Upcoming Government Exams 2026 – Complete Schedule, Dates & Notification Calendar

India's government job sector offers lakhs of vacancies every year through central and state-level competitive examinations. Tracking all upcoming exams can be overwhelming — notifications come from multiple organizations across different months. This guide consolidates the major government exams expected in 2026 into one comprehensive calendar.

For each exam, we've listed the approximate notification and examination dates based on historical patterns and officially released schedules. Since government exam dates can shift, always verify on the official website.

UPSC Exams 2026

The Union Public Service Commission is the premier exam body for central government posts. UPSC 2026 is already underway with the following key examinations:

For UPSC photo requirements, see our UPSC Photo Specifications Guide. Remember: UPSC uses a square 350×350 px photo format.

SSC Exams 2026

The Staff Selection Commission conducts recruitment for Group B and Group C posts across central government departments.

For SSC photo requirements, read our SSC CGL Photo Guide. SSC uses 100×120 px photos, 20–50 KB.

Banking Exams 2026 – IBPS & SBI

For banking exam photo requirements, see our IBPS PO Photo Guide. All banking exams use 200×230 px, 20–50 KB photos.

Railway Exams 2026 – RRB

State PSC Exams 2026

Kerala PSC has unique photo requirements. See our Kerala PSC Photo Upload Guide — the Thulasi portal requires a name and date stamp on photographs.

Entrance Exams 2026 – NEET, JEE, GATE, CUET

How to Prepare Your Documents Early

The best time to prepare your exam photographs is before application season starts — not at the last minute. Here's why and how:

Why Prepare Early?

• Exam portals slow down significantly during peak application periods (last few days before deadline)
• Photo studios are busier during application season
• Last-minute photo preparation leads to errors and rushed decisions
• You need to maintain consistent appearance — fresher photos match better

Photo Preparation Checklist for All Exams

1. Take a fresh passport photo (white background, professional camera, within last 3 months)
2. Save the original high-resolution file on your computer and cloud storage
3. Prepare exam-specific versions using MyExamPhoto — select the exam, resize, compress, and download
4. Prepare signature — scan/photograph your signature on white paper
5. Print 10–15 physical copies at a photo studio for physical documents and interview stages
6. Keep all digital files labeled clearly — e.g., upsc_photo.jpg, ibps_signature.jpg