The week of 27 July – 09 August 2026 is one of the busiest closing weeks of the season. RRB Technician (Grade I & III) closes on 29 July, TSPSC Group I closes on 31 July, and NICL Assistant closes on 7 August – while the Punjab National Bank has opened a fresh Local Bank Officer (LBO) drive for 545 vacancies, closing on 9 August, the same day this tracker’s window ends. On the defence and state-services side, both the Indian Navy SSC Officer (June 2027 entry) and UP PCS 2026 have had their deadlines extended to 3 August, and Maharashtra’s MPSC Group-C exam has been extended to 5 August. Two fresh central-government notifications also opened this week: IBPS Clerk/CSA 2026 (registration from 1 August) and ISRO Recruitment 2026 for Assistant, UDC, JPA and Stenographer posts. Read carefully and apply well before the respective closing dates.
📋 Week at a Glance – Active & Closing Notifications
| Exam / Post | Vacancies | Last Date | Category |
| RRB Technician Gr. I & III (CEN 02/2026) | 6,565 | 29 July 2026 | Railways |
| TSPSC Group I Services 2026 | 563 | 31 July 2026 | State PSC — Telangana |
| Indian Navy SSC Officer (June 2027 / AT-27) | 275 | 3 Aug 2026 (Extended) | Defence |
| UP PCS 2026 (UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate) | 500 | 3 Aug 2026 (Extended) | State PSC — Uttar Pradesh |
| MPSC Group-C Combined Prelims 2026 | 5,707 | 5 Aug 2026 (Extended) | State PSC — Maharashtra |
| NICL Assistant 2026 (Class III) | 500 | 7 Aug 2026 | Insurance/PSU |
| PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) 2026 – NEW | 545 | 9 Aug 2026 | Banking |
| ISRO Assistant, UDC, JPA & Stenographer 2026 – NEW | 242 | 16 Aug 2026 | Central Govt / PSU |
| IBPS Clerk / CSA 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI) – NEW | TBA (10,000+ exp.) | 21 Aug 2026 | Banking |
| RRB Section Controller (CEN 03/2026) | 119 | 14 Aug 2026 | Railways |
- BANKING SECTOR – NEW NOTIFICATION & CLOSING THIS WEEK
| 🏦 PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) 2026 🆕 NEW NOTIFICATION
BANKING · JMGS-I · PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK │ 545 Vacancies (across 17 States/UTs) |
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| Application Window | 20 July – 9 August 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline; minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in the Clerical or Officer cadre of a Scheduled Commercial Bank or eligible RRB |
| Age Limit | 20–30 years as on 1 July 2026; relaxation as per Govt norms |
| Local Language | Proficiency in the local language of the chosen state required; candidates may apply for only one state |
| Selection | Online Written Test → Screening → Local Language Proficiency Test → Personal Interview |
| Exam Date | August/September 2026 (tentative) |
| Salary | ₹48,480–₹85,920 (JMGS-I) + DA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, LFC, Medical Insurance, Retirement Benefits |
| Official Link | pnb.bank.in → Careers → Recruitment of Local Bank Officers HRP 2026-27 |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 9 August 2026 | |
| 🏦 IBPS Clerk / Customer Service Associate (CSA) 2026 — CRP CSA-XVI 🆕 NEW NOTIFICATION
BANKING · CLERICAL CADRE · PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS │ Vacancies to be Announced (10,000+ expected) |
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| Advt. Status | Short notice released 27 July 2026; detailed notification expected 31 July 2026 |
| Application Window | 1 August – 21 August 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university; computer literacy certificate/diploma/subject required |
| Age Limit | 20–28 years; relaxation as per Govt norms |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 │ SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 |
| Prelims | 10 & 11 October 2026 (tentative) |
| Mains | 27 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Official Link | www.ibps.in → Apply Online → CRP CSA-XVI |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 21 August 2026 (Applications open from 1 August) | |
| 🛡 NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Class III) ⚠ CLOSING THIS WEEK
INSURANCE · PSU · NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED │ 500 Vacancies |
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| 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 |
| Salary | Pay Scale ₹36,290–₹1,00,865 — 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 | |
- CENTRAL GOVERNMENT / PSU – NEW NOTIFICATION
| 🛰 ISRO Assistant, UDC, JPA & Stenographer Recruitment 2026 🆕 NEWLY OPENED
CENTRAL GOVT · ISRO CENTRALISED RECRUITMENT BOARD (ICRB) │ 242 Vacancies (8 Centres) |
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| Advt. No. | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026, released 27 July 2026 |
| Posts | Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Stenographer |
| Application Window | 27 July – 16 August 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation with min. 60% marks (or CGPA 6.32/10); JPA/Stenographer posts additionally require English stenography at 60 w.p.m. |
| Age Limit | Up to 28–33 years (post/category-wise) as on 16 August 2026 |
| Selection | Written Test (200 objective questions, 150 minutes, 0.25 negative marking) → Document Verification; no interview |
| Salary | Pay Matrix Level-4, starting basic ₹25,500/month + DA, HRA, TA |
| Official Link | www.isro.gov.in → Careers → ICRB Recruitment 2026 |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 16 August 2026 | |
- DEFENCE & STATE PSC – CLOSING THIS WEEK
| 🦅 Indian Navy SSC Officer – June 2027 (AT-27) Entry ⚠ EXTENDED – CLOSING THIS WEEK
DEFENCE · INDIAN NAVY │ 275 Vacancies (12 Branches/Cadres) |
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| Branches | Pilot, Observer, Air Traffic Control, Logistics, Engineering, Electrical, Naval Constructor and others |
| Eligibility | Unmarried men and women meeting branch-specific educational criteria |
| Application Fee | Nil – no application fee for Navy SSC Officer entries |
| Official Link | www.joinindiannavy.gov.in |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 3 August 2026 (Extended from 27 July 2026) | |
| 🏛 UP PCS 2026 — Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (UPPSC) ⚠ EXTENDED – CLOSING THIS WEEK
STATE PSC · UTTAR PRADESH · ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES │ Approx. 500 Vacancies |
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| Advt. No. | A-1/E-1/2026, released 25 June 2026 |
| Posts | Deputy Collector, DSP, Block Development Officer (BDO) and other Group A & B administrative posts |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; select posts require specialised qualifications (Law, Commerce, Agriculture, Engineering, etc.) |
| Age Limit | 21–40 years as on 1 July 2026; relaxation as per UP Govt norms |
| Correction Window | Open till 10 August 2026 for category/domicile/gender/DOB corrections |
| Prelims | 6 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Official Link | uppsc.up.nic.in |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 3 August 2026 (Extended from 27 July 2026) | |
| 🏛 TSPSC Group I Services 2026 – Telangana State ⚠ CLOSING THIS WEEK
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.) — varies by post |
| Official Link | www.tspsc.gov.in |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 31 July 2026 | |
| 🏛 MPSC Group-C Combined Preliminary Exam 2026 – Maharashtra ⚠ EXTENDED – CLOSING THIS WEEK
STATE PSC · MAHARASHTRA │ 5,707 Vacancies |
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| Posts | Various Group-C non-gazetted posts under Maharashtra Government departments |
| Qualification | As prescribed per post – typically 12th pass/Graduation depending on category |
| Official Link | mpsc.gov.in |
| 🗓 Last Date to Apply: 5 August 2026 (Extended, Corrigendum issued) | |
- RAILWAYS — CLOSING THIS WEEK & UPCOMING
| 🚂 RRB Technician 2026 – Grade I & Grade III ⚠ CLOSING THIS WEEK
RAILWAYS · CENTRAL GOVT · TECHNICAL │ 6,565 Vacancies |
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| 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) ONGOING
RAILWAYS · CENTRAL GOVT · OPERATIONS │ 119 Vacancies |
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| CEN No. | CEN 03/2026 |
| Application Window | 15 July – 14 August 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university |
| 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 | |
| 🚂 RRB Junior Engineer (JE), DMS & CMA 2026 – NOTIFICATION RELEASED 🔔 UPCOMING — WINDOW OPENS 14 AUG
RAILWAYS · CENTRAL GOVT · TECHNICAL │ 4,098 Vacancies |
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| CEN No. | CEN 04/2026, short notice released 21 July 2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Qualification | Relevant Diploma/Degree in Engineering or allied disciplines, post-specific |
| Age Limit | 18–33 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| Application Window | 14 August – 13 September 2026 (tentative) |
| Salary | Pay Level-6 (7th CPC), starting basic ₹35,400/month |
| Official Link | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in → CEN 04/2026 |
| 🗓 Application Window Opens: 14 August 2026 – Start preparing now | |
🗓 Exam Dates & Events This Week (27 July – 09 August 2026)
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Exam / Event |
Date |
Stage / Note |
| RRB Technician 2026 — Application Closes | 29 July 2026 | CEN 02/2026, Grade I & III – final day |
| TSPSC Group I 2026 – Application Closes | 31 July 2026 | 563 vacancies, Telangana administrative services |
| Indian Navy SSC Officer – Application Closes | 3 Aug 2026 | Extended deadline; 275 posts, no application fee |
| UP PCS 2026 – Application Closes | 3 Aug 2026 | Extended deadline; correction window continues till 10 Aug |
| MPSC Group-C 2026 – Application Closes | 5 Aug 2026 | Extended deadline; 5,707 vacancies |
| NICL Assistant 2026 – Application Closes | 7 Aug 2026 | 500 vacancies, Insurance/PSU |
| PNB LBO 2026 – Application Closes | 9 Aug 2026 | 545 vacancies; new notification |
| IBPS Clerk/CSA 2026 – Application Opens | 1 Aug 2026 | CRP CSA-XVI; window stays open till 21 Aug |
⚠ Disclaimer: Always verify details from official websites before applying. Dates and vacancies are subject to change.