Careers and recruitment in India

Government Job Notifications, Bank Jobs, State Jobs and Private Vacancies

Find guidance on recruitment notifications for central government jobs, state government vacancies, banking, public sector undertakings (PSUs) and private employment in India. Check the official advertisement before applying, particularly for eligibility, application fees and closing dates.

Important: The vacancy listings below are archived 2024 advertisements, not currently open recruitment. For active opportunities, consult the recruiting authority's official website. This page does not claim to provide live vacancies.

Archived Job Advertisements and Application Deadlines

The following recruitment articles are retained for reference. All listed application deadlines have passed.

Recruitment / postRecruiting bodyApplication deadline (2024)Status
Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2024UPSC15 May 2024, 6:00 PMClosed
Specialist Grade III, Assistant Professor and other postsUPSC2 May 2024, 11:59 PMClosed
Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2024UPSC30 April 2024, 6:00 PMClosed

UPSC Recruitment: IES, ISS and Other Examinations

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts competitive examinations and recruitment for various Union government services and posts under the applicable recruitment rules. Its official website provides examination notices, syllabuses, admit cards, results and other announcements.

Indian Economic Service (IES)

IES is a specialist economic service recruited through the UPSC Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service Examination. Educational eligibility generally requires a postgraduate degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics or Econometrics from a recognized institution, subject to the applicable examination notice.

Indian Statistical Service (ISS)

ISS recruitment generally requires a bachelor's degree with Statistics, Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics as a subject, or a master's degree in one of these disciplines, as specified in the official examination notice. Candidates must verify the detailed subject and degree conditions in the relevant year's rules.

Age limits, nationality, reservations, fees, attempts where applicable and other eligibility requirements are governed by the examination rules and current notification. Do not rely on the requirements of a previous recruitment cycle.

Official Websites for Current Recruitment Notices

How to Read a Job Notification

An official recruitment advertisement ordinarily specifies the recruiting organization, vacancy count, post classification, essential qualifications, age limits, applicable reservations, selection procedure, application fee, required documents and deadlines. Candidates should check corrigenda and revised schedules on the official website.

  1. Open the current advertisement on the recruiting body's official website.
  2. Check the essential educational qualification, age reckoning date and experience requirements.
  3. Confirm the category-wise vacancies and reservation rules, if applicable.
  4. Read the examination or selection scheme and prescribed fee.
  5. Apply only through the official application portal before the deadline and retain the acknowledgment.

Central Government, State Government, Bank, PSU and Private Jobs

Central government jobs include posts recruited through UPSC, SSC and other authorized departments. State government jobs are advertised by state public service commissions, subordinate services boards and departments, with rules varying by state. Bank jobs may be recruited through IBPS or directly by individual banks. PSU jobs are published by the relevant enterprise. Private-sector vacancies are governed by the employer's hiring process and applicable employment law.

There is no single universal age limit, qualification or examination process for all these categories. Always follow the relevant recruitment notice.

Avoid Recruitment Fraud

Verify website addresses and employer identity, avoid unofficial payment requests, never disclose OTPs or banking passwords, and be cautious of guaranteed-selection claims. Government recruitment fees, where prescribed, should be paid only through authorized channels. The National Career Service portal states that its services are free of cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the latest government job notifications?

Check the official UPSC, SSC, state public service commission, railway recruitment, banking and departmental websites, as applicable. Employment News is another useful source.

Are the 2024 vacancies on this page still open?

No. The application deadlines shown above were in April and May 2024 and have expired. Use the official websites to find current recruitment cycles.

Can I apply for IES or ISS without checking the current UPSC notice?

No. The current UPSC notice and examination rules control eligibility, important dates and application procedures.

Last reviewed: 8 October 2026. Recruitment information can change without notice. Official advertisements take precedence over this general guide.

Back to top