📋 Latest Government Job Notifications — 17 October 2026
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Welcome to TheHindu.Club‘s weekly roundup of the latest government job vacancies. If you are preparing for central or state government examinations, mid-October brings numerous high-profile recruitment drives across Banking, SSC, Railways, Defence, Teaching, and State PSCs.
Note: Application deadlines approach rapidly. Candidates are strongly advised to check official websites for exact dates, official notifications, and specific guidelines before submitting their applications.
Quick Summary of Active Government Jobs (October 2026)
| Organization | Post Name | Total Vacancies | Application Deadline | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India (SBI) | Probationary Officer (PO) | 2,000+ (Est.) | 05 November 2026 | Apply on Official Website |
| Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ | 1,800+ (Est.) | 29 October 2026 | Apply on Official Website |
| Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) | Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) | 11,500+ (Est.) | 12 November 2026 | Apply on Official Website |
| Reserve Bank of India (RBI) | RBI Assistant 2026 | 450+ (Est.) | 31 October 2026 | Apply on Official Website |
| Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) | CTET December 2026 | Eligibility Test | 08 November 2026 | Apply on Official Website |
| Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) | 72nd Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) | 1,200+ (Est.) | 04 November 2026 | Apply on Official Website |
| Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) | RAS / RTS Combined Exam 2026 | 750+ (Est.) | 25 October 2026 | Apply on Official Website |
| Indian Navy | Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers | 250 (Est.) | 28 October 2026 | Apply on Official Website |
| Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) | TGT & PGT Teaching Posts | 4,200+ (Est.) | 15 November 2026 | Apply on Official Website |
| Defence Research & Dev. Org. (DRDO) | CEPTAM-11 (Senior Tech Assistant & Tech) | 1,600+ (Est.) | 07 November 2026 | Apply on Official Website |
1. State Bank of India (SBI) – Probationary Officer (PO) 2026
Total Vacancies: Approximately 2,000 posts across branches nationwide.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: 21 to 30 years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules).
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students are also eligible to apply provisionally.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 08 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 05 November 2026
- Preliminary Exam Date: December 2026
Application Fee: General/EWS/OBC: ₹750/-; SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted (Nil).
How to Apply: Visit the official SBI Careers portal, complete basic registration, upload scanned photograph and signature, fill in academic details, pay the fee online, and submit the final form.
2. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) – Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ 2026
Total Vacancies: Approximately 1,800 posts in Central Ministries and Departments.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years for Grade ‘C’; 18 to 27 years for Grade ‘D’.
- Educational Qualification: Passed Class 12 (Intermediate) examination from a recognized Board, with required stenography skills.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 28 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 29 October 2026
- Computer Based Exam Date: December 2026 / January 2027
Application Fee: General/OBC: ₹100/-; Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen: Nil.
How to Apply: Log in via the official SSC one-time registration (OTR) portal, select the Stenographer examination, verify details, pay via UPI/Net Banking, and submit.
3. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) – NTPC (Graduate & Undergraduate) 2026
Total Vacancies: Approximately 11,500 posts (Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk, Junior Clerk, etc.).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years for Graduate posts; 18 to 30 years for 12th Pass posts (Relaxations applicable).
- Educational Qualification: Class 12 passed or Bachelor’s Degree depending on the applied post.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 10 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 12 November 2026
- CBT 1 Exam Date: Early 2027
Application Fee: General/OBC: ₹500/- (Partial refund on appearing in CBT-1); SC/ST/Women/Minority: ₹250/- (Full refund on appearing in CBT-1).
How to Apply: Register on your respective regional RRB portal, complete post-preference selection, upload documents, pay the fee, and keep the application PDF saved.
4. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – Assistant 2026
Total Vacancies: Approximately 450 posts across regional RBI offices.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: 20 to 28 years.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (Passing marks for SC/ST/PwBD). Proficiency in the regional language of the applied state is mandatory.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 05 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31 October 2026
- Prelims Exam Date: Late November 2026
Application Fee: General/OBC/EWS: ₹450/- plus intimation charges; SC/ST/PwBD/EXS: ₹50/- (Intimation charges only).
How to Apply: Access the RBI recruitment section, complete the online application form, upload documents, make online payment, and download the printout.
5. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – CTET December 2026
Total Vacancies: Eligibility Certification for Teachers (Paper I: Classes I-V, Paper II: Classes VI-VIII).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; no upper age limit.
- Educational Qualification: D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Ed or equivalent teacher education degree with minimum required percentage.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 01 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 08 November 2026
- Exam Date: Mid-December 2026
Application Fee: Single Paper: ₹1,000/- (Gen/OBC) and ₹500/- (SC/ST/PwBD). Both Papers: ₹1,200/- (Gen/OBC) and ₹600/- (SC/ST/PwBD).
How to Apply: Visit the official CTET portal, fill the online registration form, choose exam centers, upload photograph and signature, and pay the examination fee.
6. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) – 72nd Combined Competitive Exam (CCE)
Total Vacancies: Approximately 1,200 posts (Administrative Officer, Police Sub-Inspector/DSP, Commercial Tax Officer, etc.).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: 20/21/22 to 37 years for Males (40 years for Females & BC/EBC; 42 years for SC/ST).
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 02 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 04 November 2026
- Preliminary Exam Date: Mid-December 2026
Application Fee: General/Other State candidates: ₹600/-; SC/ST/Permanent Resident Female candidates of Bihar: ₹150/-.
How to Apply: Register on the BPSC online portal, complete personal and qualification records, upload certificates, pay online, and confirm final submission.
7. Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) – RAS / RTS Exam 2026
Total Vacancies: Approximately 750 State & Subordinate service posts.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years as of the cutoff date.
- Educational Qualification: Degree from any recognized university or institution.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 20 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 25 October 2026
- Prelims Exam Date: January 2027
Application Fee: Rajasthan One Time Registration (OTR) Fee: Unreserved/Creamy Layer: ₹600/-; Reserved categories: ₹400/-.
How to Apply: Log in via SSO Rajasthan portal, navigate to the Recruitment Portal, update the OTR profile if not already done, apply for the RAS recruitment, and save the receipt.
8. Indian Navy – Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers (June 2027 Course)
Total Vacancies: 250 posts across Executive, Technical, and Education Branches.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: Born between 02 July 2001 and 01 January 2007 (typically 19.5 to 25 years depending on branch).
- Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree with minimum 60% marks from an AICTE recognized university.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 06 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026
- SSB Interview Dates: Commencing December 2026
Application Fee: Nil (No fee is charged for Indian Navy Officer applications).
How to Apply: Register on Join Indian Navy portal, upload semester-wise mark sheets, choose preferred cadres/branches, and submit your e-application.
9. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) – TGT & PGT Recruitment
Total Vacancies: Approximately 4,200 posts in Directorate of Education & NDMC schools.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: Below 30 to 36 years depending on specific TGT/PGT cadre.
- Educational Qualification: Relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree with B.Ed. CTET qualification is mandatory for TGT posts.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 15 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 November 2026
- Written Exam Date: First Quarter 2027
Application Fee: General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-; Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-SM: Nil.
How to Apply: Log in to the DSSSB OARS portal, click on the active vacancy advertisement, provide required teaching qualification details, pay the fee, and print the confirmation page.
10. DRDO – CEPTAM-11 (Senior Technical Assistant ‘B’ & Technician ‘A’)
Total Vacancies: Approximately 1,600 vacancies across DRDO laboratories.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/ESM as per Central Government rules).
- Educational Qualification: Diploma in Engineering / B.Sc in relevant subject for STA-B; 10th Pass with ITI certificate in relevant trade for Technician-A.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 08 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 07 November 2026
- Tier-I Exam Date: January 2027
Application Fee: General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-; Women, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM: Nil.
How to Apply: Open the DRDO CEPTAM application portal, select your discipline/trade, fill personal and education details, upload certificates, and submit the online application.
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