Upcoming exams, official notifications, and guidance for PwBD aspirants. Dates are marked as official, official source watch, or awaiting official notice so learners do not act on unverified information.
Official source watch means no confirmed active date or deadline is available yet, and Suomoto is checking the official source every two days.
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D officers serve in central ministries, attached offices, and tribunals. Duties include taking shorthand dictations during official proceedings, drafting correspondence, managing office documentation, and secretarial assistance.
CBT Examination scheduled from 09 September to 15 September 2026 across regional centers.
Deadline: Application closed on 15 May 2026. CBT examination is scheduled for 09–15 September 2026. Admit cards and city slips releasing on regional SSC portals.
Total vacancies: 731 posts total (Grade C + Grade D combined). Post-wise vacancy table and PwBD vacancy breakdown to be published on ssc.gov.in.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Breakdown to be published in the detailed post-wise vacancy table on ssc.gov.in.
PwBD note: From August 2025, SSC now provides scribes directly — candidates can NO LONGER bring their own scribe. Scribe is a Commission-provided facility only, as per DEPwD OM dated 01.08.2025. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour applies in the CBT. Separate compensatory time is given for the Skill Test (dictation and transcription). VI candidates who cannot operate the keyboard are given special accommodation in the Skill Test.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official SSC Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Commission-provided scribe for CBT and Steno Skill Test.
2. Minimum Age: Scribe must be 18 years of age or older.
3. Qualification Limit: Scribe must be one step below 12th pass (must NOT be a graduate or 12th pass).
4. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for CBT. Separate extra time granted for dictation and transcription in Steno Skill Test.
5. Keyboard Accommodation: Special assistance for candidates unable to operate standard keyboards.
IBPS Regional Rural Bank Office Assistants and Officers support rural credit, farmer loan disbursement, self-help group financing, and micro-banking in rural and semi-urban bank branches.
Notification released 1 September 2026. Online registration is open from 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026. Preliminary exam tentatively in November/December 2026; Main/Single exam tentatively December 2026/February 2027 per the official notification.
Deadline: Apply online at ibps.in. Online registration and fee payment window: 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 (Notification for Common Recruitment Process for CRP-RRBs-XV).
Total vacancies: Indicative, state/bank-wise vacancies published in Annexure I of the CRP RRBs-XV notification on ibps.in (some states marked 'Not Reported' as of release). No single consolidated national total has been published by IBPS.
VI vacancies: Indicative VI (Visually Impaired) vacancies are published state/bank-wise under the PwBD-VI column of Annexure I on ibps.in; not consolidated into one national figure by IBPS.
PwBD note: IBPS RRB follows IBPS scribe policy — candidate-arranged. Scribe must be registered at the time of application. Compensatory time: 20 min/hour. RRB posts are state/language-specific — local language proficiency is mandatory. RRB Office Assistant exams are conducted in local/Hindi/English — VI candidates should choose the language they are most comfortable with (Braille question papers may be available — check the notification).
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official IBPS RRB Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe registered during online application.
2. Qualification Limit: One step below candidate's qualification.
3. Non-Candidate Rule: Scribe cannot be a relative or appearing for CRP RRBs-XV.
4. Language Choice: Conducted in local language + Hindi + English; Braille papers available upon request.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for Prelims and Mains.
LIC Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO) manage life insurance policy underwriting, claim settlement, actuarial documentation, branch agency supervision, and policyholder service operations.
Recruitment cycle completed. Final result declared: April 2026. Joining: notified to selected candidates.
Deadline: Application and selection process is closed for the 2025 cycle.
Total vacancies: 841 posts in LIC AAO 2025 (Generalist + Specialist + Assistant Engineer combined). Exact split between Generalist and Specialist to be verified from LIC's individual notification PDFs.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI) vacancies are detailed in the official LIC AAO notification PDF on licindia.in.
PwBD note: LIC AAO 2025 page includes downloadable scribe declaration forms for eligible PwBD candidates and disability certificate formats — including for candidates with LESS THAN 40% disability who have difficulty writing (a special LIC provision). This is a useful reference resource for any PwBD candidate appearing for LIC exams.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official LIC Notification):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate arranges scribe at own cost using official LIC declaration format.
2. Non-Candidate Rule: Scribe must NOT be an applicant for the LIC recruitment exercise.
3. Special <40% Disability Rule: LIC provides scribe allowance for candidates with less than 40% disability who have certified difficulty in writing.
4. Declaration Form: Downloadable LIC Scribe Declaration Form signed with joint photos at test hall.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour compensatory time for Prelims and Mains.
NIACL Administrative Officers (AO) inspect commercial risks, process general insurance claims (motor, health, marine, fire), evaluate loss reports, and manage branch underwriting.
AO 2025 cycle in progress; interview stage. No open application window.
Deadline: Applications are CLOSED. The NIACL AO 2025 cycle is at the interview stage — newindia.co.in lists it under interviews, not open applications. Watch newindia.co.in/recruitment/list for the next AO notification.
Total vacancies: 550 total vacancies in NIACL AO 2025. Breakdown: Generalist + Specialist streams.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): 6 posts reserved (Blindness & Low Vision) out of 550 total vacancies.
PwBD note: NIACL AO 2025 PDF listed VI suitability for Administrative Officer posts — office-based work suitable for Blindness and Low Vision. Candidate-arranged scribe. Compensatory time as per company norms. For the 2025 cycle, candidates were advised to apply in only one discipline (Generalist or Specialist).
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official NIACL Notification):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate arranges scribe at own cost and choice. Indicate scribe requirement in online application form.
2. Academic Stream: Scribe may be from ANY academic stream (no minimum/maximum qualification restriction specified).
3. Non-Candidate Rule: Scribe must NOT be a candidate for the same examination exercise.
4. Non-Employee Rule: Scribe must NOT be an active employee of The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (NIACL).
5. Single Candidate Rule: A person acting as a scribe for one candidate cannot act as a scribe for another candidate.
6. Declaration Form: Joint Scribe Declaration Form (with passport photos of candidate and scribe) must be submitted at the test venue.
7. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour compensatory time (allocated on computer system; must register in online form).
EPFO Social Security Assistants (SSA) manage provident fund accounts, process pension claims, update employee PF ledgers, and assist in subscriber grievance resolution.
Date not yet announced. Watch epfindia.gov.in and upsc.gov.in.
Deadline: Depends on specific post advertisement when released.
Total vacancies: Depends on active advertisement. EPFO SSA past cycles had large vacancies (e.g., EPFO SSA 2019 had 2,189 posts). No current 2026 figure confirmed.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Depends on active advertisement. Check post-wise PwBD table on epfindia.gov.in.
PwBD note: EPFO recruitment type varies by post: Direct Recruitment (by EPFO/NTA) for SSA, Stenographer; UPSC selection for EO/AO, APFC. PwBD reservation, scribe rules, and compensatory time will be in the specific recruitment notice. For UPSC-conducted EPFO exams, UPSC PwBD rules apply. For direct EPFO/NTA exams, check NTA guidelines.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official EPFO Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe for NTA-conducted SSA; UPSC rules for UPSC-conducted EO/AO.
2. Qualification Limit: One step below eligibility criteria of the post.
3. Non-Candidate Rule: Cannot be a relative or applicant in the same exam.
4. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for written/CBT papers.
Deadline: Depends on active advertisement when released.
Total vacancies: Not confirmed for a current active cycle.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Not confirmed. Check post-wise suitability table on irdai.gov.in.
PwBD note: IRDAI post-wise PwBD suitability can be restrictive. Some IRDAI posts require extensive field inspections of insurance companies — these may not be VI-suitable. Verify each post's PwBD suitability in the official notification before applying.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official IRDAI Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe.
2. Qualification Limit: One step below candidate's degree.
3. Non-Candidate Rule: No relatives, coaching instructors, or IRDAI applicants.
4. Post Eligibility: Confirm post-wise VI suitability on irdai.gov.in before requesting scribe.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for Phase 1 and Phase 2.
NICL Assistant (Class III) and Administrative Officer (AO) are central public sector insurance roles. Assistants handle computer data entry, policy issuance, customer documentation, and branch desk operations.
Prelims Exam: August 2026; Mains Exam: September 2026.
Deadline: Applications closed on 07 August 2026. Watch official portal for Phase 1 Prelims call letters.
Total vacancies: 500+ posts expected across Generalist and Specialist streams.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): 9 posts reserved (Blindness & Low Vision) out of 500 total vacancies.
PwBD note: Scribe facility: candidate-arranged; 20 minutes per hour compensatory time mandatory.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official NICL Notification):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate arranges scribe at own cost and choice. Register scribe details on ibpsreg.ibps.in/nicljul26/ during form submission.
2. Non-Candidate Rule: Scribe must NOT be a candidate for the same NICL recruitment exercise.
3. Non-Employee Rule: Scribe must NOT be an active employee of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL).
4. Single Candidate Rule: Scribe cannot act for more than one candidate in the same exam.
5. Declaration Form: Joint Scribe Declaration Form with passport photographs attached must be produced at the exam centre.
6. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour compensatory time (system-allocated for registered candidates).
Oriental Insurance Administrative Officers and Assistants handle general insurance policy servicing, motor & health claim verification, customer assistance, and branch accounting.
No current application window confirmed on orientalinsurance.org.in.
Deadline: No open application window. The OICL AO Scale-I 2025 cycle has completed its selection process. Monitor orientalinsurance.org.in for the next AO or Assistant notification.
Total vacancies: 300+ posts total.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Sub-category reservation detailed in official portal notice on orientalinsurance.org.in.
PwBD note: 20 minutes/hour compensatory time provided; candidate-arranged scribe permitted.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official OICL Notification):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate arranges scribe at own cost. Indicate scribe requirement in online application form.
2. Non-Candidate Rule: Scribe must NOT be an applicant for the same OICL recruitment exercise.
3. Non-Employee Rule: Scribe must NOT be an active employee of Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL).
4. Declaration Form: Joint Scribe Declaration Form with candidate and scribe photos submitted at test venue.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour compensatory time granted on CBT system.
SEBI Grade A Assistant Managers regulate securities markets: supervising stock exchanges, reviewing mutual fund disclosures, investigating insider trading, and drafting market regulations.
Phase 1 & Phase 2 Online Exams scheduled for 2026.
Deadline: Check sebi.gov.in for online application window details.
Total vacancies: 97+ officer posts.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Category-wise sub-allocation in detailed notice on sebi.gov.in.
PwBD note: Compensatory time of 20 min/hour allowed for all PwBD candidates. Scribe allowed for VI candidates.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official SEBI Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe.
2. Qualification Limit: Scribe must be one academic level below candidate's degree.
3. Declaration Form: SEBI scribe declaration form submitted at venue.
4. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for Phase 1 and Phase 2.
NABARD Grade A Officers manage agricultural and rural development finance: evaluating rural infrastructure projects, supervising cooperative banks, and channeling credit to self-help groups.
Date not yet announced. Watch nabard.org for 2026 cycle advertisement.
Deadline: Application not open. Watch nabard.org for the next Grade A notification.
Total vacancies: 100+ officer posts expected.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Dedicated sub-category vacancies in PwBD table on nabard.org.
PwBD note: Candidate-arranged scribe allowed; 20 minutes/hour extra time granted.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official NABARD Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe.
2. Qualification Limit: Scribe must be one step below candidate's qualification.
3. Non-Candidate Rule: Cannot be a relative, coaching teacher, or NABARD applicant.
4. Declaration Form: Joint photo declaration form required at test centre.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for Phase 1 and Phase 2.
SIDBI Grade A Assistant Managers handle micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) financing: processing direct loans, venture capital assistance, and refinancing micro-finance institutions.
Check sidbi.in for active application notifications.
Deadline: Apply online at sidbi.in.
Total vacancies: 50+ officer posts.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Quota allocation specified in detailed notice on sidbi.in.
PwBD note: 20 min/hour compensatory time provided.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official SIDBI Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe.
2. Qualification Limit: One step below candidate's degree.
3. Non-Candidate Rule: No relatives or coaching associates.
4. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for online exam.
ESIC Social Security Officers and Upper Division Clerks administer medical and cash benefits for industrial workers under the ESI Scheme: handling benefit claims, employer compliance, and hospital accounts.
Region-wise notification active on esic.gov.in.
Deadline: Check region-wise notice on esic.gov.in.
Total vacancies: 3000+ posts region-wise.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Category reservation in region-wise notices on esic.gov.in.
PwBD note: Scribe facility allowed for VI candidates with 20 minutes/hour compensatory time.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official ESIC Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe declared during online application.
2. Qualification Limit: Scribe must be one step below the eligibility of the post applied for.
3. Non-Candidate Rule: Cannot be a relative or ESIC applicant.
4. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for Phase I and Phase II.
United India Insurance Administrative Officers process general insurance policy underwriting, claims verification, reinsurance operations, and branch accounting.
Online registration is open from 08 September to 28 September 2026. Tier I Prelims tentatively 22 October 2026; Tier II Mains tentatively 30 November 2026.
Deadline: Apply online at uiic.co.in. Registration and fee payment window: 08 September to 28 September 2026.
Total vacancies: 225 Administrative Officer (Scale I) posts (Generalists 200, Hindi Officers 25).
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): 3 posts reserved (Category A Blindness & Low Vision) out of 225 total posts.
PwBD note: UIIC follows insurance-sector general scribe and compensatory time norms. Candidate-arranged scribe. 20 min/hour compensatory time. PwBD reservation as per RPwD Act 2016 (4% horizontal). Check regional language proficiency requirements for AO/Assistant posts.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official UIIC Notification):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate arranges scribe at own cost and choice.
2. Non-Candidate Rule: Scribe must NOT be an applicant for the UIIC recruitment exercise.
3. Non-Employee Rule: Scribe must NOT be an active employee of United India Insurance Company Limited.
4. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour compensatory time provided across online written examinations.
5. Language Test: Accommodations provided during regional language proficiency test where required.
JAIIB (Junior Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers) is a professional promotion and certification exam for banking professionals, covering economy, banking regulations, accountancy, and retail banking products. Registration deadline extended till 6 September 2026.
Applications: 10 Aug to 06 Sep 2026 (Extended). Exams: 01 Nov, 22 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov 2026.
Deadline: Apply online at iibf.org.in. Last date for registration extended till 6 September 2026 (with late fee).
Total vacancies: Open to all active members of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF).
VI vacancies: No horizontal reservation of vacancies (promotional exam). Extra time and scribe assistance are available for PwBD/VI candidates.
PwBD note: Scribe permitted for visually impaired candidates. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is provided.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (IIBF Guidelines):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate must arrange their own scribe at their own cost.
2. Restriction: Scribe must not be an applicant for the same exam or a tutor/coach.
3. Qualification: Scribe's qualification must be one step below the candidate's qualification.
4. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour of examination time (total 40 mins extra per 2-hour paper).
5. No Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
SBI Junior Associates (Clerks) manage customer support, cash counter transactions, account servicing, and branch customer query resolution. This Special Recruitment Drive aims to fill 1,538 backlog vacancies exclusively for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
Applications closed on 27 August 2026. Online Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 16 September 2026 (Advt CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16). Mains: Oct/Nov 2026.
Deadline: Online application window closed on 27 August 2026. Pre-Examination Training materials are available; prelims call letters will be issued at sbi.bank.in/web/careers ahead of the 16 September CBT.
Total vacancies: 1,538 (SC/ST/OBC Backlog)
VI vacancies: 0 (No horizontal reservation; PwBD candidates apply under SC/ST/OBC backlog categories)
PwBD note: Scribe permitted as per GOI guidelines. Age relaxation up to 15 years depending on category.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate must arrange their own scribe at their own cost.
2. Qualification Limit: The scribe's academic qualification must be one step below the candidate's qualification.
3. Restrictions: The scribe cannot be an applicant for this same examination.
4. Extra Time: Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is provided for every hour of the examination.
5. Documentation: Eligible candidates must produce a joint scribe declaration and relevant disability certificates at the exam center.
UPSC Civil Services Officers (IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS) lead district administration, policy execution, diplomatic missions, and central government ministries. Work involves public governance, law enforcement, revenue administration, and strategic policy formulation.
Prelims held 24 May 2026; result declared 15 June 2026. Mains held 21-23 and 29-30 August 2026 (UPSC Press Note dated 19 August 2026) and has now concluded.
Deadline: Mains examination concluded on 30 August 2026. The question-paper representation window closed 4 September 2026. Watch upsc.gov.in for the Mains result and interview schedule.
Total vacancies: 933 posts total. Breakdown by service to be published with final merit list.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): 7 posts reserved (Blindness & Low Vision) out of 933 total vacancies.
PwBD note: VI candidates (Blindness and Low Vision) are eligible for 7 posts. Scribe is permitted for Blindness, Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy, and severe disabilities. Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour at every stage — Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official UPSC Notice):
1. Scribe Choice: Candidate can opt for a UPSC-provided scribe or bring their own scribe.
2. Minimum Age: Scribe must be 18 years of age or older.
3. Qualification Limit: Own scribe must be at least one academic step below graduation level (12th pass / undergraduate or below).
4. Restrictions: Scribe must not be a relative, applicant in same exam, or coaching associate.
5. DAF Submission: Scribe details and disability certificate must be declared in DAF-I for Mains.
6. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour (total 40 min extra for 2-hr Prelims papers; 60 min extra for 3-hr Mains papers).
SBI PO 2026 (Advt CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) Prelims result is declared and the Main exam call letter is now available for download on sbi.bank.in. Exact Mains date is on the call letter (login required).
Deadline: Prelims result and Main exam call letter are live on sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings under Probationary Officers, Advt No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
Total vacancies: 1,500 Probationary Officer posts. PwBD breakdown in the notification annexure.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Not yet announced. Check official vacancy table on sbi.co.in/web/careers when published.
PwBD note: SBI follows candidate-arranged scribe policy (NOT the August 2025 SSC/DEPwD circular — SBI has its own scribe policy). Scribe qualification: one academic step below the candidate. Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour. Application fee: SC/ST/PwBD candidates are EXEMPT from fee. Pre-Examination Training (PET): PwBD/SC/ST candidates may be eligible for free training — check notification.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official SBI Scribe Policy):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate arranges scribe at own cost and choice.
2. Qualification Limit: Scribe qualification must be at least one academic step below candidate's qualification (must NOT be a graduate).
3. Non-Candidate Rule: Scribe must NOT be a candidate for SBI PO 2026, a relative, or coaching associate.
4. Declaration Form: Joint SBI scribe declaration form with photos submitted at test centre.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour in Prelims, Mains, GD, and Interview.
IBPS Probationary Officers manage public sector bank branch operations, evaluate agriculture and MSME loan applications, handle customer accounts, and oversee daily cash and digital clearing.
Prelims CBT concluded on 22 & 23 August 2026. Preliminary exam results expected in September 2026. Mains scheduled for 04 October 2026.
Deadline: Prelims concluded on 23 August 2026. Scorecards and qualified candidate list for Mains expected shortly on ibps.in. Mains exam will take place on 04 October 2026.
Total vacancies: 7,565 posts (indicative vacancies across 11 participating banks; revised upward twice by official corrigenda from the original 6,715 — Union Bank of India has still not reported, so this may rise further).
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): 77 posts reserved (Category A Blindness & Low Vision) out of 7,565 total vacancies, per the 27 August 2026 corrigendum (revised from the original 67 out of 6,715).
PwBD note: IBPS follows its own scribe policy (candidate-arranged) — NOT the SSC/DEPwD August 2025 circular. Scribe qualification: minimum one academic level below the candidate. Scribe must be registered at the time of online application. Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour for VI and other eligible PwBD. VI candidates can opt for magnified font (large print) instead of a scribe — but NOT both simultaneously. IBPS may have a revised PwBD SOP — check ibps.in for latest guidelines.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official IBPS Scribe Guidelines):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe registered at ibps.in during online application.
2. Qualification Limit: Minimum one academic level below candidate's highest qualification (must NOT be a graduate).
3. Non-Candidate Rule: Scribe must not be appearing in CRP PO/MT-XVI, a relative, or coaching teacher.
4. Magnified Font Alternative: VI candidates can opt for 14pt magnified font instead of a scribe (cannot use both).
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour in Prelims and Mains.
IBPS Specialist Officers work in specialized bank verticals: IT Officers manage banking software and cybersecurity; Agriculture Field Officers assess rural credit; Law Officers handle legal documentation.
Prelims held on 29 August 2026. Prelims results awaited on ibps.in. Mains examination scheduled for 01 November 2026.
Deadline: Prelims concluded on 29 August 2026. Qualified candidates will appear for Mains on 01 November 2026.
Total vacancies: 1,043 posts (Scale I Specialist Officers across participating banks; revised upward twice by official corrigenda from the original 745 — Union Bank of India has still not reported, so this may rise further).
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Indicative vacancies reserved under PwBD Category A as per Annexure I on ibps.in.
PwBD note: IBPS candidate-arranged scribe policy applies. Scribe registration is mandatory at the time of online application. Compensatory time: 20 min/hour. Post suitability for VI varies by specialisation — do not assume all SO posts are VI-suitable.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official IBPS Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe registered online during form submission.
2. Qualification Limit: At least one level below candidate's degree.
3. Non-Candidate Rule: Scribe must not be appearing in CRP SPL-XVI or associated with coaching.
4. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for Prelims and Mains.
5. Post Suitability: Verify discipline-wise VI eligibility in Annexure I before applying.
SSC Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB) maintain public order, conduct crime investigation, guard vital national infrastructure, and manage border security.
Date not yet announced. Watch ssc.gov.in for official notification release.
Deadline: Application not yet open.
Total vacancies: Not yet announced. Previous cycle (SSC CPO 2025) had approximately 3,073 vacancies.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI) candidates are generally not eligible due to mandatory physical and eyesight standards for uniformed posts.
PwBD note: SSC CPO is a uniformed service exam with strict physical (PET/PST) and medical (DME — Detailed Medical Examination) standards. Most PwBD categories, including VI, are unlikely to be eligible for these posts. If PwBD reservation exists, it may apply only to civilian/non-operational posts. Verify the official notification when released.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official SSC Notice):
1. Uniformed Post Restriction: SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs) carries mandatory physical & eyesight standards.
2. Visually Impaired Eligibility: Visually Impaired candidates are generally NOT eligible for operational CPO posts unless civilian slots are notified.
3. Standard SSC Rules: If eligible for civilian slots: SSC-provided scribe, minimum 18 years age, 20 min/hr extra time.
IBPS Customer Service Associates (Clerks) handle front-desk branch banking, customer account opening, deposit & withdrawal transactions, passbook updates, and digital banking support.
Online registration closed 21 August 2026. Prelims CBT scheduled for 10 & 11 October 2026.
Deadline: Application closed on 21 August 2026. Prelims examinations will be conducted on 10 & 11 October 2026. Admit cards will be released in early October 2026 on ibps.in.
Total vacancies: 11,403
VI vacancies: 121 vacancies reserved for Visually Impaired category. To check state-wise vacancies, Ask 'SuoMoto Agent' below.
PwBD note: Scribe permitted. Compensatory time of 20 min/hr.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official IBPS Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe declared during online form submission on ibps.in.
2. Qualification Limit: One academic level below candidate's qualification.
3. Non-Candidate Rule: No relatives, coaching instructors, or candidates in CRP CSA-XVI.
4. Magnified Font Alternative: Option for 14pt magnified font on screen available.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for Prelims and Mains.
Application window closed on 31 August 2026. Preliminary exam scheduled for September/October 2026.
Deadline: Application window closed on 31 August 2026. Monitor sbi.co.in/web/careers for Prelims admit card announcements.
Total vacancies: 7,680 (Regular) + 2,086 (Backlog) = 9,766 total vacancies
VI vacancies: 167 vacancies reserved for Visually Impaired category (91 Regular + 76 Backlog). To check state-wise vacancies, Ask 'SuoMoto Agent' below.
PwBD note: VI candidates (Blindness and Low Vision) eligible for 167 total vacancies. Scribe permitted. Age relaxation: +10 years (OBC +13 years, SC/ST +15 years).
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official SBI Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe declared during online application.
2. Qualification Limit: Scribe must be one academic step below candidate.
3. Non-Candidate Rule: Cannot be a relative, coaching teacher, or candidate for SBI Clerk 2026.
4. Language Test (LPT): Regional language test accommodations provided for PwBD candidates.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for Prelims and Mains.
SSC CGL fills executive and inspector roles (Assistant Section Officer, Income Tax Inspector, GST Inspector, ED Assistant Enforcement Officer). Duties involve policy drafting, tax assessment, audit inspections, and financial investigation.
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 CBT scheduled across September 2026. Application status and exam city slips releasing on regional SSC portals.
Deadline: Applications closed. Tier 1 CBT commences in September 2026. Download your exam city intimation slip and admit card from your regional SSC website.
Total vacancies: 12,256 vacancies announced in the 21 May 2026 notification. PwBD breakdown in the notification annexure.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Breakdown published in the official notification annexure on ssc.gov.in.
PwBD note: SCRIBE RESTRICTIONS & RULES: (1) Scribe Age: Scribes must NOT be under 18 years of age. (2) Scribe Qualification: Scribes must be one academic step below the minimum eligibility criteria of the exam. Since SSC CGL is a graduate-level exam, the scribe must NOT be a graduate; they must be 12th pass/undergraduate or below. (3) SSC-provided Scribes: Under DEPwD guidelines dated 01.08.2025, for standard CBTs, SSC now directly provides the scribe to ensure fair testing, and candidate-arranged scribes are only allowed under special approval and OTR registration. Compensatory time is 20 minutes per hour for all CBT and descriptive phases. (4) FULL ACCESS: Claim your one-time 30 free days from the Credits page — no coupon needed.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from SSC/DEPwD Circular 01.08.2025):
1. Scribe Source: SSC directly provides scribes for standard CBTs. Candidate-arranged scribes allowed only under prior OTR approval.
2. Minimum Age: Scribe must NOT be under 18 years of age.
3. Qualification Limit: Scribe must be one academic step below exam eligibility (must NOT be a graduate; 12th pass/undergraduate or below).
4. Restrictions: Scribe must not be a relative, candidate in same exam, or coaching teacher.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour compensatory time across Tier 1 CBT and Tier 2.
6. Fee Exemption: PwBD candidates are 100% exempt from application fee.
RRB NTPC posts fill non-technical railway operations: Clerks and Senior Clerks handle train scheduling records, passenger ticketing accounts, goods billing, and departmental office administration.
Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) CBT-1 result declared on 24 August 2026. CBT-2 exam scheduled for 17 September 2026. Graduate level CBT-2 results declared with CBAT/Typing in September.
Deadline: Undergraduate CBT-2 exam is on 17 September 2026. Check your regional RRB portal (rrbcdg.gov.in) for CBT-2 city intimation slips and call letters.
Total vacancies: 8,868 posts total — Graduate level (CEN 06/2025): 5,810; Undergraduate level (CEN 07/2025): 3,058.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Limited to low-vision-friendly clerical posts (Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk). Check CEN on rrbcdg.gov.in.
PwBD note: RRB NTPC uses Railway medical standards (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2); each post maps to a medical category. VI/LV candidates are eligible only for posts whose medical standard permits their condition — typically C-grade clerical posts. Scribe is candidate-arranged (one academic level below the candidate); compensatory time is 20 minutes per hour in CBT-1 and CBT-2. PwBD candidates are exempt from the fee (refunded on appearing). A qualifying Typing Skill Test applies to clerk/typist posts — VI accommodation must be confirmed from the CEN.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Railway CEN 06/2025 & 07/2025):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe declared during CEN registration on rrbcdg.gov.in.
2. Qualification Limit: Scribe must be one academic step below candidate (12th pass for Graduate posts; 10th pass for Undergraduate posts).
3. Non-Candidate Rule: No relatives, coaching instructors, or candidates in CEN 06/2025 or 07/2025.
4. Typing Skill Test: PwBD accommodation provided for qualifying typing test.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour in CBT-1 and CBT-2.
UGC NET qualifies candidates for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Work involves higher education teaching, academic research, and research paper publication.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially declared the UGC NET June 2026 Results & Scorecards on 28 August 2026 for 84 subjects at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can log in with Application Number and Date of Birth to check JRF & Assistant Professor qualifying status. Re-exam for English, Commerce & Sociology will be held on 9–10 September 2026.
Deadline: UGC NET June 2026 Scorecard is live on ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Log in with your Application Number and Date of Birth to download your official NTA scorecard.
Total vacancies: Multiple eligibility awards for JRF and Assistant Professor across 84 subjects.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Fully supported across all subjects with scribe and compensatory time options on ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
PwBD note: COMPENSATORY TIME & SCRIBE FACILITY: (1) Compensatory Time: All PwBD candidates with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) are entitled to compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour (total 60 minutes extra for the 3-hour paper) whether they avail the facility of a scribe or not. (2) Scribe Facility: Candidates with blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected), or cerebral palsy are automatically eligible. Others can request upon producing a certificate of writing limitation. Candidates can bring their own scribe (meeting criteria one step below graduation qualification and carrying an undertaking) or request NTA to provide one during form filling. (3) Concessional Fee: PwBD candidates pay the highly concessional lowest fee tier of Rs. 325 (compared to Rs. 1150 for General).
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official NTA UGC NET Bulletin):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate can bring own scribe or request NTA to provide a scribe in the online application form.
2. Qualification Limit: Candidate-arranged scribe must be one step below graduation level and carry NTA undertaking.
3. Automatic Extra Time: All PwBD candidates with 40%+ disability get 20 min/hour (total 60 min extra for 3-hr exam) with or without scribe.
4. Concessional Fee: PwBD candidates pay lowest fee tier of ₹325 (compared to ₹1150 for General).
5. High Contrast / Zoom: CBT interface supports zoom and high contrast settings for Low Vision candidates.
RBI Grade B Officers work in India's central bank across monetary policy formulation, banking regulation, foreign exchange management, financial market supervision, and government debt management.
Phase 2 (Mains) Result & Interview Shortlist Declared on opportunities.rbi.org.in. Interview call letters and psychometric test schedule released.
Deadline: Phase 2 results are live on opportunities.rbi.org.in. Shortlisted candidates: download the interview call letter, complete the bio-data form, and ensure PwBD/Scribe certificates are in order.
Total vacancies: 60 posts total. General (DR): 40 | DEPR (Economic Policy and Research): 10 | DSIM (Statistics and Information Management): 10.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): 1 post reserved (Category A Blindness & Low Vision) out of 60 total posts.
PwBD note: Scribe qualification revised: scribe must be one academic level below the candidate (modified from the earlier 2–3 year gap rule). Medical certificate from a Government healthcare institution is mandatory for scribe approval. Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour. Application fee for PwBD: Rs. 100 + 18% GST only. Age relaxation: 10 years for PwBD (Category A, B, C) and 15 years for PwBD (Category D, E).
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official RBI Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe.
2. Qualification Limit: Scribe must be one academic level below candidate.
3. Medical Certificate Rule: Medical certificate from a Government healthcare institution mandatory for scribe approval.
4. Non-Candidate Rule: Cannot be a relative, coaching associate, or applicant for RBI Grade B 2026.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour in Phase 1, Phase 2 descriptive papers, and Interview.
RBI Assistants maintain central bank branch accounting, manage currency chest operations, verify bank returns, handle official correspondence, and process financial documentation.
Mains Result Declared on opportunities.rbi.org.in. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) and Document Verification dates announced for shortlisted candidates across regional offices.
Deadline: Mains result list is published on opportunities.rbi.org.in. Shortlisted candidates must download their LPT intimation call letter and report with scribe credentials and identity verification documents.
Total vacancies: 650 posts total across RBI offices. Office-wise vacancy breakdown available in the official notification PDF on opportunities.rbi.org.in.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Distributed office-wise as per official notification PDF on opportunities.rbi.org.in.
PwBD note: RBI Assistant: candidate-arranged scribe at own cost. Scribe must be one academic level below the candidate (revised RBI policy). Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour in Prelims and Mains. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) is qualifying in nature — PwBD accommodations for LPT must be verified from the official RBI notice. Fee concession: PwBD candidates may be eligible for fee exemption or reduction — check current notice.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official RBI Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Candidate-arranged scribe.
2. Qualification Limit: One academic level below candidate's highest degree.
3. Non-Candidate Rule: Cannot be a relative, coaching teacher, or applicant for RBI Assistant 2026.
4. Declaration Form: Joint scribe declaration form submitted at test venue.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour in Prelims and Mains.
SSC CHSL posts (LDC, JSA, DEO) handle office administration across central departments. Lower Division Clerks process file movement and official letters; Data Entry Operators manage digital records and databases.
SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 CBT is underway across July–September 2026 shifts. Check regional portals for city slips.
Deadline: Application closed 31 May 2026. Admit cards and exam city details expected on regional SSC sites 2-3 weeks before Tier 1.
Total vacancies: 3,000+ posts expected (exact departmental count to be confirmed in the vacancy PDF on ssc.gov.in). Previous cycle (2025) had 3,712 vacancies.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Breakdown to be published in the post-wise vacancy table PDF on ssc.gov.in.
PwBD note: SSC CHSL 2025 notice provided compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour, including for eligible candidates NOT availing a scribe. From August 2025, scribes are Commission-provided only — candidates cannot bring their own (DEPwD OM dated 01.08.2025). PwBD candidates applying for Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts — check if DEO is suitable for your disability category before applying.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from SSC/DEPwD Circular 01.08.2025):
1. Scribe Source: Commission-provided scribe requested during online application.
2. Minimum Age: Scribe must be 18 years of age or older.
3. Qualification Limit: Scribe must be one step below 10+2 eligibility (10th/11th pass; must NOT be 12th pass or graduate).
4. Restrictions: No relatives, candidates in same cycle, or coaching instructors.
5. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for Tier 1 and Tier 2.
6. Skill Test: Extra time provided for dictation and typing skill test.
SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) assist in office maintenance, document dispatch, file tracking, and routine computer entry across central government offices.
Application closed 31 July 2026. Computer-Based Exam scheduled for October 2026.
Deadline: Application window closed on 31 July 2026. Keep admit card & disability certificates ready for the CBT.
Total vacancies: 8,326 posts (MTS + Havaldar). Post-wise and PwBD breakdown in the notification annexure on ssc.gov.in.
VI vacancies: Visually Impaired (VI): Not yet announced. Check post-wise suitability table on ssc.gov.in.
PwBD note: SSC provides scribes directly (August 2025 policy change). Compensatory time: 20 min/hour. Havaldar posts (CBIC/CBN) require physical fitness — VI and other PwBD candidates should check if Havaldar posts are listed as suitable in the PwBD suitability table before applying. MTS (General) is typically suitable for most PwBD categories.
PwBD instructions: SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official SSC Notice):
1. Scribe Source: Commission-provided scribe requested in online application.
2. Minimum Age: Scribe must be 18 years of age or older.
3. Qualification Limit: Scribe must be below 10th pass / 9th pass or below.
4. Extra Time: 20 minutes per hour for Computer Based Examination.
5. Post Selection: VI candidates should apply for MTS-General (Havaldar posts carry physical standards that exclude VI).