Dainik Jagran MPCG Tracker: A continuously updated list of important government jobs, examinations, results, counselling and admissions for candidates in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, along with major national opportunities.

LAST UPDATED: AUGUST 19, 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

*Candidates must check the respective official notification for age, language, domicile and other eligibility requirements.

IBPS CSA-XVI: Online registration and fee payment for Customer Service Associates in participating public sector banks will remain open until August 21, 2026. IBPS has confirmed the registration window from August 1 to August 21. The official notification also says the preliminary examination will be held in October and the Main examination in December.

UPSSSC PET 2026: Applications for the Preliminary Eligibility Test opened on August 3 and will close on September 1, 2026. The PET is a qualifying examination for future UPSSSC Group C recruitment, with post-specific vacancies notified separately. Candidates should complete the mandatory registration process and check the official notification before applying.

ADMISSIONS & COUNSELLING

MCC NEET UG 2026: Round 1 for AIQ, deemed and central universities has already moved beyond registration and choice filling. The Round 1 result was scheduled for August 17, while candidates allotted seats can complete reporting and joining from August 18 to August 22. The MCC's official website lists the 2026 UG counselling schedule and information bulletin.

MP NEET UG 2026: Madhya Pradesh Round 1 choice filling and locking ended on August 18. The Round 1 seat-allotment result is scheduled for August 20, followed by reporting at allotted colleges from August 21 to August 27.

CG NEET UG 2026: Chhattisgarh Round 1 counselling is scheduled from August 13 to August 22. Candidates allotted seats will have time to join until August 28, while the DME verification process follows the admission window. The Chhattisgarh DME portal has published the 2026 UG counselling schedule.

Important: Candidates should rely on the latest notice issued by MCC, MP DME or Chhattisgarh DME if any date differs from older information circulating on social media.

UPCOMING EXAMS

The IBPS 2026–27 examination calendar places the PO/MT preliminary exam on August 22 and 23, making it the next major IBPS examination. The Specialist Officer preliminary exam follows on August 29. CSA prelims are scheduled for October 10 and 11. The dates remain subject to any subsequent official revision.

RESULTS, ADMIT CARDS & MERIT LISTS

No result, merit list or admit-card update has been added merely to fill this section.

The latest Dainik Jagran MPCG Education page currently lists the Jobs, Exams & Admissions Tracker as its newest education story, followed by education-related reports published on August 17 and August 15.

Candidates should verify results and admit cards directly through the concerned authority before taking any action.