GPSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 Released – Post-wise Dates for 35 Posts

GPSC has put the exam dates for 35 posts into one list dated 14.10.2026. For 26 of them, the Port Officer, Marine Engineer and related posts, the preliminary test (the first screening exam) is on 13.12.2026 and the next exam falls between 07.01.2027 and 06.02.2027. The ICT Officer posts for Municipal Corporations (Advt 36) are listed separately, with dates of 09.08.2026 and 31.10.2026.

GPSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 Overview

Important Dates

Advertisement-wise Exam Schedule

GPSC heads each date column with two exam names and does not say which one applies to each post. So this page calls them the first date and the second date. For Advt 42 to 56, the first date is the General Studies preliminary test, as in our earlier post. PwD drive means a special recruitment drive for persons with disabilities.

Second Exam Date-wise Grouping

What This Means for You

1. Look up the advertisement number you applied under in the schedule table above.
2. Note both dates for that advertisement. Everyone in Advt 42 to 56 has the same first date, 13.12.2026.
3. Check your second date separately. It is different for different posts, from 07.01.2027 to 06.02.2027.
4. The notice does not say when call letters (exam entry passes) will be issued. Watch the GPSC website for that notice.

The applications for Advt 42 to 56 closed on 08.10.2026, so this update is for candidates who have already applied.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Do not mix up your advertisement number. Some post names appear twice, such as Assistant Port Officer under Advt 45 and Advt 52, and the dates are tied to the number.
• Do not assume the second date is the same for every post. It runs from 07.01.2027 to 06.02.2027.
• Do not treat the Advt 36 dates as part of the Port Officer posts. The ICT Officer posts are a separate recruitment for Municipal Corporations.
• Do not take this list as a call letter. It gives dates only and does not mention exam centres or timings.
• Check the GPSC website before you plan travel, because the heading calls this the updated list and dates can change again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this GPSC notice?

It is an updated exam schedule dated 14.10.2026 that lists the exam dates for GPSC advertisements 36 and 42 to 56 of 2026-27, 35 posts in all.

When is the preliminary test for Advt 42 to 56?

The preliminary test, a first screening exam, is on 13.12.2026 for all advertisements from 42 to 56.

When are the second exams for Advt 42 to 56?

They fall on different days: 07.01.2027 for Advt 53 to 56, 23.01.2027 for Advt 45, 46 and 52, 28.01.2027 for Advt 42, 43 and 48, 03.02.2027 for Advt 47 and 51, and 06.02.2027 for Advt 44, 49 and 50.

What are the exam dates for the ICT Officer posts?

The Advt 36 ICT Officer, Class-2, posts for Municipal Corporations have 09.08.2026 as the first date, which has already passed, and 31.10.2026 as the second date.

How many posts does this schedule cover?

It covers 35 posts across 16 advertisements, of which 26 posts are in Advt 42 to 56 and 9 are ICT Officer posts in Advt 36.

Have the dates changed from the earlier tentative dates?

For Advt 42 to 56, no. The dates match the ones in our earlier Port Officer post, and GPSC has now put them in one official list.

Can I still apply for Advt 42 to 56?

No, the online application window for these posts ended on 08.10.2026.

Does the notice give the call letter date?

No, it gives only the exam dates, so keep watching the GPSC website for the call letter notice.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.