Managing preparation for multiple competitive exams requires synchronizing common syllabus modules while respecting unique testing tiers:

1. Common Core Aptitude Overlap

Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General English, and Current Affairs form the core of SSC, Banking, and Railway preliminary stages. Mastering core arithmetic, grammar, and static GK allows aspirants to target multiple exams with high efficiency.

2. Sectional Timing vs. Overall Composite Time

Banking exams (SBI, IBPS) enforce rigid 20-minute sectional timers where candidates cannot toggle between subjects. In contrast, SSC and Railway tests offer composite time (60 or 90 minutes) where candidates can choose their answering order. Practice mocks tailored to each specific exam interface.

3. Tracking Exam Corridor Windows

Plan your travel, train reservations, and leave allowances as soon as City Intimation Slips are issued. Verify reporting shift windows and ensure compliance with mandatory photo identity documentation rules.

Frequently Asked Questions – Exam Schedules

Premier recruiting bodies release official annual schedules: UPSC announces its annual calendar in April/May for the subsequent year; SSC releases its yearly schedule detailing CGL, CHSL, MTS, and GD dates; and IBPS issues its tentative PO, Clerk, and RRB exam calendar in mid-January every year.