Government & Defence Entrance Exam

In 2024, the RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) test will take place between November 25 and November 29. This test will be the first segment of the Computer-Based Test (CBT). Admit cards will be released about four days before the exam, and candidates can anticipate receiving city notifications about ten days beforehand. Successful candidates will move on to the CBT 2 phase following the CBT 1, which will likely be released later. Candidates can keep themselves informed by visiting the official RRB website, which provides the most recent details on the exam schedule, study guides, and other significant updates. You may view the official announcement here for further information.

The Preliminary and Mains Exams, as well as a Local Language Test, are the two primary steps in the selection process for the SBI Clerk post, commonly known as the Junior Associate function. Candidates must answer 100 multiple-choice questions in three different sections of the preliminary exam: reasoning ability, numerical ability, and English language. Each incorrect response results in a 0.25-mark penalty during the 60-minute exam. Although the prelims are meant to shortlist applicants for the subsequent round, the scores earned during this phase are not taken into account for the final selection. With 200 questions that must be answered in two hours and forty minutes, the Mains Exam is more extensive.

Depending on the year and the exam's general difficulty, an NDA score of 400 can be regarded as highly competitive. To put things in perspective, the NDA exam has 900 total points and is composed of two papers: the General Ability Test (GAT) and Mathematics. The NDA written exam has historically had cutoff scores that vary from 300 to 360, depending on the competition and exam complexity. For example, it is anticipated that the NDA-2 2024 exam cut-off will fall between 305 and 315. A score of 400 would put you above these anticipated cut-off points and indicate a strong performance, particularly if it was attained with a high accuracy rate.

The UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 application deadline for the prelims exam is October 7, 2025. Before the preliminary exam candidates are required to finish their applications in order to take part in the examination procedure. After the notification will be made public on September 17, 2025, candidates will have a few weeks to get ready and submit their forms because the application window will be open for a short period of time. Because the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is strict about its application timelines, applicants need to meet this deadline in order to risk losing the opportunity. Candidates are urged to keep an eye out for any additional notifications from the UPSC in case there were any changes or revisions.

RRB NTPC exam day guidelines announced by the RRBs are given below:

Banned items: Carrying the items such as mobile phones, blue tooth, pen drive, laptops, calculators, wristwatches, pen/pencil, wallet/purses, belts, shoes, and metallic wear including ornaments, etc are prohibited.

Unfair means: Candidates found using unfair means are debarred from appearing in the exam.

Reporting time: Candidates must reach the examination centre one hour prior to the reporting time.

Self-Declaration and Left Thumb Impression: Candidates are required to write self-declaration, affix Left Thumb Impression (LTI) in the presence of the invigilator.

Wearing masks: Due to COVID-19, candidates are required to wear masks while appearing for the exam. 

Social distancing: As per the guidelines issued by the Government of India due to COVID-19, candidates are required to maintain social distancing at the exam centre.

Sanitisation: The exam centre is properly sanitised after the completion of each exam shift.

Scanning of admit card: The examination authority scan the admit card through the barcode available on the same.

There are 3,955 openings for the 2024 IBPS PO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer) test. This amount was changed from 4,455 in the beginning. With 1,500 vacancies, the Central Bank of India has the most among the participating banks, while Punjab National Bank has the fewest with 200. Specific slots are set aside for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and the positions are divided among several groups, such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR. August 1, 2024, marked the start of the IBPS PO 2024 application procedure, which will run through August 28, 2024. Three steps make up the selection process: the preliminary exam, the main exam, and the interview.

On September 20, 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the results of the CDS 2 2024 exam. Candidates hoping to get admission to esteemed Indian defence schools like the Indian Naval Academy (INA) and the Indian Military Academy (IMA) must pass this crucial exam. 8,796 applicants in all passed the test, advancing to the next round of the selection process, which consists of interviews with the Service Selection Board (SSB). Candidates can view their results on the official UPSC website. The actual exam was held on September 1, 2024. Additionally, candidates will be able to quickly determine their status because the results will be provided in a roll number-wise fashion.