Government jobs hold a special place in the heart of Indians and the fact is very well established from the number of people who appear for various government jobs like banking, Staff Selection Commission, UPSC, Teaching Exams, etc. The ongoing COVID 19 situations are going to only make these jobs more attractive. In order to give you a head-start in this journey, let us look at the examinations and along with the dates so that you can bookmark this and plan accordingly.
Engineering Examinations
There are two most popular examinations in India for Engineering Graduates –
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
- Indian Engineering Service
Exams | Eligibility | Syllabus | Exam Dates | Application Process / Link | Exam Fees |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / B. Arch. / MSc. In Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Applications etc. | General Aptitude (15% weightage) Engineering Mathematics (15% weightage) Specialized subject knowledge (70-85% weightage) Total – 100 marks (65 Questions) | February, 2021 (Expected) | Online application through GOAPS 2020 link has been provided for reference Link for GATE 2020 Application for GATE 2021 should start from September 2020 (Expected) | Rs 1500/- (Rs 750/- for Female candidates and SC/ST/PWD candidates) |
Indian Engineering Service | The IES Examination Notification for 2021 should be released by September, 2020 Previous Year Notification for Reference IES 2020 |
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO):
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recruits for various posts for Scientist roles, administrative posts, etc. However, recruitments are not annual in nature.
Post | Eligibility | Syllabus | Exam Dates | Application Process / Link | Exam Fees |
Scientist / Engineer ‘SC’ (Civil / Electrical / Architecture / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Mechanical, Electrical etc.) | Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks and Max Age is 36 years | Total – 80 Questions (Questions are on the Subject of Specialization Only) | NA 2019 is for reference 2019 Notification | The Online Application can be submitted from Apply Here | Rs 100/- |
Junior Personal Assistant & Stenographer | First Class Bachelor’s Degree and Typing Speed of 80 w.p.m. in English and Max Age is 26 years | Written Test [Objective (English, General Awareness, Computer, Reasoning, Numerical Ability) and Descriptive English) + Skill Test | NA The Previous Notification is for Reference Notification | Online Applications can be submitted ISRO | Rs 100/- |
Staff Selection Commission
The Staff Selection Commission recruits’ candidates for various ungazetted posts in various departments of the Government of India. The exams conducted by SSC are among the most popular examinations in the country. The major exams are as follows:
Exam Name | Eligibility | Syllabus | Exam Schedule | Application Process / Link | Exam Fees |
Combined Graduate Level | Graduation and Max Age is 27-30 years) | Tier I – Objective Paper (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness) Tier II – English Language + Quantitative Aptitude Tier III – Descriptive English Tier IV – Data Entry Test and Computer Proficiency Test | Date of Notification: 15.09.2020 2019 Notification is for Reference SSC CGL 2019 | Application can be submitted On-line SSC | Rs 100/- (Women, SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted) |
Combined Higher Secondary Level | 12th Standard and Max Age Limit is 27 years | Tier I – Objective Paper (General Awareness, English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude) Tier II – Descriptive Paper (English) Tier III – Skill Test | Date of Notification: 30.11.2020 The Previous Year Notification: SSC CHSL 2019 | Application is to be submitted online on the SSC website Apply Here | Rs 100/- (Women, SC/ST/ PWD candidates are exempted) |
Multi-Tasking Staff | Matriculation and Max Age Limit is 25 years | Tier I – Objective Test based on English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness Tier II – Descriptive English | Application Open: 02.06.2020 to 15.07.2020 (Postponed) Paper I Exam: 26.10.2020 to 13.11.2020 Paper II Exam: 01.03.2021 The Last Year Notification SSC MTS 2019 | The application has to be submitted on-line through the SSC website. Apply Here | Rs 100/- (Women, SC/ST/ PWD candidates are exempted) |
Stenographers Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ | 12th Standard and Max Age Limit is 30 years for Grade D and 27 years for Grade C | Tier I – Objective Paper (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness) Tier II: Skill Test | Date of Application: 04.08.2020 to 03.09.2020 Tier I Exam: 01.12.2020 to 03.12.2020 2019 Notification SSC Stenographer 2019 | On-line application can be submitted from SSC website Apply Here | Rs 100/- (Women, SC/ST/ PWD candidates are exempted) |
Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quality Surveying & Contracts) | Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline and Max Age is 27-32 years | Paper I: General Awareness, Reasoning and General Engineering (Civil & Structural/Electrical/Mechanical) Paper II: General Engineering | Date of Application: 04.08.2020 to 03.09.2020 Paper I: Feb 2021 2019 Notification SSC JE 2019 | On-Line should be submitted from the SSC website Apply Here | Rs 100/- (Women, SC/ST/ PWD candidates are exempted) |
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Exam (CPO) | Graduate and Max Age limit is 25 years | Paper I: Objective Paper (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English and General Awareness) Paper II: English Language Physical Efficiency Test | Date of Application: 17.06.2020 to 16.07.2020 Paper I: 29.09.2020 to 05.10.2020 Paper II: 01.03.2021 SSC CPO 2020 | On-Line Applications are to be submitted Apply Here | Rs 100/- (Women, SC/ST/ PWD candidates are exempted) |
Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) | Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree in Hindi / English and Max Age Limit is 30 years | Paper I: General Hindi and General English Paper II: Descriptive | Notification Date: 17.04.2020 (Postponed) Paper I: 06.10.2020 2019 Notification SSC JHT 2019 | Applications are to be submitted Apply Here | Rs 100/- (Women, SC/ST/ PWD candidates are exempted) |
Banking Examinations
The banking exam season is approaching and the major examinations are listed below:
Exams | Eligibility | Exam Syllabus | Exam Dates | Application Process/ Link | Exam Fees |
RBI Grade ‘B’ (DR) | Min 60% marks in 10th, 12th and Graduation and Max Age limit-30 years | Phase I – English, Maths, Reasoning and GK (Objective) Phase II – English, Economics and Social Issues, Finance and Management Phase III – Interview | Phase I – Nov 2020 Phase II – Dec 2020 Phase III – Feb 2021 (Expected) | On-line application to be submitted Apply Here | Rs 850/- (SC/ST/ PWD – Rs 100/-) |
IBPS PO/MT | Graduation and Max Age 30 yrs. | Prelims – English, Reasoning and Quant (100 marks) Mains – English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and Computer Awareness, General Awareness & Descriptive English Interview | Prelims – 03rd, 04th and 10th October, 2020 Mains – 28.11.2020 | Notification expected in Aug 2020 Apply Here | Rs 600/- (SC/ST/ PWD – Rs 100/-) |
IBPS Clerk | Graduation and max age limit is 28 years | Prelims – English Language, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability (Total 100 marks) Mains – English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and Computer Awareness, General Awareness (Total 200 marks) | Prelims – 12th, 13th and 19th Dec 2020 Mains – 24.01.2021 | Notification expected in October 2020 Apply Here | Rs 600/- (SC/ST/ PWD – Rs 100/-) |
IBPS RRB Officer (Scale I) | Graduation and max age limit is 30 years | Prelims – Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability Mains – English / Hindi, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Computer Awareness Interview | Prelims – 01st, 02nd, 08th, 09th and 16th August 2020 Mains – 13.09.2020 | Notification expected in June 2020 Apply Here | Rs 600/- (SC/ST/ PWD – Rs 100/-) |
IBPS RRB Office Assistant | Graduation and max age limit is 28 years | Prelims – Reasoning and Numerical Ability Mains – English / Hindi, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Computer Awareness (Total 200 marks) | Prelims – 01st, 02nd, 08th, 09th and 16th August 2020 Mains – 19.09.2020 | Notification expected in June 2020 Apply Here | Rs 600/- (SC/ST/ PWD – Rs 100/-) |
SBI PO | Graduation and Max Age limit 30 yrs. | Prelims – English, Reasoning, Quant Mains – Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Reasoning and Computer Awareness, General Awareness Group Discussion and Interview | Notification in Aug 2020 (Expected) | NA | Rs 750/- (SC/ST/ PWD – Rs 125/-) |
Teaching Examinations:
Some of the popular upcoming teaching exams are as follows:
Exam | Eligibility | Syllabus | Exam Date | Application Process | Fees |
UP Teacher Eligibility Test | Graduation with 50% and B. Ed. and Max Age 35 years | Child Development and Pedagogy, Language etc. (Paper I and II) | Dec 2020 (Expected) | Application to be submitted On-Line Apply Here | Rs 600/- (One paper) and Rs 1200/- (For two papers) |
Uttarakhand TET | Graduation with 50% and B. Ed. (Max Age 38 years) | Paper I – Language (I and II), Environment, Math, Child Development Paper II – Child Development Language (I and II), Math Science / Social Science | Nov 2020 (Expected) | Application to be submitted On-Line Apply Here | Rs 600/- (One paper) and Rs 1000/- (For two papers) |
UGC-NET | 55% Marks in Post-Graduation Degree | Paper I – Teaching And Research Aptitude (Common Paper) Paper II: Subject Knowledge | Apply till 30.06.2020 | Apply Here | Rs 1,000/- |
Common Law Admission Test:
Exam | Eligibility | Syllabus | Exam Date | Application | Fees |
CLAT | 45% in 12th Standard | Objective Test – English Language, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quant | Apply till 01.07.2020 (Exam Date not declared) | Apply Here | Rs 4000/- |
Common Admission Test (CAT):
Exam | Eligibility | Syllabus | Exam Date | Application | Fees |
CAT | 50% marks in Graduation | Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Quant | 29.11.2020 (Application from July 2020) | Online application Apply Here | Rs 2000/- |
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