List of Competitive Exam Government Bodies

Government jobs are one of the most lucrative career options for Indian citizens. They offer respect, stability and a great pay package. Getting into government departments/organisations is a bit difficult because aspiring candidates need to appear and crack certain entrance exams conducted by the government. These competitions evaluate the merit of all the candidates and then, select the best among them. Below is the list of all the competitive exams conducted for government services.

Some common types of government exams that you might want to keep an eye on include the year 2024.

1. Civil Services Exams (UPSC, State PSCs): Includes exams like UPSC Civil Services Examination, State Civil Services Examinations, etc.
2. Banking Exams: IBPS PO, SBI PO, RBI Grade B, etc.
3. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exams: Including exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, etc.
4. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Exams: Such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, etc.
5. Defence Exams: Such as NDA, CDS, AFCAT, etc.
6. State Public Service Commission (State PSC) Exams: Various state-specific exams for government job positions.
7. Teaching Exams: Like CTET, UGC NET, SET, etc.
8. Insurance Exams: Like LIC AAO, NIACL AO, etc.

1. Civil Services Examination (Any Graduate)
2. Indian Economic Service Examination (Degree in Economics/Statistics)
3. Indian Statistical Service Examination (Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics)
4. Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)
5. National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination
6. Combined Medical Services Examination
7. Engineering Services Examinations (After Graduation in Engineering)
8. Geologist Exams (after Master’s Degree in Geology)
9. Staff Selections for different Cadres
10. Exam for recruitment of Dy. Superintendent of Police/ Company Commander/Asst. Commandant / in CRPF/BSF/Indo-Tibetan Border Police
11. Exam for different posts through the Reserve Bank of India Services Board
12. Exam for Probationary Officers and others through Central Recruitment Board
13. Exam for Probationary Officers and others through Banking Service Recruitment Board
14. Exam for Development Officers and others through the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
15. Exam for Telecom Officers in the Department of Telecommunications