Important Dates and Days for All Govt Exams in India 2024

Important Dates and Days for All Govt Exams in India 2024

Aspirants preparing for various government exams in India, including SSC, UPSC, banking, railway, defence, and other competitive exams, need to stay updated with important dates and days.

Important Dates and Days
Important Dates and Days

Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your preparation efficiently for the year 2024:

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List of Important Dates and Days

DayImportant Days and Dates
January
4th JanInternational World Braille Day
6th JanWorld Day -War Orphans
9th JanPravasi Bhartiya Diwas
10th JanWorld Hindi Day
11th JanNational Human Trafficking Awareness Day
12th JanNational Youth Day (India)
15th JanArmy Day (India)
17th JanWorld Religion Day
24th JanNational Girl child day (India)
25th JanTourism Day
National Voters Day
26th JanRepublic Day (India)
27th JanInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day
30th JanMartyrs’ Day
World Neglected Tropical Diseases
Last Sunday of JanuaryWorld Leprosy Eradication Day
February
2nd  FebWorld Wetlands Day
4th FebWorld Cancer Day
6th FebInternational Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
9th FebSafer Internet Day
10th FebNational De-Worming Day
11th FebInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science
13th FebWorld Radio Day (UNESCO)
National Women’s Day
20th FebWorld Day of Social Justice
21st FebInternational Mother Language Day
23th FebWorld Peace and Understanding Day
24th FebCentral Excise Day
27th FebWorld NGO Day
28th FebNational Science Day (India)
March
1st MarZero Discrimination DayWorld Civil Defence Day
3rd MarWorld Wildlife Day
4th MarWorld Day of the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation
National Security Day
8th MarInternational Women’s Day
11th MarWorld Kidney Day
14th MarInternational Day of Action for Rivers
15th MarWorld Consumer Rights Day
16th MarNational Vaccination Day
18th MarOrdnance Factories Day
20th MarWorld Sparrow DayInternational Day of Happiness
21st MarInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationWorld Forestry Day
22nd  MarWorld Day for Water
23rd MarWorld Meteorological Day
24th MarWorld Tuberculosis Day
27th MarWorld Theatre Day
April
2nd AprWorld Autism Awareness Day
4th AprInternational Day of Mine Awareness
5th AprNational Maritime Day 
7th AprWorld Health Day
10th AprWorld Homeopathy Day
11th AprNational Pet DayNational Safe Motherhood Day
14th AprCultural Unity Day (recognized by India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Nepal)
15th AprWorld Art Day
17th AprWorld Haemophilia Day
18th AprWorld Heritage Day
21st AprNational Civil Services Day 
National Administrative Professionals Day
22nd AprEarth Day
23rd AprWorld Book and Copyright Day
24th AprNational Panchayati Raj Day
25th AprWorld Malaria Day
26th AprWorld Intellectual Property Day
28th AprWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work
29th AprInternational Dance Day
30th AprAyushman Bharat Diwas
May
1st MayInternational Labour Day
2nd  MayInternational Astronomy Day
4th MayWorld Asthma Day
7th MayWorld Athletics Day
8th MayWorld Red Cross & Red Crescent DayWorld Thalassemia Day
9th MayWorld Migratory Bird Day
10th MayWorld Mother Day
11th MayNational Technology Day (India)
12th MayInternational Nurses Day (India)
16th MayDengue Prevention Day (India)
17th MayWorld Telecommunication DayWorld Information Society Day
18th MayInternational Museum Day
20th MayWorld Metrology Day
World Bee Day
21st MayWorld Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Anti-Terrorism Day
22nd MayInternational Day for Biological Diversity
23rd MayWorld Turtle Day
24th MayCommonwealth Day
28th MayInternational Day of Action for Women’s Health
29th MayInternational Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
International Mount Everest Day (Chosen by Nepal)
31st MayWorld Anti-Tobacco Day
June
1st JunWorld Milk Day
3rd JunWorld Bicycle Day
4th JunInternational Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
5th JunWorld Environment Day
7th JunWorld Food Safety Day
8th JunWorld Ocean Day
12th JunWorld Day Against Child Labour
14th JunWorld Blood Donor Day
15th JunWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day
16th JunInternational Integration Day
17th JunWorld Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
19th JunWorld Sickle Cell Day
20th JunWorld Refugee Day
21st JunWorld Music Day
International Yoga Day
23th JunUnited Nations Public Service Day
International Olympic Day
26th JunInternational Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking International Anti-Drugs Day
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
29th JuneNational Statistics Day
3rd Sunday of JuneInternational Father’s Day
July
1st JulNational Doctor’s Day (India)
2st JulWorld UFO DayWorld Sports Journalists Day
4th JulInternational Cooperative Day
11th JulWorld Population Day
15th JulWorld Youth Skills Day
17th JulWorld Day for International Justice
18th JulMandela Day
26th JulKargil Memorial Day (India)
28th JulWorld Hepatitis Day
World Nature Conservation Day
World Nature Day
29th JulInternational Tiger Day
30th JulInternational Day of Friendship
August
1st AugClergy Sexual Abuse Awareness Day
6th AugHiroshima Day
9th AugNagasaki Day
World Tribal Day
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
10th AugWorld Biofuel Day
World Lion Day
12th AugInternational Youth Day
15th AugIndia’s Independence Day
19th AugWorld Humanitarian Day
20th AugWorld Mosquito Day
21st AugWorld Senior Citizen Day
23rd AugInternational Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
29th AugNational Sports Day International Day against Nuclear Tests
30th AugNational Small Industry Day
September
2nd SepWorld Coconut Day
5th SepTeachers Day (India)
8th SepInternational Literacy Day
12th SepUnited Nations Day for South-South CooperationWorld First Aid Day
14th SepHindi Day (India)
15th SepInternational Day of Democracy
National Engineer’s Day
16th SepWorld Ozone Day
19th SepInternational Talk Like a Pirate Day
21st  SepInternational Day of PeaceWorld Alzheimer’s DayBiosphere Day
22nd SepWorld Rhino Day
23rd SepInternational Day of Sign Languages
28th SepRight to Know Day
30th SepInternational Blasphemy Rights Day
October
1st OctInternational Day of Older Persons
2nd OctInternational Day of Non-Violence
Human Rights Day (10th December)
4th OctWorld Animal Welfare Day
5th OctWorld Teachers’ Day
8th OctIndian Air Force Day
10th OctNational Post Day 
13th OctWorld Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
15th OctInternational Day of Rural Women
16th OctWorld Food Day
17th OctInternational Day for the Eradication of Poverty
20th OctInternational Day of the Air Traffic Controller
24th OctUnited Nations DayWorld Development Information DayWorld Polio Day
27th OctWorld Day for Audiovisual Heritage
28th OctNational Ayurveda Day
30th OctWorld Thrift Day
31st OctNational Unity Day
November
2nd NovInternational Journalist’s Remembrance Day
6th NovInternational Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
9th NovWorld Legal Services Day
10th NovWorld Immunization Day
11th NovNational Education Day
12th NovWorld Pneumonia Day
13th NovWorld Kindness Day
14th NovChildren’s Day (India)
16th NovInternational Day for Tolerance
National Press Day
17th NovInternational Students Day
18th NovWorld Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
19th NovInternational Men’s Day
National Integration Day (India)
20th NovAfrica Industrialization Day
Universal Children’s Day
Transgender Day of Remembrance
21st NovWorld Television Day
World Fisheries Day
25th NovInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
26th NovNational Law Day (India)
Constitution Day
National Milk Day
29th NovInternational Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
December
1st DecWorld Aids Day
2nd DecInternational Day for the Abolition of Slavery
3rd DecInternational Day of Disabled Persons
4th DecIndian Navy Day
7th DecIndian Armed Force Flag Day
International Civil Aviation Day
9th DecThe International Day Against Corruption
10th DecHuman Rights Day
International Animal Rights Day
11th DecInternational Mountain Day
14th DecNational Energy Conservation Day (India)
18th DecInternational Migrants Day
20th DecInternational Human Solidarity Day
22nd DecNational Mathematics Day
23rd DecFarmers Day (India)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Government Exams in India:

  1. Q: What are the most common government exams in India?
  • A: Some of the most common government exams include UPSC Civil Services Examination, SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination, IBPS PO/Clerk Examination, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) exams, and exams conducted by various state public service commissions.
  1. Q: How can I prepare for government exams effectively?
  • A: Effective preparation involves creating a study schedule, understanding the exam pattern and syllabus, practicing previous years’ question papers, taking mock tests, staying updated with current affairs, and focusing on weak areas through continuous revision.
  1. Q: When are the government exams usually conducted in India?
  • A: Government exams are conducted throughout the year, with some exams having specific dates while others are conducted in phases. UPSC exams typically take place in June and December, while SSC exams are conducted periodically throughout the year. Other exams like banking and railway exams may have multiple rounds spread across the year.
  1. Q: Are there age and educational qualifications for government exams?
  • A: Yes, eligibility criteria vary for each exam. Generally, candidates must have a minimum educational qualification (e.g., graduation for UPSC Civil Services) and meet age criteria. Some exams also have restrictions on the number of attempts allowed.
  1. Q: How do I stay updated with current affairs for government exams?
  • A: You can stay updated with current affairs by reading newspapers, following reliable news websites, watching news channels, and referring to monthly magazines dedicated to current affairs. Additionally, there are many apps and websites offering daily current affairs updates.
  1. Q: Can I prepare for government exams while working or studying?
  • A: Yes, many aspirants prepare for government exams while working or studying. It requires effective time management, dedication, and consistent effort. Utilize your free time efficiently for study and revision, and consider joining weekend or online coaching classes if necessary.
  1. Q: How can I improve my English and quantitative aptitude skills for exams?
  • A: For English, focus on reading comprehension, grammar rules, vocabulary, and practice writing essays and precis. For quantitative aptitude, understand basic mathematical concepts, practice solving problems from different topics, and take regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
  1. Q: Are there any relaxation and reservations for reserved categories in government exams?
  • A: Yes, most government exams have relaxation in age limit, educational qualifications, and reservation of seats for candidates belonging to scheduled castes (SC), scheduled tribes (ST), other backward classes (OBC), and economically weaker sections (EWS). Candidates should check the official notifications for specific details.
  1. Q: Can I apply for multiple government exams simultaneously?
  • A: Yes, candidates can apply for multiple exams simultaneously, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for each exam. However, they should be mindful of exam dates and avoid scheduling conflicts. It’s essential to plan and prioritize exams based on personal strengths and career goals.
  1. Q: How can I stay motivated during the preparation phase for government exams?
    • A: Set realistic goals, break down your study plan into manageable tasks, celebrate small achievements, stay connected with fellow aspirants for support and motivation, and remind yourself of the long-term benefits of clearing the exam. Also, take regular breaks, indulge in hobbies, and maintain a healthy lifestyle to stay mentally and physically fit throughout the preparation journey.

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