Competitive exams of India

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Central Govt Jobs(7)

FCI Category
Food Corporation of India Category II/III
Tentative
2026-TBA
Date not announced yet
Graduate
Official site
SSC CGL
Combined Graduate Level Examination
Tentative
2027-06
Expected window: Apr-May 2027
Graduate; age 18-32
Official site
SSC CHSL
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination
Tentative
2027-08
Expected window: May-Jun 2027
12th pass; age 18-27
Official site
SSC MTS
Multi-Tasking Staff Examination
Tentative
2026-10
Expected window: Jun-Jul 2026
10th pass; age 18-25
Official site
SSC Stenographer
Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Tentative
2026-10
Expected window: Jul-Aug 2026
12th pass; age 18-30
Official site
SSC JHT
Junior Hindi Translator Examination
Tentative
2027-09
Expected window: Jul 2027
Master's degree with Hindi/English
Official site
SSC Selection Post
Selection Post Phase XIV
Tentative
2027-06
Expected window: Apr-May 2027
10th/12th/Graduate
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
FCI Category Food Corporation of India Category II/III NationalPSU· As per vacancy	FCI	2026-TBA TentativeDate not announced yet Manager and lower posts	Check notification	Graduate	Visit
SSC CGL Combined Graduate Level Examination NationalGraduate Level· Annual	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)	2027-06 TentativeExpected window: Apr-May 2027 Tier 1 CBT; for Group B & C posts	Apr-May 2027	Graduate; age 18-32	Visit
SSC CHSL Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination National12th Level· Annual	SSC	2027-08 TentativeExpected window: May-Jun 2027 For LDC, JSA, PA/SA, DEO posts	May-Jun 2027	12th pass; age 18-27	Visit
SSC MTS Multi-Tasking Staff Examination National10th Level· Annual	SSC	2026-10 TentativeExpected window: Jun-Jul 2026 Includes Havaldar in CBIC/CBN	Jun-Jul 2026	10th pass; age 18-25	Visit
SSC Stenographer Stenographer Grade C & D Exam National12th Level· Annual	SSC	2026-10 TentativeExpected window: Jul-Aug 2026 Requires shorthand skill test	Jul-Aug 2026	12th pass; age 18-30	Visit
SSC JHT Junior Hindi Translator Examination NationalPG Level· Annual	SSC	2027-09 TentativeExpected window: Jul 2027 For translator posts across ministries	Jul 2027	Master's degree with Hindi/English	Visit
SSC Selection Post Selection Post Phase XIV NationalMixed (10th to PG)· Annual	SSC	2027-06 TentativeExpected window: Apr-May 2027 Multiple posts with varying eligibility	Apr-May 2027	10th/12th/Graduate	Visit

Civil Services(6)

UPSC CSE
Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.)
Notification due
2027-05-23
Notification in 76 days
Bachelor's degree; age 21-32
Official site
UPSC IFoS
Indian Forest Service Examination
Tentative
2027-05-24
Expected window: Jan-Feb 2027
Bachelor's in Science/Engineering/Agri; age 21-32
Official site
UPSC ESE / IES
Engineering Services Examination
Tentative
2027-02
Expected window: Sep-Oct 2026
Engineering degree; age 21-30
Official site
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist
Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
Tentative
2027-02
Expected window: Sep 2026
M.Sc. in Geology/Geophysics/Chemistry; age 21-32
Official site
UPSC CMS
Combined Medical Services Examination
Tentative
2027-07
Expected window: Apr-May 2027
MBBS
Official site
UPSC IES/ISS
Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service
Tentative
2027-06
Expected window: Mar-Apr 2027
PG in Economics / Statistics
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
UPSC CSE Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.) NationalCentral Government· Annual	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)	2027-05-23 Notification dueNotification in 76 days CSE Prelims 23 May 2027 (Sun). Mains from 20 Aug 2027 (5 days). IFoS Prelims via same CS(P). Verified Oct 2026 against UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.	Notification 13 Jan 2027; apply by 2 Feb 2027	Bachelor's degree; age 21-32	Visit
UPSC IFoS Indian Forest Service Examination NationalCentral Government· Annual	UPSC	2027-05-24 TentativeExpected window: Jan-Feb 2027 Prelims common with CSE; Mains from 22 Nov 2026	Jan-Feb 2027	Bachelor's in Science/Engineering/Agri; age 21-32	Visit
UPSC ESE / IES Engineering Services Examination NationalCentral Government· Annual	UPSC	2027-02 TentativeExpected window: Sep-Oct 2026 2026 Prelims on 08 Feb 2026 already conducted	Sep-Oct 2026	Engineering degree; age 21-30	Visit
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Combined Geo-Scientist Examination NationalCentral Government· Annual	UPSC	2027-02 TentativeExpected window: Sep 2026 2026 Prelims on 08 Feb 2026 already conducted	Sep 2026	M.Sc. in Geology/Geophysics/Chemistry; age 21-32	Visit
UPSC CMS Combined Medical Services Examination NationalMedical - Govt· Annual	UPSC	2027-07 TentativeExpected window: Apr-May 2027 For Assistant Medical Officer posts	Apr-May 2027	MBBS	Visit
UPSC IES/ISS Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service NationalCentral Government· Annual	UPSC	2027-06 TentativeExpected window: Mar-Apr 2027 3-day descriptive exam	Mar-Apr 2027	PG in Economics / Statistics	Visit

Defence(15)

UPSC NDA (I)
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam I
Notification due
2027-04-11
Notification in 34 days
12th pass; unmarried male/female; age 16.5-19.5
Official site
UPSC NDA (II)
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam II
Notification due
2027-09-19
Notification in 195 days
12th pass; unmarried male/female; age 16.5-19.5
Official site
UPSC CDS (II)
Combined Defence Services Exam II
Notification due
2027-09-19
Notification in 195 days
Graduate; age 19-25
Official site
UPSC CDS (I)
Combined Defence Services Exam I
Notification due
2027-04-11
Notification in 34 days
Graduate; age 19-25
Official site
UPSC CAPF AC
Central Armed Police Forces - Assistant Commandant
Tentative
2027-07-19
Expected window: Mar-Apr 2027
Graduate; age 20-25
Official site
SSC GD
General Duty Constable Examination
Tentative
2027-01
Expected window: Sep 2026
10th pass; age 18-23
Official site
SSC CPO
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPF
Tentative
2027-08
Expected window: May-Jun 2027
Graduate; age 20-25
Official site
AFCAT
Air Force Common Admission Test
Tentative
2027-02
Date not announced yet
Graduate (stream varies); age 20-26
Official site
Indian Navy Agniveer SSR
Navy Agniveer Senior Secondary Recruit
Tentative
2027-Q1
Date not announced yet
12th (PCM); age 17.5-21
Official site
Indian Navy Agniveer MR
Navy Agniveer Matric Recruit
Tentative
2027-Q1
Date not announced yet
10th pass; age 17.5-21
Official site
Indian Army Agniveer
Army Agniveer (GD, Tradesman, Clerk etc.)
Tentative
2027-Q2
Expected window: Mar-Apr 2027
10th/12th; age 17.5-21
Official site
Air Force Agniveervayu
Air Force Agniveervayu (Group X/Y)
Tentative
2027-Q1
Date not announced yet
12th (PCM for X, any for Y); age 17.5-21
Official site
Coast Guard Navik GD
Indian Coast Guard Navik General Duty
Tentative
2027-Q1
Date not announced yet
12th (PCM); age 18-22
Official site
Coast Guard Yantrik
Indian Coast Guard Yantrik
Tentative
2027-Q1
Date not announced yet
10th + Diploma in Engg; age 18-22
Official site
TA Officer
Territorial Army Officer Examination
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 18-42
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
UPSC NDA (I) National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam I NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year	UPSC	2027-04-11 Notification dueNotification in 34 days NDA & NA (I) 2027 on 11 Apr 2027 (same day as CDS I). Verified Oct 2026 against UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.	Notification 2 Dec 2026; apply by 22 Dec 2026	12th pass; unmarried male/female; age 16.5-19.5	Visit
UPSC NDA (II) National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam II NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year	UPSC	2027-09-19 Notification dueNotification in 195 days NDA & NA (II) 2027 on 19 Sep 2027 (same day as CDS II). Verified Oct 2026 against UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.	Notification 12 May 2027; apply by 1 Jun 2027	12th pass; unmarried male/female; age 16.5-19.5	Visit
UPSC CDS (II) Combined Defence Services Exam II NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year	UPSC	2027-09-19 Notification dueNotification in 195 days CDS (II) 2027 on 19 Sep 2027 (same day as NDA II). Verified Oct 2026 against UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.	Notification 12 May 2027; apply by 1 Jun 2027	Graduate; age 19-25	Visit
UPSC CDS (I) Combined Defence Services Exam I NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year	UPSC	2027-04-11 Notification dueNotification in 34 days CDS (I) 2027 on 11 Apr 2027 (same day as NDA I). Not the same day as CSE Prelims. Verified Oct 2026 against UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.	Notification 2 Dec 2026; apply by 22 Dec 2026	Graduate; age 19-25	Visit
UPSC CAPF AC Central Armed Police Forces - Assistant Commandant NationalParamilitary Officer· Annual	UPSC	2027-07-19 TentativeExpected window: Mar-Apr 2027 For BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB	Mar-Apr 2027	Graduate; age 20-25	Visit
SSC GD General Duty Constable Examination NationalParamilitary Constable· Annual	SSC	2027-01 TentativeExpected window: Sep 2026 For BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF, AR	Sep 2026	10th pass; age 18-23	Visit
SSC CPO Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPF NationalParamilitary SI· Annual	SSC	2027-08 TentativeExpected window: May-Jun 2027 For SI in Delhi Police/CAPF	May-Jun 2027	Graduate; age 20-25	Visit
AFCAT Air Force Common Admission Test NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year	Indian Air Force	2027-02 TentativeDate not announced yet AFCAT 1 conducted Feb 2026	Check official notification	Graduate (stream varies); age 20-26	Visit
Indian Navy Agniveer SSR Navy Agniveer Senior Secondary Recruit NationalSailor Entry· Bi-annual	Indian Navy	2027-Q1 TentativeDate not announced yet Short service	Check official notification	12th (PCM); age 17.5-21	Visit
Indian Navy Agniveer MR Navy Agniveer Matric Recruit NationalSailor Entry· Bi-annual	Indian Navy	2027-Q1 TentativeDate not announced yet Chef/Steward/Hygienist	Check official notification	10th pass; age 17.5-21	Visit
Indian Army Agniveer Army Agniveer (GD, Tradesman, Clerk etc.) NationalSoldier Entry· Annual	Indian Army	2027-Q2 TentativeExpected window: Mar-Apr 2027 CEE conducted by ARO	Mar-Apr 2027	10th/12th; age 17.5-21	Visit
Air Force Agniveervayu Air Force Agniveervayu (Group X/Y) NationalAirman Entry· Bi-annual	Indian Air Force	2027-Q1 TentativeDate not announced yet STAR exam	Check official notification	12th (PCM for X, any for Y); age 17.5-21	Visit
Coast Guard Navik GD Indian Coast Guard Navik General Duty NationalSailor Entry· Bi-annual	Indian Coast Guard	2027-Q1 TentativeDate not announced yet	Check official notification	12th (PCM); age 18-22	Visit
Coast Guard Yantrik Indian Coast Guard Yantrik NationalTechnical Sailor· Bi-annual	Indian Coast Guard	2027-Q1 TentativeDate not announced yet	Check official notification	10th + Diploma in Engg; age 18-22	Visit
TA Officer Territorial Army Officer Examination NationalPart-time Officer· Annual	Ministry of Defence	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet Part-time commissioned officer	Check notification	Graduate; age 18-42	Visit

Hotel Mgmt(1)

NCHMCT JEE
National Council for Hotel Management JEE
Tentative
2027-06
Expected window: Mar-May 2027
12th pass
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
NCHMCT JEE National Council for Hotel Management JEE NationalUG Entrance· Annual	NTA / NCHMCT	2027-06 TentativeExpected window: Mar-May 2027 For IHMs	Mar-May 2027	12th pass	Visit

Exam

Authority

Next date

Application

Eligibility

Site

NCHMCT JEE

National Council for Hotel Management JEE

NationalUG Entrance· Annual

NTA / NCHMCT

2027-06

TentativeExpected window: Mar-May 2027

For IHMs

Mar-May 2027

12th pass

Visit

Intelligence(2)

IB ACIO
Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer
Tentative
2026-TBA
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 18-27
Official site
IB Security Assistant
IB Security Assistant / Executive
Tentative
2026-TBA
Date not announced yet
10th/12th; age 18-27
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
IB ACIO Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer NationalCentral Govt· As per vacancy	MHA (IB)	2026-TBA TentativeDate not announced yet IB Grade II/Executive	Check notification	Graduate; age 18-27	Visit
IB Security Assistant IB Security Assistant / Executive NationalCentral Govt· As per vacancy	MHA (IB)	2026-TBA TentativeDate not announced yet	Check notification	10th/12th; age 18-27	Visit

Exam

Authority

Next date

Application

Eligibility

Site

IB ACIO

Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer

NationalCentral Govt· As per vacancy

MHA (IB)

2026-TBA

TentativeDate not announced yet

IB Grade II/Executive

Check notification

Graduate; age 18-27

Visit

IB Security Assistant

IB Security Assistant / Executive

NationalCentral Govt· As per vacancy

MHA (IB)

2026-TBA

TentativeDate not announced yet

Check notification

10th/12th; age 18-27

Visit

Overseas(7)

GRE
Graduate Record Examination
Tentative
Rolling
Date not announced yet
Graduate
Official site
GMAT
Graduate Management Admission Test
Tentative
Rolling
Date not announced yet
Graduate
Official site
IELTS
International English Language Testing System
Tentative
Rolling
Expected window: ielts.org
None
Official site
TOEFL iBT
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Tentative
Rolling
Expected window: ets.org/toefl
None
Official site
SAT
Scholastic Assessment Test
Tentative
2027-05
Date not announced yet
12th students
Official site
ACT
American College Testing
Tentative
2027-Q2
Date not announced yet
12th students
Official site
PTE Academic
Pearson Test of English - Academic
Tentative
Rolling
Expected window: Book slot on pearsonpte.com
None
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
GRE Graduate Record Examination InternationalPG Abroad· Year-round	ETS	Rolling TentativeDate not announced yet US grad schools	Check slot	Graduate	Visit
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test InternationalMBA Abroad· Year-round	GMAC	Rolling TentativeDate not announced yet Global MBA programs	Check slot	Graduate	Visit
IELTS International English Language Testing System InternationalEnglish Proficiency· Multiple dates/month	British Council / IDP	Rolling TentativeExpected window: ielts.org	ielts.org	None	Visit
TOEFL iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language InternationalEnglish Proficiency· Multiple dates/month	ETS	Rolling TentativeExpected window: ets.org/toefl	ets.org/toefl	None	Visit
SAT Scholastic Assessment Test InternationalUG Abroad· 7 times a year	College Board	2027-05 TentativeDate not announced yet US undergrad	Check slot	12th students	Visit
ACT American College Testing InternationalUG Abroad· Multiple dates	ACT Inc.	2027-Q2 TentativeDate not announced yet US undergrad alternative	Check slot	12th students	Visit
PTE Academic Pearson Test of English - Academic InternationalEnglish Proficiency· Multiple dates/month	Pearson	Rolling TentativeExpected window: Book slot on pearsonpte.com Rolling test dates; book via Pearson PTE.	Book slot on pearsonpte.com	None	Visit

Railways(8)

RRB NTPC Graduate
Non-Technical Popular Categories - Graduate Level
Tentative
2027-Q2
Expected window: Closed
Graduate; age 18-33
Official site
RRB NTPC UG
Non-Technical Popular Categories - 12th Level
Tentative
2027-Q3
Expected window: Closed
12th; age 18-30
Official site
RRB Group D
Group D Level-1 Posts
Tentative
2027-Q3
Expected window: Closed
10th/ITI; age 18-36
Official site
RRB ALP
Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
10th + ITI/Diploma; age 18-33
Official site
RRB JE
Junior Engineer
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Engineering Diploma/Degree; age 18-33
Official site
RRB Paramedical
Paramedical Categories
Tentative
2026-TBA
Date not announced yet
Relevant professional qualification
Official site
RPF Constable
Railway Protection Force Constable
Tentative
2027-Q3
Date not announced yet
10th pass; age 18-28
Official site
RPF SI
Railway Protection Force Sub-Inspector
Tentative
2027-Q3
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 20-28
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
RRB NTPC Graduate Non-Technical Popular Categories - Graduate Level NationalGraduate Level· As per vacancy	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)	2027-Q2 TentativeExpected window: Closed CBT 1 in 2026; for Station Master, Goods Guard, CA etc.	Closed	Graduate; age 18-33	Visit
RRB NTPC UG Non-Technical Popular Categories - 12th Level National12th Level· As per vacancy	RRB	2027-Q3 TentativeExpected window: Closed For Commercial Clerk, Ticket Clerk, etc.	Closed	12th; age 18-30	Visit
RRB Group D Group D Level-1 Posts National10th Level· As per vacancy	RRB	2027-Q3 TentativeExpected window: Closed For Trackman, Helper, Assistant Pointsman	Closed	10th/ITI; age 18-36	Visit
RRB ALP Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician NationalTechnical 10th+ITI· As per vacancy	RRB	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet Stage 1, 2, CBAT	Check notification	10th + ITI/Diploma; age 18-33	Visit
RRB JE Junior Engineer NationalEngineering Diploma· As per vacancy	RRB	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet Multi-discipline technical	Check notification	Engineering Diploma/Degree; age 18-33	Visit
RRB Paramedical Paramedical Categories NationalMedical/Allied· As per vacancy	RRB	2026-TBA TentativeDate not announced yet Nursing, Pharmacist, Lab Tech	Check notification	Relevant professional qualification	Visit
RPF Constable Railway Protection Force Constable NationalSecurity· As per vacancy	RPF	2027-Q3 TentativeDate not announced yet Physical + CBT	Check notification	10th pass; age 18-28	Visit
RPF SI Railway Protection Force Sub-Inspector NationalSecurity Officer· As per vacancy	RPF	2027-Q3 TentativeDate not announced yet Physical + CBT	Check notification	Graduate; age 20-28	Visit

State Civil Services(10)

BPSC CCE
Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 20-37
Official site
UPPSC PCS
UP Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 21-40
Official site
MPSC State Services
Maharashtra State Services Examination
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 19-38
Official site
TNPSC Group 1
TN Combined Civil Services Exam - Group I
Tentative
2027-Q3
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 21-32
Official site
KPSC KAS
Karnataka Administrative Service Exam
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 21-35
Official site
Kerala PSC KAS
Kerala Administrative Service
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 21-32
Official site
WBPSC WBCS
West Bengal Civil Services Exam
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 21-36
Official site
RPSC RAS
Rajasthan Administrative Service
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 21-40
Official site
APPSC Group 1
AP Group I Services
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 18-42
Official site
TSPSC Group 1
Telangana Group I Services
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate; age 18-44
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
BPSC CCE Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services State - BiharState PSC· Annual	BPSC	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet Bihar administrative services	Check notification	Graduate; age 20-37	Visit
UPPSC PCS UP Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services State - UPState PSC· Annual	UPPSC	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet Uttar Pradesh admin services	Check notification	Graduate; age 21-40	Visit
MPSC State Services Maharashtra State Services Examination State - MaharashtraState PSC· Annual	MPSC	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet Maharashtra civil services	Check notification	Graduate; age 19-38	Visit
TNPSC Group 1 TN Combined Civil Services Exam - Group I State - Tamil NaduState PSC· Annual	TNPSC	2027-Q3 TentativeDate not announced yet Tamil Nadu administrative services	Check notification	Graduate; age 21-32	Visit
KPSC KAS Karnataka Administrative Service Exam State - KarnatakaState PSC· Annual	KPSC (Karnataka)	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet Karnataka civil services	Check notification	Graduate; age 21-35	Visit
Kerala PSC KAS Kerala Administrative Service State - KeralaState PSC· Annual	Kerala PSC	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet Kerala administrative services	Check notification	Graduate; age 21-32	Visit
WBPSC WBCS West Bengal Civil Services Exam State - WBState PSC· Annual	WBPSC	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet West Bengal civil services	Check notification	Graduate; age 21-36	Visit
RPSC RAS Rajasthan Administrative Service State - RajasthanState PSC· Annual	RPSC	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet Rajasthan administrative services	Check notification	Graduate; age 21-40	Visit
APPSC Group 1 AP Group I Services State - APState PSC· Annual	APPSC	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet AP state services	Check notification	Graduate; age 18-42	Visit
TSPSC Group 1 Telangana Group I Services State - TelanganaState PSC· Annual	TSPSC	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet Telangana state services	Check notification	Graduate; age 18-44	Visit

Teaching & Research(9)

CTET July
Central Teacher Eligibility Test - July
Tentative
2027-01
Date not announced yet
Graduate + B.Ed (Paper II); 12th+D.El.Ed (Paper I)
Official site
CTET December
Central Teacher Eligibility Test - December
Tentative
2026-12
Expected window: Sep-Oct 2026
Graduate + B.Ed (Paper II); 12th+D.El.Ed (Paper I)
Official site
KVS Recruitment
Kendriya Vidyalaya Teacher Recruitment
Tentative
2026-TBA
Date not announced yet
B.Ed + CTET qualified
Official site
NVS Recruitment
Navodaya Vidyalaya Teacher Recruitment
Tentative
2026-TBA
Date not announced yet
B.Ed + CTET qualified
Official site
DSSSB Teacher
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board - Teacher
Tentative
2026-TBA
Date not announced yet
Graduate + B.Ed + CTET
Official site
UPTET
UP Teacher Eligibility Test
Tentative
2026-Q4
Date not announced yet
Graduate + B.Ed / D.El.Ed
Official site
KTET
Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test
Tentative
2027-Q1
Date not announced yet
As per category
Official site
TNTET
Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test
Tentative
2026-TBA
Date not announced yet
B.Ed/D.El.Ed
Official site
NCET
National Common Entrance Test (4-yr ITEP)
Tentative
2027-Q3
Expected window: May-Jun 2027
12th pass
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
CTET July Central Teacher Eligibility Test - July NationalSchool Teacher· Twice a year	CBSE	2027-01 TentativeDate not announced yet For KVS, NVS, Central govt schools	Check official notification	Graduate + B.Ed (Paper II); 12th+D.El.Ed (Paper I)	Visit
CTET December Central Teacher Eligibility Test - December NationalSchool Teacher· Twice a year	CBSE	2026-12 TentativeExpected window: Sep-Oct 2026	Sep-Oct 2026	Graduate + B.Ed (Paper II); 12th+D.El.Ed (Paper I)	Visit
KVS Recruitment Kendriya Vidyalaya Teacher Recruitment NationalSchool Teacher· As per vacancy	KVS	2026-TBA TentativeDate not announced yet PRT, TGT, PGT, Principal	Check notification	B.Ed + CTET qualified	Visit
NVS Recruitment Navodaya Vidyalaya Teacher Recruitment NationalSchool Teacher· As per vacancy	NVS	2026-TBA TentativeDate not announced yet TGT, PGT, Principal	Check notification	B.Ed + CTET qualified	Visit
DSSSB Teacher Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board - Teacher State - DelhiSchool Teacher - Delhi· As per vacancy	DSSSB	2026-TBA TentativeDate not announced yet For Delhi govt schools	Check notification	Graduate + B.Ed + CTET	Visit
UPTET UP Teacher Eligibility Test State - UPState TET· Annual	UP Basic Education Board	2026-Q4 TentativeDate not announced yet	Check notification	Graduate + B.Ed / D.El.Ed	Visit
KTET Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test State - KeralaState TET· Twice a year	Pareeksha Bhavan, Kerala	2027-Q1 TentativeDate not announced yet	Check official notification	As per category	Visit
TNTET Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test State - TNState TET· Annual	TRB, Tamil Nadu	2026-TBA TentativeDate not announced yet	Check notification	B.Ed/D.El.Ed	Visit
NCET National Common Entrance Test (4-yr ITEP) NationalUG Integrated B.Ed· Annual	NTA	2027-Q3 TentativeExpected window: May-Jun 2027 Integrated Teacher Education Programme	May-Jun 2027	12th pass	Visit

University(3)

CUET UG
Common University Entrance Test - Undergraduate
Tentative
2027-05-11
Expected window: Jan-Feb 2027
12th pass
Official site
CUET PG
Common University Entrance Test - Postgraduate
Tentative
2027-03
Expected window: Dec 2026 - Jan 2027
Graduate
Official site
IPU CET
Indraprastha University CET
Tentative
2027-Q2
Expected window: Mar-May 2027
12th / Graduate
Official site

Exam	Authority	Next date	Application	Eligibility	Site
CUET UG Common University Entrance Test - Undergraduate NationalUG Entrance· Annual	NTA	2027-05-11 TentativeExpected window: Jan-Feb 2027 For Central Universities & others	Jan-Feb 2027	12th pass	Visit
CUET PG Common University Entrance Test - Postgraduate NationalPG Entrance· Annual	NTA	2027-03 TentativeExpected window: Dec 2026 - Jan 2027 2026 conducted Mar-Apr	Dec 2026 - Jan 2027	Graduate	Visit
IPU CET Indraprastha University CET State - DelhiUG/PG Entrance· Annual	GGSIPU	2027-Q2 TentativeExpected window: Mar-May 2027 Many courses via CUET now	Mar-May 2027	12th / Graduate	Visit

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CUET UG

Common University Entrance Test - Undergraduate

NationalUG Entrance· Annual

NTA

2027-05-11

TentativeExpected window: Jan-Feb 2027

For Central Universities & others

Jan-Feb 2027

12th pass

Visit

CUET PG

Common University Entrance Test - Postgraduate

NationalPG Entrance· Annual

NTA

2027-03

TentativeExpected window: Dec 2026 - Jan 2027

2026 conducted Mar-Apr

Dec 2026 - Jan 2027

Graduate

Visit

IPU CET

Indraprastha University CET

State - DelhiUG/PG Entrance· Annual

GGSIPU

2027-Q2

TentativeExpected window: Mar-May 2027

Many courses via CUET now

Mar-May 2027

12th / Graduate

Visit

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