Looking for the right time to apply for Sarkari jobs in 2025? You’re in luck — the second half of 2025 is packed with important notifications and competitive exams across sectors like Railways, SSC, Defence, Banking, and Teaching.
This guide gives you a clear, month-wise breakdown of confirmed and expected government exams from July to December 2025, along with tips to stay ahead.
July 2025 – Confirmed Exams Begin
July marks the start of multiple Sarkari exams already announced:
- RRB ALP CBT‑2 is scheduled for 15 July 2025. This is the second stage for the Assistant Loco Pilot exam in Indian Railways.
- OSSC CHSL Mains and RPSC Research Assistant exams will be conducted on 20 July 2025, offering posts like Clerk, Data Entry Operator, and Planning Research Officer.
- CSIR UGC NET (July Session) will be held on 28 July 2025, a key exam for JRF and Assistant Professor roles.
- HP TET 2025 and Haryana CET Group C Exam are also lined up this month.
These exams are crucial for both 10+2 and graduate-level aspirants.
August 2025 – Recruitment Season Picks Up
August is expected to bring new notifications and ongoing exams:
- SSC MTS 2025 Tier-1 exams will likely be held this month. If you’re 10th pass, this is a must-apply job.
- RRB NTPC CBT-1 for 12th pass candidates is expected to begin in late August and continue through September.
- The IBPS Clerk Prelims 2025 is also scheduled, a major entry-point into banking careers.
- Bihar Police Constable Re-Exam could be re-conducted in August due to earlier exam cancellation issues.
These exams have seen lakhs of applicants every year — start your preparation early.
September 2025 – High-Volume Notifications
September is set to see major notifications and form openings:
- SSC GD Constable 2025 notification is expected on 5 September 2025, offering more than 25,000+ vacancies across CAPFs.
- The CTET January 2026 application process will likely start this month. Though the exam is next year, filling the form early is crucial.
- UPPSC RO/ARO notification (Uttar Pradesh Review/Assistant Review Officer) is also expected.
- Some departments like ESIC may release UDC, MTS, or Stenographer recruitment forms this month as well.
October 2025 – Competitive Mains Exams
October is when serious candidates shift to mains-level preparation:
- IBPS PO Prelims will be conducted in early October.
- RRB NTPC CBT-1 continues into October (if staggered).
- SSC JE (Junior Engineer) exam is expected, covering Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical departments.
- BPSC 71st Prelims exam is also tentatively scheduled for October–November, a high-profile State PCS exam in Bihar.
November–December 2025 – The Final Wave
The final months of 2025 will bring some of the largest notifications:
- SSC CGL 2025 Tier-1 notification is expected in November — this is a key exam for lakhs of graduates.
- DSSSB is likely to release TGT, PGT, Patwari, LDC vacancies by late November.
- India Post GDS (Cycle 3) may open forms in December — a golden chance for 10th pass candidates.
- CTET January 2026 form filling will close by mid-December.
- FSSAI, AAI Junior Executive (ATC/Finance) posts are likely to be advertised during this period.
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