Last Updated: 14 February 2026 (IST)

• 🔗 UPSC: https://upsc.gov.in/
  📄 Exam Calendar: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/exam-calendar
  📝 Apply: https://upsconline.gov.in/
• 🔗 IBPS (Banking): https://www.ibps.in/
  📄 IBPS Calendar 2026–27 (PDF): https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/IBPS_CALENDAR_2026-27_final.pdf
• 🔗 SSC: https://ssc.gov.in/
  📅 SSC Calendar: https://ssc.gov.in/home/ssc-calendar
• 🔗 Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB – regional sites):
  Central listing via Indian Railways: https://indianrailways.gov.in/
  (Visit your regional RRB under “Recruitment/Notices”)
• 🔗 CTET (Teaching): https://ctet.nic.in/

A) UPSC Exams 2026 (Official Calendar)

UPSC publishes an annual programme with notification and exam start dates.

📥 Verify dates: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/exam-calendar

Who should target UPSC? Graduates aiming for IAS/IPS/IFS, defence officers (NDA), central armed police forces (CAPF), engineering services (ESE), and medical services (CMS).

B) Banking Exams 2026–27 (IBPS, SBI, RBI)

Bank exams are among the most popular competitive exams due to annual recruitment cycles.

📄 Download PDF: https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/IBPS_CALENDAR_2026-27_final.pdf
🔗 Portal: https://www.ibps.in/

Other Major Banking/Finance Exams (Check Official Sites)

• SBI PO / SBI Clerk: https://bank.sbi/web/careers
• RBI Grade B / Assistant: https://opportunities.rbi.org.in/
• NABARD: https://www.nabard.org/
• SEBI Grade A: https://www.sebi.gov.in/
• Insurance (NIACL/LIC/UIIC): respective official portals

Preparation Overlap: Quant + Reasoning + English + GA (Banking Awareness).

C) SSC Exams 2026–27 (Central Government Jobs)

🔗 SSC Portal: https://ssc.gov.in/
📅 SSC Calendar: https://ssc.gov.in/home/ssc-calendar

Always download the notification PDF from SSC when released.

D) Railway Exams 2026 (RRB)

Railway recruitment is conducted through regional RRBs.

🔗 Indian Railways: https://indianrailways.gov.in/
(Click Recruitment → Visit your regional RRB site)

Common RRB Exams:

• RRB NTPC (Graduate/Undergraduate)
• RRB Group D
• RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)
• RRB JE
• RRB Technician

📌 Example RRB sites:

• https://www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in/
• https://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/
• https://www.rrbpry.gov.in/

E) Teaching Exams 2026 (CTET & State TET)

🔗 CTET Official: https://ctet.nic.in/

Also track:

• KVS: https://kvsangathan.nic.in/
• NVS: https://navodaya.gov.in/

F) State PSC & Subordinate Services

Each state releases its own calendar.

Common Exams:

• State Civil Services (PCS)
• Subordinate Services
• Police SI/Constable
• AE/JE
• Forest Services

G) Defence & Other Competitive Exams

• AFCAT: https://afcat.cdac.in/
• Indian Army (Agniveer): https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/
• Indian Navy: https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/
• Indian Air Force: https://indianairforce.nic.in/
• GATE: https://gate2026.iit.org/ (host IIT site changes yearly)

Smart Preparation Strategy (Multi-Exam Approach)

Best Exam Combinations

• Bank + SSC (common Quant/Reasoning/English)
• SSC + Railways (Math + Reasoning + GS overlap)
• UPSC + State PSC (GS foundation common)

Weekly Structure

• 2 Full-Length Mocks
• Daily Current Affairs (30–45 min)
• Sectional Practice (Quant/Reasoning/English/GS)
• Sunday Revision

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the biggest upcoming exams in 2026?

UPSC CSE, IBPS PO, SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, CTET, State PSC exams.

Are exam dates final?

Most calendars are tentative. Final confirmation comes through official notification and admit card.

Where can I check official notifications?

Always from:

• upsc.gov.in
• ibps.in
• ssc.gov.in
• regional RRB websites
• ctet.nic.in
• respective State PSC portals