October 2025 Competitive Exams Schedule: Key Dates and Details

As October approaches, students preparing for competitive exams should take note of the crucial dates and details for various government recruitment tests. This month features significant exams such as LIC AAO, SIDBI Grade A, and Odisha Police SI, among others. With the release of admit cards and exam schedules, candidates are encouraged to finalize their preparations. This article outlines the key dates and essential information for each exam, ensuring that students are well-informed and ready to succeed.

By Ambika Singh Oct 1, 2025, 13:13 IST

October 2025 Exams Calendar

As September draws to a close, October is set to begin, marking a pivotal month for students gearing up for competitive examinations. Numerous government recruitment tests are scheduled across various states and departments throughout October. If you're preparing for these assessments, now is the time to enhance your study efforts and finalize your preparations.

Upcoming Exams in October

1. LIC AAO Notification 2025

The preliminary exam admit card for LIC AAO Recruitment 2025 has been issued, with the exam taking place on October 3, 2025. Candidates can access their admit cards via the official LIC website.

2. SIDBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025

The admit card for the Grade A Recruitment Exam 2025 has been released by SIDBI. Candidates can download their call letters from ibpsonline.ibps.in. The online examination is scheduled for October 4, 2025.

3. Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025

The provisional hall ticket for the Odisha Police SI Recruitment Exam 2025 is now available. Candidates can download their admit cards from oprb-recruitment.com. The exam will occur on October 4 and 5, 2025, with 933 positions to be filled.

4. MGVCL JE Recruitment 2025

MGVCL has set the date for the Tier-2 exam for Junior Engineer Recruitment, which will be held on October 7, 2025.

5. OSSSC ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2024

The OSSSC ICDS Supervisor exam has been rescheduled from October 8 to the third week of November 2025.

6. Odisha RI 2025

The OSSSC has announced a new date for the Odisha RI Preliminary Written Exam 2025, which will now take place in CBRE mode starting October 8, 2025.

7. Odisha ARI Recruitment 2025

Hall tickets for the Assistant Revenue Inspector Exam 2025 have been released on the OSSSC portal, with the written exam scheduled from October 8 to the third week of November 2025.

8. IBPS Clerk 2025

The Phase 1 Preliminary Exam for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025 is set for October 4, 5, and 11, 2025.

9. MP TET Varg 3 Exam 2025

The MPTET Varg 3 Exam date has been officially confirmed for October 9, 2025, with two shifts planned.

10. Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2025

The Patna High Court District Judge Main Exam is scheduled for October 12, 2025, under the 10% quota for the year 2023-24.

11. RPSC AAO Recruitment 2025

The AAO Exam 2025 date has been announced by RPSC, with the written exam on October 13, 2025. Applications are open for 125 posts, requiring candidates to hold a B.Sc. degree.

12. RRB NTPC 2025 Recruitment

A total of 8,850 positions are available for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025. Online applications will be accepted from October 21, 2025, to November 27, 2025, with 3,050 vacancies for graduate-level roles and 5,800 for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC).

13. SSC JE 2025 Exam

The official website has released branch-wise vacancies for SSC JE Recruitment 2025, inviting applications for 1,731 positions.

14. SSC Stenographer Exam Date 2025

The answer key for the SSC Stenographer 2025 has been published on ssc.gov.in.