Competitive Exams 2026

Complete guide to all competitive exams — SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, and more. Filter by category or search by name below.

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ExamQualificationAge LimitSalary RangeVacancies (2026)Next Exam Date
SSC CGL

Combined Graduate Level Examination

Graduate18-32 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹25,500 - ₹1,42,40014,582SSC CGL 2026 — Tier-I (CBE) · Jun 2026 *

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SSC CHSL

Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination

12th Pass18-27 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹19,900 - ₹63,2005,000SSC CHSL 2026 — Tier-I (CBE) · Jul 2026 *

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SSC MTS

Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination

10th Pass18-25 years for MTS, 18-27 years for Havaldar (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹18,000 - ₹56,9008,000SSC MTS 2026 — CBE Exam · Sept 2026 *

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SSC CPO

Central Police Organisation Examination

Graduate20-25 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹35,400 - ₹1,12,4003,000SSC CPO 2026 — Paper-I (CBE) · Oct 2026 *

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SSC Stenographer

Stenographer Grade C & D Examination

12th Pass18-30 years for Grade C, 18-27 years for Grade D (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹25,500 - ₹1,12,4002,000SSC Steno 2026 — CBE Exam · Aug 2026 *

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SSC GD Constable

General Duty Constable Examination

10th Pass18-23 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹21,700 - ₹69,10025,487SSC GD 2027 — CBE Exam · Jan 2027 *

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SBI PO

State Bank of India Probationary Officer

BANKING21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹41,960 - ₹63,840SBI PO Prelims 2026 (Expected) · Aug 2026 *

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IBPS PO

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer

BANKING20-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹41,960 - ₹63,840UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 · May 2026
SBI Clerk

State Bank of India Junior Associate (Clerk)

BANKING20-28 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹26,000 - ₹54,000SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 (Expected) · Aug 2026 *

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IBPS Clerk

IBPS Clerk (CWE Clerical Cadre)

BANKING20-28 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹26,000 - ₹54,000IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 · Oct 2026
LIC AAO

Life Insurance Corporation Assistant Administrative Officer

BANKING21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹53,600 - ₹71,000
LIC ADO

Life Insurance Corporation Apprentice Development Officer

INSURANCE21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹40,000 - ₹65,000
NIACL AO

New India Assurance Company Limited Administrative Officer

INSURANCE21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹50,000 - ₹69,000
RRB NTPC

Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories

RAILWAY18-33 years (varies by post; relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹19,900 - ₹92,300RRB NTPC UG — CBT 1 Starts · May 2026
RRB Group D

Railway Recruitment Board Group D (Level 1)

RAILWAY18-33 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹18,000 - ₹56,900
RRB ALP

Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot

RAILWAY18-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹19,900 - ₹63,200RRB ALP — CBT 1 Starts · Feb 2026
RRB JE

Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer

RAILWAY18-33 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400RRB JE — CBT 1 Starts · Feb 2026
RBI Grade B

Reserve Bank of India Officers in Grade B (DR) - General

REGULATORY21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹71,000 - ₹1,30,000
SEBI Grade A

Securities and Exchange Board of India Officer Grade A

REGULATORY21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹75,000 - ₹1,40,000
NABARD Grade A

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Grade A Officer

REGULATORY21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹65,000 - ₹1,20,000
UPSC EPFO EO/AO

UPSC EPFO Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer

UPSC21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100
UPSC CSE

Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination

CIVIL_SERVICES21-32 years (relaxation: SC/ST no limit up to 37, OBC +3, PwD +10). Attempts: General 6, OBC 9, SC/ST unlimited till age.₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000933UPSC CSE 2026 — Prelims · May 2026
CDS

Combined Defence Services Examination

CIVIL_SERVICES19-25 years (IMA/OTA), 19-22 years (Naval Academy), 19-23 years (Air Force Academy). Unmarried.₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500451CDS 1 2026 — Exam · Apr 2026
NDA

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination

CIVIL_SERVICES16.5-19.5 years. Unmarried males (female candidates for NDA from 2024).₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500NDA 1 2026 — Exam · Apr 2026
UGC NET

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test

UGC_NETNo upper age limit for eligibility for Assistant Professor. JRF: maximum 30 years (relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PwD +5).₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400UGC NET June 2026 Starts (Expected) · Jun 2026 *

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Delhi Police

Delhi Police Constable Examination

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CTET Paper 1

Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Paper 1 (Classes I-V)

CTETNo upper age limit.₹35,000 - ₹80,000
CTET Paper 2

Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII)

CTETNo upper age limit.₹35,000 - ₹80,000
UPPSC PCS

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Provincial Civil Service (PCS)

STATE_UTTAR_PRADESH21-40 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100UPPSC PCS 2026 Prelims · Dec 2026
UP Police SI

Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector

STATE_UTTAR_PRADESH21-28 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
BPSC

Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination

STATE_BIHAR20-37 years for General (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, Female +3). Upper age limit relaxed in Bihar.₹44,900 - ₹1,51,100
MPPSC Prelims

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission State Service Examination

STATE_MADHYA_PRADESH21-40 years for General (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100
TNPSC Group 2

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group II Services Examination

STATE_TAMIL_NADU18-32 years for General (relaxation: SC/ST/MBC no age limit, OBC +2, BC +2)₹36,900 - ₹1,17,100
Karnataka PSI

Karnataka Police Sub-Inspector Examination

STATE_KARNATAKA21-30 years for General (relaxation: SC/ST/Cat-1 +5, OBC 2A/2B/3A/3B +3)₹40,900 - ₹69,600
AFCAT

Air Force Common Admission Test

OTHER20-24 years for Flying Branch, 20-26 years for Ground Duty. Unmarried (Flying Branch).₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500340AFCAT 1/2026 — Exam · Jan 2026
CAT

Common Admission Test

MBANo upper age limit.₹15,00,000 - ₹40,00,000 (average placement after MBA)CAT 2026 — Exam (Expected) · Nov 2026 *

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Judiciary Prelims

Judicial Services Examination (Civil Judge / Munsif / Magistrate)

JUDICIARY21-35 years (varies by state; relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500