Exam Calendar 2026
Plan your 2026 preparation with a single view of major central and state recruitment cycles. Final dates, shifts, and eligibility always follow official notifications — use the links below to confirm.
Central government & all-India exams
| Exam | Stages | 2026 window (indicative) | Official |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services (CSE) | Prelims · Mains · Interview | Prelims: usually May/June; Mains: Sep/Oct (cycle varies) | Portal |
| UPSC CDS / NDA / CAPF / other UPSC exams | Written + SSB / interview as notified | Multiple notifications across the year | Portal |
| SSC CGL / CHSL / CPO / JE / MTS (as notified) | Tier-I / II / III per exam | Major CBTs typically Mar–Dec window | Portal |
| IBPS PO / Clerk / SO / RRB | Prelims · Mains · Interview | Banking cycles across Aug–Jan (varies) | Portal |
| RBI Grade B / Assistant (as notified) | Phase-I · II · Interview | Typically mid-year onwards when notified | Portal |
| RRB NTPC / Group D / Ministerial (RRB-wise) | CBT stages + DV / PET as applicable | Notification-driven; monitor regional RRB sites | Portal |
| CTET / UGC-NET / other national eligibility tests | As per conducting body | Check NTA / CBSE / MoE portals for 2026 schedule | Portal |
| Defence (AFCAT / INET / Army/Navy/Air Force entries) | Written + SSB / medical | Multiple entries per year — see official defence sites | Portal |
State government & Uttarakhand focus
| Exam / recruitment | Stages | 2026 window (indicative) | Official |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKPSC Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate | Prelims · Mains · Interview | As per UKPSC annual calendar & advertisements | Portal |
| UKPSC Lower PCS / other state posts | As per notification | Follow UKPSC notice board | Portal |
| Uttarakhand TET / teaching recruitment | As per education dept / UKPSC | When notified by state | Portal |
| Other state PCS (UP, UK neighbour states) — reference | Varies | UPPSC, HPPSC, etc. — check respective PSC portals | Portal |
Indicative windows only. UPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB, and state commissions publish final calendars on their portals; subscribe to their alerts and cross-check before booking travel or leave.