Types of Government Jobs

Government jobs in India span across administration, defence, law, healthcare, banking, education, and engineering, offering job security, social prestige, and growth opportunities.

Central Government Jobs

These are jobs under the Government of India, offering national-level postings, stable pay scales, and pension benefits.

Recruiting Body	Common Posts	Exam / Process
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)	IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, CAPF, CDS, NDA	Civil Services Exam, CDS, NDA
SSC (Staff Selection Commission)	CGL, CHSL, MTS, JE, Stenographer	SSC Tier-wise exams
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)	Loco Pilot, Station Master, Clerk, Technician, Group D	RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, ALP
IBPS / SBI / RBI	PO, Clerk, SO, Assistant, Officer Grade B	IBPS Exams, SBI PO/Clerk, RBI Grade B
Indian Defence Services	Army, Navy, Air Force Officers	NDA, CDS, AFCAT
PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings)	Engineers, Officers, Management Trainees	GATE / CLAT / UGC NET-based recruitment
Other Central Departments	Income Tax, Customs, CBI, Intelligence Bureau, Postal Department	Various departmental exams

State Government Jobs

Each state conducts its own recruitment for administrative and departmental roles.

Recruiting Body	Common Posts	Exam / Process
State Public Service Commissions (PSC)	Dy. Collector, Tehsildar, Assistant Engineer, Lecturer	PSC Exams (e.g., MPSC, UPPSC, TNPSC)
State Police Departments	Constable, Sub-Inspector, DSP	State Police Exams / PET / Interview
State Electricity Boards / PWD / Irrigation	JE, AE, Technician	State-level technical exams
Municipal Corporations & Panchayats	Clerk, Assistant, Accountant	Local recruitment tests
State Education Departments	Teachers (TGT, PGT), Lecturers	TET / State Education Board Exams

PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) Jobs

PSUs are government-owned corporations offering private-style roles with public benefits.

• NTPC, BHEL, ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, GAIL, HPCL, SAIL, Coal India, Power Grid, BEL, HAL
• Selection Mode: Through GATE, CLAT, or direct recruitment tests.
• Popular Posts: Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET), Officer, Executive, Management Trainee, Assistant Law Officer, HR Officer.

Banking Sector Government Jobs

One of the most popular categories among graduates.

Organization	Common Exams / Posts
IBPS	PO, Clerk, Specialist Officer
SBI (State Bank of India)	PO, Clerk, SCO
RBI (Reserve Bank of India)	Grade B Officer, Assistant
NABARD / SIDBI	Development Officer, Assistant Manager
Co-operative & Rural Banks	Officer, Assistant

Education Sector Jobs

For candidates interested in academics, teaching, and education administration.

• Teachers (PRT, TGT, PGT) – via CTET / State TET / KVS / NVS / DSSSB
• Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers – via UGC NET / SET / SLET
• Education Officers, Principals, Librarians – via PSC or departmental exams.

Defence & Paramilitary Jobs

Serving in India’s defence services is highly respected and offers early promotion benefits.

Service / Force	Entry Route
Indian Army	NDA, CDS, TGC, SSC (Tech), JAG
Indian Navy	NDA, CDS, INET, University Entry Scheme
Indian Air Force	AFCAT, CDS, NDA
Paramilitary Forces (CAPF)	CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB – via UPSC CAPF or direct recruitment
Coast Guard	GD / Tech / Navik through Coast Guard Exams

Judicial & Legal Services Jobs

For law graduates interested in government legal positions.

Recruiter	Post	Exam
State Judicial Services	Civil Judge, Magistrate	State Judiciary Exam
PSUs	Law Officers, Legal Advisors	CLAT PG-based Recruitment
High Courts / Supreme Court / Tribunals	Research Assistants, Legal Clerks	Direct Recruitment

Medical & Healthcare Jobs

For doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff in public health institutions.

• AIIMS, ESIC, Indian Railways, State Health Departments, Armed Forces Medical Services.
• Common Posts: Medical Officer, Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, Surgeon.
• Exams: AIIMS / ESIC Recruitment Exams, Combined Medical Services (UPSC CMS).

Technical & Engineering Jobs

Open to diploma, B.Tech, and M.Tech candidates.

• PSUs (through GATE): NTPC, ONGC, IOCL, BHEL, GAIL, HPCL.
• Railways (RRB JE, SSE)
• DRDO, ISRO, NIC, BEL, BARC, ECIL.
• CPWD, State PWDs, Electricity Boards.

Administrative & Clerical Jobs

For graduates seeking stable Group B & C posts in central/state offices.

• SSC CGL / CHSL – Assistant, Auditor, Accountant, Clerk.
• UPSC, PSCs, Departments – Administrative & Support staff.
• State Secretariats, Courts, and Universities – Clerical roles.

Other Specialized Government Jobs

Field	Examples / Recruiters
Economic & Statistical Services	UPSC IES/ISS, CSO, NSSO
Public Sector Insurance	LIC AAO, NIACL AO, GIC, UIIC
Audit & Accounts	CAG, Indian Audit & Accounts Service
Transportation	Airports Authority of India, NHAI, Shipping Corporation
Research & Science	ISRO, DRDO, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR
Media & Communication	Prasar Bharati, PIB, DD News, DAVP