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Defence and Government Exam Calendar 2026: A Month-by-Month Planner
Never miss a notification again — every major defence, paramilitary and government exam in 2026 with its tentative month, eligibility quick-check and the SCFE programme that prepares you for it.
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Defence and Government Exam Calendar 2026
Print this page or bookmark it. Every Kerala student who walks into SCFE Academy gets a copy of this calendar in week one — because missing a notification is the single most expensive mistake in your prep journey.
How to use this calendar: Months are tentative based on past 3-year cycles. Always confirm dates from the official conducting body. Set Google Calendar alerts 30 days before each.
January #
- NDA-1 written exam (UPSC) — 10+2, age 16.5–19.5 → NDA programme
- CDS-1 written exam (UPSC) — Graduation → CDS programme
- AFCAT-1 written (IAF) — Graduation → AFCAT programme
- AISSEE — Sainik School entrance (NTA) — Class 5/8 students → Sainik School coaching
February #
- NDA-1 application closes (December–January window)
- MNS B.Sc Nursing notification typically released → MNS programme
- SSC CGL notification likely
March #
- CISF / BSF / CRPF Constable notifications often go live → CAPF programme
- JEE Main session 2 — relevant for TES aspirants → Army TES programme
April #
- NDA-2 notification (UPSC)
- CDS-2 notification (UPSC)
- MNS exam typically held → MNS Coaching →
- Indian Coast Guard Navik notification → Coast Guard programme
May #
- AFCAT-2 notification released
- Indian Navy SSR/AA/MR notification likely → Navy programme
- RPF Constable / SI notification often released → RPF Offline · RPF Online
June #
- TES-2 (Army Technical Entry) notification → Army TES
- NDA-2 written exam
- Agniveer Army / Navy / Air Force notifications begin → Agniveer programme
July #
- SSC CHSL notification likely
- CDS-2 written exam
- Coast Guard Yantrik notification possible
August #
- AFCAT-2 written exam
- State PSC notifications (Kerala PSC police, civil) often released
- CAPF AC (UPSC) written exam → CAPF AC track via CAPF programme
September #
- NDA-1 (next year) notification released
- Assam Rifles Recruitment Rally announcements → Assam Rifles programme
- SSC MTS / Havildar notification likely → SSC MTS Offline
October #
- CDS-1 (next year) notification released
- RRB Group D notifications historically appear in this window → RRB Group D Offline
- AFCAT-1 (next year) notification
November #
- AISSEE notification for next January exam
- JEE Main session 1 registration begins
- NDA-2 written exam
December #
- SSB Interview season peaks for shortlisted NDA/CDS candidates → SSB Interview programme
- Banking exam mains (IBPS PO, RBI)
Counsellor''s tips for using this calendar #
- Apply for everything you''re eligible for — fees are nominal compared to the cost of missing one cycle.
- Map your prep against this calendar in January — pick 2 primary and 2 backup exams.
- Set 30-day alerts for every notification window.
- Subscribe to SCFE''s WhatsApp broadcast for verified notification links.
How SCFE supports the calendar approach #
- Year-round notification tracking for our enrolled students
- Combined batches for overlapping exams (e.g. NDA + JEE, CDS + SSC CGL)
- Crash courses scheduled exactly 8–10 weeks before each major exam
- Mock test schedule aligned with actual exam timing
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