October is crowded with admission and exam notices. Within a few weeks, candidates are sitting for the RRB Technician exam, IBPS Clerk prelims, SSC CGL Tier 1, the UIIC AO prelims and the UP Police physical test, while the RRB ALP exam and several other tests are approaching. This page is a single tracker for admit cards and exam dates for October 2026, with what to check on each hall ticket and the mistakes that cost candidates their exam day. Dates are compiled from published reports and notices, and where sources differ, we say so. Always download your admit card from the official website and trust your own admit card over any list, including this one.
Last updated: 9 October 2026. Dates may change. Confirm on the official website of the exam body.
October 2026 admit card tracker
| Exam | Admit card | Exam date |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026) | Released from 2 October, batch-wise | 6 to 9 October 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk prelims (CRP CSA-XVI) | Released 1 October | 10 and 11 October 2026 |
| UP Police Constable physical test | On uppbpb.gov.in | Reported 7 to 10 October 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 | Released in batches, 2 to 3 days before each exam | 30 September to 28 October 2026 |
| UIIC AO prelims | Expected about 7 days before the exam | 22 October 2026 |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 | Expected before the exam | Reported 3 to 5 November 2026 |
| HBSE Class 10 and 12 (October exams) | Released 22 September | 1 to 22 October 2026 |
Detailed guides: RRB Technician, IBPS Clerk, SSC CGL, UIIC AO, RRB ALP and UP Police.
RRB Technician: CBT 6 to 9 October
Admit cards for Technician Grade I (Signal) and Grade III under CEN 02/2026 were released batch-wise, roughly four days before each exam date. About 6,557 posts were notified. The download is on your regional RRB website or rrb.digialm.com, using your registration number and password or date of birth. Login details are described differently across sources, so follow what the login page asks for.
IBPS Clerk prelims: 10 and 11 October
The call letter for CRP CSA-XVI went live on 1 October. The exam has four shifts a day, with reporting at 8:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30. The prelims has English (30 questions), numerical ability (35) and reasoning (35), 100 marks in 60 minutes with 20 minutes per section and one-fourth negative marking. The mains is scheduled for 27 December 2026, and reports mention 11,403 vacancies.
SSC CGL Tier 1: 30 September to 28 October
The exam is held across many dates in three shifts at 141 centres, with about 10,731 posts and over 28 lakh candidates reported. Admit cards are uploaded 2 to 3 days before each exam date, so a missing admit card for a later date is normal. Reporting is at 8:30, 12:00 and 3:30, with gate closing one hour later. Candidates who could not complete Aadhaar authentication must bring photographs and an original ID and report two hours early.
UIIC AO prelims: 22 October
The company’s notification says call letters are released about seven days before the exam, which points to mid-October. Keep your registration details ready and check uiic.co.in from 14 October.
UP Police physical test and HBSE exams
The UP Police Constable physical stage is reported for 7 to 10 October, but the source is inconsistent, so rely on your own call letter from uppbpb.gov.in. The Haryana Board (HBSE) released admit cards for the October exams of Class 10 and 12 on 22 September, and the exams run from 1 to 22 October. Schools usually distribute admit cards, and private candidates can download them from bseh.org.in.
What to check on every admit card
- Name, photograph, signature, date of birth and category.
- Exam date, shift, reporting time and gate closing time.
- Full centre address, and the route to reach it.
- Instructions on documents, items allowed and prohibited items.
- Roll number and registration number, which you will need again for the result.
How to download an admit card
- Open the official website of the exam body.
- Click the admit card or call letter link for your exam.
- Log in with your registration number and password or date of birth, plus captcha.
- Check all the details and download the PDF.
- Print at least two copies and keep a soft copy.
For more help, see how to download an admit card for any government exam.
The most common mistakes on exam day
Candidates reach the centre late, forget the printed admit card, carry the wrong ID or bring prohibited items such as electronic devices. Others do not read the instructions on the screen and miss details such as sectional time limits. Avoid all of these by packing your documents the night before, reaching at least 45 minutes early and reading the admit card instructions twice.
If your admit card is not showing
Do not panic. Many boards release admit cards close to the exam date, and SSC does so batch by batch. Check the notice for the release schedule. If the date is near and your card is missing, contact the helpdesk with your registration number and keep a screenshot of the error. Avoid unofficial sites that offer to “generate” a hall ticket.
Next exams to prepare for
After these, the NICL AO prelims is on 17 November and the SBI Clerk mains is listed for 22 November on some calendars. See our NICL AO guide and the railway exam calendar.
A simple exam-week routine
In the seven days before an exam, your job is not to learn new topics but to protect what you know. Take one full mock every alternate day at the same time as your shift, and spend the next hour reviewing mistakes. Keep your formula sheet and short notes within reach and read them once a day. Sleep at the same time each night and avoid heavy or unfamiliar food. On the evening before, pack your admit card, original ID, photographs and a transparent water bottle if the rules allow, and keep them by the door.
Travelling to an exam centre in another city
If your centre is in another city, check the city intimation slip as soon as it is released and book travel and a place to stay close to the centre. Reach the city the previous evening, and if possible visit the centre to know the route and travel time. Carry cash and a charged phone, but do not take the phone inside unless the admit card allows it. If your exam is in the early shift, plan to leave your hotel with enough buffer for traffic or a delayed vehicle.
What to do right after the exam
Do not discuss answers with strangers outside the centre. Note down the questions you remember while the memory is fresh, since this helps if the board releases a response sheet or opens a challenge window. Keep your admit card and roll number safe, because you will need them for the answer key, result and any later stage.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the safest place to download an admit card?
Only the official website of the exam body.
Is an admit card the same as a hall ticket?
Yes. Admit card, hall ticket and call letter mean the same.
Can I enter the exam with a soft copy?
Most exams require a printout. Follow the instructions on your admit card.