February 8, 2026 
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You’re looking for the exact schedules for the key government exams of 2025—SSC, Railway, Banking, and state-level tests. Here’s a straightforward list to help you plan.
SSC Exam Calendar 2025
SSC has published a clear timeline:
– Selection Post (Phase XIII): Notification out on June 2, 2025; exams held July 24 to August 2, with a retest for affected candidates on August 29 .
– CGL Tier-I: Notification on June 9; exam from August 13 to August 30 .
– CHSL (10+2 Level): Notification on June 23; likely Tier-I in September–October .
– Stenographer & Hindi Translator: Notifications on June 5; Steno exam in early August, Translator on August 12 .
– MTS & Havaldar: Notification on June 26; exams between September–October .
– Other departmental exams (JSA/LDC, SSA/UDC, ASO): All conducted around April–May 2025 with notifications between February and March .
Railway Recruitment (RRB & Related)
- RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot): Exam city details have been announced for 2026 CBT under CEN 01/2025 .
- Other Railway Exams: RRB JE, NTPC, Paramedical are expected between July and September 2025; RRB Paramedical has tentative April 28–30 notification .
Banking Sector Exams 2025–26
- IBPS Calendar: IBPS released tentative exam dates for PO, SO, Clerk, RRB roles in 2025–26 cycle .
- SBI PO/CIO: SBI PO prelims likely on March 8 & 15, with mains in September; SBI Clerk prelims in February, mains in April (some dates tentative) .
- Other Bank Exams:
- RBI Grade B: prelims in September 2025, mains in October .
- Specialist and office assistant roles across various banks like IBPS, Indian Overseas Bank, Union Bank, Bank of Baroda are also scheduled at different times through mid-2025 .
UPSC & State-Level Exams
- UPSC:
- Civil Services (Main): August 22–31, 2025
- NDA & NA (II) and CDS (II): September 14, 2025
- Preliminary Geo-Scientist & Engineering Services: February 8, 2026 .
- State-Level (e.g., TNPSC):
- TNPSC Group 1 Prelims: June 15, 2025
- Group 4 Combined Civil Services Exam: July 13, 2025 .
New National CET (Common Eligibility Test)
From 2025 onward, the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) will conduct a single Common Eligibility Test (CET) for various government posts—available at matriculate (10th), higher secondary (12th), and graduate levels .
Quick Snapshot (Dates & Status)
| Exam Type | Notification or Phase Dates | Exam Timelines |
|——————|—————————————-|———————————-|
| SSC Selection Post | June 2–23, 2025 | July 24–August 2; Retest Aug 29 |
| SSC CGL Tier-I | June 9–July 4, 2025 | August 13–30 |
| SSC CHSL & Others | June 5–26, 2025 | Aug–Oct 2025 |
| Railway (RRB JE etc.) | Mid-2025 expected | July–September 2025 |
| SBI & IBPS Exams | Early–mid 2025 | Feb–Nov, scattered |
| UPSC Exams | Throughout 2025–Feb 2026 | Aug–Feb 2026 |
| State Exams (TNPSC) | Spring–early summer 2025 | June–July 2025 |
| CET (by NRA) | To be aligned starting 2025 | TBD |
Why This Matters
Knowing the exact windows helps you prioritize focus, manage study phases, and avoid last-minute rushes. For example, if SSC CGL Tier-I is in late August, it’s a golden window to review after mid-year departmental exams. The CET roll-out means future candidates may consolidate prep across multiple job streams.
“Keeping a running timeline prevents overlap mistake—it’s your best defense during exam season.”
Conclusion
You now have a clear, structured roadmap of major government exams for 2025:
- SSC: Multiple exams from mid-2025 stretching into early 2026.
- Railways: Key RRB roles expected mid-to-late 2025.
- Banking: SBI, IBPS, RBI, and more interspersed throughout the year.
- UPSC & State: Packed summer schedules with some overlapping.
- CET: A unifying shift coming via the NRA.
Align your prep by clustering exams with similar patterns, using CET when it starts, and always checking official board sites for updates.
FAQs
1. When will SSC CGL Tier-I 2025 be held?
It’s scheduled between August 13 and August 30, 2025. Candidates should apply when the notification opens on June 9 and apply by early July.
2. Are Railway Exam city details released yet?
Yes—particularly for RRB ALP (2026 CBT) under CEN 01/2025, the exam city details were shared recently to aid planning.
3. What’s the SBI PO exam timeline?
Prelims are expected on March 8 & 15, 2025. The Mains will follow in September 2025.
4. What is the new CET by NRA?
CET (Common Eligibility Test) is a unified exam, starting in 2025 for 10th, 12th, and graduation-level candidates. It aims to standardize entry into many government jobs.
5. When are TNPSC Group 1 and Group 4 exams held?
Group 1 Prelims are due on June 15, 2025; Group 4 Combined Civil Services exam is planned for July 13, 2025.
6. What should I do if exam dates overlap?
Prioritize based on your target (e.g., SSC vs. Banking), plan study slots smartly (a shift study block for each), and register early to avoid clashes.
