After the completion of Graduation, many candidates try their hands at a job in the Government sector. Candidates should know about the top Government Jobs in India and the essential qualifications to apply for the available jobs in the Government sector.
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List of Top 10 Government Recruitment Exams in India

1. SBI PO Examination

SBI PO Examination is conducted by the State Bank of India for the recruitment of suitable candidates for the post of Probationary Officer. Every year a huge number of candidates appear in SBI PO Examination.

Important Dates of SBI PO Examination

Notification release date – 3rd week of April

SBI PO Pre Exam Date – June 2022

SBI PO Main Exam Date – August 2022

Eligibility Criteria of SBI PO Examination

Candidates who have completed Graduation in any stream or equivalent or appeared in the final year from a State or Central recognized University can apply.

Candidates having dual degree certificates should check that the date should be as per the date decided by the bank.

Candidates with qualifications in CA can also apply.

The age of candidates should be in between 21-30 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall be eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

A candidate can apply for SBI PO Examination 4 times only.

2. IBPS SO Examination

IBPS SO Examination is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of suitable candidates for the post of Specialist Officer. Every year lakhs of candidates appear in IBPS SO Examination.

Important Dates of IBPS SO Examination

Notification release date – November 2022

IBPS SO Pre Exam Date – Last week of December 2022

IBPS SO Main Exam Date – Last week of January 2023

Eligibility Criteria of IBPS SO Examination

Candidates who have completed Graduation/Post Graduation in relevant stream or equivalent State or Central recognized Universities can apply.

Candidates should be a citizen of India.

The age of candidates should be in between 20-30 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall be eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

3. IBPS PO Examination

IBPS PO Examination is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of suitable candidates for the post of Probationary Officer. Every year many candidates appear in IBPS PO Examination.

Important Dates of IBPS PO Examination

Notification release date – July 2022

IBPS PO Pre Exam Date – October 2022

IBPS PO Main Exam Date – November 2022

Eligibility Criteria of IBPS PO Examination

Candidates should be a citizen of India.

Candidates who have completed CA / Graduation in any stream or equivalent or appearing in the final year from a State or Central recognized University can apply.

The age of candidates should be in between 20-30 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall be eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

Candidates having dual degree certificates should check that the date should be as per the date decided by the bank.

A candidate can apply for IBPS PO Examination for 4 times only.

4. RBI Grade B Examination

RBI Grade B Examination is conducted by the Reserve Bank Of India for the recruitment of suitable candidates to the post falling under Grade B. Every year a huge number of candidates appear in RBI Grade B Examination.

Important Dates of RBI Grade B Examination

Notification release date – June 2022

RBI Grade B Pre Exam Date – August 2022

RBI Grade B Main Exam Date – October 2022

Eligibility Criteria of RBI Grade B Examination

Candidates should be a citizen of India.

Candidates should have passed class 10th or equivalent with min. 60% from a recognized Board.

Candidates should have passed class 12th or Diploma or equivalent with min. 60% from a recognized Board.

The age of candidates should be in between 21-30 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall be eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

A candidate can apply for RBI Grade B Examination for 6 times only.

5. LIC AAO Examination

LIC AAO Examination is conducted by Life Insurance Corporation for the recruitment of suitable candidates for the post of Assistant Administrator Officer. Every year many candidates appear in LIC AAO Examination.

Important Dates of LIC AAO Examination

Notification release date – Will be updated

LIC AAO Exam Date – Will be updated

Eligibility Criteria of LIC AAO Examination

Candidates should be a citizen of India.

Candidates who have completed Graduation in any stream or equivalent or appeared in their final year from a State or Central recognized University can apply.

The age of candidates should be in between 20-30 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall be eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

6. SBI & IBPS Clerk Examination

SBI & IBPS Clerk Examination is conducted by the State Bank of India & Institute of Banking Personnel Selection respectively for the recruitment of suitable candidates for the post of Clerk. Every year lakhs of candidates appear in SBI & IBPS Clerk Examination.

Important Dates of SBI & IBPS Clerk Examination

Notification release date – January & August 2022

SBI & IBPS Clerk Pre Exam Date – June & November 2022

SBI & IBPS Clerk Main Exam Date – July & December 2022

Eligibility Criteria of SBI & IBPS Clerk Examination

Candidates who have completed Graduation in a relevant stream from a State or Central recognized University can apply.

Candidates having dual degree certificates should check that the date should be as per the date decided by the bank.

The age of candidates should be in between 20-28 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall be eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

Candidates should have knowledge of the Official and Local languages.

Candidates should be able to read, write and speak the English language.

7. Indian Railways Examination

Indian Railways Examination is conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for the recruitment of suitable candidates for the Non-Technical and Technical posts.

Important Dates of Indian Railways Examination

Notification release date – Will be updated

Indian Railways Pre Exam Date – Will be updated

Indian Railways Main Exam Date – Will be updated

Eligibility Criteria of Indian Railways Examination

Candidates should be a citizen of India.

Candidates who have completed Graduation in a concerned subject from a State or Central recognized University can apply.

The age of candidates should be in between 18-32 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall be eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

8. TET Examination

Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) Examination is conducted by Central Government and States like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, etc. TET provides certification to qualified candidates so that they can apply for Teacher vacancies coming in Government Schools/Colleges etc.

Important Dates of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) Examination

Notification release date – Will be updated

TET Exam Date – Will be updated

Eligibility Criteria of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) Examination

The applicant should have completed Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% (applicant belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH will get a relaxation of 5% ) and Diploma in Elementry Education (2 Years) from an Institute recognized by N.C.T.E/Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)

9. SSC CGL Examination

SSC CGL Examination is conducted by Staff Selection Commission for the recruitment of suitable candidates for various posts such as Examiner, Excise Inspector, Auditor, etc. Every year lakhs of candidates appear in SSC CGL Examination.

Important Dates of SSC CGL Examination

Notification release date – 5th May 2022

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date – From 25th July 2022

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Date – Will be updated

SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam Date – Will be updated

Eligibility Criteria of SSC CGL Examination

Candidates should be a citizen of India.

Candidates who have completed Graduation in a relevant stream or equivalent or appearing in their final year from a State or Central recognized University can apply.

The age of candidates should be in between 20-30 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall be eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

10. UPSC Civil Services Examination

UPSC Civil Services Examination is conducted by Union Public Service Commission for the recruitment of suitable candidates for various posts such as IAS, IPS, IFS, etc. Every year lakhs of candidates appear in UPSC Civil Services Examination.

Important Dates of UPSC Civil Services Examination

Notification release date – 7th February 2022

UPSC Civil Services Pre Exam Date – 3rd June 2022

UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Date – September 2022

Eligibility Criteria of SSC CGL Examination

Candidates should be a citizen of India.

Candidates who have completed Graduation in any stream or appeared in their final year from a State or Central recognized University can apply.

Conclusion

The age of candidates should be between 21and 32 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall be eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

A candidate can apply only 4-6 times (General Category) for any Government Recruitment Examination.