Preparing for a government job in India can feel confusing because every recruiting body uses its own notification, eligibility rules, exam stages and application portal. This guide brings the main routes together in one place. It is an independent educational resource, not a government website or recruitment agency.
Start by choosing the right exam family
- UPSC Civil Services: for candidates interested in the civil services route and willing to prepare across general studies, current affairs and an optional subject where applicable. Read our UPSC beginner guide.
- SSC examinations: CGL, CHSL, MTS and other recruitment exams serve different posts and qualification levels. Compare them in our SSC exam comparison.
- Railway recruitment: RRB notifications cover different job families, including NTPC, Level 1/Group D and technical roles. See the Railway exam guide.
- Bank recruitment: IBPS and SBI run separate recruitment processes for officer and customer-service roles. Start with the banking exam comparison.
- Teaching eligibility: CTET is a teacher eligibility test, not a guaranteed job offer. Read the CTET guide before choosing a paper.
Preparation and application guides
- Which government exam fits your qualification?
- Build a realistic 90-day study plan
- How to read an official notification before applying
- Application documents and form-checking checklist
- How to spot fake recruitment notices and job scams
Official websites to check first
- UPSC examination calendar and notices
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Railway Recruitment Board notices (example regional board) — use the official RRB website for your region as well.
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- State Bank of India Careers
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
How to use this site
Use the exam-specific guides to understand the broad structure and make a study plan, then open the latest official notification before relying on any eligibility rule, fee, vacancy count, date, syllabus or selection stage. These details can change between recruitment cycles and even between posts in the same exam.
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Last reviewed: 27 October 2026. This page is an independent guide. The recruiting body’s current notification is the final authority.