Latest update (checked 8 November 2026)
Dates below come from official websites. If an official site has not announced a date, we mark it “not yet announced”. Always confirm on the official site before you apply.
| Exam | Status / key dates | Official site |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services 2027 | Prelims 23 May 2027; Mains from 20 Aug 2027 (see the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027) | upsc.gov.in |
| UGC NET December 2026 | Application deadline extended by NTA to 31 Oct 2026 (notice of 27 Oct); registration is now closed. NTA’s tentative calendar lists exam 14–18 and 21 Dec 2026, so check the NTA schedule notice for final dates | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
| SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, Stenographer (2026-27 cycle) | SSC’s official calendar is tentative and gives months only. CGL Tier-I was planned for May–June 2026, CHSL Tier-I for July–September 2026 and MTS for September–November 2026. Check the SSC notice for exact dates | ssc.gov.in |
| SSC Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF and Assam Rifles 2026 | CBE result declared on 12 Oct 2026; a clarification notice on shortlist categories for the PET/PST came on 23 Oct 2026. PET/PST dates are not given in that notice | ssc.gov.in |
| SSC SI (Delhi Police & CAPF) 2026 | Paper-I planned for October–November 2026 (month only, per SSC’s tentative calendar) | ssc.gov.in |
| SSC GD Constable 2027 | Advertisement planned for September 2026, last date October 2026, exam January–March 2027 (tentative, month only) | ssc.gov.in |
| IBPS PO/MT (CRP-PO/MTs-XVI) and Specialist Officers (CRP-SPL-XVI) | IBPS published the PO/MT notification on 1 Jul 2026. The Specialist Officer preliminary result status was posted on 15 Oct 2026. Check IBPS for the exact exam dates | ibps.in |
| SBI recruitment 2026-27 | SBI PO 2026-27: Main exam result announced. SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) 2026-27: Preliminary exam call letter available. Specialist Cadre Officer posts: one advertisement closed on 21 Oct 2026; the other closes on 9 Nov 2026 | sbi.bank.in/web/careers |
| UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh PSC) | UP PCS 2025: Mains is over and interview letters were released. Live advertisements: Inspector of Drugs (Food Safety and Drug Administration) and Deputy Secretary (I.T.). See the UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 for dates | uppsc.up.nic.in |
| Railway RRB (NTPC, Group D, ALP, JE), BPSC, RPSC and other state PSC exams | Official sites could not be read reliably, so no dates are listed yet. Check the official notices | rrbcdg.gov.in |
The lists below are the general exam overview. Dates and vacancies change every year, so use the official notification for the current cycle.
Sarkari Exams in India – Overview
Sarkari exams are competitive examinations conducted by central and state government bodies to recruit candidates for various government jobs. These exams provide opportunities in banking, SSC, teaching, defence, railways, UPSC, state public service commissions, PSU, insurance, and other government departments.
Candidates highly prefer government jobs because they provide job security, fixed salaries, allowances, pensions, social respect, and long-term career stability. Every year, authorities announce lakhs of vacancies through various sarkari exams across India.
Banking Sarkari Exams
Authorities conduct banking exams to recruit candidates for public sector banks, regional rural banks, and cooperative banks. These exams offer clerical and officer-level positions with structured career growth.
| Banking Exam | Conducting Body | Posts Offered | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO | IBPS | Probationary Officer | Graduation |
| IBPS Clerk | IBPS | Clerk | Graduation |
| IBPS SO | IBPS | Specialist Officer | Graduation |
| SBI PO | State Bank of India | Probationary Officer | Graduation |
| SBI Clerk | State Bank of India | Junior Associate | Graduation |
| RRB PO | IBPS | Officer Scale I | Graduation |
| RRB Clerk | IBPS | Office Assistant | Graduation |
SSC Sarkari Exams
SSC exams recruit candidates for various ministries, departments, and offices of the Government of India. These exams are popular due to wide vacancies and nationwide postings.
| SSC Exam | Conducting Body | Posts Offered | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL | SSC | Assistant, Inspector, Auditor | Graduation |
| SSC CHSL | SSC | LDC, DEO, PA | 12th Pass |
| SSC GD | SSC | Constable (CAPFs) | 10th Pass |
| SSC JE | SSC | Junior Engineer | Diploma / Degree |
| SSC CPO | SSC | Sub-Inspector | Graduation |
| SSC MTS | SSC | Multi Tasking Staff | 10th Pass |
Teaching Sarkari Exams
Government authorities conduct teaching exams to recruit teachers for schools, colleges, and universities.
These jobs offer respect, stability, and work-life balance.
| Teaching Exam | Conducting Body | Posts Offered | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTET | CBSE | Central Govt Teacher | D.El.Ed / B.Ed |
| State TET | State Boards | State Teacher | D.El.Ed / B.Ed |
| KVS Exam | Kendriya Vidyalaya | PGT, TGT, PRT | Graduation + B.Ed |
| DSSSB | Delhi Govt | School Teachers | Graduation + B.Ed |
| UGC NET | NTA | Assistant Professor | Post Graduation |
| CSIR NET | CSIR | Lecturer / JRF | Post Graduation |
Defence Sarkari Exams
Defence exams recruit candidates for Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. These jobs offer honor, discipline, adventure, and national service.
| Defence Exam | Conducting Body | Posts Offered | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDA | UPSC | Army, Navy, Air Force Officer | 12th Pass |
| CDS | UPSC | Commissioned Officer | Graduation |
| AFCAT | Indian Air Force | Flying / Ground Duty | Graduation |
| Agniveer | Indian Armed Forces | Soldier | 10th / 12th |
| INET | Indian Navy | Officer | Graduation |
| Army GD | Indian Army | Soldier GD | 10th Pass |
Railway Sarkari Exams
Indian Railways conducts railway exams to recruit staff across technical and non-technical departments.
| Railway Exam | Conducting Body | Posts Offered | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC | RRB | Clerk, Station Master | 12th / Graduation |
| RRB Group D | RRB | Track Maintainer | 10th Pass |
| RRB JE | RRB | Junior Engineer | Diploma / Degree |
| RRB ALP | RRB | Assistant Loco Pilot | ITI / Diploma |
| RPF Constable | RRB | Railway Police | 10th / 12th |
UPSC Sarkari Exams
UPSC exams recruit officers for top administrative and civil services of India. These exams are highly prestigious and competitive.
| UPSC Exam | Conducting Body | Services / Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Services Exam | UPSC | IAS, IPS, IFS | Graduation |
| Indian Forest Service | UPSC | Forest Officer | Graduation |
| Engineering Services | UPSC | Group A Engineers | Engineering Degree |
| CAPF | UPSC | Assistant Commandant | Graduation |
| CDS | UPSC | Defence Officer | Graduation |
State PSC Sarkari Exams
State Public Service Commission exams recruit officers for state government services.
| State PSC Exam | Conducting Body | Posts Offered | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| State PCS | State PSC | SDM, DSP, Tehsildar | Graduation |
| State Police Exam | State Govt | SI, Inspector | Graduation |
| State Forest Exam | State PSC | Forest Officer | Graduation |
| State Engineering Exam | State PSC | AE / JE | Engineering Degree |
PSU Sarkari Exams
Public Sector Undertakings recruit engineers and professionals through national exams and direct recruitment.
| PSU Exam | Conducting Body | Posts Offered | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATE | IITs | Engineer (PSUs) | Engineering Degree |
| BHEL Recruitment | BHEL | Engineer / Supervisor | Diploma / Degree |
| NTPC Recruitment | NTPC | Executive / Engineer | Degree |
| ONGC Recruitment | ONGC | Technical Officer | Degree |
| IOCL Recruitment | IOCL | Officer / Technician | Degree / ITI |
Insurance Sarkari Exams
Insurance exams recruit candidates for public sector insurance companies.
| Insurance Exam | Conducting Body | Posts Offered | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIC AAO | LIC | Assistant Administrative Officer | Graduation |
| LIC ADO | LIC | Development Officer | Graduation |
| AIC MT | AIC | Management Trainee | Graduation |
| NIACL AO | NIACL | Administrative Officer | Graduation |
| UIIC AO | UIIC | Officer | Graduation |
Why Choose Sarkari Exams
Candidates choose sarkari exams because they offer job security, fixed salaries, regular allowances, pension benefits, social respect, and a balanced work–life environment.Government jobs also provide nationwide opportunities and structured promotions.
Conclusion
Sarkari exams in India offer career opportunities across banking, SSC, teaching, defence, railways, UPSC, state PSC, PSU, and insurance sectors. With proper preparation and awareness of exam patterns, candidates can secure stable and respected government jobs.
This single platform helps aspirants explore all government exams in one place and choose the right career path.
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