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Government exams are highly preferred by most graduates owing to multiple factors like job security, opportunity for growth, numerous allowances and more. Every year there are huge openings made available in various government sectors. Interestingly, there are about 150+ government jobs that graduates are eligible to apply for.
Here are the top 10 government recruitment exams of 2019:
SBI PO Examination
The State Bank of India is a public sector bank and it conducts the PO exam to recruit eligible candidates to the post of Probationary Officer. Graduates of any course who fall in the age bracket of 21-30 can apply for this exam.
IBPS PO Exam
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is a recruitment body that recruits young graduates to the public sector banks in India, other than the State Bank of India. IBPS holds the PO exam every year to recruit eligible candidates between the ages 20 and 30 who have completed graduation.
UPSC Exam
The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services exam every year to recruit suitable candidates to IAS, IRS, IFS, IPS and more such services. The minimum educational qualification to appear for the UPSC exam is a bachelor's degree. The minimum age required is 21 years.
Indian Engineering Services (IES)
The UPSC conducts the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) every year to recruit eligible candidates to the 4 main branches of engineering including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics & Communication. The candidate must hold a degree in engineering and the minimum age must be 21 years.
SSC CGL Exam
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level exam every year to recruit staff to various posts in ministries, departments and organizations of the Government of India. Graduates of any course who fall in the age bracket of 20-30 can apply for this exam.
Indian Railway Recruitment Exam
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts exams every year to recruit eligible candidates to various posts including engineers, ALP, Group D officers and more. Educational eligibility for railway posts begins from matriculation onwards, and the minimum age required is 18 years.
IBPS SO Exam
The Institute for Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) holds the SO Exam every year for recruiting Specialist Officers (SO) to various public-sector banks in India. The educational qualification is that the candidate should be at least a graduate and should fall in the age bracket if 20-30 years.
IBPS Clerk Exam
The Institute for Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) holds the Clerk Exam every year for recruiting people to the Clerical cadre in various public-sector banks in India. The educational qualification is that the candidate should be at least a graduate and the minimum age requirement is 20 years.
Insurance Exam
LIC of India, National Insurance Co. Ltd recruits candidates for the post of assistant administrative officer (AAO), SSO (Social Security Officer), actuarial analyst, insurance analyst and more. Educational eligibility for railway posts begin from 10+2 onwards, and the minimum age required is 18 years.
Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Exam
There are numerous PSUs in India like the BHEL, BEL, ONGC, DRDO and more, that conducts exams every year to recruit eligible candidates. The educational qualification is that the candidate should be at least a graduate and the minimum age requirement is 21 years.
The Glow & Lovely Careers (formerly known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) provides free online mock tests for all important government exams. Aspiring women can take these practice tests and increase their chances of cracking the exam.