WEEK 3 | 20–26 July 2026
The week of 20–26 July 2026 opens with today, 21 July, as the final day to apply for both IBPS PO and IBPS SO 2026 no extension has been announced so far. A fresh notification from National Insurance Company Limited (NICL Assistant 2026, 500 vacancies) is now open after being released on 17 July. UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2026 closes on 22 July, just two days from now, and CTET July 2026 closes on 25 July. Alongside these, RRB Technician, RRB Section Controller, and TSPSC Group I remain open and approaching their respective deadlines. Read carefully and apply before the respective closing dates.
📋 Week at a Glance: Active & Closing Notifications
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Exam / Post |
Vacancies | Last Date |
Category |
| IBPS PO 2026 |
7,365 |
21 July 2026 |
Banking |
| IBPS SO 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) |
TBA |
21 July 2026 |
Banking |
| NICL Assistant 2026 (Class III) |
500 |
7 Aug 2026 | Insurance/PSU – NEW |
| UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2026 |
Approx. 400 |
22 July 2026 |
Defense |
| CTET July 2026 |
Qualifying Cert. |
25 July 2026 |
Teaching / CBSE |
| RRB Technician Gr. I & III |
6,565 |
29 July 2026 |
Railways |
| TSPSC Group I 2026 |
563 |
31 July 2026 |
State PSC – Telangana |
| RRB Section Controller (CEN 03/2026) |
119 |
14 Aug 2026 |
Railways |
- BANKING SECTOR — FINAL DAY TO APPLY
| 🏦 IBPS PO 2026 : Probationary Officers & Management Trainees ⚠ CLOSING TODAY
BANKING · PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS · CENTRAL GOVT | 7,365 Vacancies (revised) |
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| Advt. No. | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Application Window | 1 July – 21 July 2026 (closes today) |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university; final-year result must be declared on or before 21 July 2026 |
| Age Limit | 20–30 years; relaxation as per Govt norms |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 | SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 |
| Prelims | 22 & 23 August 2026 |
| Mains | 4 October 2026 |
| Salary | Pay Scale ₹23,700–₹42,020 (Basic) + DA + HRA + Special Allowances |
| Official Link | www.ibps.in → Apply Online → CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2026 : 21st July 2026 (DO NOT MISS) |
| 🏦 IBPS Specialist Officers (SO) 2026 — CRP SPL-XVI ⚠ CLOSING TODAY
BANKING · SPECIALIST OFFICERS · PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS | Vacancies to be Announced |
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| Advt. No. | CRP SPL-XVI (released 30 June 2026) |
| Posts | IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari |
| Qualification | Post-specific — Law Officer: LLB | IT Officer: B.E./B.Tech. (CS/IT) | AFO: Agriculture degree |
| Age Limit | 20–30 years (post-specific variations apply) |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 | SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 |
| Exam Date | Single Online Written Test: November 2026 (tentative) |
| Official Link | www.ibps.in → Apply Online → CRP SPL-XVI |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2026 — TODAY |
- INSURANCE / PSU – NEW NOTIFICATION
| 🛡 NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Class III) : NEW NOTIFICATION 🆕 NEWLY OPENED
INSURANCE · PSU · NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED | 500 Vacancies |
|
| Organisation | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Notification Released | 17 July 2026 |
| Application Window | 18 July – 7 August 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Age Limit | 21–30 years; relaxation as per Govt norms |
| Selection | Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Regional Language Test → Pre-Employment Medical Exam |
| Prelims | 27 August 2026 (tentative) |
| Mains | 30 October 2026 (tentative) |
| Salary | Pay Scale ₹36,290–₹1,00,865 (post wage-revision) — starting emoluments approx. ₹53,000/month with allowances |
| Official Link | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in → Recruitment → NICL Assistant 2026 |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 7 August 2026 |
- DEFENCE – CLOSING THIS WEEK
| 🦅 UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2026 – National Defence Academy ⚠ 2 DAYS LEFT
DEFENCE · UPSC · CENTRAL GOVT | Approx. 400 Vacancies |
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| Post | NDA (Army, Navy, Air Force wings) & Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) |
| Qualification | Class 12 (10+2) pass or appearing – PCM required for Navy/Air Force wings |
| Age Limit | 16.5 to 19.5 years (born between 2 January 2008 and 1 July 2010) |
| Exam Date | 14 September 2026 (Written Examination) |
| Official Link | www.upsc.gov.in → Examinations → NDA & NA (II) 2026 |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 22 July 2026 |
- TEACHING & STATE PSC – APPROACHING DEADLINES
| 🏫 CTET July 2026 – Central Teacher Eligibility Test
TEACHING · CBSE · CENTRAL GOVT SCHOOLS | Eligibility Certificate (Valid for Lifetime) |
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| Exam | Paper I (Class I–V) and Paper II (Class VI–VIII) |
| Application Window | 1 July – 25 July 2026 |
| Application Fee | Single Paper: ₹1,000 (General) | Both Papers: ₹1,200 (General); SC/ST: 50% concession |
| Exam Date | To be announced (expected September–October 2026) |
| Official Link | ctet.nic.in |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 25 July 2026 |
| 🏛 TSPSC Group I Services 2026 : Telangana State (Ongoing)
STATE PSC · TELANGANA · ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | 563 Vacancies |
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| Posts | Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer, Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO), and other Group I Services |
| Qualification | Graduation from a recognised university; knowledge of Telugu mandatory |
| Selection | Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Interview |
| Salary Range | ₹52,000–₹1,17,200 (approx.) per TSPR — varies by post |
| Official Link | www.tspsc.gov.in |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 31 July 2026 |
- RAILWAYS – ONGOING DRIVES
| 🚂 RRB Technician 2026 – Grade I & Grade III (Ongoing)
RAILWAYS · CENTRAL GOVT · TECHNICAL | 6,565 Vacancies |
|
| CEN No. | CEN 02/2026 |
| Posts | Technician Grade I (Signal) & Technician Grade III (Various) |
| Qualification | Grade I: B.E./B.Tech. or 3-year Diploma | Grade III: ITI in relevant trade |
| Application Window | Since 30 June 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in |
| Salary | Grade I: Level 5 (₹29,200+) | Grade III: Level 2 (₹19,900+), 7th Pay Commission |
| Official Link | www.rrbapply.gov.in → CEN 02/2026 |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 29 July 2026 |
| 🚂 RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 (Ongoing)
RAILWAYS · CENTRAL GOVT · OPERATIONS | 119 Vacancies |
|
| CEN No. | CEN 03/2026 |
| Application Window | 15 July – 14 August 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Age Limit | As per RRB norms; relaxation for reserved categories |
| Selection | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Salary | Pay Level 6 (7th CPC)- Basic Pay ₹35,400; in-hand approx. ₹60,000 with allowances |
| Official Link | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in → CEN 03/2026 |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 14 August 2026 |
🗓 Exam Dates & Events This Week (20–26 July 2026)
| Exam / Event | Date | Stage / Note |
| IBPS PO 2026 — Application Closes | 21 July 2026 | Final day – do not delay submission |
| IBPS SO 2026 — Application Closes | 21 July 2026 | CRP SPL-XVI, final day – vacancies to be announced shortly |
| UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2026 — Application Closes | 22 July 2026 | Class 12 pass/appearing candidates |
| CTET July 2026 — Application Closes | 25 July 2026 | Paper I & Paper II; qualifying certificate |
| NICL Assistant 2026 — Application Window Continues | 18 July – 7 Aug 2026 | New notification; 500 vacancies |
⚠ Disclaimer: Always verify details from official websites before applying. Dates and vacancies are subject to change.