Several Indian educational and recruitment boards have rescheduled examinations originally set for May 28, 2026, following the declaration of a Bakrid holiday [1].
These changes impact thousands of students and job applicants across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The shifts ensure that candidates can observe the religious holiday without conflicting academic or professional obligations.
The Telangana state government declared Id-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, a holiday on May 28, 2026 [1]. This announcement prompted adjustments from various administrative bodies to avoid scheduling conflicts on that date.
In Telangana, Osmania University rescheduled exams that were slated for May 28 [1]. While the university moved its dates, other boards opted for different directions of adjustment.
The Board of Intermediate Education in Andhra Pradesh postponed its inter-supplementary exams [2]. These tests, originally set for May 28, 2026, are now scheduled for June 5, 2026 [2].
Conversely, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) chose to move its schedule forward [3]. The SSC GD Constable exam, which was originally set for May 28, 2026, has been advanced to May 27, 2026 [3].
These administrative shifts highlight the coordination required between state governments and national testing agencies to accommodate religious observances. Students are advised to check their respective portals for updated admit cards, and venue details.
“The Telangana state government declared Id-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, a holiday on May 28, 2026”
The divergent responses—postponing some exams while advancing others—demonstrate the logistical challenges of managing large-scale testing windows. While the inter-supplementary exams were pushed back by a week, the SSC's decision to move the GD Constable exam earlier provides a tighter turnaround for candidates, reflecting the different urgency levels between academic supplements and national recruitment cycles.
