Upcoming Central Government Job Opportunities in 2026: A Tentative Schedule
As of late 2025, a consolidated official calendar for all central government jobs in 2026 has not been released. Recruitment for various positions across ministries and departments is conducted by different agencies, each with its own timeline. However, major recruitment bodies like the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), and the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced their tentative examination schedules for 2026.
It is important to note that the dates mentioned below are provisional and subject to change. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official websites of the respective recruitment agencies for the latest updates.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Exam Calendar 2026
The UPSC has published its examination calendar for 2026, outlining the dates for several key examinations.
Civil Services Examination (CSE):
- Notification Release: January 14, 2026
- Application Window: January 14, 2026, to February 3, 2026
- Preliminary Examination: May 24, 2026
- Main Examination: Commencing on August 21, 2026
Other Major UPSC Exams:
- Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination: February 8, 2026
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination: February 8, 2026
- National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I): April 12, 2026
- Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I): May 24, 2026
- Indian Forest Service (IFS) Main Examination: November 22, 2026
- Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination: July 19, 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exam Calendar 2025-26
The SSC has also released a tentative calendar for its recruitment exams for the period of 2025-2026. This includes several popular examinations for various Group B and Group C posts in government departments.
Key SSC Examinations:
- SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 Tier-I Exam: September 12 to 26, 2025. The notification is expected on June 9, 2025.
- SSC Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026: The exam is scheduled for January-February 2026. The official notification is expected in November 2025, with the application window open until December 2025.
The SSC calendar for 2025-26 provides tentative dates for notification releases, application periods, and examination months for a wide range of exams including SSC CHSL, MTS, JE, and Delhi Police SI. Candidates should refer to the official SSC website for the detailed calendar.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Exams
While a detailed annual calendar for all RRB exams in 2026 is not yet available, there are updates regarding the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment.
RRB NTPC:
- A short notice for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025-26 has been released, announcing 8,850 vacancies.
- The application process for graduate-level posts is scheduled from October 21, 2025, to November 20, 2025.
- For undergraduate posts, the application window is from October 28, 2025, to November 27, 2025.
- The RRB NTPC 12th Level Exam is tentatively planned for January 2026.
It is anticipated that the RRB will continue its recruitment for various other posts such as Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technicians, and Junior Engineer (JE) in 2026. Candidates are encouraged to monitor the official RRB websites for their respective regions for upcoming notifications.
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