Upcoming Government Exams 2026

1. IBPS Bank Exams
2. SBI Bank Exams
3. RBI Bank Exams
4. Insurance sector exams
5. Other Bank Exams
6. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exams
7. Defense Exams
8. Railways Exams
9. Other Government Exams

Dates for different phases or parts of upcoming exams:

The dates of the different phases for different government exams are listed below: 

SSC Exams 2026:

Due to their financial stability and job security, Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exams are highly sought after among government exam aspirants. Every year, SSC selects a huge number of candidates for various central government positions. You can also find a list of upcoming exams for the railways. The table below highlights the various railway and SSC exams that will be conducted for the year 2026: 

Railway Exam 2026 

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conduct recruitment for several technical and non-technical positions across Indian Railways.

Depending on the recruitment cycle, major railway examinations may include:

• RRB NTPC
• RRB Group D
• RRB ALP
• RRB JE
• RRB Technician
• Other technical and non-technical recruitment

Railway recruitment is conducted through separate notifications and recruitment cycles. Candidates should check the relevant RRB regional website and official recruitment notification before relying on an examination date.

Do not use old application deadlines as current deadlines. Once the application window has closed, the page should clearly identify the recruitment as closed rather than presenting the old deadline as an upcoming opportunity.

IBPS Bank Exams 2026–27

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released its tentative calendar for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle. The official calendar covers recruitment for participating Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks. IIBPS

IBPS has stated that the dates are tentative and may be changed for administrative or other reasons. Candidates should therefore check the detailed notification when it is released.

SBI Exams 2026

State Bank of India conducts recruitment for positions such as Probationary Officers, Junior Associates and Specialist Cadre Officers. SBI publishes recruitment notices separately rather than through the IBPS calendar.

For the latest SBI recruitment information, candidates should check the SBI Careers – Current Openings page. SBI's 2026 recruitment notices include recruitment for Junior Associates and Specialist Cadre Officers. SSBI Bank

The SBI Junior Associate recruitment notice for 2026 opened applications in August 2026. Candidates should rely on the relevant SBI notification for the exact examination schedule, vacancies, eligibility and state-wise requirements. SSBI Bank

RBI Exams

The Reserve Bank of India conducts recruitment for posts including Grade B officers, Assistants and specialist positions. RBI recruitment is announced independently and should not be treated as part of the IBPS calendar.

Candidates interested in RBI recruitment should check the latest RBI notification for:

• Number of vacancies
• Eligibility criteria
• Age limit
• Application dates
• Phase I and Phase II examination dates
• Syllabus and examination pattern

UPSC Government Exams 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts recruitment examinations for several prestigious central government positions.

Major UPSC examinations include:

• Civil Services Examination
• Indian Forest Service Examination
• Engineering Services Examination
• Combined Medical Services Examination
• Combined Defence Services Examination
• National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination
• Central Armed Police Forces (AC) Examination
• Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service Examination
• Combined Geo-Scientist Examination

UPSC publishes an annual examination calendar and subsequently issues individual notifications and examination timetables. Candidates should use the latest UPSC calendar and examination notice rather than relying on dates reproduced on third-party websites.

Regulatory Government Exams 2026:

Regulatory and financial-sector organisations also conduct recruitment examinations for specialised and generalist positions.

Some important exams to monitor include:

The notification and examination schedule for these recruitments are released independently. Candidates should check the respective organisation's official recruitment page for the latest information.

Upcoming State Police and Judicial Exams 

Upcoming State Police and Judicial Exams 2026 are important state-level government exams for recruitment in police and judiciary departments. Police exams are for posts like Constable and Sub-Inspector, while Judicial exams are for Civil Judge and related posts. These exams offer stable careers and good growth opportunities. The 2026 exam dates are given as below: