Government Jobs After Graduation — Complete List 2026

UPSC Civil Services — IAS, IPS, IFS

UPSC CSE is the most prestigious government job exam for graduates. It recruits for IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), IFS (Indian Foreign Service), and around 24 other Group A and B central services. Eligibility: Any graduate (all subjects, including arts, science, commerce, engineering). Age: 21–32 years for general category, 21–35 for OBC, 21–37 for SC/ST.

Preparation requires 1–2 years of focused study covering History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, and Current Affairs. UPSC selects approximately 1,000 candidates per year from over 10 lakh applicants — it is highly competitive but very rewarding in terms of authority, impact, and lifetime career security.

SSC CGL — Central Government Group B/C Posts

SSC CGL is the most popular and accessible government exam for graduates. It recruits for Income Tax Inspector, Central Excise Inspector, Sub-Inspector (CBI), Assistant Section Officer, Statistical Investigator, and many other posts across central ministries.

Salary: ₹35,400–1,12,400/month basic pay (Level 6–8), with HRA and DA making total take-home ₹45,000–80,000+/month in metro cities. Eligibility: Any graduate, age 18–32 years. Preparation time: 4–6 months of focused study for a disciplined graduate. Exam: 4 tiers (Tier 1 CBT, Tier 2 CBT, Tier 3 descriptive, Tier 4 skill test).

Banking — IBPS PO, SBI PO, RBI Grade B

IBPS PO recruits Probationary Officers for 11 public sector banks. SBI PO is the most prestigious banking exam — SBI is India's largest bank. RBI Grade B recruits officers for the Reserve Bank of India — highest pay among banking exams (₹85,000+/month starting) but requires Economics/Finance depth.

IBPS PO salary: ₹52,000–55,000/month in-hand after joining. SBI PO: ₹56,000–60,000/month. All PO exams require any graduation. These exams have 3 stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. IBPS calendar is released annually — typically Prelims in October, Mains in November.

PSU Jobs Through GATE — ONGC, BHEL, NTPC, ISRO

Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) recruit engineering graduates through GATE scores. Major PSUs: ONGC, BHEL, NTPC, IOCL, GAIL, Power Grid Corporation, AAI, DRDO, ISRO, BSNL. These are some of the highest-paying government jobs available to engineering graduates.

Salary: ₹50,000–80,000/month CTC for PSU Executive Trainee roles, with additional perks (housing, medical, leave travel). Selection: GATE score + written test/GD/PI depending on the PSU. Final year BTech students can appear for GATE and use the score for PSU applications in the same year.

Teaching Jobs — TGT, PGT, and College Lecturers

Teaching is one of the most stable government careers. TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) requires graduation + B.Ed — teaches Class 6–10 in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and state government schools. Salary: ₹35,400–1,12,400/month (Level 7).

PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) requires a postgraduate degree + B.Ed — teaches Class 11–12. Recruited through DSSSB (Delhi), KVS, NVS, and state education boards. Salary: ₹47,600–1,51,100/month (Level 8).

Assistant Professor (college-level) requires Master's degree + NET/SET qualification (or PhD). UGC NET is conducted twice a year by NTA. Assistant Professor salary: ₹57,700+/month. This is the most intellectually rewarding teaching track for subject specialists.

State PSC and Other Government Jobs

Every state has a Public Service Commission that conducts exams for state-level Group A and B posts — Deputy Collector, Deputy SP, Block Development Officer, Commercial Tax Officer, etc. These are equivalent to UPSC posts at the state level.

Railway Group B posts (Station Master, Commercial Apprentice, Traffic Apprentice) recruit graduates through RRB exams. Posts offer ₹35,400–1,12,400/month with railway passes, housing, and other benefits.

Staff Selection Commission also conducts JE (Junior Engineer) exams for engineering graduates, recruiting for Public Works Department, Central Water Commission, Military Engineering Services, and similar departments. JE salary: ₹35,400–1,12,400/month.