Career Tracker Weekly

05 October – 11 October 2026

Government · Banking · Railways · Defence · PSU · State Services

This is a deadline-heavy week. UPSC ESE 2027 (about 480 vacancies) closes on 6 October at 6:00 PM, and SSC CHSL 2026 closes on 7 October at 11:00 PM, with fee payment accepted until 8 October. IBPS RRB CRP RRBs-XV candidates must print their submitted application by 5 October (Office Assistant) or 6 October (Officer cadre). SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I continues through 30 October, with admit cards for the 5, 6 and 7 October shifts already out and later dates following about three days ahead of each shift. On Railways, the RRB Technician CBT (6,557 vacancies) runs 6–9 October, the RRB Section Controller CBT (CEN 03/2026) is on 12–13 October, and RRB has revised the RRB JE, DMS & CMA CBT-1 to 27–28 October (notice dated 2 October). In banking, Canara Bank has opened 3,500 Graduate Apprentice vacancies (apply till 17 October). TNPSC Group 1 prelims answer-key activity and the Group 2 prelims on 25 October remain the key State PSC items. Read every official notification carefully before applying.

The online application window, open since 7 September, closes on 7 October 2026 at 11:00 PM, and fee payment is accepted until 8 October at 11:00 PM. A paid correction window will open from 14 to 16 October (first correction ₹200, second ₹500). Applicants need One Time Registration (OTR) and a live photograph. Tier-I and Tier-II dates are yet to be announced, so do not wait for the final day to apply.

Official Link: ssc.gov.in → Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2026

The Tier-I Computer-Based Exam (100 questions, 60 minutes) runs in multiple daily shifts until 30 October. Admit cards are being released about three days before each shift: those for 5, 6 and 7 October are already available, and the 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13 October batches will follow in turn. Carry the admit card and a valid original photo ID. Tier-II is expected in December 2026.

Official Link: ssc.gov.in → Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026

UPSC notified ESE 2027 on 16 September for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication engineering categories. Applications close tomorrow, 6 October, at 6:00 PM, via upsconline.nic.in, and an application cannot be withdrawn once submitted. The Preliminary Exam is on 31 January 2027 and the Mains on 18 June 2027.

Official Link: upsconline.nic.in → ESE 2027

The Computer-Based Exam was held from 16 to 26 September. As of this update the provisional answer key has not been officially announced; keep checking ssc.gov.in and the regional SSC portals for the response sheet, objection window and result. Carried forward for tracking.

Official Link: ssc.gov.in → Selection Post Phase XIV

The Computer-Based Test runs from 6 to 9 October. Admit cards have been available since 2 October and exam city slips are out. Candidates should recheck the centre address on the admit card, since a change has been notified for one venue for the 6 and 7 October shifts.

Official Link: rrbapply.gov.in / regional RRB websites

The city intimation slip was released on 2 October for the CBT on 12 and 13 October (six shifts). The admit card is expected around four days before the exam, i.e. about 8 October. Log in with registration number and password on the regional RRB site.

Official Link: rrbapply.gov.in → CEN 03/2026

Applications for the nine paramedical categories (Nursing Superintendent 372, Pharmacist 120, Health & Malaria Inspector 43, and others) stay open until 14 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Selection is CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination, with pay from Level 3 to Level 7. One portal lists fee payment until 16 October; confirm in the detailed CEN.

Official Link: rrbapply.gov.in → CEN 05/2026

RRB notified on 2 October that CBT-1 will now be held on 27 and 28 October 2026 (earlier schedule also listed 30 October). City intimation is expected around 17 October and admit cards around 23 October.

Official Link: rrbapply.gov.in → CEN 04/2026

Applications opened on 1 October for 3,500 Graduate Apprentice seats across states and UTs. Candidates must first register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and then apply on the Canara Bank website; the age limit quoted is 20–28 years and the fee is ₹500. The exam date will be notified later.

Official Link: canarabank.bank.in → Careers

Registration closed on 27 September. The last date to print the submitted application is 5 October for Office Assistant and 6 October for Officer cadre. IBPS provides a short paid edit window after closure; reports on its exact dates differ, so check ibps.in. Officer Scale-I prelims are tentatively on 21–22 November and Office Assistant prelims on 6, 12 and 13 December 2026.

Official Link: ibps.in → CRP RRBs-XV

The Main Examination was conducted on 4 October 2026. Candidates should watch ibps.in for the provisional result and the interview call letter. No fresh notification has been seen this week; carried forward from the last tracker.

Official Link: ibps.in → CRP PO/MT-XVI

Applications closed on 7 September. The Online Test date and admit card remain unannounced; keep checking the official careers page.

Official Link: bankofbaroda.bank.in → Careers → LBO Recruitment 2026

The Preliminary Examination was held on 27 September. Reports on the provisional answer key conflict: some outlets say it has been hosted, others say it is still expected. Objections are normally accepted for seven days from publication, which could fall around 8 October. Confirm the key status and deadline on tnpsc.gov.in before acting. Prelims is a screening stage only.

Official Link: tnpsc.gov.in → Group 1 Services

The Preliminary Examination is confirmed for 25 October 2026. Candidates should watch tnpsc.gov.in for the hall ticket, which is usually released about a week or ten days ahead.

Official Link: tnpsc.gov.in → Group 2 & 2A Services 2026

The online application window opens today, 5 October, and runs until 3 November 2026 at jkssb.nic.in. The age cut-off date is 1 January 2026.

Official Link: jkssb.nic.in

Other State Services: UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist (1,308 posts) and Senior Instructor (132 posts) close on 5 October. UP PCS 2026 prelims remain set for 6 December 2026 and KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers (319 posts) prelims for 15 November 2026, as per earlier calendars; no change noted this week. Candidates tracking BPSC, MPSC, TSPSC, RPSC and similar bodies should keep watching official portals.

⚠ Disclaimer: Always verify details from official websites before applying. Dates and vacancies are subject to change.