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Government recruitment in India runs through a few dozen examinations conducted by central commissions, state commissions, banks, railways and individual departments. For someone starting out, the difficulty is rarely finding an exam — it is choosing between them, and then not spreading effort across too many.

The sensible way to narrow the field is by qualification first, then by the kind of work and the kind of selection process you are willing to go through. A degree opens far more doors than class 12, but class 10 already opens several, and technical qualifications open a category of their own.

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Exam updates · checked 19 September 2026

Application forms closing soon, from the official notices

Every deadline below was read on the conducting body’s own portal. Apply days before the close — the last day is when portals slow down and no commission grants an extension for it.

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    SSC JE 2026 — 1,748 posts, applications close 22 September with no extension

    closes 22 SeptemberSSC JE 2026ssc.gov.in notices of 2 and 17 September 2026

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    CAT 2026 registration extended to 22 September, 5 p.m. — no further extension

    closes 22 SeptemberCAT 2026iimcat.ac.in media release

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Government jobs 2026 — checked 18 September 2026

Latest government job notifications and vacancies, from the conducting bodies

The vacancies and windows below are read on the commissions’ and boards’ own portals; the exam routes by qualification follow. A 10th pass opens SSC GD, RRB Group D and the state police constable rounds; a 12th pass adds SSC CHSL, RRB NTPC undergraduate and the clerical banking posts; a degree opens SSC CGL and CPO, the bank PO cadres, RRB NTPC graduate, the state PSCs and UPSC.

Bar chart of vacancies in the running 2026 cycles: SSC GD 25,487, RRB Group D 22,195, IBPS RRB 13,745, SSC CGL 12,256, IBPS Clerk 11,403, RRB ALP 11,127, RRB NTPC 8,868, SBI Clerk 7,967, RRB JE 3,993, SSC CHSL 2,536, SSC CPO 2,018, SSC JE 1,748, SBI PO 1,500, APPSC 892, UPPSC PCS 500, ESE 2027 480, KPSC KAS 319
Vacancies 2026 by examination, from each notification; final counts are fixed later in the cycle.
Application windows open on 18 September 2026, soonest closing first.
ClosesExamWhat is openSource
21 SeptemberIBPS RRB XVIBPS RRB XV — 13,745 posts in the Regional Rural Banks, apply to 21 Septemberibps.in
22 SeptemberSSC JE 2026SSC JE 2026 — 1,748 posts, applications close 22 September with no extensionssc.gov.in notices of 2 and 17 September 2026
22 SeptemberCAT 2026CAT 2026 registration extended to 22 September, 5 p.m. — no further extensioniimcat.ac.in media release, 15 September 2026
25 SeptemberRRB JE CEN 04/2026RRB JE CEN 04/2026 — 3,993 posts plus 35 CMA; applications closed 13 September, modification window to 25 SeptemberRRB portal
27 SeptemberGATE 2027GATE 2027 registration closes 27 September (5 October with late fee)gate2027.iitm.ac.in
28 SeptemberUIIC AO 2026United India Insurance: Administrative Officers (Scale I) — apply to 28 Septemberuiic.co.in → Careers → Recruitment
30 SeptemberSSC CPO 2026SSC CPO 2026: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs — 2,018 posts, apply to 30 Septemberssc.gov.in notice board
6 OctoberUPSC ESE 2027UPSC notified Engineering Services 2027 — 480 vacancies, apply to 6 Octoberupsc.gov.in
7 OctoberSSC CHSL 2026SSC CHSL 2026 notified — about 2,536 posts, apply to 7 Octoberssc.gov.in notice board
10 OctoberNMAT 2026NMAT 2026 registration to 10 October; testing window 2 November – 20 Decembermba.com/nmat
12 OctoberIIT JAM 2027IIT JAM 2027 applications open on JOAPS to 12 Octoberjam.iitkgp.ac.in
13 OctoberINI-CET January 2027INI-CET January 2027 registration open to 13 October; exam 1 Novemberaiimsexams.ac.in
14 OctoberRRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026RRB CEN 05/2026 — 590 paramedical posts, apply 15 September – 14 OctoberRRB portal, CEN 05/2026 PDF
27 OctoberAPPSC Group-I and 19 othersAPPSC issued twenty brief notifications for 892 posts, Group-I among thempsc.ap.gov.in web note, 15 September 2026
31 OctoberCLAT 2027CLAT 2027 on 6 December — applications open to 31 Octoberconsortiumofnlus.ac.in
10 NovemberAILET 2027AILET 2027 on 13 December — applications to 10 Novembernationallawuniversitydelhi.in
25 NovemberSNAP 2026SNAP 2026 registration to 25 November for tests on 13, 19 and 26 Decembersnaptest.org
10 DecemberXAT 2027XAT 2027 registration to 10 December; test on 5 January 2027xatonline.in
The notifications behind the vacancies, newest first.
DateExamWhat was publishedSource
16–17 SeptemberAP Police SI, Constable, Firemen, WardersAP SLPRB issued seven police notifications for 2,197 posts; application dates to be announced. Six notifications of 16 September 2026 and one of 17 September: 378 Sub-Inspectors (Rc.No.81/2026 — SCT SI Civil 253, RSI AR 116, SI SPF 9), 1,156 Constables, Firemen and Warders (Rc.No.91/2026 — PC Civil 542, PC AR 285, Firemen 158, Warders 171), 200 PC Communications, 213 PC Drivers and Mechanics, 60 SI Communications and PTO, 43 FSL Scientific Assistants and 147 Driver Operators. Age on 1 July 2026 (SI 21–26, PC 18–23); fee ₹600 SI, ₹300 PC. Online application and preliminary-test dates follow by press release.slprb.ap.gov.in notifications and press notes of 16–17 September 2026
16 SeptemberUPSC ESE 2027UPSC notified Engineering Services 2027 — 480 vacancies, apply to 6 October. The Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027 was notified on 16 September 2026 with 480 vacancies (Civil 199, Mechanical 85, Electrical 72, Electronics and Telecommunication 118; 19 PwBD). Applications run to 6 October 2026; fee ₹200, nil for women, SC, ST and PwBD; age 21–30 on 1 January 2027. Prelims 31 January 2027, mains 18 June 2027.upsc.gov.in
15 SeptemberAPPSC Group-I and 19 othersAPPSC issued twenty brief notifications for 892 posts, Group-I among them. Brief Notifications 07/2026 to 26/2026 under Andhra Pradesh’s 2026 job calendar: Group-I Services (07/2026) with 163 posts and applications tentatively 6–27 October; Assistant Statistical Officer 196 posts (13 October – 2 November); Executive Officer Grade-III 104; Industrial Promotion Officer 78; Hostel Welfare Officer 73; forest posts 73. Detailed notifications follow on or before each window opens.psc.ap.gov.in web note, 15 September 2026
14 SeptemberRRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026RRB CEN 05/2026 — 590 paramedical posts, apply 15 September – 14 October. Detailed CEN of 14 September 2026 after an indicative notice of 12 September: Nursing Superintendent 365, Pharmacist 118, Health and Malaria Inspector 43, Lab Assistant 31, Radiographer 25, ECG Technician 4, Optometrist 2, Dialysis Technician 1, Audiologist 1 — 590 in all. Applications 15 September – 14 October (23:59), fee to 16 October, modification 17–26 October; age on 1 January 2027.RRB portal, CEN 05/2026 PDF
10 SeptemberSSC CPO 2026SSC CPO 2026: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs — 2,018 posts, apply to 30 September. Notice of 10 September 2026 with 2,018 tentative vacancies. Online applications 10–30 September (23:00), fee to 1 October, correction window 8–10 October; Paper 1 date to be notified (the calendar placed it in October–November).ssc.gov.in notice board
7 SeptemberSSC CHSL 2026SSC CHSL 2026 notified — about 2,536 posts, apply to 7 October. Notice of 7 September 2026 for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination with about 2,536 tentative vacancies. Applications 7 September – 7 October (23:00), fee to 8 October, corrections 14–16 October; Tier 1 and Tier 2 dates to be notified.ssc.gov.in notice board
7 SeptemberUIIC AO 2026United India Insurance: Administrative Officers (Scale I) — apply to 28 September. Notification HO:HRM:REC:AO:1:2026 of 7 September 2026 for Administrative Officers (Generalists and Hindi Officers), with the detailed advertisement, apply-online link and a grievance register on uiic.co.in. Registration closes 28 September 2026.uiic.co.in → Careers → Recruitment
2 SeptemberSSC JE 2026SSC JE 2026 — 1,748 posts, applications close 22 September with no extension. Notice of 2 September 2026 for Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom) and, for the first time, Scientific Assistant in IMD. Applications to 22 September (23:00), fee to 23 September, corrections 28–30 September; Paper 1 tentatively October–November and Paper 2 December. A notice of 17 September rules out any extension.ssc.gov.in notices of 2 and 17 September 2026
1 SeptemberIBPS RRB XVIBPS RRB XV — 13,745 posts in the Regional Rural Banks, apply to 21 September. Notification of 1 September 2026 for Officers Scale I, II and III and Office Assistants; vacancy annexure updated on 9 and 15 September, total unchanged at 13,745 (8,222 Office Assistants, 4,256 Officers Scale I, 1,047 Scale II, 220 Scale III). Registration and fee 1–21 September 2026.ibps.in
13 AugustRRB JE CEN 04/2026RRB JE CEN 04/2026 — 3,993 posts plus 35 CMA; applications closed 13 September, modification window to 25 September. Published 13 August 2026 for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent; corrigendum of 18 August added 35 Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant posts. Applications ran 14 August – 13 September; the modification window runs to 25 September. CBT 1 fixed for 27, 28 and 30 October by the notice of 16 September.RRB portal
11 AugustSBI Clerk 2026-27SBI Junior Associates: 7,680 regular and 287 backlog posts, plus a 1,538-post special drive. Advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 took registration from 11 to 31 August 2026 for 7,680 regular and 287 backlog vacancies; a separate SC/ST/OBC backlog drive (CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, 1,538 posts) ran 7–27 August. Both place the prelims tentatively in September 2026; the special-drive call letters came in early September.sbi.co.in/careers
7 AugustAILET 2027AILET 2027 on 13 December — applications to 10 November. NLU Delhi opened AILET 2027 applications on 7 August 2026 with the last date 10 November; admit cards on 30 November and the test on Sunday 13 December 2026, 2–4 p.m.nationallawuniversitydelhi.in

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Narrowing the field

What your qualification opens

A starting map. Confirm eligibility for any specific exam in its current notification.
QualificationMain routesTypical posts
Class 10SSC MTS, SSC GD, RRB Group D, state police constableMulti-tasking staff, constable, track and technical assistant roles
Class 12SSC CHSL, RRB NTPC, state group examsClerical, data entry, station and commercial posts
Any degreeSSC CGL, banking, UPSC, state PSC, CAPF, CDSOfficer and Group B and C posts across ministries and banks
Engineering diploma or degreeSSC JE, RRB JE, GATE-based PSU recruitment, UPSC ESEJunior Engineer and technical officer posts
Professional degreesSpecialist officer, judiciary, healthcare, agriculture recruitmentCadre posts requiring that specific qualification

Choosing

Questions worth answering before you start

  • Are you willing to meet physical and medical standards? — Uniformed recruitment — police, armed forces, several railway posts — applies them, and they eliminate more candidates than the written papers do.
  • Do you want to work in your own state or anywhere? — State recruitment usually means staying; central recruitment usually does not.
  • Can you write at length under time? — UPSC, judiciary, RBI Grade B and CAPF all require it; most other examinations do not test it at all.
  • How many attempts do you realistically have? — Age bands and attempt limits differ enormously, and some examinations offer very few genuine opportunities.

Getting started

A realistic first year

  1. Pick one primary exam and at most two secondary ones. Chosen so their syllabi overlap. Spreading across unrelated exams is the commonest way candidates lose a year.
  2. Take a full mock in your primary exam before studying. It is uncomfortable and it is the only sound basis for a plan.
  3. Start the slow-building components immediately. General awareness, English and — for uniformed posts — physical training all accumulate over months.
  4. Then study the weakest section first. Rather than the one you enjoy.
  5. Re-test every few weeks. To check the gap is actually closing rather than assuming it is.

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Government Jobs — FAQs

What are the latest government jobs for 12th pass and graduates in September 2026?

For 12th pass: SSC CHSL 2026 (about 2,536 posts, applications to 7 October) and the 7,967 SBI Junior Associate posts whose window closed in August, with RRB NTPC undergraduate in its later stages. For graduates: SSC CGL 2026 (about 12,256; Tier 1 from 30 September), SSC CPO 2026 (2,018; to 30 September), IBPS RRB XV (13,745; to 21 September), IBPS Clerk (11,403; prelims 10–11 October), UPSC ESE 2027 for engineers (480; to 6 October), SSC JE for diploma and degree engineers (1,748; to 22 September) and APPSC’s Group-I and nineteen other notifications (892; windows from 6 October). For 10th pass the SSC GD result (25,487 posts) and the RRB Group D result (22,195) are the awaited ones.

Which government exam should I prepare for first?

Narrow by qualification, then by the kind of work and selection process you can commit to. Within that, pick one primary exam and at most two secondary ones whose syllabi overlap with it — SSC CGL alongside banking, for instance, or state PSC alongside UPSC. Spreading effort across unrelated examinations is the most common way candidates lose a year, because each one’s specifics need attention that a divided preparation cannot give.

Can I get a government job after class 10 or 12?

Yes. Class 10 opens SSC MTS, SSC GD Constable, RRB Group D and state police constable recruitment; class 12 opens SSC CHSL, RRB NTPC and a range of state group examinations. These have larger applicant fields because the qualification bar is lower, so competition is intense — but the papers are correspondingly more accessible, and for uniformed posts, physical preparation is often the more decisive factor than academic ability.

How long does it take to clear a government exam?

For most candidates, one to two full cycles of serious preparation, which typically means a year or more from starting to a result. The variable that matters most is consistency rather than total hours: general awareness, English and calculation speed all respond to daily contact over months and barely respond to intensive short-term effort. Uniformed recruitment adds physical training, which is a separate months-long project running in parallel.

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