Upcoming Government Jobs in India for 2026: Dates, Eligibility, and Application Details

1. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) – Civil Services 2026

• Notification issue date: 14 January 2026 
• Online application window: until 3 February 2026. 
• Preliminary exam date: 24 May 2026. 
• Main examination starts: 21 August 2026. 
• Eligibility: Generally a graduate degree from a recognized university; age-limit and other criteria vary by service (IAS, IPS, IFS etc.).
• How to apply: Online via UPSC website; follow instructions in the notification.

• Graduate level (Tier-I) exam: application window 9 June to 4 July 2025; exam ~13–30 August 2025. 
• Higher Secondary (10+2) level, Junior Engineer etc. scheduled into late 2025 and into 2026. 
• Eligibility: Varies by post (10th pass, 12th pass, graduate). Age limits vary.
• Application: Online through SSC’s official portal once notification is out.

• Railway Recruitment Board has announced RRB NTPC (Undergraduate Level) recruitment for 8,850 posts.
• Application Start Date: October 28, 2025
• Last Date to Apply: November 27, 2025
• Eligibility: 12th Pass (10+2) from a recognized board
• Selection Process: CBT Exam, Typing/Skill Test, Document Verification
• Official Website: rrbapply.gov.in
• 📢 The CBT exam is expected to be held in early 2026.

• Total Vacancies: 2,569 posts. 
• Application Start Date: 31 October 2025 
• Last Date to Apply: 30 November 2025 
• Eligibility (General): Diploma or Degree in relevant Engineering stream for JE; for some posts (CMA etc) B.Sc in Physics & Chemistry. 
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; Maximum 33 years as on 01/01/2026 (relaxations for reserved categories) 
• Pay Level: Level 6 (7th CPC) with initial pay ~ ₹35,400/month for the JE post. 
• Selection Process: CBT (Stage I & II) → Document Verification → Medical Examination. 
• Official Application Portal: Via respective regional RRB websites; general portal link: rrbapply.gov.in 

• Engineering graduates (B.E./B.Tech) or final-year students ensuring degree completed by 1 April 2026. 
• Age: Usually 20–27 years as on 1 April 2026. 
• Selection Process: Shortlisting from academics → SSB interview → Medical exam. No written exam in many cases. 
• Training Location: At Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. 
• Official Notification Source: joinindianarmy.nic.in 

• Posts: 542 vacancies for trades like Vehicle Mechanic and Multi Skilled Worker (MSW – Painter & DES) in the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). 
• Notification release date: 11 October 2025. 
• Last date to apply: 24 November 2025 (offline mode) 
• Eligibility:
• 10th pass + ITI/trade certificate in relevant discipline. 
• Age: 18-25 years (for many posts) as on a specified date. 
• Only male candidates for these specific posts. 
• Application mode: Offline / as specified in the notification. 
• Selection process: Written test OR trade test, physical efficiency/fitness, document verification, medical exam. 

• Notification Release Date: 20 October 2025 for Graduate level posts. 
• Online Application Start Date: 21 October 2025. 
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 November 2025 (11:59 PM). 
• Vacancies: 5,810 posts under Graduate-level. 
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university/institute. 
• Age Limit: 18-33 years (for graduate level) as on a specified date. 
• Selection Process: Likely to include CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill/Typing test (where applicable), Document Verification, Medical Examination. 

• Posts: 2,623 Apprentice vacancies across India. 
• Application Start Date: 16 October 2025. 
• Last Date to Apply: 6 November 2025. 
• Eligibility: Qualifications vary by trade — 10th/12th pass, ITI, Diploma, Graduate in relevant discipline. 
• Age Limit: 18-24 years (as on 06 Nov 2025) for general category. 
• Selection: Based on merit of qualifying exam marks — no written test for many trades. 
• Stipend: Varies by qualification (approx. ₹8,200 to ₹12,300 per month) during apprenticeship. 

• Posts: Technician, Draughtsman, Technical Assistant, Scientist/Engineer & Others
• Vacancies: 141
• Apply Online: 16 Oct – 14 Nov 2025
• Qualification: 10th/ITI/Diploma/BE/B.Tech (as per post)
• Official Site: shar.gov.in