Your Ultimate Government Job Calendar for 2025: All Exam Dates and Deadlines in One Place

Your Ultimate Government Job Calendar for 2025

Key Notes

  • Dates: Confirmed dates are from official sources (e.g., UPSC Calendar 2025, SSC updates); tentative dates are based on past trends and projections.
  • Deadlines: Application deadlines are critical—many close within 24 hours (e.g., March 18) or soon after (e.g., March 31).
  • Updates: Check official websites (e.g., upsc.gov.in, ssc.nic.in) regularly, as dates may shift.

March 2025: Immediate Action Required

Exam/RecruitmentVacanciesApplication DeadlineExam DateDetailsApply At
NCL Apprentice1,765March 18, 2025Merit-based (TBD)ITI/Diploma/Graduates; technical tradesnclcil.in
AAI Junior Executive83March 18, 2025TBD (likely May 2025)Engineering/MBA grads; airport rolesaai.aero
Indian Armed Forces (SSC Tech)MultipleMarch 31, 2025 (some)TBD (April–June)10th pass to B.Tech; defense rolesjoinindianarmy.nic.in
PNB Specialist Officer350March 31, 2025 (tentative)TBD (May–June)B.Tech/CA/MBA; banking specialistspnbindia.in
  • Urgent Alert: NCL and AAI deadlines are tomorrow, March 18—apply by 11:59 PM IST (less than 26 hours from now)!

April 2025: Early Planning

Exam/RecruitmentVacanciesApplication DeadlineExam DateDetailsApply At
IBPS PO/Clerk (Prelims)ThousandsApril 20, 2025 (tentative)August–October 2025Graduates; banking rolesibps.in
RRB NTPC (Graduate/Undergrad)5,000–10,000May 2025 (tentative)June–July 2025Graduates; railway operationsrrbcdg.gov.in
Indian Armed Forces (Various)MultipleApril 30, 2025 (some)TBD (June–August)Soldiers to Officers; physical testsjoinindianarmy.nic.in
  • Note: RRB NTPC notification expected in April; start prep for CBT 1 now.

May 2025: Major Exams Kick Off

Exam/RecruitmentVacanciesApplication DeadlineExam DateDetailsApply At
UPSC CSE Prelims~1,000June 2025 (tentative)May 25, 2025Graduates; IAS/IPS/IFSupsc.gov.in
NDA & NA I~400January 2025 (closed)April 13, 202512th pass; defense academiesupsc.gov.in
CDS I~450January 2025 (closed)April 13, 2025Graduates; defense officersupsc.gov.in
  • UPSC Note: Prelims on May 25; Mains expected August 22, per UPSC Calendar 2025.

June–July 2025: Banking and SSC Surge

Exam/RecruitmentVacanciesApplication DeadlineExam DateDetailsApply At
SSC CGL Tier 17,500–10,000July 2025 (tentative)September 2025Graduates; Group B/C postsssc.nic.in
SBI PO2,000–3,000July 2025 (tentative)October 2025Graduates; banking officerssbi.co.in
AFCAT II~300July 2025 (tentative)August 2025Graduates; Air Force officersafcat.cdac.in
  • SSC Tip: Tier 1 typically in September; start GK and reasoning prep early.

August–September 2025: Peak Season

Exam/RecruitmentVacanciesApplication DeadlineExam DateDetailsApply At
UPSC CSE Mains~1,000N/A (Prelims qualified)August 22, 2025IAS/IPS/IFS; written examupsc.gov.in
IBPS RRB Scale 1ThousandsJune 2025 (tentative)August 2025Graduates; rural bankingibps.in
TSPSC (Various Posts)VariesJuly 2025 (tentative)August 2025State-level roles; Telanganatspsc.gov.in
  • UPSC Mains: August 22 is confirmed—intense prep needed post-Prelims.

October–December 2025: Year-End Opportunities

Exam/RecruitmentVacanciesApplication DeadlineExam DateDetailsApply At
RRB Group D20,000+October 2025 (tentative)December 202510th pass; railway support rolesrrbcdg.gov.in
SSC CHSL5,000+October 2025 (tentative)December 202512th pass; clerical postsssc.nic.in
India Post GDS20,000+Mid-2025 (tentative)TBD10th pass; rural postal servicesindiapostgdsonline.gov.in
  • GDS Note: Massive recruitment expected mid-year; minimal competition for graduates.

Full-Year Highlights (Tentative Dates)

Exam/RecruitmentVacanciesApplication DeadlineExam DateDetailsApply At
RBI Grade B~200May 2025 (tentative)July 2025Graduates; central bankingrbi.org.in
NABARD Grade A~150August 2025 (tentative)October 2025Graduates; rural developmentnabard.org
State PSC (e.g., UPPSC, MPPSC)VariesJune–December 2025August–December 2025Graduates; state admin rolesState PSC sites
  • Flexibility: State PSC dates vary—monitor uppsc.up.nic.in, mppsc.mp.gov.in, etc.

How to Use This Calendar

  1. Prioritize Deadlines: Apply for NCL and AAI today (March 17, IST)—deadlines are March 18!
  2. Plan Prep: Allocate 4–6 months for major exams (e.g., UPSC, SSC CGL); 2–3 months for banking/railways.
  3. Stay Updated: Bookmark official sites and aggregators (e.g., freejobalert.com, indgovtjobs.in).
  4. Application Tips:
    • Register on portals with email/phone.
    • Upload docs (photo: 20–50 KB, signature: 10–20 KB).
    • Pay fees (₹100–₹1,000; often waived for SC/ST).

Why This Matters in 2025

  • Volume: Over 170,000 vacancies mean opportunities for all levels (10th pass to postgraduates).
  • Stability: Salaries range from ₹18,000 (Group D) to ₹2,50,000 (IAS), with DA (~50%) and pensions.
  • Competition: Early prep and timely applications are key to beating the rush.

This calendar is your one-stop guide to navigating government job exams in 2025. Start with urgent deadlines (NCL, AAI) and build a study plan for later exams like UPSC and SSC. Your dream job awaits—act now!

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