Upcoming Government Exams in 2026 – Complete List with Details (UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PSC & More) -

In India its dream for students to join government jobs as it provide stable job many more facilities with respect from society. So, here is complete guide to one of the top exams in which students are more attracted.

Important Exam Calendars For 2026

This article is part of our 2026 exam calendar series. You may also find these useful:

• Upcoming Bank Exams 2026 – Full Calendar

For complete preparation, visit our State Exams page.

If you are planning to prepare for government jobs in 2026, this is one of the most complete guides you will read today. In this blog, we have included all major national-level and state-level government exams including UPSC, SSC, IBPS, Railways, Defence exams, police recruitment, teaching exams, and State PSC examinations.
All exams are explained with their eligibility, expected dates, selection process, syllabus overview, and official website.

1. UPSC Exams 2026

UPSC conducts some of the biggest government recruitment exams in India. In 2026, the following major UPSC exams are expected:

(A) UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS/IPS/IFS) 2026

Notification Release: January 2026
Prelims Exam: May 2026
Mains Exam: September 2026
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream
Age Limit: 21–32 years (category relaxation applicable)
Selection Process: Prelims → Mains → Interview
Official Website: upsc.gov.in

(B) UPSC NDA & NA Exam 2026

NDA 1 Exam Date: April 2026
NDA 2 Exam Date: September 2026
Qualification: 12th pass (PCM required for Air Force & Navy)
Age: 16.5–19.5 years
Posts: Army, Navy & Air Force officers

(C) UPSC CDS Exam 2026

Exam Months: April and November 2026
Qualification: Graduation (Science/Engineering needed for Air Force/Navy)
Posts: Army, Navy & Air Force officers (through IMA, OTA, AFA, INA)

2. SSC Exams 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts multiple exams every year for Group B, C, and D posts.

(A) SSC CGL 2026

Notification: April 2026 expected
Education: Graduation
Posts: Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Auditor, Excise Inspector, etc.

(B) SSC CHSL 2026

Qualification: 12th pass
Posts: LDC, DEO, Jr. Secretariat Assistant
Exam Expected: July–August 2026

(C) SSC GD Constable 2026

Vacancies: 25,000+ expected
Eligibility: 10th pass
Posts: BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF
Exam Window: Feb–April 2026

(D) SSC MTS & Havaldar

Eligibility: 10th pass
Age Limit: 18–25 years
Expected Vacancy: 10,000+

3. Banking Exams 2026 (IBPS, SBI & RBI)

Banking is one of the most popular job sectors. The major exams in 2026 include:

(A) IBPS PO 2026

Qualification: Graduation
Posts: Probationary Officer
Stages: Prelims → Mains → Interview
Vacancies: 3000+ expected

(B) IBPS Clerk 2026

Eligibility: Graduation
Posts: Clerical Cadre (All Banks)
Vacancies: 4000+ expected

(C) IBPS RRB PO & Clerk 2026

Positions: Officer Scale I/II/III & Office Assistant
Exam Window: August 2026

(D) SBI PO & SBI Clerk 2026

Recruiting Body: State Bank of India
Vacancies: 2000–3000 PO & 5000+ Clerk expected
Selection: Prelims → Mains → Interview

(E) RBI Assistant & Grade B (if conducted)

Posts: RBI Officer
Competition Level: Extremely high
Perks: Best salary & allowances in India

4. Railway Exams 2026 (RRB & RRC)

Indian Railways remains one of the largest recruiters.

(A) RRB NTPC 2026

Eligibility: 12th & Graduation (depending on post)
Posts: Clerk, Accounts Assistant, Traffic Assistant, Station Master
Vacancy: Large-scale recruitment expected

(B) RRB Group D 2026

Eligibility: 10th Pass / ITI
Posts: Track Maintainer, Assistant Pointsman, Helper
Selection: CBT + PET

(C) RRB JE 2026

Eligibility: Diploma / Engineering
Posts: Junior Engineer
Vacancies: Expected across all zones

(D) RRB ALP 2026

Eligibility: 10th + ITI / Diploma
Posts: Assistant Loco Pilot

5. State PSC Exams 2026 (All States)

Every state conducts its own Public Service Commission exam. Major ones include:

BPSC (Bihar) – Civil Services 2026
UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh) PCS 2026
MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh) PCS 2026
RPSC (Rajasthan) RAS 2026
WBPSC (West Bengal) 2026
TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) 2026
APPSC, TSPSC, JPSC, HPSC, KPSC, UKPSC, CGPSC, OSSC, OPSC etc.

Common Details:

Eligibility: Graduation
Posts: SDM, DSP, Revenue Officer, BDO, Food Inspector, Labour Officer, etc.
- Selection: Prelims → Mains → Interview

6. Defence & Police Exams 2026

(A) Indian Army Agniveer 2026

Eligibility: 10th/12th
Selection: Online Test + Physical Test

(B) Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu 2026

Eligibility: 12th with PCM / non-science
Fitness test mandatory

(C) State Police Constable & SI Exams

Most states will conduct:

Constable Recruitment
Sub-Inspector Recruitment

Other & State-level / Railway / Defence / PSC (Tentative / Expected Windows 2025-26)

For state-level PSCs (like Bihar PSC, UPPSC, RPSC, etc.) and state-police/sub-inspector/constable exams — exact common pan-India schedule is not possible. But historically, many notifications come between Jan–Apr, with exams Mar–Sep.

Railway recruitments (e.g. for technical, graduate level, group-D, etc.) tend to release notification late 2025 or early 2026, with actual exams spread across Feb–Aug 2026 — but no central consolidated calendar yet.

Defence / Armed Forces / CAPF / others (if via UPSC calendar) follow dates as per UPSC schedule above.

Conclusion

The year 2026 will be one of the busiest years for government recruitment, with thousands of vacancies from UPSC, SSC, IBPS, Railways, State PSCs, Defence, and Police departments. Candidates should start their preparation early, keep track of official websites, and follow exam calendars closely.

Preparing for these exams with consistency and the right strategy can help you secure a stable and prestigious government job.

FAQs

1 – How much time does it take to secure a govt job?

Ans – Depend upon what you are preparing for and what strategy you follow and how much time you are giving to it. Read our strategy blog to get a overview.

2 – Is it official dates ?

Ans – No, these are expected dates.

3 – Can a 10th/12th pass get a govt job ?

Ans – Yes, many govt job requires only 10th/12th pass like SSC GD, SSC CHSL , Many railways jobs , etc.

4 – How someone can start preparation for govt jobs ?

Ans – Follow syllabus and start from basics.