Upcoming Government Competitive Exams 2026: Several central and state‑level government organisations will release notifications and conduct key competitive exams throughout 2026. These include major examinations in sectors like banking, railways, defence, SSC, UPSC, and regulatory bodies. Important exams such as UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS), NDA & CDS, UPSC CMS, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC CPO/SI, SSC GD Constable, IBPS PO & Clerk, IBPS SO, RRB NTPC/Assistant/Officer Scale I, SBI PO & Clerk, RBI Assistant, NABARD Grade A/B, and other banking/insurance exams are scheduled or expected in 2026. These upcoming schedules cover recruitment by bodies like the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), State Bank of India (SBI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and various other central recruiting agencies — giving candidates enough time to plan and prepare effectively for these competitive government exams.
UPSC Exams 2026
| Exam Name | Notification Date | Exam Date |
| Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 | February 04, 2026 | Prelims: 24 May 2026 |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) Prelims | 04 February 2026 | 24 May 2026 |
| Indian Forest Service Mains | — | 22 Nov 2026 |
| NDA & NA (I) 2026 | 10 Dec 2025 | 12 Apr 2026 |
| CDS (I) 2026 | 10 Dec 2025 | 12 Apr 2026 |
| CAPF Assistant Commandant | Feb–Apr 2026 | 19 Jul 2026 |
| NDA & NA (II) 2026 | May 2026 | 13 Sep 2026 |
| CDS (II) 2026 | May 2026 | 13 Sep 2026 |
| Engineering Services (Prelims) | 17 Sept 2025 | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Combined Geo-Scientist | 3 Sept 2025 | 8 Feb 2026 |
| IES/ISS 2026 | 11 Feb 2026 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Combined Medical Services (CMS) | Feb–Mar 2026 | 2 Aug 2026 |
SSC Exams 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts various exams every year to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in central government departments.
| Exam | Notification Month | Exam Month |
| SSC CGL 2026 | March 2026 (Expected) | May – June 2026 |
| SSC JE 2026 | March 2026 (Expected) | May – June 2026 |
| Selection Post Phase XIV | March 2026 (Expected) | May – July 2026 |
| SSC CHSL 2026 | April 2026 (Expected) | July – Sept 2026 |
| SSC Stenographer | April 2026 (Expected) | Aug – Sept 2026 |
| SSC JHT | April 2026 (Expected) | Aug – Sept 2026 |
| SSC MTS & Havaldar | June 2026 (Expected) | Sept – Nov 2026 |
| SSC CPO (SI) | Sept 2026 (Expected) | Oct – Nov 2026 |
| SSC GD Constable | Sept 2026 (Expected) | Jan – Mar 2027 |
Banking Exams 2026
Several banking organizations conduct recruitment exams every year through IBPS, SBI, RBI, and NABARD.
| Exam | Registration Dates | Exam Dates |
| SBI PO 2026 | July 2026 (Expected) | Aug – Oct 2026 |
| SBI Clerk 2026 | Aug 2026 (Expected) | Nov – Dec 2026 |
| IBPS PO 2026 | Aug 2026 (Expected) | Prelims: Aug 2026, Mains: Oct 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk 2026 | Aug 2026 (Expected) | Prelims: Oct 2026, Mains: Dec 2026 |
| IBPS SO 2026 | Aug 2026 (Expected) | Prelims: Aug 2026, Mains: Nov 2026 |
| IBPS RRB 2026 | June – July 2026 (Expected) | Aug – Sept 2026 |
| RBI Grade B 2026 | July – Aug 2026 (Expected) | Sept – Oct 2026 |
| NABARD Grade A | Aug – Sept 2026 (Expected) | Sept – Oct 2026 |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Exams 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts several exams to recruit candidates in technical and non-technical posts.
| Railway Exam | Expected Notification | Exam Month |
| RRB ALP | Feb 2026 (Expected) | Mid 2026 |
| RRB Technician | Mar 2026 (Expected) | Mid 2026 |
| RRB JE | Mid 2026 (Expected) | Late 2026 |
| RRB NTPC | Mid 2026 (Expected) | Late 2026 |
| RRB Paramedical | July 2026 (Expected) | Late 2026 |
| RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories | Sept 2026 (Expected) | Late 2026 |
| RRB Group D | Expected 2026 | 2026–27 |
Teaching & Eligibility Exams 2026
Teaching exams are conducted for the recruitment of teachers in central and state schools.
| Exam | Notification | Exam Month |
| CTET 2026 | Mid-2026 (Expected) | Dec 2026 |
| State TET Exams | Varies by state | Throughout 2026 |
| NTET | March 2026 | 2026 |
Defence Exams 2026
Defence recruitment exams are conducted for entry into the Indian armed forces.
| Exam | Notification | Exam Month |
| NDA & NA | Dec 2025 / May 2026 | Apr & Sep 2026 |
| CDS | Dec 2025 / May 2026 | Apr & Sep 2026 |
| AFCAT | June 2026 (Expected) | Aug 2026 |
| Agniveer Recruitment | Throughout 2026 | Various dates |
Frequently Asked Questions for Upcoming Govt. Competitive Exams
Ans. Some major government exams in 2026 include SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, UPSC Civil Services, IBPS PO, SBI PO, RBI Grade B, RRB NTPC, and CTET.
Ans. The IBPSC Stands for the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
Ans: SSC exams will be conducted throughout the year. Major exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, and SSC CPO are expected between May and November 2026.
Ans. Candidates who have completed 12th class can apply for exams like SSC CHSL Exam, SSC MTS Exam, RRB Group D Exam, and NDA Exam.
Ans. Every year, 30+ major government competitive exams are conducted in India by organizations such as UPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB, and state public service commissions.
