Upcoming Competitive Exams 2026–27: Latest Dates, Notifications & Next Steps
Last checked: 12 September 2026. This page tracks the next important stages across SSC, SBI, IBPS and UPSC examinations. Schedules shown here are based on the latest official calendars/notices available at the time of checking. Where an authority uses a tentative month rather than a fixed day, this page does not invent a date.
Upcoming Exams and Current Stages
| Authority / Exam | Current official schedule or status | Candidate action |
|---|---|---|
| SBI JA Special Recruitment Drive 2026 | Preliminary Examination tentatively scheduled for 16 September 2026; call letter available | Download call letter and follow centre/reporting instructions |
| UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 | 13 September 2026 | Follow UPSC examination timetable and venue instructions |
| UPSC CDS II 2026 | 13 September 2026 | Check the latest UPSC notice/timetable |
| SSC CHSL 2026 | Tier-I: July–September 2026 (tentative calendar) | Watch SSC for the latest city/admit-card and exam notices |
| SSC MTS & Havaldar 2026 | CBE: September–November 2026 (tentative calendar) | Track SSC notices and prepare for the CBT |
| SSC CPO 2026 | Paper-I: October–November 2026 (tentative calendar) | Track the application/exam notice and physical-standard requirements |
| SSC GD 2027 | Examination: January–March 2027 (tentative calendar) | Watch for the September 2026 advertisement and October closing date |
| IBPS CSA-XVI | Prelims: 10–11 October 2026; Mains: 27 December 2026 | Revise speed-based aptitude and banking/current affairs |
| IBPS RRB XV Officer Scale I | Prelims: 21–22 November 2026; Main: 20 December 2026 | Prepare for the two-stage process |
| IBPS RRB XV Office Assistant | Prelims: 6, 12 & 13 December 2026; Main: 30 January 2027 | Build speed and state/language-specific readiness |
| IBPS RRB XV Scale II & III | Single examination: 20 December 2026 | Focus on professional knowledge plus common sections |
| IBPS SPL-XVI | Prelims: 29 August 2026; Mains: 1 November 2026 | Use specialist-officer resources and follow current-stage notices |
| IBPS PO/MT-XVI | Prelims: 22–23 August 2026; Mains: 4 October 2026 | Check the latest PO/MT notice and stage-specific updates |
SSC 2026–27 Calendar Snapshot
The official SSC tentative calendar lists CGL Tier-I in August–September 2026, CHSL Tier-I in July–September 2026, Stenographer and Hindi Translator examinations in August–September 2026, MTS/Havaldar in September–November 2026, CPO Paper-I in October–November 2026 and GD 2027 in January–March 2027.
Banking Exam Calendar Snapshot
IBPS’s 2026–27 calendar gives fixed dates for PO/MT-XVI, SPL-XVI, CSA-XVI and RRB XV stages. SBI recruitment dates are recruitment-specific, so candidates should use the SBI Careers portal rather than a generic annual calendar.
How to Use This Page
- Identify the exam relevant to your qualification and target post.
- Open the dedicated Daily GK Update preparation page linked below.
- Verify the latest notification, vacancy, eligibility and stage date on the official authority website.
- Track the admit card separately once released.
- After the examination, move to the result and next-stage notice.
Quick Links
- SSC Exams
- SSC CGL Preparation
- SSC CHSL Preparation
- SBI Exams
- IBPS Exams
- Admit Cards
- Results
- Latest Articles
Official Sources
- Staff Selection Commission
- State Bank of India Careers
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
- Union Public Service Commission
Important Note
Recruitment agencies may revise dates, issue corrigenda or publish stage-specific notices after a calendar is released. This page should therefore be treated as a planning aid; the latest official notice always takes priority.