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Central Government Competitive & Recruitment Examination for India

A complete, categorized directory of Central Government competitive, recruitment, entrance, and eligibility examinations across UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence, PSUs, Central Universities and more — organized for quick reference.

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UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Civil Services Examination (CSE)UPSCGroup A
Engineering Services Examination (ESE/IES)UPSCGroup A
Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS)UPSCGroup A
Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS)UPSCDefence
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA)UPSCDefence
Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE)UPSCMedical
Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS)UPSCGroup A
Combined Geo-Scientist ExaminationUPSCGroup A
Geologist ExaminationUPSCGroup A
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant CommandantsUPSCGroup B
Assistant Commandant (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)UPSCGroup B
Assistant Commandant (Sashastra Seema Bal)UPSCGroup B
Assistant Commandant (Central Reserve Police Force)UPSCGroup B
Assistant Commandant (Border Security Force)UPSCGroup B
Assistant Commandant (Central Industrial Security Force)UPSCGroup B
Special Class Railway Apprentices (SCRA)UPSCApprentice
National Defence Academy (II) ExaminationUPSCDefence
Combined Defence Services (II) ExaminationUPSCDefence
Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL)SSCGroup B & C
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSL)SSCGroup C
Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination (MTS)SSCGroup C
Stenographer Grade C & D ExaminationSSCGroup C
Junior Engineer Examination (JE)SSCGroup B
Scientific Assistant ExaminationSSCGroup B
Selection Post ExaminationSSCGroup C
Constable (General Duty) in CAPFs & SSF ExaminationSSCGroup C
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs & CISF ExaminationSSCGroup C
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)SSCGroup B
Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)SSCGroup B
Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)SSCGroup B
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)SSCGroup B
Combined Graduate Level (CGL) - Havaldar in CBIC & CBNSSCGroup C

RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC)RRBGroup C
Junior Engineer (JE)RRBGroup B
Senior Section Engineer (SSE)RRBGroup B
Railway Protection Force (RPF) ConstableRRBGroup C
Railway Protection Force (RPF) Sub-InspectorRRBGroup B
Group D (Level-1) PostsRRBGroup D
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)RRBGroup C
Technician PostsRRBGroup C
Ministerial and Isolated CategoriesRRBGroup C

RRC (Railway Recruitment Cells) Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Level-1 Posts (Group D)RRCGroup D
Apprentice PostsRRCApprentice

RBI (Reserve Bank of India)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
RBI Grade B OfficersRBIOfficer
RBI AssistantRBIAssistant
RBI Specialist OfficersRBIOfficer

NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
NABARD Grade A OfficersNABARDOfficer
NABARD Grade B OfficersNABARDOfficer
NABARD Development AssistantNABARDAssistant
NABARD Specialist OfficersNABARDOfficer

IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
IBPS Probationary Officer (PO)IBPSOfficer
IBPS ClerkIBPSClerk
IBPS Specialist Officer (SO)IBPSOfficer
IBPS Regional Rural Banks (RRB) Officer Scale IIBPSOfficer
IBPS Regional Rural Banks (RRB) Officer Scale IIIBPSOfficer
IBPS Regional Rural Banks (RRB) Officer Scale IIIIBPSOfficer
IBPS Regional Rural Banks (RRB) Office AssistantIBPSAssistant

SBI (State Bank of India)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
SBI Probationary Officer (PO)SBIOfficer
SBI Clerk (Junior Associate)SBIClerk
SBI Specialist Officer (SO)SBIOfficer
SBI Circle-Based Officer (CBO)SBIOfficer
SBI ApprenticeSBIApprentice

Other Financial Institutions

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
SIDBI Grade ASIDBIOfficer
SIDBI Assistant ManagerSIDBIOfficer
NHB (National Housing Bank) Grade ANHBOfficer
NHB Assistant ManagerNHBAssistant
IFSCA (International Financial Services Centres Authority) Grade AIFSCAOfficer
EXIM Bank Management TraineeEXIM BankOfficer
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) OfficerIPPBOfficer
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) ExecutiveIPPBExecutive

LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
LIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO)LICOfficer
LIC AssistantLICAssistant
LIC Development OfficerLICOfficer
LIC Apprentice ActuaryLICApprentice

GIC (General Insurance Corporation of India)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
GIC Assistant ManagerGICOfficer
GIC Administrative OfficerGICOfficer
GIC Specialist OfficerGICOfficer

Other Insurance Organizations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
NIACL (National Insurance Company) AssistantNIACLAssistant
NIACL Administrative OfficerNIACLOfficer
OICL (Oriental Insurance Company) Administrative OfficerOICLOfficer
UIICL (United India Insurance) Administrative OfficerUIICLOfficer
New India Assurance Company Administrative OfficerNIACLOfficer
ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation) OfficerECGCOfficer

Indian Army

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme)Indian ArmySoldier
Technical Entry Scheme (TES)Indian ArmyOfficer
National Cadet Corps (NCC) Special EntryIndian ArmyOfficer
Judge Advocate General (JAG) EntryIndian ArmyOfficer
Army Education Corps (AEC)Indian ArmyOfficer
Military Nursing Service (MNS)Indian ArmyOfficer
Soldier Trades (GD, Clerk, Technical, etc.)Indian ArmySoldier

Indian Navy

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Indian Navy Agniveer (MR/SSR)Indian NavySailor
Indian Navy Agniveer (AA)Indian NavySailor
Indian Naval Academy (INA) EntryIndian NavyOfficer
University Entry Scheme (UES)Indian NavyOfficer
Short Service Commission (SSC)Indian NavyOfficer
Artificer Apprentice (AA)Indian NavySailor
Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR)Indian NavySailor
Matric Recruit (MR)Indian NavySailor

Indian Air Force

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Agniveer Vayu (Air Force)Indian Air ForceAirman
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)Indian Air ForceOfficer
National Defence Academy (NDA) EntryIndian Air ForceOfficer
Combined Defence Services (CDS) EntryIndian Air ForceOfficer
Meteorologist EntryIndian Air ForceOfficer
Ground Duty Officer (Non-Technical)Indian Air ForceOfficer
Technical Branch EntryIndian Air ForceOfficer

Coast Guard

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Indian Coast Guard Navik (General Duty)Coast GuardSailor
Indian Coast Guard Navik (Domestic Branch)Coast GuardSailor
Indian Coast Guard Yantrik (Mechanical/Electrical)Coast GuardSailor
Assistant Commandant (General Duty)Coast GuardOfficer
Assistant Commandant (Pilot/Navigator)Coast GuardOfficer
Assistant Commandant (Technical)Coast GuardOfficer

CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
BSF (Border Security Force) ConstableBSFGroup C
BSF Head ConstableBSFGroup C
BSF Sub-InspectorBSFGroup B
BSF Assistant CommandantBSFGroup B
CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) ConstableCRPFGroup C
CRPF Head ConstableCRPFGroup C
CRPF Sub-InspectorCRPFGroup B
CRPF Assistant CommandantCRPFGroup B
CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) ConstableCISFGroup C
CISF Head ConstableCISFGroup C
CISF Sub-InspectorCISFGroup B
CISF Assistant CommandantCISFGroup B
ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) ConstableITBPGroup C
ITBP Head ConstableITBPGroup C
ITBP Sub-InspectorITBPGroup B
ITBP Assistant CommandantITBPGroup B
SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) ConstableSSBGroup C
SSB Head ConstableSSBGroup C
SSB Sub-InspectorSSBGroup B
SSB Assistant CommandantSSBGroup B
Assam Rifles ConstableAssam RiflesGroup C
Assam Rifles Head ConstableAssam RiflesGroup C
Assam Rifles Sub-InspectorAssam RiflesGroup B
Assam Rifles OfficerAssam RiflesGroup B

Intelligence & Investigation

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
IB ACIO (Assistant Central Intelligence Officer) Grade IIIntelligence Bureau (MHA)Group B
IB Security Assistant/ExecutiveIntelligence Bureau (MHA)Group C
CBI Sub-InspectorCBIGroup B
CBI Assistant Sub-InspectorCBIGroup C
NIA (National Investigation Agency) Sub-InspectorNIAGroup B
NIA AssistantNIAGroup C
ED (Enforcement Directorate) AssistantEDGroup C
ED Assistant Enforcement OfficerEDGroup B

Other Central Police Organizations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Delhi Police Constable (Executive)Delhi PoliceGroup C
Delhi Police Head ConstableDelhi PoliceGroup C
Delhi Police Sub-InspectorDelhi PoliceGroup B
Delhi Police Assistant Sub-InspectorDelhi PoliceGroup C
Railway Protection Force (RPF) ConstableRPFGroup C
Railway Protection Force (RPF) Sub-InspectorRPFGroup B
Railway Protection Force (RPF) Head ConstableRPFGroup C
Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) HavaldarCBNGroup C

CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)CBSEEligibility
KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) PRT/TGT/PGTCBSETeaching
KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) Principal/Vice-PrincipalCBSETeaching
KVS Non-Teaching PostsCBSENon-Teaching
NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) PRT/TGT/PGTCBSETeaching
NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) Principal/Vice-PrincipalCBSETeaching
NVS Non-Teaching PostsCBSENon-Teaching

UGC (University Grants Commission)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
UGC NET (National Eligibility Test)NTAEligibility
UGC NET JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)NTAFellowship
CSIR NET (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)NTAEligibility
CSIR NET JRFNTAFellowship

Other Teaching Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) TutorAIIMSTeaching
JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research) TutorJIPMERTeaching
PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research) TutorPGIMERTeaching
NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences) TutorNIMHANSTeaching
SCTIMST (Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology) TutorSCTIMSTTeaching

IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main)NTAUG Entrance
JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination Advanced)IITUG Entrance
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)IIT/IIScPG Entrance
JAM (Joint Admission Test forM.Sc.)IITPG Entrance
CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)IITPG Entrance
HSEE (Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination)IIT MadrasPG Entrance

NITs (National Institutes of Technology)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
JEE Main (for NIT admission)NTAUG Entrance
NIT M.Tech (through GATE)NITPG Entrance
NITM.Sc(through JAM)NITPG Entrance
NIT MBA (through CAT/CMAT)NITPG Entrance

IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
JEE Main (for IIIT admission)NTAUG Entrance
IIIT Delhi PGCATIIIT DelhiPG Entrance
IIIT Hyderabad PG EntranceIIIT HyderabadPG Entrance
IIIT Bangalore PG EntranceIIIT BangalorePG Entrance

IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
CAT (Common Admission Test)IIMPG Entrance
IPM (Integrated Programme in Management) Aptitude TestIIMUG Entrance
IIM Common Admission ProcessIIMPG Entrance

IISERs (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)IISERUG Entrance
IISER Integrated PhDIISERPG Entrance
IISERM.ScIISERPG Entrance

Other Central Higher Education Institutions

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
IISc (Indian Institute of Science) EntranceIIScPG/PhD
NISER (National Institute of Science Education and Research) EntranceNISERUG/PG
UM-DAE CEBS (Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences)UM-DAE CEBSUG
JNCASR (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research)JNCASRPG/PhD
Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
CSIR NET JRFNTAFellowship
UGC NET JRFNTAFellowship
DBT BET (Biotechnology Eligibility Test)DBTFellowship
ICMR JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)ICMRFellowship
GATE (for PSU & Research)IIT/IIScEligibility
JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test)JESTPG/PhD
TIFR GS (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School)TIFRPG/PhD
NBHM (National Board for Higher Mathematics) ExamNBHMFellowship
INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research)DSTFellowship
Ramanujan FellowshipSERBFellowship
Ramalingaswami Re-entry FellowshipDBTFellowship
Women Scientists Scheme (WOS)DSTFellowship
SERB National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)SERBFellowship
CSIR Research FellowshipCSIRFellowship
DRDO Research FellowshipDRDOFellowship
ISRO Research FellowshipISROFellowship
BARC Research FellowshipBARCFellowship

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC'ICRB (ISRO)Scientist
ISRO Technical AssistantICRB (ISRO)Technical
ISRO ApprenticeICRB (ISRO)Apprentice
ISRO TechnicianICRB (ISRO)Technician

DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
DRDO Scientist 'B'RAC (DRDO)Scientist
DRDO Technical AssistantCEPTAM (DRDO)Technical
DRDO ApprenticeCEPTAM (DRDO)Apprentice
DRDO TechnicianCEPTAM (DRDO)Technician
DRDO Admin & Allied CadreCEPTAM (DRDO)Group B & C

BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
BARC OCES (Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates & Science Postgraduates)BARCTraining
BARC DGFS (DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme)BARCFellowship
BARC Scientific OfficerBARCOfficer
BARC Technical OfficerBARCOfficer
BARC ApprenticeBARCApprentice

DAE (Department of Atomic Energy) Organizations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
IGCAR (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research) Scientific OfficerIGCAROfficer
RRCAT (Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology) Scientific OfficerRRCATOfficer
VECC (Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre) Scientific OfficerVECCOfficer
SINP (Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics) Scientific OfficerSINPOfficer
Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD) Scientific OfficerAMDOfficer
Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) Executive TraineeNPCILOfficer
NPCIL Junior Scientific OfficerNPCILOfficer
NPCIL TechnicianNPCILTechnician

CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
CSIR NETNTAEligibility
CSIR Scientist/EngineerCSIRScientist
CSIR Technical AssistantCSIRTechnical
CSIR Project AssistantCSIRProject
CSIR Senior Research FellowCSIRFellow

ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
ICMR JRFICMRFellowship
ICMR ScientistICMRScientist
ICMR Technical OfficerICMRTechnical
ICMR Project AssistantICMRProject

Other Scientific Organizations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
DST (Department of Science & Technology) ScientistDSTScientist
DBT (Department of Biotechnology) ScientistDBTScientist
SERB (Science and Engineering Research Board) ScientistSERBScientist
NPL (National Physical Laboratory) ScientistNPLScientist
NISCAIR (National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources)NISCAIRScientist
NISTADS (National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies)NISTADSScientist
CIMAP (Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants)CIMAPScientist
CDRI (Central Drug Research Institute)CDRIScientist
IIIM (Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine)IIIMScientist

Central Engineering Services

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE)UPSCGroup A
SSC Junior Engineer (JE)SSCGroup B
CWC (Central Water Commission) Junior EngineerCWCGroup B
CWC Central Water Engineering ServiceCWCGroup A
CEA (Central Electricity Authority) EngineerCEAGroup A
NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) Manager/EngineerNHAIGroup A
MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways) EngineerMoRTHGroup A

Technical Recruitment in Central Organizations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
ISRO Technical AssistantISROTechnical
DRDO Technical AssistantDRDOTechnical
BARC Technical OfficerBARCTechnical
NPCIL Junior Scientific OfficerNPCILTechnical
NPCIL TechnicianNPCILTechnical
BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) Engineer TraineeBHELEngineer
BHEL Supervisor TraineeBHELSupervisor
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) Graduate TraineeONGCEngineer
ONGC Assistant TechnicianONGCTechnician
IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited) Graduate EngineerIOCLEngineer
IOCL Junior Engineering AssistantIOCLTechnician
NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) Executive TraineeNTPCEngineer
NTPC Junior EngineerNTPCTechnician
GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) Management TraineeGAILEngineer
GAIL Junior EngineerGAILTechnician
BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited) Management TraineeBPCLEngineer
HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) OfficerHPCLEngineer
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) Management TraineeHALEngineer
HAL ApprenticeHALApprentice
BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited) Probationary EngineerBELEngineer
BEL Project EngineerBELEngineer
ECIL (Electronics Corporation of India Limited) Graduate Engineer TraineeECILEngineer
ECIL Technical OfficerECILTechnical

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test)AIIMSPG Entrance
INI-SS (Institute of National Importance Super Specialty)AIIMSSuper Specialty
AIIMS MBBS (through NEET UG)NTAUG Entrance
AIIMS Nursing OfficerAIIMSNursing
AIIMS Staff NurseAIIMSNursing
AIIMS TutorAIIMSTeaching
AIIMS Junior ResidentAIIMSResident
AIIMS Senior ResidentAIIMSResident

Other Central Medical Institutions

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
JIPMER MBBS (through NEET UG)NTAUG Entrance
JIPMER PG (through INI-CET)AIIMSPG Entrance
PGIMER MBBS (through NEET UG)NTAUG Entrance
PGIMER PG (through INI-CET)AIIMSPG Entrance
NIMHANS PG (through INI-CET)AIIMSPG Entrance
SCTIMST PG (through INI-CET)AIIMSPG Entrance
NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)NTAUG Entrance
NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test PG)NBEPG Entrance
NEET MDS (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test MDS)NBEPG Entrance
NEET SS (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty)NBESuper Specialty
FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination)NBEEligibility
AIIMS ParamedicalAIIMSParamedical
JIPMER ParamedicalJIPMERParamedical

Central Health Services

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS)UPSCMedical Officer
Central Health Services (CHS) Medical OfficerCHSMedical Officer
ESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) Medical OfficerESICMedical Officer
ESIC Staff NurseESICNursing
ESIC PharmacistESICPharmacist
Railways Medical OfficerRailwaysMedical Officer
Railways Staff NurseRailwaysNursing
CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) Medical OfficerCGHSMedical Officer
AFMS (Armed Forces Medical Services) Medical OfficerAFMSMedical Officer
DGHS (Directorate General of Health Services) Medical OfficerDGHSMedical Officer

CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
UPSC Drug InspectorUPSCInspector
CDSCO Drug Inspector (Medical Devices)UPSCInspector

ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
ICAR AIEEA UG (All India Entrance Examination for Admission)ICARUG Entrance
ICAR AIEEA PGICARPG Entrance
ICAR AICE JRF/SRF (Junior/Senior Research Fellowship)ICARFellowship
ICAR ScientistICARScientist
ICAR Technical OfficerICARTechnical

ASRB (Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
ASRB NET (National Eligibility Test)ASRBEligibility
ASRB ARS (Agricultural Research Service)ASRBScientist

FCI (Food Corporation of India)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
FCI ManagerFCIManager
FCI Assistant Grade III (General/Depot/Accounts/Technical)FCIAssistant
FCI Junior EngineerFCIEngineer
FCI StenographerFCIStenographer
FCI TypistFCITypist

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
FSSAI Food Analyst Examination (FAE)FSSAICertification
FSSAI Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO)FSSAIOfficer
FSSAI Food Safety Officer (FSO)FSSAIOfficer
FSSAI Technical OfficerFSSAIOfficer
FSSAI AssistantFSSAIAssistant

Other Agriculture Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Ministry of Agriculture ScientistMoAScientist
Ministry of Agriculture Technical OfficerMoATechnical
State Agricultural Universities (through ICAR)ICARUG/PG
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) OfficerNDDBOfficer
National Seeds Corporation (NSC) OfficerNSCOfficer

UPSC Finance Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
UPSC Indian Economic Service (IES)UPSCGroup A
UPSC Indian Statistical Service (ISS)UPSCGroup A

Finance Ministry Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
SSC CGL - Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT)SSCGroup C
SSC CGL - Inspector (Central Excise) (CBIC)SSCGroup B
SSC CGL - Inspector (Examiner) (CBIC)SSCGroup B
SSC CGL - Inspector (Preventive Officer) (CBIC)SSCGroup B
SSC CGL - Tax Assistant (CBDT)SSCGroup C
SSC CGL - Auditor (CAG)SSCGroup C
SSC CGL - Accountant (CAG)SSCGroup C
SSC CGL - Junior Accountant (CAG)SSCGroup C
SSC CGL - Senior Secretariat Assistant (CSS)SSCGroup C
SSC CGL - Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in CSSSSCGroup B
SSC CGL - Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in AFHQSSCGroup B
SSC CGL - Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in MEASSCGroup B
SSC CGL - Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)SSCGroup C
SSC CGL - Sub-Inspector in NIASSCGroup B
SSC CGL - Assistant Enforcement Officer (ED)SSCGroup B
SSC CGL - Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)SSCGroup B
SSC AAO (Assistant Audit Officer) in CAGSSCGroup B

Other Finance Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) AccountantCAGGroup C
Department of Economic Affairs OfficerDEAGroup A
Department of Expenditure OfficerDoEGroup A
Department of Revenue OfficerDoRGroup A
CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) OfficerCBDTGroup A
CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) OfficerCBICGroup A
Controller General of Accounts (CGA) OfficerCGAGroup A
Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS)UPSCGroup A
Indian Revenue Service (IRS)UPSCGroup A
Indian Economic ServiceUPSCGroup A
Indian Statistical ServiceUPSCGroup A

Financial Regulatory Bodies

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
RBI Grade B OfficersRBIOfficer
RBI AssistantRBIAssistant
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) Grade ASEBIOfficer
SEBI Grade BSEBIOfficer
SEBI Assistant ManagerSEBIOfficer
IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) Grade AIRDAIOfficer
IRDAI Assistant ManagerIRDAIOfficer
PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) Grade APFRDAOfficer
NPS (National Pension System) Trust OfficerPFRDAOfficer
SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) Grade ASIDBIOfficer
NABARD Grade ANABARDOfficer
NHB (National Housing Bank) Grade ANHBOfficer
IFSCA (International Financial Services Centres Authority) Grade AIFSCAOfficer
IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) OfficerIBBIOfficer

Other Regulatory Bodies

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) OfficerTRAIOfficer
CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) OfficerCERCOfficer
AERA (Airports Economic Regulatory Authority) OfficerAERAOfficer
PNGRB (Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board) OfficerPNGRBOfficer
CCI (Competition Commission of India) OfficerCCIOfficer
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) OfficerFSSAIOfficer
CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) Drug InspectorUPSCInspector
NPPA (National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority) OfficerNPPAOfficer
BSI (Bureau of Indian Standards) OfficerBSIOfficer
CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) OfficerCBFCOfficer

UPSC Law Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
UPSC Legal Posts (various)UPSCGroup A & B
UPSC Law OfficerUPSCGroup A

Other Legal Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Department of Legal Affairs OfficerDoLAGroup A
Ministry of Law & Justice OfficerMoLJGroup A
Legislative Department OfficerLegDeptGroup A
Judiciary Services (through UPSC for Central)UPSCGroup A
Law Commission of India OfficerLCIGroup A
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) OfficerNALSAGroup A
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) OfficerCATGroup A
Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) OfficerAFTGroup A
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) OfficerNCLTGroup A
Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) OfficerDRTGroup A
Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission OfficerCDRCGroup A
Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
UPSC Indian Statistical Service (ISS)UPSCGroup A
UPSC Indian Economic Service (IES)UPSCGroup A
SSC Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)SSCGroup B
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) OfficerMoSPIGroup A
National Statistical Office (NSO) OfficerNSOGroup A
Central Statistical Office (CSO) OfficerCSOGroup A
National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) OfficerNSSOGroup A
Registrar General of India (RGI) OfficerRGIGroup A
Census of India OfficerCensusGroup A
National Accounts Division (NAD) OfficerNADGroup A
Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES) OfficerDESGroup A

Government Technology Organizations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
NIC (National Informatics Centre) Scientist 'B'NICScientist
NIC Technical AssistantNICTechnical
NIC Project AssociateNICProject
NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology) ScientistNIELITScientist
NIELIT Technical AssistantNIELITTechnical
MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) OfficerMeitYGroup A
Digital India Corporation OfficerDICGroup A
IndiaCERT (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) OfficerCERT-InGroup A
UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) OfficerUIDAIGroup A
NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) OfficerNPCIGroup A

IT in Central Organizations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
RBI IT OfficerRBIOfficer
SEBI IT OfficerSEBIOfficer
IRDAI IT OfficerIRDAIOfficer
NABARD IT OfficerNABARDOfficer
SIDBI IT OfficerSIDBIOfficer
IBPS IT OfficerIBPSOfficer
SBI IT OfficerSBIOfficer
PFC (Power Finance Corporation) IT OfficerPFCOfficer
REC (Rural Electrification Corporation) IT OfficerRECOfficer
IRCON (Indian Railway Construction Company) IT OfficerIRCONOfficer

India Post / Department of Posts

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
India Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak)India PostGDS
India Post BPM (Branch Post Master)India PostGDS
India Post ABPM (Assistant Branch Post Master)India PostGDS
India Post Postal Assistant (PA)India PostGroup C
India Post Sorting Assistant (SA)India PostGroup C
India Post PostmanIndia PostGroup C
India Post Mail GuardIndia PostGroup C
India Post MTS (Multi Tasking Staff)India PostGroup D
India Post Inspector of PostsIndia PostGroup B
India Post Postal InspectorIndia PostGroup B
India Post GDS to PA/SA LDCE (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination)India PostDepartmental
India Post Postman/Mail Guard LDCEIndia PostDepartmental

EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
EPFO Social Security Assistant (SSA)EPFOAssistant
EPFO Enforcement OfficerEPFOOfficer
EPFO Accounts OfficerEPFOOfficer
EPFO Assistant Provident Fund CommissionerEPFOOfficer

ESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
ESIC Upper Division Clerk (UDC)ESICClerk
ESIC Lower Division Clerk (LDC)ESICClerk
ESIC AssistantESICAssistant
ESIC Insurance OfficerESICOfficer
ESIC Medical OfficerESICMedical
ESIC Staff NurseESICNursing
ESIC PharmacistESICPharmacist

Ministry of Labour & Employment

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Ministry of Labour OfficerMoLEGroup A
Directorate General of Employment (DGE) OfficerDGEGroup A
Directorate General of Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI) OfficerDGFASLIGroup A
Central Labour Service (CLS) OfficerCLSGroup A
Labour Commissioner (Central) OfficerLCGroup A

FCI (Food Corporation of India)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
FCI Manager (General/Depot/Technical/Movement/Accounts/Legal/Hindi)FCIManager
FCI Assistant Grade III (General/Depot/Accounts/Technical)FCIAssistant
FCI Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)FCIEngineer
FCI StenographerFCIStenographer
FCI TypistFCITypist
FCI WatchmanFCIWatchman

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
FSSAI Food Analyst Examination (FAE)FSSAICertification
FSSAI Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO)FSSAIOfficer
FSSAI Food Safety Officer (FSO)FSSAIOfficer
FSSAI Technical OfficerFSSAIOfficer
FSSAI AssistantFSSAIAssistant

Other Food & Distribution Examinations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Ministry of Food & Public Distribution OfficerMoF&PDGroup A
Department of Food & Public Distribution OfficerDFPDGroup A
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) OfficerNAFEDOfficer
National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF) OfficerNCCFOfficer
Warehousing Corporation OfficerWCOfficer
Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS)UPSCGroup A
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) OfficerMoEFCCGroup A
Forest Survey of India (FSI) OfficerFSIGroup A
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) OfficerWIIGroup A
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) OfficerICFREGroup A
Botanical Survey of India (BSI) OfficerBSIGroup A
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) OfficerZSIGroup A
National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) OfficerNBAGroup A
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) OfficerCPCBGroup A
National Green Tribunal (NGT) OfficerNGTGroup A
Forest Research Institute (FRI) OfficerFRIGroup A
Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) OfficerIGNFAGroup A

Civil Aviation

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) OfficerDGCAGroup A
AAI (Airports Authority of India) Junior ExecutiveAAIExecutive
AAI ManagerAAIManager
AAI AssistantAAIAssistant
BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security) OfficerBCASGroup A
AERA (Airports Economic Regulatory Authority) OfficerAERAGroup A
AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) OfficerAAIBGroup A

Road Transport

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) OfficerMoRTHGroup A
NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) ManagerNHAIManager
NHAI Deputy ManagerNHAIDeputy Manager
NHAI Assistant ManagerNHAIAssistant Manager
IRCON (Indian Railway Construction Company) EngineerIRCONEngineer
IRCON ManagerIRCONManager

Shipping & Waterways

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways OfficerMoPSWGroup A
Major Port Trusts OfficerMPTGroup A
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) OfficerIWAIGroup A
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) OfficerSCIGroup A
Cochin Shipyard OfficerCSLGroup A
Hindustan Shipyard OfficerHSLGroup A

Central Universities

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Delhi University (DU) Teaching PostsDUTeaching
Delhi University (DU) Non-Teaching PostsDUNon-Teaching
Jamia Millia Islamia Teaching PostsJMITeaching
Jamia Millia Islamia Non-Teaching PostsJMINon-Teaching
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Teaching PostsAMUTeaching
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Non-Teaching PostsAMUNon-Teaching
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Teaching PostsBHUTeaching
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Non-Teaching PostsBHUNon-Teaching
University of Hyderabad Teaching PostsUoHTeaching
University of Hyderabad Non-Teaching PostsUoHNon-Teaching
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Teaching PostsJNUTeaching
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Non-Teaching PostsJNUNon-Teaching
Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET)CUCETUG/PG

Premier Central Institutes

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
IITs Teaching PostsIITsTeaching
IITs Non-Teaching PostsIITsNon-Teaching
NITs Teaching PostsNITsTeaching
NITs Non-Teaching PostsNITsNon-Teaching
IIITs Teaching PostsIIITsTeaching
IIITs Non-Teaching PostsIIITsNon-Teaching
IIMs Teaching PostsIIMsTeaching
IIMs Non-Teaching PostsIIMsNon-Teaching
IISERs Teaching PostsIISERsTeaching
IISERs Non-Teaching PostsIISERsNon-Teaching
IISc Teaching PostsIIScTeaching
IISc Non-Teaching PostsIIScNon-Teaching

Energy Sector PSUs

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) Graduate TraineeONGCEngineer
ONGC Assistant TechnicianONGCTechnician
ONGC Executive TraineeONGCExecutive
IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited) Graduate EngineerIOCLEngineer
IOCL Junior Engineering AssistantIOCLTechnician
IOCL ApprenticeIOCLApprentice
BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited) Management TraineeBPCLEngineer
BPCL ApprenticeBPCLApprentice
HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) OfficerHPCLEngineer
HPCL ApprenticeHPCLApprentice
GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) Management TraineeGAILEngineer
GAIL Junior EngineerGAILTechnician
NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) Executive TraineeNTPCEngineer
NTPC Junior EngineerNTPCTechnician
NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) Executive TraineeNHPCEngineer
SJVN (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam) Executive TraineeSJVNEngineer
PFC (Power Finance Corporation) Management TraineePFCOfficer
REC (Rural Electrification Corporation) Management TraineeRECOfficer
POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India) Executive TraineePOWERGRIDEngineer
NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) ManagerNHAIManager

Manufacturing & Engineering PSUs

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) Engineer TraineeBHELEngineer
BHEL Supervisor TraineeBHELSupervisor
BHEL ApprenticeBHELApprentice
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) Management TraineeHALEngineer
HAL ApprenticeHALApprentice
BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited) Probationary EngineerBELEngineer
BEL Project EngineerBELEngineer
BEL ApprenticeBELApprentice
ECIL (Electronics Corporation of India Limited) Graduate Engineer TraineeECILEngineer
ECIL Technical OfficerECILTechnical
BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited) Management TraineeBEMLEngineer
Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) Management TraineeMDLEngineer
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Management TraineeGRSEEngineer
Cochin Shipyard Management TraineeCSLEngineer
Hindustan Shipyard Management TraineeHSLEngineer

Mining & Minerals PSUs

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Coal India Limited (CIL) Management TraineeCILEngineer
Coal India Limited (CIL) Executive TraineeCILExecutive
Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) Management TraineeSCCLEngineer
NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) Executive TraineeNMDCEngineer
MOIL (Manganese Ore India Limited) Executive TraineeMOILEngineer
KIOCL (Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited) Executive TraineeKIOCLEngineer

Other PSUs

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited) Management TraineeSAILEngineer
RINL (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited) Management TraineeRINLEngineer
NFL (National Fertilizers Limited) Management TraineeNFLEngineer
IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative) Management TraineeIFFCOEngineer
FCI (Fertilizers Corporation of India) Management TraineeFCIEngineer
EIL (Engineers India Limited) Management TraineeEILEngineer
IRCON (Indian Railway Construction Company) Management TraineeIRCONEngineer
RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Limited) Management TraineeRVNLEngineer
DFCCIL (Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India) ExecutiveDFCCILExecutive
CONCOR (Container Corporation of India) Management TraineeCONCORExecutive
NLC (Neyveli Lignite Corporation) Executive TraineeNLCEngineer

Constitutional Bodies

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Election Commission of India OfficerECIGroup A
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) OfficerUPSCGroup A
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) OfficerCAGGroup A
Finance Commission OfficerFCGroup A
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) OfficerNCSCGroup A
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) OfficerNCSTGroup A
National Commission for Women (NCW) OfficerNCWGroup A
National Commission for Minorities (NCM) OfficerNCMGroup A
National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) OfficerNCBCGroup A
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) OfficerNHRCGroup A
Central Information Commission (CIC) OfficerCICGroup A
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) OfficerCVCGroup A
Lokpal of India OfficerLokpalGroup A

Statutory & Autonomous Bodies

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
National Development Council (NDC) OfficerNDCGroup A
NITI Aayog OfficerNITI AayogGroup A
Planning Commission OfficerPCGroup A
National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) OfficerNSSOGroup A
National Statistical Office (NSO) OfficerNSOGroup A
Registrar General of India (RGI) OfficerRGIGroup A
Census of India OfficerCensusGroup A
National Archives of India OfficerNAIGroup A
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) OfficerIGNCAGroup A
Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) OfficerICHRGroup A
Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) OfficerICPRGroup A
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) OfficerICSSRGroup A

Research Institutions

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
CSIR Laboratories ScientistCSIRScientist
ICMR Institutes ScientistICMRScientist
ICAR Institutes ScientistICARScientist
DST Autonomous Institutions ScientistDSTScientist
DBT Autonomous Institutions ScientistDBTScientist
DOS (Department of Space) ScientistDOSScientist
DAE (Department of Atomic Energy) ScientistDAEScientist
DRDO Laboratories ScientistDRDOScientist
ISRO Centres ScientistISROScientist
TIFR (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) ScientistTIFRScientist
RRI (Raman Research Institute) ScientistRRIScientist
JNCASR (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research) ScientistJNCASRScientist

Other Central Organizations

Exam NameConducting BodyLevel
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions OfficerDoPTGroup A
Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) OfficerDoPTGroup A
Ministry of Culture OfficerMoCGroup A
Ministry of Tourism OfficerMoTGroup A
Ministry of Textiles OfficerMoTGroup A
Ministry of MSME OfficerMoMSMEGroup A
Ministry of Consumer Affairs OfficerMoCAGroup A
Ministry of Commerce and Industry OfficerMoCIGroup A
Ministry of External Affairs OfficerMEAGroup A
Ministry of Defence OfficerMoDGroup A
Ministry of Home Affairs OfficerMHAGroup A
Ministry of Finance OfficerMoFGroup A
Ministry of Education OfficerMoEGroup A
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare OfficerMoHFWGroup A
Ministry of Science and Technology OfficerMoSTGroup A
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare OfficerMoA&FWGroup A
Ministry of Rural Development OfficerMoRDGroup A
Ministry of Urban Development OfficerMoUDGroup A
Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation OfficerMoHUPAGroup A
Ministry of Water Resources OfficerMoWRGroup A
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation OfficerMoDWSGroup A
Ministry of Power OfficerMoPGroup A
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy OfficerMNREGroup A
Ministry of Coal OfficerMoCGroup A
Ministry of Mines OfficerMoMGroup A
Ministry of Steel OfficerMoSGroup A
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers OfficerMoC&FGroup A
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas OfficerMoP&NGGroup A
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises OfficerMoHI&PEGroup A
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology OfficerMeitYGroup A
Ministry of Communications OfficerMoCGroup A
Ministry of Law and Justice OfficerMoLJGroup A
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change OfficerMoEFCCGroup A
Ministry of Labour and Employment OfficerMoLEGroup A
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship OfficerMSDEGroup A
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports OfficerMoYASGroup A
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting OfficerMoIBGroup A
Ministry of Railways OfficerMoRGroup A
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways OfficerMoRTHGroup A
Ministry of Shipping OfficerMoSGroup A
Ministry of Civil Aviation OfficerMoCAGroup A

Types of Examinations

  1. Competitive Examinations- Open examinations for recruitment to various posts
  2. Recruitment Examinations- Direct recruitment tests conducted by organizations
  3. Entrance Examinations- For admission to educational institutions
  4. Eligibility Tests- Tests to determine eligibility for certain positions or fellowships
  5. Professional Examinations- Certification exams for professional roles
  6. Departmental Recruitment Tests- Internal examinations for departmental candidates
  7. Skill Tests- Tests for specific skills (typing, stenography, etc.)
  8. Technical Recruitment Tests- For technical positions
  9. Scientific Recruitment Tests- For scientific positions
  10. Research Entrance/Eligibility Examinations- For research positions and fellowships
  11. Fellowship-related Examinations- For research fellowships
  12. Apprentice Recruitment Tests- For apprentice positions
  13. Officer-level Recruitment- For officer positions
  14. Assistant-level Recruitment- For assistant positions
  15. Technician Recruitment- For technician positions
  16. Junior-level Recruitment- For junior positions
  17. Clerical Recruitment- For clerical positions
  18. Group A Recruitment- Gazetted officer positions
  19. Group B Recruitment- Non-gazetted officer positions
  20. Group C Recruitment- Non-gazetted, non-ministerial positions
  21. Group D Recruitment- Multi-tasking staff positions

Examination Categories

  • Civil Services- UPSC CSE, ESE, IFoS, etc.
  • SSC- CGL, CHSL, MTS, JE, etc.
  • Railway- RRB NTPC, JE, Group D, ALP, etc.
  • Banking- RBI, IBPS, SBI, NABARD, etc.
  • Insurance- LIC, GIC, NIACL, OICL, etc.
  • Defence- NDA, CDS, AFCAT, Agniveer, etc.
  • Police/CAPF- BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, etc.
  • Teaching- CTET, UGC NET, KVS, NVS, etc.
  • Higher Education- JEE, GATE, JAM, CAT, NEET, etc.
  • Research- CSIR NET, DBT BET, ICMR JRF, etc.
  • Science- ISRO, DRDO, BARC, CSIR, etc.
  • Engineering- ESE, SSC JE, PSUs, etc.
  • Medical- NEET, INI-CET, AIIMS, etc.
  • Agriculture- ICAR, ASRB, FCI, FSSAI, etc.
  • Finance- RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, etc.
  • Regulatory Bodies- RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, etc.
  • Law- UPSC Law, Judiciary, etc.
  • Statistics/Economics- ISS, IES, JSO, etc.
  • Computer/IT- NIC, NIELIT, IT Officers, etc.
  • Postal- India Post GDS, PA, SA, etc.
  • Labour- EPFO, ESIC, etc.
  • Food & Supply- FCI, FSSAI, etc.
  • Environment/Forest- IFoS, MoEFCC, etc.
  • Aviation- DGCA, AAI, etc.
  • Transport- NHAI, MoRTH, etc.
  • Central Universities- DU, JNU, BHU, etc.
  • PSU- ONGC, BHEL, NTPC, etc.
  • Technical Recruitment- Various technical posts
  • Other Central Government Recruitment- Ministries, Departments, etc.


The official website details we have provided were found by searching on Google based on the information given by them. We do not guarantee that this is 100% the official website.

Whenever you apply for any examination, please search directly on Google and make sure to select the official government website of the respective department before applying.

The website details provided here are for your reference only. Please do not use these links directly to apply for any examination. For any exam, always search for and verify the official government website yourself before applying.

Major Recruitment Agencies

Information compiled from the source document for quick reference. Always verify eligibility, dates, and application details on the respective official website before applying.

Central Government Exams in India 2026

Central Government Exams are conducted every year to recruit eligible candidates for various posts in different ministries, departments, offices and organizations under the Government of India.

There are several Central Government examinations available for candidates based on their educational qualifications, age, skills and career interests. Candidates who have completed 10th, 12th, Diploma, ITI or Graduation can find suitable Central Government job opportunities through different recruitment examinations.

In this article, you can find the complete list of Central Government Exams in India, along with eligibility, important posts, salary, exam pattern, selection process and other essential details.

What are Central Government Exams?

Central Government Exams are competitive examinations conducted by various government recruitment bodies to select candidates for different positions under the Government of India.

These examinations provide opportunities to work in departments such as administration, taxation, railways, defence, banking, finance, engineering and other Central Government organizations.

Major Central Government Exams in India

The major Central Government examinations include:

  • UPSC Exams
  • SSC Exams
  • Railway Exams
  • Defence Exams
  • Banking Exams
  • Other Central Government Recruitment Exams

UPSC Exams

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts some of the most prestigious competitive examinations in India for recruitment to various Central Government services.

Major UPSC Exams

  • UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)
  • UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE)
  • UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS)
  • UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA)
  • UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS)
  • UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants)
  • Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS)

SSC Exams

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts various examinations for recruitment to different posts in Central Government ministries, departments and offices.

Major SSC Exams

  • SSC CGL
  • SSC CHSL
  • SSC MTS
  • SSC GD Constable
  • SSC CPO
  • SSC JE
  • SSC Stenographer
  • SSC Selection Post

Railway Exams

Indian Railways provides a large number of employment opportunities through recruitment examinations conducted through the Railway Recruitment Boards.

Major Railway Exams

  • RRB NTPC
  • RRB Group D
  • RRB ALP
  • RRB Technician
  • RRB JE
  • RPF Constable
  • RPF Sub-Inspector

Defence Exams

Candidates interested in a career in the Indian Defence Services can apply for various examinations and recruitment processes.

Major Defence Exams

  • NDA
  • CDS
  • AFCAT
  • CAPF
  • Agniveer Recruitment

Banking Exams

Public sector banks and financial institutions offer several competitive examinations for candidates interested in banking and financial sector careers.

Major Banking Exams

  • IBPS PO
  • IBPS Clerk
  • IBPS RRB
  • SBI PO
  • SBI Clerk
  • RBI Grade B
  • RBI Assistant

Central Government Exams Based on Educational Qualification

Candidates can choose Central Government examinations based on their educational qualifications.

Government Exams After 10th

Candidates who have completed Class 10 can explore examinations such as:

  • SSC MTS
  • SSC GD
  • Railway Group D
  • Various Defence Recruitment Exams
  • Other 10th-level Central Government Recruitments

Government Exams After 12th

Candidates who have completed Class 12 can consider:

  • SSC CHSL
  • SSC Stenographer
  • Various Railway Exams
  • Defence Exams
  • Other 12th-level Central Government Recruitments

Government Exams After Graduation

Graduates can apply for several major Central Government examinations, including:

  • UPSC Civil Services Examination
  • SSC CGL
  • SSC CPO
  • UPSC CDS
  • UPSC CAPF
  • RBI Grade B
  • Banking Exams
  • Graduate-level Railway Exams

Central Government Exam Posts

Central Government examinations provide recruitment opportunities for various positions, including:

  • Assistant
  • Auditor
  • Inspector
  • Tax Assistant
  • Accountant
  • Junior Engineer
  • Clerk
  • Stenographer
  • Constable
  • Sub-Inspector
  • Officer
  • Administrative Officer

Central Government Jobs Salary

The salary for Central Government jobs varies depending on the post, department, pay level and recruitment rules.

In addition to basic salary, eligible employees may receive benefits and allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other benefits as applicable under government rules.

Central Government Exams Selection Process

The selection process differs from one examination to another. Depending on the recruitment, the selection process may include:

  1. Written Examination
  2. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  3. Tier I and Tier II Examinations
  4. Skill Test
  5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  6. Physical Standard Test (PST)
  7. Document Verification
  8. Medical Examination
  9. Final Selection

How to Prepare for Central Government Exams?

Candidates should first select the examination that matches their educational qualification and career goal.

Before starting preparation, carefully check the official notification, syllabus, exam pattern and eligibility criteria.

A good preparation strategy should include:

  • Understanding the complete syllabus
  • Studying regularly
  • Practising Previous Year Question Papers
  • Taking Mock Tests
  • Improving speed and accuracy
  • Preparing Current Affairs and General Awareness
  • Revising important topics regularly

Important Points About Central Government Exams

  • Eligibility criteria vary from one examination to another.
  • Age limits differ depending on the examination and post.
  • Age relaxation may be available for eligible categories as per government rules.
  • Exam patterns and syllabuses vary between recruitment examinations.
  • Vacancies and application dates may change every year.
  • Candidates should always check the latest official notification before applying.

Conclusion

Central Government Exams provide excellent career opportunities for candidates looking for government jobs in India. From UPSC and SSC to Railway, Defence and Banking examinations, there are numerous opportunities available for candidates with different educational qualifications.

Candidates should choose an examination based on their qualification, age, interests and career goals, and prepare systematically using the official syllabus, previous year question papers and mock tests.

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