Welcome to TheHindu.Club daily employment digest. Below is the updated list of the latest central and state government job notifications actively accepting online applications as of 13 October 2026. Review the eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and fee structures before applying.

Note: Candidates are advised to check the official recruitment notifications on the respective departmental websites for exact dates, relaxed eligibility criteria, and detailed post-wise reservation breakups.

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

The Staff Selection Commission is conducting registrations for national-level recruitment to Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) posts in ministries, central departments, and subordinate offices.

• Total Vacancies: Approximately 2,500 posts (Subject to revision).
• Age Limit: 18 to 30 years for Grade ‘C’; 18 to 27 years for Grade ‘D’ (Age relaxation applicable as per central government norms).
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 12th standard (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Window Opened: Late September 2026
  • Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 28 October 2026
  • Computer-Based Exam (CBT): December 2026 (Tentative)
• Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Exempted for Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
• How to Apply: Register or log in to the SSC One-Time Registration (OTR) portal, fill out the application form under “Live Examinations”, upload the required live photo and signature, and pay the fee online.

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2. State Bank of India (SBI) — Probationary Officers (PO) Recruitment 2026

State Bank of India has issued its annual hiring drive for Probationary Officers across branches in India. This remains one of the most sought-after nationalized banking careers.

• Total Vacancies: Approximately 2,000 posts.
• Age Limit: 21 to 30 years.
• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students are eligible to apply on a provisional basis.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Start Date: First week of October 2026
  • Last Date for Online Submission: 31 October 2026
  • Preliminary Exam: December 2026
• Application Fee: ₹750 for General/EWS/OBC; Nil (No fee) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• How to Apply: Visit the SBI Careers page, click on “Current Openings”, select the PO recruitment tab, register, fill in academic details, upload documents, and submit the fee.

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3. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) — Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026

Indian Railways is inviting applications through various RRBs to recruit Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants.

• Total Vacancies: Approximately 7,900+ vacancies across regional railway zones.
• Age Limit: 18 to 36 years (inclusive of permissible age relaxations).
• Educational Qualification: Diploma or Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant engineering streams (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, etc.) from recognized institutions.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Window Closes: 05 November 2026
  • CBT Stage 1 Exam: January/February 2027 (Tentative)
• Application Fee: ₹500 for Unreserved/OBC (₹400 refunded upon appearing in CBT-1); ₹250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, and Female candidates (fully refunded minus bank charges upon appearing in CBT-1).
• How to Apply: Navigate to your regional RRB portal, create an account, select your preferred zone and trade, enter qualifications, upload documents, and complete online payment.

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4. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) — Specialist Officers (SO CRP SPL-XVI)

IBPS has released the notification for recruiting Specialist Officers (IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer) across participating public sector banks.

• Total Vacancies: 3,200+ across all streams.
• Age Limit: 20 to 30 years.
• Educational Qualification: Professional Degree (B.Tech in CS/IT, B.Sc Agriculture, LLB, MBA in Marketing/HR, or Master’s in Hindi/Sanskrit depending on the post).
• Important Dates:
  • Registration Window: 24 October 2026 to 15 November 2026
  • Online Preliminary Examination: December 2026
• Application Fee: ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• How to Apply: Visit the official IBPS portal, select “CRP Specialist Officers”, complete registration, upload thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and complete the payment gateway process.

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5. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) — 72nd Combined Competitive Exam (CCE)

BPSC is accepting online preliminary applications for administrative, revenue, police, and executive positions in the government of Bihar.

• Total Vacancies: 1,050+ posts across state departments.
• Age Limit: Minimum 20, 21, or 22 years (post-dependent); Maximum 37 years for unreserved males (40 for BC/EBC and UR Females; 42 for SC/ST).
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from an authorized university or institution.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Deadline: 10 November 2026
  • Preliminary Examination Date: Mid-December 2026
• Application Fee: ₹600 for General/Other State candidates; ₹150 for Bihar domicile SC/ST/Female/Divyang candidates. Biometric fee of ₹200 applies where Aadhaar is not provided.
• How to Apply: Access the BPSC online portal, create an OTR profile, navigate to 72nd CCE, upload mark sheets and ID documents, and finalize application payment.

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6. Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) — RAS & RTS Examination 2026

Rajasthan Public Service Commission is inviting candidates for Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS), Rajasthan Police Service (RPS), and other subordinate cadre posts.

• Total Vacancies: Approximately 950 vacancies.
• Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (Upper age concessions provided to domicile reserved categories).
• Educational Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Important Dates:
  • Registration Closing Date: 04 November 2026
  • RAS Pre Exam: December 2026 / January 2027
• Application Fee: One-Time Registration (OTR) fee: ₹600 for General/Creamy Layer OBC; ₹400 for Non-Creamy Layer OBC/SC/ST/PwBD of Rajasthan.
• How to Apply: Log in via the Rajasthan SSO Portal, access the Recruitment Portal section, verify your OTR details, submit the application form, and generate confirmation receipts.

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7. Indian Navy — Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers (June 2027 Course)

Applications are open for unmarried eligible men and women for grant of Short Service Commission in Executive, Education, and Technical branches at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala.

• Total Vacancies: Approximately 250 posts.
• Age Limit: Born between 02 July 2001 and 01 January 2007 (Post-specific variation applies).
• Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in any branch with minimum 60% marks, or relevant post-graduate qualification for specific branches.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Closes: 25 October 2026
  • SSB Interviews: Commencing December 2026 onward
• Application Fee: Nil (No application fee for any candidate category).
• How to Apply: Go to the Join Indian Navy recruitment portal, click on “Apply Online”, register with your active email address, upload qualifying degree mark sheets, and submit before the cutoff date.

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8. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) — CTET December 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the application window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET December 2026 session) for appointment as teachers for Classes I to VIII.

• Total Vacancies: Eligibility Certification (Qualifying examination for KVS, NVS, Central Schools, and UT-run schools).
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; no upper age limit.
• Educational Qualification: D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Ed / equivalent teacher education training with relevant minimum percentage marks for Paper I (Classes 1–5) and Paper II (Classes 6–8).
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Deadline: 02 November 2026
  • Date of Examination: Late December 2026
• Application Fee:
  • Single Paper: ₹1,000 (General/OBC-NCL); ₹500 (SC/ST/PwBD)
  • Both Papers (I & II): ₹1,200 (General/OBC-NCL); ₹600 (SC/ST/PwBD)
• How to Apply: Register on the CTET official web portal, upload your scanned photograph and signature, select chosen exam cities, and remit fee via debit/credit card or net banking.

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9. DRDO – CEPTAM — Senior Technical Assistant (STA-B) & Technician-A Recruitment

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Centre for Personnel Assessment and Management (CEPTAM), is accepting online applications for technical posts under the Defence Research Technical Cadre (DRTC).

• Total Vacancies: 1,850+ posts across multiple laboratories in India.
• Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (Standard age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PwBD candidates).
• Educational Qualification: B.Sc degree or 3-year Diploma in Engineering for STA-B; 10th standard pass plus ITI certificate in relevant trade for Technician-A.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Submission Closes: 08 November 2026
  • Tier-I CBT Examination: January 2027 (Tentative)
• Application Fee: ₹100 for Unreserved/OBC/EWS candidates; Exempted for Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
• How to Apply: Visit the DRDO CEPTAM portal, click on the active DRTC recruitment notice, complete step-1 registration, fill academic profiles, and pay online.

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Important Reminder for Applicants

Application timelines and vacant seat numbers are subject to administrative modifications by respective commissions and departments. Always download the official recruitment notification PDF from verified government domains (.gov.in / .nic.in) to re-verify eligibility criteria, reservation documents, and syllabus requirements prior to applying.

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