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UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 — Result Expected by Mid-June
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 was conducted on 24 May with about 5.49 lakh candidates appearing for 933 vacancies. Official answer keys are out; the result is expected by mid-June. Qualified candidates proceed to Mains on 21 August 2026 — begin Mains answer-writing practice immediately rather than waiting for the PDF.
Prelims held 24 May 2026. Result expected in the 9-14 June window. Mains: 21 August 2026.
Deadline: Answer keys for GS Paper 1 and CSAT released 27 May at upsc.gov.in. Result PDF (qualified roll numbers) expected any day.
Total vacancies: 933 posts total. Breakdown by service to be published with final merit list.
VI vacancies: 7 posts reserved for VI (Blindness + Low Vision combined) under PwBD horizontal reservation. Total PwBD: 33 posts — VI: 7, Deafness/Hard of Hearing: 11, Locomotor Disability (CP/Dwarfism etc.): 8, Multiple Disabilities: 7.
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: Post-exam updates for VI/PwBD candidates: 1) Keep your e-admit card and roll number safe for checking results. 2) Monitor upsc.gov.in for official notifications regarding Prelims results or mains registration. 3) Mains registration requires submitting DAF-I (Detailed Application Form) with valid disability certificates. Keep all certificates ready.
Source: UPSC Annual Calendar 2026 and CSE 2026 Official Notice. Last verified: 2026-06-12.
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RBI Assistant 2026 — Mains on 7 June 2026
RBI Assistant 2026 Mains is scheduled for 7 June 2026. Candidates should monitor Opportunities@RBI for result/call-letter updates and verify scribe and compensatory-time instructions before Mains.
Prelims: COMPLETED (11 and 13 April 2026). Mains: 7 June 2026. Language Proficiency Test (LPT): after Mains.
Deadline: Application closed. Monitor Opportunities@RBI for Mains call letter and instructions.
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: 4% horizontal PwBD reservation applies to 650 posts. VI/LV vacancies are distributed office-wise. Check the official notification PDF for the office-wise PwBD vacancy table — the VI sub-category count is office and zone specific.
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: 1) Scribe: Candidate-arranged. Must NOT be a graduate if the candidate is a graduate. Must not be a relative or associated with coaching. Submit scribe declaration and disability certificate at the exam centre. 2) Compensatory time: 20 min/hour in Prelims and Mains. 3) Disability certificate: from a Government-recognised medical authority — in the prescribed format — original to be carried. 4) VI candidates: if you used a scribe in Prelims, the same arrangement should be registered for Mains. 5) LPT: Regional language proficiency is tested; PwBD candidates should check if any special accommodation applies for LPT. 6) Prelims result: monitor opportunities.rbi.org.in for result and Mains call letter.
Source: RBI Assistant 2026 Official Notification — opportunities.rbi.org.in. Last verified: 2026-05-23.
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RBI Grade B Officer 2026 — Application Closed, Phase 1 on 13 June
RBI Grade B 2026 application window is now closed. Phase 1 is scheduled for 13 June 2026 and Phase 2 for 25 July 2026. Candidates should monitor Opportunities@RBI for call letters and exam-day PwBD instructions.
Phase 1 (Online): 13 June 2026. Phase 2 (Online): 25 July 2026.
Deadline: Application closed on 20 May 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Total vacancies: 60 posts total. General (DR): 40 | DEPR (Economic Policy and Research): 10 | DSIM (Statistics and Information Management): 10.
VI vacancies: 1 post reserved under PwBD Category A (Blindness and Low Vision combined). Total PwBD: 3 posts — Category A (VI): 1, Category C (Locomotor disability): 1, Category D (Autism/intellectual/learning/mental illness): 1. PwBD candidates are eligible for horizontal reservation across UR/OBC/SC/ST categories.
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: Application is closed. Applied PwBD candidates should monitor Opportunities@RBI for call letter, scribe declaration, disability-certificate instructions, reporting time, and compensatory-time instructions. Carry original certificates and the scribe declaration required by RBI.
Source: RBI Grade B 2026 Official Notification — opportunities.rbi.org.in. Last verified: 2026-05-23.
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UGC NET June 2026 — Application Open, Apply by 15 June
UGC NET June 2026 runs 22 to 30 June across six exam days. City slips are releasing now; admit cards follow about a week before each date. VI candidates: verify scribe arrangements and the 60 minutes compensatory time printed on the admit card immediately, and contact NTA on any discrepancy. Use the final days for Mistake Notebook replays and one last Paper 1 mock.
UGC NET June 2026 CBT: 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 and 30 June 2026, two shifts daily (9 AM-12 PM and 3-6 PM), 87 subjects.
Deadline: City intimation slips releasing 10-18 June at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Admit cards released about 7 days before each exam date, starting around 15 June.
Total vacancies: Multiple eligibility awards for JRF and Assistant Professor across 83 subjects.
VI vacancies: 4% horizontal reservation applies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per the RPwD Act 2016. Scribe facilities and compensatory time options are fully supported across all subjects. The online exam interface offers zoom and high contrast settings.
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: 1) Apply online at the official NTA portal: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in before 15 June 2026. 2) Accommodations: Opt for scribe and/or compensatory time directly inside the online application form. 3) Bring your PwBD Certificate (original, issued by a competent authority) and Scribe Declaration (if bringing your own scribe) to the examination center. 4) Use universal coupon code ICAN30 on our Subscribe page to unlock a 30-day free trial of premium learning features on SuoMoto Academy, including dynamic teacher voice modules, practice tests, full mocks, and detailed progress tracking!
Source: NTA UGC NET June 2026 Official Portal and Information Bulletin. Last verified: 2026-06-12.
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SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 — Application Closed
SSC Stenographer 2026 application window is now closed. Candidates who applied should monitor ssc.gov.in for correction-window, admit-card, city-intimation, vacancy, and scribe/skill-test instructions. CBT is listed for August–September 2026 in the SSC 2026-27 calendar.
CBT: August–September 2026 as per SSC 2026-27 calendar. Skill Test after CBT result.
Deadline: Application closed on 15 May 2026 at 11:00 PM. Fee payment deadline was 16 May 2026.
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: 4% horizontal PwBD reservation mandated by RPwD Act 2016. Post-wise VI/LV vacancy count will be in the detailed vacancy table published by SSC on ssc.gov.in. Check ssc.gov.in for the vacancy breakdown PDF after notification. Steno Skill Test has specific accommodations for VI/upper limb impairment candidates.
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: Application is closed. Applied VI/PwBD candidates should keep the submitted form, disability certificate, scribe/compensatory-time request details, and SSC login credentials ready. Monitor ssc.gov.in for correction, admit-card, and skill-test accommodation notices.
Source: SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 Official Notification. Last verified: 2026-05-23.
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SSC CHSL 2026 — Apply by 31 May
SSC CHSL 2026 applications closed on 31 May. Tier 1 is expected in the July-September window. Applicants should verify scribe and compensatory-time details on the admit card the day it is released and report errors to the regional SSC office immediately.
Tier 1 CBT: July–September 2026 as per SSC calendar. Tier 2 after Tier 1 result.
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: 4% horizontal PwBD reservation applies. VI/LV vacancy count is part of the post-wise PwBD vacancy table published separately by SSC on ssc.gov.in. LDC/JSA posts are generally suitable for VI candidates. Check the vacancy table PDF on ssc.gov.in for post-wise PwBD suitability.
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: 1) Scribe: SSC-provided only — request at the time of form-filling. 2) Compensatory time: 20 min/hour for eligible PwBD candidates — even those NOT using a scribe. 3) Disability certificate: original to be carried to exam centre. 4) DEO Skill Test: PwBD candidates must verify if their disability category is suitable for DEO posts (keyboard speed requirement). 5) Fee: SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen are EXEMPT from fee. 6) Check ssc.gov.in for the post-wise PwBD vacancy PDF and suitability table.
Source: SSC CHSL 2026 Official Notification. Last verified: 2026-06-12.
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SBI PO 2026 — Notification Expected in June; Prelims Reported for 1-2 August
The SBI PO 2026 notification is expected this month with roughly 900-1,000 posts anticipated; the PwBD breakdown comes with the notification. Keep scanned documents ready: photo, signature, disability certificate, scribe declaration. SBI Clerk is expected to follow in July-August with a larger vacancy count.
Notification expected June 2026 on SBI Careers. Prelims widely reported for 1-2 August; Mains around 12 September.
Deadline: No application window open yet as of 12 June 2026. Watch sbi.co.in/web/careers.
Total vacancies: Not yet announced. Expected ~500–600 posts based on previous cycles (SBI PO 2025 had 541 — 500 regular + 41 backlog). Official vacancy count will be in the notification PDF.
VI vacancies: Not yet announced. 4% horizontal PwBD reservation applies — VI (Blindness + Low Vision combined) sub-category posts will be part of the official PwBD vacancy table. Category: VI must have 40% or more visual disability (certified by competent medical authority).
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: 1) Scribe: Candidate-arranged at own cost. Scribe must NOT be: a candidate for the same exam, a relative, or a coaching associate. Submit scribe details and disability certificate at exam centre. 2) Compensatory time: 20 min/hour for Prelims, Mains, and Interview/GD. 3) Disability certificate: from a Government-recognised medical officer — in prescribed format — original compulsory at exam. 4) Fee: PwBD candidates are exempt from fee. 5) Group Exercise and Interview: PwBD accommodations available — inform SBI in advance during form filling. 6) Monitor sbi.co.in/careers for notification — do not rely on coaching-site dates.
Source: SBI Careers — current openings. Last verified: 2026-06-12.
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SSC CGL 2026 — Application Open, Apply by 22 June
SSC CGL 2026 is live with 12,256 vacancies — one of the largest windows this year. Applications close 22 June at 11 PM. VI and PwBD candidates must opt in for scribe and compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) during application. Tier 1 lands in August-September: roughly ten weeks of preparation time from the closing date.
Tier 1 CBT: August-September 2026. Tier 2 CBT: December 2026.
Deadline: Apply by 22 June 2026, 11 PM. Fee payment till 23 June. Correction window 29 June to 1 July.
Total vacancies: 12,256 vacancies announced in the 21 May 2026 notification. PwBD breakdown in the notification annexure.
VI vacancies: 1% horizontal reservation (approx. 122 vacancies specifically reserved for Visually Impaired / Blindness and Low Vision candidates combined out of the 12,256 total, within the overall 4% PwBD reservation).
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) PREMIUM ACCESS: Use universal coupon code ICAN30 on our Subscribe page for a one-time 30-day free trial of all premium features!
PwBD instructions: 1) Apply online at the official SSC CGL registration portal: https://ssc.gov.in before 22 June 2026. 2) Request Scribe: Request SSC-provided scribe in the online application form. 3) Own Scribe (if permitted): Must be 18+ years old, must NOT be a graduate (must be 12th pass or below), and cannot be a relative or coaching associate. 4) Compensatory time: Ensure you opt for the 20 minutes/hour compensatory time. 5) Fee exemption: All female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM are exempt from paying the application fee. 6) Coupon Code: Enter ICAN30 on the Subscribe page to unlock a 30-day premium free trial.
IBPS PO 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) — Expected August 2026
IBPS PO/MT-XVI is listed in the IBPS 2026-27 tentative calendar: Prelims on 22 and 23 August 2026, Mains on 4 October 2026. Detailed notification and vacancies are still awaited on ibps.in.
Notification expected: July–August 2026. Prelims: 22–23 August 2026. Mains: 4 October 2026. (Tentative — verify on ibps.in)
Deadline: Application window not yet open. Expected August 2026.
Total vacancies: Not yet announced. Previous cycle (CRP PO-XV) had 6,189 vacancies. Expected range: 4,000–7,000 posts across participating banks.
VI vacancies: Not yet announced. 4% horizontal PwBD reservation applies across participating banks. IBPS PO past cycles include VI (Blindness + Low Vision) as one combined sub-category. Each bank publishes its own VI/LV count — check the detailed advertisement PDF when released on ibps.in.
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: 1) Scribe: Candidate-arranged at own cost — must be registered during online application itself (not after). 2) Compensatory time: 20 min/hour for Prelims and Mains. 3) Large print option: VI candidates can choose large font size — cannot combine with scribe. 4) Disability certificate: in the format prescribed by IBPS — from a Government medical officer — original at exam centre. 5) IBPS PwBD SOP: IBPS has published a revised Standard Operating Procedure for PwBD candidates — check the CRP PO XVI advertisement PDF on ibps.in when released. 6) Interview: PwBD candidates attending the interview should inform IBPS in advance for seating/accessibility arrangements.
Source: IBPS Tentative Calendar of Online CRP for PSBs & RRBs 2026-27. Last verified: 2026-06-12.
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IBPS SO 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI — Specialist Officers)
IBPS SO XVI (CRP SPL-XVI) is the upcoming Specialist Officer cycle. Approximate 1,000+ vacancies expected across 11 public sector banks. Posts: IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari (all Scale I). 4% PwBD horizontal reservation. Candidate-arranged scribe.
Notification expected: June–July 2026. Prelims: 29 August 2026. Mains: 1 November 2026. (Tentative — verify on ibps.in)
Deadline: Application not yet open.
Total vacancies: Not yet announced. Previous cycle (CRP SPL-XV) had approximately 1,000 posts. Official count to be in the IBPS advertisement.
VI vacancies: Not yet announced. 4% horizontal PwBD reservation applies. VI suitability depends on post — IT Officer (Scale I) may be VI-suitable; Agriculture Field Officer may have limited VI suitability due to field-work requirements. Check post-wise suitability table in the official advertisement.
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: 1) Scribe: Candidate-arranged — must be registered during application. 2) Compensatory time: 20 min/hour for Prelims and Mains. 3) Post selection: Verify post-wise VI/LV suitability in the official IBPS SPL-XVI advertisement. IT Officer posts are generally computer-based and may be more accessible for VI candidates. 4) Disability certificate: original in prescribed format at exam centre. 5) Application fee: PwBD candidates pay Rs. 175 only (General/OBC: Rs. 850). 6) Monitor ibps.in from June 2026.
Source: IBPS CRP calendar 2026 and ibps.in. Last verified: 2026-05-23.
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SSC MTS & Havaldar 2026 — Notification Expected June 2026
SSC MTS and Havaldar 2026 notification is expected on 30 June 2026 (as per SSC exam calendar). Matriculation-level posts. Previous cycle (2025) had 7,948 vacancies. 4% PwBD reservation applies. SSC-provided scribes only. Physical standard posts (Havaldar in CBIC/CBN) may have limited PwBD suitability.
Deadline: Application not yet open. Expected: 30 June – 31 July 2026.
Total vacancies: Not yet announced. Previous cycle (2025) had 7,948 vacancies. Official count will be in the notification.
VI vacancies: Not yet announced. 4% horizontal PwBD reservation mandated. MTS (General) posts are generally VI-suitable. Havaldar posts may have physical standard requirements that limit PwBD eligibility — check post-wise suitability table in the official notification.
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: 1) Scribe: SSC-provided only — register for scribe facility in the online form at application time. 2) Compensatory time: 20 min/hour. 3) Post selection: Apply for MTS-General if Havaldar posts are not in the PwBD suitable list. 4) Fee: SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen are EXEMPT from fee. 5) Disability certificate: carry original to exam centre. 6) Monitor ssc.gov.in for notification from late June 2026.
SBI Careers current openings did not show a fresh Junior Associates/Clerk 2026 application window during this check. Monitor SBI Careers and avoid unofficial date claims.
No fresh SBI Junior Associates 2026 application window confirmed on SBI Careers as of 23 May 2026.
Deadline: Application not open. Monitor SBI Careers current openings.
Total vacancies: Not yet announced. Previous cycles: 14,191 (2024), 6,589 (2025). High variation — monitor sbi.co.in/careers.
VI vacancies: Not yet announced. 4% horizontal PwBD reservation applies. SBI Clerk/Junior Associate posts (branch banking, customer service, cash handling) are generally suitable for VI and LV candidates. Branch-wise VI vacancy count will be in the official notification.
PwBD note: SBI follows candidate-arranged scribe policy. Scribe qualification: one step below candidate. Compensatory time: 20 min/hour. PwBD candidates are EXEMPT from application fee. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) is qualifying — in the local/regional language of the state applied for. PwBD candidates should clarify LPT accommodation if needed. No interview for Clerk — purely written exam merit.
PwBD instructions: 1) Scribe: Candidate-arranged — declare at time of application. 2) Compensatory time: 20 min/hour for Prelims and Mains. 3) LPT: Regional language proficiency test — check if any PwBD accommodation is offered for LPT (oral test, alternative format). 4) Fee: PwBD candidates are EXEMPT. 5) Disability certificate: from Government-recognised authority — original at exam centre. 6) Branch posting: SBI Clerk posts are state/circle-specific — apply for the state where you know the local language. Monitor sbi.co.in/careers from July 2026.
Source: SBI Careers — current openings. Last verified: 2026-05-23.
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IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI) — Expected October 2026
IBPS CSA/Clerk-XVI is listed in the IBPS 2026-27 tentative calendar: Prelims on 10 and 11 October 2026, Mains on 27 December 2026. Detailed notification and vacancies are awaited.
Prelims: 10 and 11 October 2026. Mains: 27 December 2026. Tentative as per IBPS 2026-27 calendar.
Deadline: Application not yet open. Expected August–September 2026.
Total vacancies: Not yet announced. Expected 8,000–10,000+ posts. Official vacancy count by bank will be in the IBPS CSA-XVI advertisement on ibps.in.
VI vacancies: Not yet announced. 4% horizontal PwBD reservation applies. IBPS Clerk/CSA posts are generally suitable for VI (LV and Blindness) candidates as work is predominantly computer/keyboard based. Check the official advertisement for state-wise and bank-wise VI vacancy count.
PwBD note: IBPS Clerk is one of the most VI-accessible banking exams — office-based, computer-based exam and work. Candidate-arranged scribe. Scribe must be one academic level below candidate. Compensatory time: 20 min/hour for Prelims and Mains. Note: IBPS Clerk is now officially renamed to Customer Service Associate (CSA) — same exam pattern and eligibility.
PwBD instructions: 1) Scribe: Candidate-arranged at own cost — register at the time of application. 2) Compensatory time: 20 min/hour for Prelims and Mains. 3) Large print option: VI candidates can request large font (14pt) instead of scribe — not both simultaneously. 4) Disability certificate: from Government-recognised medical officer — original at exam centre. 5) Application fee: PwBD candidates pay Rs. 175 only. 6) State preference: select home state/language — proficiency in local language is tested in the interview-equivalent stage. Monitor ibps.in from July 2026.
Source: IBPS Tentative Calendar of Online CRP for PSBs & RRBs 2026-27. Last verified: 2026-06-12.
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SSC CPO 2026 — Notification Expected 31 May 2026
SSC CPO 2026 notification expected on 31 May 2026. Recruits Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB). Previous cycle had ~3,073 vacancies. VI candidates are generally NOT eligible for CPO due to physical fitness and eyesight standards. Check post-wise suitability before applying.
Notification expected: 31 May 2026. Application: June 2026. Paper I CBT: October–November 2026. PET/PST/Paper II after Paper I.
Deadline: Application not yet open.
Total vacancies: Not yet announced. Previous cycle (SSC CPO 2025) had approximately 3,073 vacancies.
VI vacancies: VI candidates (Blindness, Low Vision) are generally NOT eligible for SSC CPO due to mandatory eyesight standards for uniformed/armed posts. PwBD reservation may be NIL or very limited for these posts. Do NOT apply unless the official notification explicitly lists your PwBD category as suitable for a specific post.
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: 1) Do NOT apply as PwBD for CPO unless the official notification explicitly states your disability category is suitable. 2) Physical fitness: PET includes 5 km run in 24 minutes (male), 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes (female). Medical exam includes vision test. 3) If you are a PwBD candidate seeking government jobs, SSC CGL/CHSL/MTS are more suitable than CPO. 4) Monitor ssc.gov.in from 31 May 2026 for the official notification and any PwBD suitability clarification.
IBPS RRB-XV dates are listed in the IBPS 2026-27 tentative calendar. Detailed notification and vacancies are still awaited.
Officer Scale I Prelims: 21 and 22 November 2026. Office Assistant Prelims: 6, 12 and 13 December 2026. Officer Mains/Single: 20 December 2026. Office Assistant Mains: 30 January 2027. Tentative as per IBPS calendar.
Deadline: Application not yet open. Expected September 2026.
Total vacancies: Not yet announced. Previous cycle (CRP RRBs-XIV) had 13,294 posts total. Expected range: 10,000–15,000+ posts across all RRBs.
VI vacancies: Not yet announced. 4% horizontal PwBD reservation applies per RRB. Office Assistant posts are generally VI-suitable (office/branch banking). Officer Scale posts (especially Scale II/III) may have field-work components — check post-wise VI suitability in the official advertisement per RRB.
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: 1) Scribe: Candidate-arranged — mandatory to register at application stage. 2) Compensatory time: 20 min/hour for Prelims and Mains. 3) Language: RRB exams are in regional language + Hindi + English — VI candidates should verify the language option and whether Braille question papers are available for the chosen language. 4) Post suitability: Office Assistant is the most accessible post for VI candidates in RRBs. 5) Disability certificate: from competent Government medical authority — original at exam. 6) Participating RRBs: All Regional Rural Banks across India — apply only for RRBs in your home state. Monitor ibps.in from August 2026.
Source: IBPS Tentative Calendar of Online CRP for PSBs & RRBs 2026-27. Last verified: 2026-05-23.
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EPFO Recruitment 2026 — Monitor for SSA, EO/AO Notices
EPFO directly recruits SSA (Social Security Assistants) and Stenographers through NTA/direct recruitment. EO/AO and APFC-level posts are recruited via UPSC. No fresh EPFO SSA 2026 window is confirmed yet. Monitor the EPFO recruitment page and UPSC exam calendar for upcoming notices.
No fresh direct-recruitment application window confirmed as of May 2026. Monitor epfindia.gov.in and upsc.gov.in for APFC/EO/AO notices.
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: Depends on active advertisement. Check the post-wise PwBD suitability table in the exact EPFO notification. SSA posts (clerical/office work) are generally suitable for VI candidates.
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: 1) Identify whether the EPFO post is direct recruitment (EPFO/NTA) or UPSC-conducted. 2) For UPSC-conducted: UPSC PwBD rules apply (20 min/hour compensatory time, candidate-arranged scribe, graduation-level scribe qualification limit). 3) For NTA-conducted: NTA scribe and compensatory time guidelines apply. 4) VI/LV suitability: verify for each post — SSA and Steno are generally suitable; EO/AO/APFC may have field visit requirements. 5) Monitor both epfindia.gov.in and upsc.gov.in for notices.
Source: EPFO Recruitment page and UPSC exam notices. Last verified: 2026-05-23.
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IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026 — Monitor for Notices
IRDAI recruits Assistant Managers (regulatory officers) periodically. No fresh 2026 cycle confirmed as of May 2026. Past IRDAI AM notifications have had limited PwBD reservation — do not assume VI eligibility without checking the specific notification. PwBD suitability can be category-specific in IRDAI posts.
No fresh IRDAI AM 2026 application window confirmed as of May 2026. Monitor irdai.gov.in for notifications.
Deadline: Depends on active advertisement when released.
Total vacancies: Not confirmed for a current active cycle.
VI vacancies: Not confirmed. IRDAI AM posts may have category-specific PwBD suitability — do NOT assume VI/LV eligibility. Verify the post-wise PwBD suitability table in the official advertisement when released.
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: 1) Monitor irdai.gov.in/notifications/vacancies for new recruitment notices. 2) When released, check: (a) which posts are PwBD-suitable, (b) VI/LV-specific eligibility, (c) vacancy count in PwBD table. 3) Scribe: candidate-arranged. Disability certificate from Government medical authority. 4) Do NOT assume VI eligibility for IRDAI posts — verify explicitly in the notification PDF. 5) Field inspection posts (if any) may require physical visit to insurance company premises — check suitability for VI candidates.
LIC AAO 2025 recruitment concluded with 841 vacancies filled. Cycle included Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Final result declared in April 2026. The LIC AAO page has scribe declaration forms, disability certificate formats (including for candidates with less than 40% disability and difficulty in writing) — useful reference for future cycles. Next LIC AAO cycle is expected in 2026–27.
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: VI/LV vacancies are in the official LIC AAO Generalist and Specialist PDFs. LIC AAO 2025 includes PwBD reservation with separate PwBD category row in the vacancy table. Check the official LIC notification PDF for category-wise count.
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: Next LIC AAO cycle expected 2026–27. When released: 1) Download the LIC AAO notification PDF for the new cycle from licindia.in. 2) Check post-wise PwBD eligibility (Generalist vs. Specialist — VI suitability may differ). 3) Download scribe declaration form from the LIC recruitment page. 4) Note: LIC has a special provision allowing candidates with less than 40% disability to apply for scribe if they have genuine difficulty writing — check the disability certificate format for this category. 5) Check interview accommodation requirements and submit in advance.
Source: LIC AAO Recruitment page — licindia.in. Last verified: 2026-05-23.
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New India Assurance AO 2025 — 550 Vacancies (6 VI Posts)
NIACL AO 2025 official PDF notified 550 Administrative Officer vacancies across Generalist and Specialist streams. Total PwBD vacancies: 23 (HI: 7, VI: 6, OC: 5, ID/Multiple: 5). 6 VI posts confirmed in the 2025 cycle. Next NIACL AO cycle expected in 2026–27 — monitor newindia.co.in.
Recruitment cycle for 2025 is completed. Result and joining updates available on newindia.co.in.
Deadline: Application and selection process closed for 2025 cycle. Next cycle not yet announced.
Total vacancies: 550 total vacancies in NIACL AO 2025. Breakdown: Generalist + Specialist streams.
VI vacancies: 6 VI posts confirmed in NIACL AO 2025 PwBD table. Full PwBD breakdown: HI: 7, VI (Visually Impaired): 6, OC (Orthopedically Challenged): 5, ID/Multiple Disability: 5. Total PwBD: 23 posts out of 550.
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: For next NIACL AO cycle: 1) Download the official notification PDF from newindia.co.in — it contains the exact discipline-wise and category-wise PwBD vacancy table. 2) VI/LV candidates: both Blindness and Low Vision sub-categories are typically included in the combined VI count. 3) Candidate must apply in only one discipline — check VI suitability for your chosen discipline. 4) Scribe: candidate-arranged; bring declaration and disability certificate. 5) Compensatory time: 20 min/hour (standard insurance-sector policy). 6) Monitor newindia.co.in for the 2026 cycle notification.
Source: New India Assurance Recruitment page — newindia.co.in. Last verified: 2026-05-23.
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United India Insurance (UIIC) Recruitment 2026 — Monitor for Notices
UIIC recruits AO and Assistants periodically. No fresh 2026 cycle confirmed as of May 2026. Monitor uiic.co.in for upcoming recruitment. Past cycles had PwBD reservation with post-wise suitability tables. VI-suitable posts are typically office-based AO/Assistant roles.
No current fresh AO/Assistant application confirmed as of May 2026. Monitor uiic.co.in/web/careers for notices.
Deadline: Depends on active advertisement when released.
Total vacancies: Not confirmed for a current active cycle. Check uiic.co.in for the latest recruitment notice.
VI vacancies: Not confirmed for a current active cycle. Past UIIC AO/Assistant notifications include a PwBD vacancy table with VI sub-category. Verify official vacancy table when the notice is released.
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: 1) Monitor uiic.co.in/web/careers for new recruitment notices. 2) When released, download the official PDF — check VI/LV-specific vacancy count. 3) Candidate arranges own scribe and submits scribe declaration with disability certificate at exam. 4) Check if regional language proficiency test applies and whether PwBD accommodation is available for it. 5) Application fee: PwBD candidates typically pay reduced fee or are exempt — check official notice.