🎯 1. UPSC – Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 (IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.)
What it is: One of the most prestigious government exams in India for administrative, police, foreign service, and civil posts.
Notification & Apply: Usually released in Jan 2026 (by UPSC).
Application Window: Typically January – February 2026.
Prelims Exam: 24 May 2026 (Tentative)
Mains Exam: 21–25 August 2026 (Tentative)
Eligibility: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Pay Scale: ₹56,100 + allowances (Level 10)
Benefits: High-status jobs, housing/DA/HRA, pension, secure career. CareerJyoti+1
🔫 2. UPSC – NDA & CDS 2026 (Defence Exams)
NDA & CDS – Officer Entry Exam
Who it’s for: Candidates aiming to join Indian Army, Navy or Air Force as officers.
Notification: December 2025 & May 2026
Exam Dates:
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NDA/CDS I: 13 April 2026
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NDA/CDS II: 14 September 2026
Eligibility: -
NDA – 12th pass (Science preferred)
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CDS – Graduate degree (varies by service)
Pay Scale (Officer Cadets to Commission): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (approx for AFCAT officers); other allowances included.
Apply: UPSC Official Portal. Sarkari Resultz.In+1
📊 3. SSC (Staff Selection Commission) Government Exams
a) SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) 2026
Posts: Tax Inspector, Auditor, Assistant, and more
Eligibility: Graduate degree
Salary: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level 7 & above)
Tentative: Notification expected April 2026; Exams mid-2026. CollegeUp
b) SSC CHSL (10+2 Graduates)
Posts: LDC, DEO, Postal Assistant
Eligibility: 12th Pass
Pay Scale: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
When: Applications expected January – May 2026. CollegeUp
c) SSC GD Constable 2026
Posts: General Duty Constables in CAPFs, Assam Rifles, SSF
Vacancies: ~25,487
Eligibility: 10th Pass
Application Window: Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2025
Salary: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Level 3)
Exam: Early 2026
Selection: Computer Based Exam → Physical Test → DV/Medical. Reddit+1
🚆 4. Indian Railways Jobs (RRB & RRC)
a) RRB NTPC 2025-26
Posts: Clerk, Technician, Assistant
Eligibility: 12th / Graduate
Vacancies: ~35,000+ (expected)
Exams: CBT in early 2026
Salary: ₹19,900 – ₹35,400 approx. CollegeUp+1
b) RRB Junior Engineer (JE)
Posts: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical etc.
Eligibility: Diploma or Degree (Engineering)
Vacancies: ~2,570
Salary: Level 6 (₹35,400 approx starting)
Exam: CBT stages in early-mid 2026. CareerJyoti
🏦 5. Banking & Finance Sector
a) RBI Grade B Officer
Eligibility: Graduate degree
Pay: ₹47,220 – ₹51,840 + DA & perks
Notification: March–April 2026
Prelims: September 2026
Mains: November 2026
Interviews: Early 2027 Sarkari Resultz.In
b) IBPS PO & Clerk 2026
IBPS PO: Prelims (Aug 2026), Mains (Oct 2026); Vacancies ~5,000+
IBPS Clerk: Notification (Sep 2026), Prelims in Dec 2026; Vacancies ~6,000+ Sarkari Resultz.In
c) NABARD Grade A (Assistant Manager)
Apply: March–April 2026
Prelims: May 2026
Mains: June 2026 Sarkari Resultz.In
🛡 6. Teaching & Education Jobs
HTET 2026 (Teacher Eligibility Test)
Location: Haryana
Posts: PRT, TGT, PGT
Exam Date: January 2026
Apply: Through board website soon The Times of India
State Teacher/PSC Jobs
Several States like MPPSC release exams for Assistant Professors, Teachers and other education posts licensed through PHPSSCs — check respective state websites. The Times of India
🪪 7. Apprenticeship & PSU Entry
Rail Coach Factory (RCF) Apprentices
Vacancies: ~550 apprentices
Apply: Until 7 January 2026
Eligibility: ITI/Trade certificates
Helpful for: Practical career start with rail PSU. The Times of India
AIIMS & other Hospitals
New AIIMS colleges opening in states like Jammu & Kashmir will generate jobs for faculty, administrators, nurses and technicians — check official AIIMS recruitment portals. Wikipedia
📌 General Eligibility Requirements
| Level | Qualification | Typical Age |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Pass Govt Jobs | GD Constable, Group D | 18–25 yrs |
| 12th Pass Jobs | SSC CHSL, Railways NTPC/Group D | 18–27 yrs |
| Graduate Jobs | SSC CGL, Banking, UPSC | 18–30+ yrs |
| Diploma/ITI | Railways JE, tech roles | 18–33 yrs+ |
Note: Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories. OnJob
💡 How to Apply & Prepare
📌 Official Websites
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UPSC: upsconline.nic.in
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SSC: ssc.gov.in
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RRB: rrbapply.gov.in
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IBPS: ibps.in
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State PSCs (MPPSC, UPPSC etc.): respective PSC portals
📌 Preparation Tips
✔ Start early with syllabus & mock tests
✔ Create a calendar for application deadlines
✔ Keep documents ready: DOB, education, ID, photos
✔ Use official notifications for exact dates & formats
📅 Important Upcoming Job Events 2026
📆 Jan 2026: NDA/CDS, HTET, SSC CHSL notifications begin
📆 Mar-Apr 2026: UPSC CSE, NABARD, State PSCs
📆 May-Jun 2026: SSC CGL Prelims, Railways CBTs
📆 Jul-Sep 2026: Banking (IBPS/RBI), PSC Mains
📆 Oct-Dec 2026: End year recruitments across sectors