Several important government recruitment applications are approaching their deadlines this week, giving job aspirants only a few days to complete their applications.
The major recruitment drives closing between August 13 and August 16 include AIIMS NORCET 11, UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment, RRB Section Controller Recruitment and ISRO Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, UDC and Stenographer Recruitment.
Candidates should check the eligibility requirements and complete their applications through the respective official recruitment portals before the applicable deadline.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Ends Today
The AIIMS NORCET 11 recruitment application window closes on August 13, 2026.
The Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11 recruitment is being conducted for Nursing Officer posts, with 2,218 vacancies reported for the current recruitment cycle.
The recruitment is relevant to eligible nursing professionals seeking Nursing Officer positions in participating AIIMS institutions and other participating bodies.
Candidates who have not completed their application should check the official AIIMS examination portal immediately rather than waiting until the final hours.
UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment Closes August 14
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is also accepting applications for recruitment to Principal and Vice-Principal posts in the Education Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
The recruitment notification covers 828 vacancies, and the online application deadline is August 14, 2026.
These are senior education-administration positions and are therefore aimed at candidates meeting the prescribed academic and professional experience requirements. Candidates should carefully read the UPSC notification to confirm their eligibility before submitting the application.
RRB Section Controller Application Deadline August 14
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Section Controller Recruitment 2026 is another major deadline approaching this week.
Under CEN 03/2026, RRB has announced 119 tentative vacancies for the Section Controller post.
The online application window opened on July 15 and will close on August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Candidates who have submitted their applications can make the prescribed fee payment until August 16, 2026.
The post carries Level 6 pay under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial pay of ₹35,400. The recruitment process includes a Computer Based Test, Computer Based Aptitude Test, document verification and medical examination.
Unlike the original information circulating online, the Section Controller post is not restricted to engineering or diploma holders. The recruitment information specifies a graduate-level qualification, subject to the detailed eligibility conditions in the CEN.
ISRO Recruitment 2026: Applications Close August 16
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is accepting applications for several administrative and support positions under its 2026 recruitment drive.
The recruitment covers posts including Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer.
The application process began on July 27, 2026, and the current notification gives August 16, 2026, at 11:55 PM as the closing deadline.
The recruitment notification lists more than 240 vacancies, with sources reporting 242 or 244 depending on how the vacancies are counted across the notification’s post categories. Candidates should rely on the official ISRO notification for the precise vacancy breakup applicable to each post.
For Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer positions, candidates must meet the prescribed educational, stenography and computer-proficiency requirements.
Government Job Deadlines at a Glance
| Recruitment | Post/Exam | Vacancies | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS NORCET 11 | Nursing Officer | 2,218 | August 13, 2026 |
| UPSC Recruitment 2026 | Principal & Vice-Principal | 828 | August 14, 2026 |
| RRB CEN 03/2026 | Section Controller | 119 | August 14, 2026 |
| ISRO ICRB 2026 | Assistant, JPA, UDC, Stenographer & related posts | 240+ | August 16, 2026 |
Candidates Should Not Wait Until the Final Hours
With several government recruitment applications closing within a few days of one another, candidates applying for multiple posts should prioritise applications according to their eligibility and deadline.
It is also important to distinguish between the application submission deadline and fee-payment deadline. For example, RRB Section Controller applications close on August 14, while the fee-payment deadline extends to August 16.
Candidates should also verify:
- Educational qualification
- Age limit and applicable relaxation
- Category requirements
- Required experience
- Application fee
- Photograph and signature specifications
- Required certificates and documents
- Final date and time for submission
Applicants should use the respective official recruitment portals and carefully download or save their submitted application forms and payment receipts.
Government Recruitment Deadlines This Week
The current recruitment calendar shows opportunities across healthcare, education administration, Indian Railways and space-sector support services.
For candidates who meet the eligibility criteria, the immediate priority is to complete applications before the relevant deadlines rather than relying on unofficial claims about deadline extensions.
AIIMS NORCET 11 closes on August 13, UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal and RRB Section Controller applications close on August 14, while ISRO recruitment applications remain open until August 16, 2026.
