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Most popular exams for entry into Government jobs

After passing out your college, the next thing that comes to your mind is to get a job. Most teenagers look for government jobs that will ensure a secure job in the future and also a handsome salary. There are lacs of students who appear for several government job exams.

Various government bodies like UPSC, State PSCs, SSC, RRBs and other conduct competitive and recruitment exams on regular basis. A daily exam website like Examsnation can help you prepare for all major government exams through daily notifications, exam schedules, application forms, admit cards, results, and other relevant details. You can also find study materials, previous year question papers, answer keys and other resources to help you prepare for these exams.

Here is a list of most popular exams for entry into Government jobs:

SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL)

SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination well known as SSC CGL is usually held by SSC Examination Board to recruit applicants as Class I and Class II officers in numerous ministries as well as departments under the Government of India.

Educational Qualification- The applicants must have a graduation degree.

Age Limit- The minimum age limit to appear for this examination is 20 years and maximum age limit is 30 years.

Available Posts-

  • Income Tax Inspector (ITI)
  • Central Excise Inspector
  • External Affairs Assistant
  • Assistant Section Officer (CSS)
  • Preventive CBEC Officer and so on.

RRB JE SSE Examination

Every year RRB JE SSE Examination is generally conducted by the Railways Recruitment Board. All applicants having a background of science as well as engineering are generally welcomed to apply for various vacant technical posts of Indian Railways.

Educational Qualification- To sit for JE (Junior Engineer), the minimum educational qualification required to apply for this exam is a Diploma in Engineering. For the post of SSE, Bachelors’ degree in Engineering is preferable.

Age Limit- For JE, the age should range between 18 to 33 years and for SSE, the age limit should be 20 to 34 years.

Available Posts-

  • Senior Section Engineer
  • Junior Engineer
  • Depot Material Superintendent
  • Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant

SBI PO Examination (Probationary Officer)

This SBI PO Examination is usually conducted by the State Bank of India once a year. To get recruited in the vacant post of this examination, there is no physical eligibility criteria are available for the applicants.

Educational Qualification- The applicants having a graduation degree in any subject are eligible for this examination.

Age Limit- To apply for this examination, the applicants should be between 21 to 30 years of age. 

Available Post- Probationary Officer

IBPS SO Examination

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts this examination to recruit knowledgeable applicants to various vacant posts. To get recruited in any of the vacant posts, the applicants do not have to appear for physical eligibility tests. This examination is generally conducted to recruit applicants as Scale 1 Officers, Scale 2 Officers, and Scale 3 Officers.

Educational Qualification- The minimum educational qualification required to get recruited in any of the vacant posts through this examination is a graduation degree. 

Age Limit- The minimum age of the applicants appearing for this examination is 20 years, whereas the maximum age limit is 30 years.  

Available Posts-   

  • IT Officer
  • Rajbhasha Adhikari
  • HR Officer
  • Law Officer
  • Marketing Officer
  • Agricultural Officer

RBI Grade B examination

RBI Grade B examination is generally conducted every year by the Reserve Bank of Indian. This examination is open for both, men and women. This examination is usually held in three levels- Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview. After cracking these three levels, the selected candidate will get recruited in any of the branches across the nation.

Educational Qualification- A graduation degree is must for this examination. The applicants should have 60% marks in aggregate in every semester or year.

Age Limit- The lower age limit for the applicants to sit for this examination is 21 years and the upper age limit is 30 years. 

Available Post- Grade B Officer

Overall, these are the most popular government exams. The vacancies of the posts are comparatively less than the total number of applicants every year. So, prepare yourself smartly to crack these examinations. Good Luck!