Aspiring candidates who wish to join the Indian government sector have a plethora of options in terms of job profiles and career paths. However, a major obstacle for most when it comes to pursuing these opportunities is the stringent examination process they must undergo. Known for their rigorous nature, these tests weed out candidates that are not serious about serving their country and filter in the ones that meet their lofty standards. To help you prepare for such an exam, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the most popular government exams in India.
- UPSC Civil Services Examination – The Union Public Service Commission conducts this exam every year to recruit candidates to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Forest Service (IFS) among others.
- SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination – Staff Selection Commission aims to fill Group B and Group C posts in various government departments through this exam. It is held in four stages – Tier I, Tier II, Tier III, and Tier IV.
- RBI Grade B Examination – The Reserve Bank of India conducts this exam to recruit Grade B officers for various roles in the bank, including research, statistics, and administration.
- IBPS Probationary Officer Examination – The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts this exam annually to recruit officers in public sector banks across India.
- LIC AAO and AE Examination – Life Insurance Corporation conducts this exam to recruit Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) and Assistant Engineer (AE) in its offices across India.
- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Examination – The RRB conducts various examinations annually to recruit candidates for Group C and Group D posts in various railway zones across India.
- NABARD Grade A and Grade B Examination – The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducts this exam to recruit Grade A and Grade B officers.
- CDS (Combined Defence Services) Examination – This exam is held twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy.
- AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) Examination – The Indian Air Force conducts this test twice a year for the recruitment of officers for Flying Branch, Technical Branch, and Ground Duty Branch.
- NDA/NA Examination – The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy conducts this exam twice a year to recruit candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
