Want a government job? Do appear for these 5 competitive-exams
Each year, lakhs of graduates in India appear for a number of competitive exams to secure one of the coveted posts in various Government departments and corporations. But given the huge number of test-takers and the difficulty-levels, one has to be highly-motivated, committed, and hardworking to be able to crack these exams. Here are top 5 competitive exams every government job-aspirant should appear for.
The Civil Services Exam by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
One has to appear for the UPSC Civil services exam, if they wish to secure a job as bureaucrats and administrators with the Government of India. IAS (Administrative Services), IPS (Indian Police Services), and IFS (Foreign services) are the major posts applicants seek through the exam. Exam notification is generally issued in April. There are three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview.
Probationary Officer exam by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPO)
Lakhs of government job-aspirants appear for this exam for the white-collar job of a Probationary officer. Getting posted as PO is the starting level for management cadre, and growth prospects are really high. A PO typically does general banking and bank administration, supervision of the clerical-works. Exam notification is usually issued in July, and exams are conducted in October (prelim) and November (mains).
The much sought after SSC-CGL examination
Aspirants seeking senior-level government administrative posts must appear for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) of the Central government. The exam opens job-opportunity for major posts like that of examiner, Assistant CSS, and Income Tax Inspector. Exam notification usually comes in February, and the two-tier exam is conducted throughout the county in months of May and August.
The exam for job aspirants for Railways department
The largest department of the Government of India, Indian Railways conducts annual RRB Non Technical recruitment exam. The many posts offered by Railways are those of Commercial Apprentice (CA), Assistant Station Master (ASM) and among others. The jobs prospects are high in terms of allowances, facilities and growth scope. Typically, the exam is conducted during the months of March and May.
Teacher's Eligibility Test by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Graduates on lookout for teaching jobs in Government schools and Institutes must appear for the various TETs (Teacher Eligibility Tests) conducted by Central as well as State governments. Compared to the private sector, government teaching jobs come with high salaries, better perks and allowances. One must keep track of dates for TETs of different states they wish to apply for.
