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Why Every Aspirant Needs an Exam Calendar
One of the biggest mistakes competitive exam aspirants make is preparing for one exam at a time. The syllabus for SSC CGL, IBPS PO, Railway NTPC, and State PSC exams overlaps by 70-80%. By preparing strategically for multiple exams simultaneously, you multiply your chances of selection without multiplying your effort.
At Shortcut Maths Coaching Institute in Jadavpur and Dumdum Nagerbazar, we create personalized exam calendars for every student. This ensures you never miss an opportunity and always have a "Plan B" exam ready.
SSC Exams Calendar 2026-27
📝 SSC CGL 2026 (Combined Graduate Level)
Notification: December 2026 | Tier I: March 2027 | Tier II: June 2027
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree | Age: 18-30 years (relaxation applicable)
Posts: Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Inspector (CBI/NIA), Auditor, Junior Statistical Officer, and 20+ other Group B & C posts.
📝 SSC CHSL 2026 (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
Notification: April 2026 | Tier I: June-July 2026 | Tier II: September 2026
Eligibility: 12th Pass | Age: 18-27 years
Posts: LDC, DEO, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant.
📝 SSC MTS 2026 (Multi Tasking Staff)
Notification: May 2026 | Exam: July-August 2026
Eligibility: 10th Pass | Age: 18-25 years
Posts: Peon, Daftary, Jamadar, Junior Gestetner Operator, Chowkidar, Safaiwala.
📝 SSC CPO 2026 (Central Police Organization)
Notification: February 2026 | Paper I: April 2026 | Paper II: July 2026
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree | Age: 20-25 years
Posts: SI in Delhi Police, CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB).
📝 SSC GD Constable 2026
Notification: August 2026 | Exam: November-December 2026
Eligibility: 10th Pass | Age: 18-23 years
Posts: Constable in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, NIA.
📝 SSC Selection Post Phase XII 2026
Notification: February 2026 | Exam: May 2026
Eligibility: Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or Graduation (various levels)
Banking Exams Calendar 2026-27
🏦 IBPS PO 2026 (Probationary Officer)
Notification: July-August 2026 | Prelims: October 2026 | Mains: November 2026 | Interview: January-February 2027
Eligibility: Graduation | Age: 20-30 years
Banks: 11 Public Sector Banks including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, PNB, UCO Bank.
🏦 IBPS Clerk 2026
Notification: July 2026 | Prelims: August-September 2026 | Mains: October 2026
Eligibility: Graduation | Age: 20-28 years
🏦 IBPS RRB 2026 (Officer & Office Assistant)
Notification: May-June 2026 | Officer Scale I Prelims: August 2026 | Office Assistant: September 2026
Eligibility: Graduation (Officer), 12th Pass (Assistant) | Age varies by post
🏦 SBI PO 2026
Notification: September 2026 | Prelims: November 2026 | Mains: December 2026 | Interview: February 2027
Eligibility: Graduation | Age: 21-30 years
🏦 SBI Clerk 2026 (Junior Associate)
Notification: November 2026 | Prelims: January 2027 | Mains: February 2027
Eligibility: Graduation | Age: 20-28 years
🏦 RBI Assistant 2026
Notification: September 2026 | Prelims: November 2026 | Mains: December 2026
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree | Age: 20-28 years
🏦 RBI Grade B 2026
Notification: July 2026 | Phase I: September 2026 | Phase II: October 2026 | Interview: December 2026
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree (60% for General) | Age: 21-30 years
Railway Exams Calendar 2026-27
🚂 RRB NTPC 2026 (Non-Technical Popular Categories)
Notification: June-July 2026 | CBT 1: September-October 2026 | CBT 2: December 2026-January 2027
Eligibility: 12th Pass (Undergraduate posts) / Graduation (Graduate posts) | Age: 18-33 years
Posts: Station Master, Goods Guard, Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk.
🚂 RRB Group D 2026 (Level 1 Posts)
Notification: Expected late 2026 or early 2027
Eligibility: 10th Pass | Age: 18-33 years
Posts: Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Helper, Porter, Gateman.
🚂 RRB ALP 2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot)
Notification: Expected early 2027
Eligibility: 10th Pass + ITI / Diploma | Age: 18-28 years
🚂 RRB JE 2026 (Junior Engineer)
Notification: Expected mid-2027
Eligibility: Diploma / B.Tech in relevant engineering | Age: 18-33 years
🚂 RPF SI & Constable 2026
Notification: Expected late 2026
Eligibility: Graduation (SI) / 10th Pass (Constable) | Age varies
West Bengal State Exams Calendar 2026-27
🏛️ WBCS 2026 (West Bengal Civil Service)
Notification: November 2026 | Prelims: February 2027 | Mains: June-July 2027 | Interview: October 2027
Eligibility: Graduation | Age: 21-36 years (Group A & B), 21-39 years (Group C & D)
Posts: WBCS (Exe), Assistant Commissioner of Revenue, Chief Controller of Correctional Services, Superintendent of Excise, and other Group A, B, C, D posts.
🏛️ WBPSC Clerkship 2026
Notification: May 2026 | Exam: August 2026
Eligibility: Madhyamik (10th) | Age: 18-40 years
🏛️ WBPSC Food Sub-Inspector 2026
Notification: Expected mid-2026
Eligibility: Graduation | Age: 18-40 years
🏛️ WB Police SI & Constable 2026
Notification: Expected mid-2026
Eligibility: Graduation (SI) / Madhyamik (Constable) | Age varies
🏛️ Kolkata Police Recruitment 2026
Notification: Expected late 2026
Eligibility: Graduation / 12th / 10th (varies by post) | Age: 18-27 years
Defence Exams Calendar 2026-27
✈️ CDS II 2026 (Combined Defence Services)
Notification: August 2026 | Exam: November 2026 | SSB: January-March 2027
Eligibility: Graduation (for IMA, OTA) / B.Tech (for INA, AFA) | Age: 19-24 years
✈️ NDA II 2026
Notification: May 2026 | Exam: September 2026 | SSB: November 2026 onwards
Eligibility: 12th Pass (Physics & Math for Air Force/Naval) | Age: 16.5-19.5 years
✈️ AFCAT II 2026 (Air Force Common Admission Test)
Notification: June 2026 | Exam: August 2026 | AFSB: September-November 2026
Eligibility: Graduation / B.Tech | Age: 20-24 years (Flying), 20-26 years (Ground Duty)
✈️ Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026
Notification: Various throughout the year
Eligibility: 12th / Graduation (varies by post) | Age: 18-25 years
Teaching Exams Calendar 2026-27
📚 CTET 2026 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)
Paper I & II: Expected July 2026 and December 2026
Eligibility: 12th + D.El.Ed (Paper I) / Graduation + B.Ed (Paper II)
📚 WB TET 2026 (West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test)
Notification: Expected mid-2026 | Exam: Expected late 2026
Eligibility: As per CTET norms
📚 SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) 2026
Notification: Expected 2026
Eligibility: 12th Pass | Age: 18-25 years
Other Important Exams 2026-27
📋 LIC AAO 2026
Notification: Expected mid-2026
Eligibility: Graduation | Age: 21-30 years
📋 NICL AO 2026
Notification: Expected 2026
Eligibility: Graduation | Age: 21-30 years
📋 FCI Recruitment 2026
Notification: Expected 2026
Eligibility: Graduation / 12th / 10th (varies by post)
📋 EPFO SSA & Stenographer 2026
Notification: Expected 2026
Eligibility: Graduation | Age: 18-27 years
Combined Preparation Strategy for Multiple Exams
At Shortcut Maths, we train students for multiple exams simultaneously. Here's how:
Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-2)
- Build strong foundation in Quantitative Aptitude (common to all exams)
- Master Reasoning basics (common to all exams)
- Improve English grammar and vocabulary (common to all exams)
- Start Static GK (History, Polity, Geography - common to all)
Phase 2: Specialization (Months 3-4)
- For Banking: Focus on Banking Awareness, Advanced DI, High-level Reasoning
- For SSC: Focus on Advanced Maths (Geometry, Trigonometry), General Science
- For Railway: Focus on General Science (NCERT), Railway-specific GK
- For WBCS: Focus on West Bengal-specific GK, Bengali language
Phase 3: Exam-Specific Practice (Months 5-6)
- Attempt exam-specific mock tests for your target exams
- Revise previous year papers of each target exam
- Focus on weak areas identified through mock analysis
🚀 Plan Your Success with Shortcut Maths
Don't navigate the exam calendar alone. Visit our Jadavpur or Dumdum center for a free counseling session. We'll create a personalized exam calendar and preparation plan based on your qualifications, age, and career goals.
📞 Call 9804490328 for Free CounselingFrequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can I prepare for SSC and Banking exams together?
Yes! SSC and Banking syllabi overlap by about 75%. The differences are: SSC has General Science and advanced math; Banking has Banking Awareness and high-level DI/Reasoning. A combined 6-month course covers both.
Q2. Which exam has the highest number of vacancies in 2026-27?
RRB NTPC 2026 is expected to have 35,000+ vacancies. SSC CGL 2026 will have approximately 8,000-10,000 vacancies. Banking exams (IBPS + SBI) collectively offer 15,000+ vacancies.
Q3. I'm 28 years old. Which exams can I still apply for?
You can apply for: SSC CGL (up to 30), IBPS PO (up to 30), RBI Grade B (up to 30), WBCS (up to 36 for Group A/B), and various State PSC exams. Avoid SSC CHSL (max 27) and RRB NTPC Graduate (max 33, check exact date).
Q4. How do I choose which exams to target?
Consider: (1) Your qualification, (2) Your age, (3) Number of attempts left, (4) Your strengths (math vs. GK), and (5) Career preferences (banking vs. administrative). Our counselors help you decide in a free 30-minute session.
Q5. Do you provide exam notification alerts?
Yes! All Shortcut Maths students receive WhatsApp and email alerts for all major exam notifications. We also conduct application form filling workshops to ensure you never miss a deadline.
Last updated: April 20, 2026. Exam dates are tentative and subject to official notification. For latest updates, follow our WhatsApp channel or call +91-9804490328.