Date: 19 October 2026 | Editorial Desk: TheHindu.Club Career Services

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1. State Bank of India (SBI) – Probationary Officers (PO 2026-27)

[thehindu.club Ref: THC-BNK-2026-081] | Status: LIVE NOW | Official Portal: sbi.co.in

State Bank of India is inviting online applications from eligible Indian graduates for the post of Probationary Officers across its branches pan-India.

• Total Vacancies: Approximately 2,000 posts (Regular + Backlog).
• Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as of 01 April 2026 (Usual age relaxations apply for reserved categories).
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. Final-year students are provisionally eligible.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Commenced: 05 October 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026
  • Preliminary Examination: December 2026
• Application Fee: Rs. 750 for General/EWS/OBC; Nil (Exempted) for SC/ST/PwBD.
• How to Apply: Visit the official SBI careers page, click on “Current Openings”, complete the One-Time Registration, upload biometric photo/signature and left thumb impression, pay the application fee online, and submit the form.

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2. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) – Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026

[thehindu.club Ref: THC-SSC-2026-044] | Status: LIVE NOW | Official Portal: ssc.gov.in

The Staff Selection Commission has released the official notification for recruiting Stenographers in Ministries, Departments, and Attached Offices of the Government of India.

• Total Vacancies: 1,850 (Tentative, subject to departmental confirmation).
• Age Limit: 18 to 30 years for Grade ‘C’; 18 to 27 years for Grade ‘D’ (Cutoff date: 01 August 2026).
• Educational Qualification: Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board. Shorthand transcription skills are mandatory for the Tier-2 skill test.
• Important Dates:
  • Notification Release: 10 October 2026
  • Last Date for Online Submission: 05 November 2026 (23:00 Hrs)
  • Computer-Based Examination: January 2027
• Application Fee: Rs. 100 for General/OBC males; Nil for Women, SC, ST, ESM, and PwBD candidates.
• How to Apply: Log in to the new SSC portal (ssc.gov.in), register through OTR, proceed to the Stenographer 2026 tab, capture live webcam photograph, select test medium, and submit.

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3. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) – Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)

[thehindu.club Ref: THC-BNK-2026-092] | Status: LIVE NOW | Official Portal: ibps.in

IBPS has opened the registration window for the Common Recruitment Process of Specialist Officers across 11 participating public sector banks.

• Total Vacancies: 1,520 Posts (IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel, Marketing Officer).
• Age Limit: 20 to 30 years as of 01 October 2026.
• Educational Qualification: 4-year Engineering Degree / Post Graduate Degree in relevant discipline / Full-time MBA (HR/Marketing) / LLB as per the chosen post code.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Window: 14 October 2026 to 06 November 2026
  • Online Prelims Exam: Late December 2026
  • Online Mains Exam: January 2027
• Application Fee: Rs. 850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• How to Apply: Access the IBPS portal, complete registration under CRP SPL-XVI, verify scanned documents and handwritten declaration, make online fee payment, and download receipt.

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4. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – CTET December 2026

[thehindu.club Ref: THC-TCH-2026-031] | Status: LIVE NOW | Official Portal: ctet.nic.in

CBSE is accepting online applications for the 20th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for candidates aspiring to teach Classes I to VIII in central schools (KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.).

• Total Vacancies: National Eligibility Benchmark Test (No vacancy ceiling).
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years. No upper age bar.
• Educational Qualification:
  • Paper I (Classes I-V): Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and final year of 2-year D.El.Ed / 4-year B.El.Ed.
  • Paper II (Classes VI-VIII): Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in B.Ed / 2-year D.El.Ed.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Start: 25 September 2026
  • Closing Date: 25 October 2026
  • Date of Examination: 13 December 2026 (Two Shifts)
• Application Fee:
  • Single Paper: Rs. 1,000 (General/OBC); Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PwD)
  • Both Papers (I & II): Rs. 1,200 (General/OBC); Rs. 600 (SC/ST/PwD)
• How to Apply: Go to ctet.nic.in, click on “CTET Dec 2026 Registration”, fill educational qualifications, select test city choices, pay online, and save the Confirmation Page.

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5. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) – 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)

[thehindu.club Ref: THC-PSC-2026-018] | Status: LIVE NOW | Official Portal: bpsc.bih.nic.in

BPSC has published the preliminary notification for the 72nd CCE to recruit Sub-Divisional Officers, Deputy Superintendents of Police, Commercial Tax Officers, and other administrative staff across Bihar State departments.

• Total Vacancies: 965 Posts.
• Age Limit: 20/21/22 to 37 years for General Male; 40 years for OBC/EBC and General Female; 42 years for SC/ST (as of 01 August 2026).
• Educational Qualification: Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Commenced: 01 October 2026
  • Closing Date: 31 October 2026
  • Integrated Preliminary Exam Date: Mid-December 2026
• Application Fee: Rs. 600 for General/Other State candidates; Rs. 150 for SC/ST and permanent resident women of Bihar. Biometric fee of Rs. 200 applicable if Aadhaar is not authenticated.
• How to Apply: Register via the BPSC Online Portal (onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in), complete form entry, upload scanned certificates, submit biometric authentication, and pay the fee.

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6. Indian Army – Short Service Commission (Technical) Course (66th Men & 37th Women)

[thehindu.club Ref: THC-DEF-2026-057] | Status: LIVE NOW | Official Portal: joinindianarmy.nic.in

Applications are invited from eligible unmarried Male and unmarried Female Engineering Graduates, and also from Widows of Defence Personnel, for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army.

• Total Vacancies: 380 Posts across various engineering streams.
• Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as of 01 April 2027 (Born between 02 April 2000 and 01 April 2007, both dates inclusive).
• Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of the Engineering Degree course.
• Important Dates:
  • Registration Opened: 12 October 2026
  • Registration Closes: 11 November 2026 (15:00 Hrs)
  • SSB Interviews: Commencing January-February 2027
• Application Fee: Nil (No application fee for any category).
• How to Apply: Open joinindianarmy.nic.in, click on ‘Officers Entry Apply/Login’, fill personal, educational, and cumulative engineering percentage details, and submit without fee payment.

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7. DRDO CEPTAM – Admin & Allied / Technical Cadre (CEPTAM-11)

[thehindu.club Ref: THC-ORG-2026-012] | Status: LIVE NOW | Official Portal: drdo.gov.in

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), invites applications for Technical and Administrative support vacancies across laboratories nationwide.

• Total Vacancies: 1,250 Posts (Technical Assistant-B, Technician-A, Admin Assistant).
• Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (Relaxations: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST).
• Educational Qualification: 10th pass + ITI for Technician-A; B.Sc or 3-year Engineering Diploma for Senior Technical Assistant-B; 12th pass with typing skill for Admin staff.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Period: 08 October 2026 to 02 November 2026
  • Tier-1 CBT Exam: Tentatively January 2027
• Application Fee: Rs. 100 for General/EWS/OBC; Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women.
• How to Apply: Register on the CEPTAM recruitment portal via drdo.gov.in, fill preferences, upload certificate proofs, and complete online payment.

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8. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) – RRB NTPC (CEN 05/2026 & CEN 06/2026)

[thehindu.club Ref: THC-RLY-2026-004] | Status: APPLICATION CLOSED | Official Portal: rrbapply.gov.in

Verification Notice: The registration window for RRB NTPC Graduate (CEN 05/2026) and Undergraduate (CEN 06/2026) closed earlier this autumn. Candidates cannot submit new applications. Please monitor the portal for application status scrutiny and CBT-1 admit cards.

• Total Vacancies: 11,558 Posts.
• Current Status: Application window concluded. Application status check link to be activated shortly.
• Exam Date: Computer Based Test (CBT-1) scheduled across shifts between late November 2026 and December 2026.
• Next Action: Keep your Registration Number and Date of Birth ready to download city intimation slips approximately 10 days prior to your assigned exam date.

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9. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) – Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL 2026)

[thehindu.club Ref: THC-SSC-2026-015] | Status: APPLICATION CLOSED | Official Portal: ssc.gov.in

Verification Notice: Fresh applications for SSC CGL 2026 are completely closed. The Tier-1 computer-based examination has concluded, and SSC is processing results.

• Total Vacancies: 17,727 Posts.
• Current Phase: Tier-1 Result announcement and Tier-2 descriptive/CBT scheduling.
• Tier-2 Examination Date: Tentatively scheduled for mid-December 2026.
• Advisory: Shortlisted candidates must verify their registered email and mobile numbers for Tier-2 examination centre allotment updates.

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10. Madhya Pradesh PSC (MPPSC) – State Service Examination 2027

[thehindu.club Ref: THC-PSC-2026-033] | Status: UPCOMING / ANNOUNCED IN OFFICIAL CALENDAR | Official Portal: mppsc.mp.gov.in

Verification Notice: As per the official MPPSC Annual Examination Calendar for 2026-2027, the formal advertisement for the State Service & State Forest Service Examination 2027 is scheduled for notification in the first half of November 2026.

• Estimated Vacancies: 240+ administrative posts expected across departments.
• Expected Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (Non-uniformed posts) with MP state domicile relaxations.
• Expected Notification Date: Second week of November 2026.
• Tentative Prelims Date: February/March 2027.
• Advisory: Aspirants are advised to ensure their MP Rojgar Panjiyan (Employment Exchange registration) is active before the portal opens.

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