Daily Government Job Alert: 18 October 2026

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Welcome to TheHindu.Club comprehensive daily briefing on India’s premier central and state government recruitment opportunities. Below is the rigorously verified employment notification dossier for 18 October 2026, vetted across official commissions, employment news gazettes, and official department portals.

Notice to Candidates: We strictly follow our 4-layer accuracy standard. Positions where the application window is currently accepting online forms are marked [LIVE NOW]. Positions with concluded registration windows are documented as [APPLICATION CLOSED] with their latest exam and admit card schedules, while officially scheduled notices are labeled [UPCOMING / CALENDAR ANNOUNCED].

Quick Summary: Government Job Vacancies as of 18 October 2026

1. SSC Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF & Assam Rifles Examination 2026-27 [LIVE NOW]

[thehindu.club Ref: SSC-GD-2026-OCT18]

The Staff Selection Commission is conducting the open competitive examination for recruitment to the posts of Constable (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles.

• Total Vacancies: 39,481 posts across male and female cadres.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Age Limit: 18 to 23 years as of 01 August 2026 (Age relaxation applies: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST).
  • Educational Qualification: Must have passed Matriculation (Class 10th) from a recognized Board/University.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Closing Date: 25 October 2026 (23:00 Hrs)
  • Online Fee Payment Deadline: 26 October 2026
  • Computer Based Examination (CBE): January – February 2027
• Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Women, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) candidates are completely exempt from payment.
• How to Apply: Visit the official portal ssc.gov.in, register your One-Time Registration (OTR), navigate to the ‘Application’ section under Constable GD, upload your live photograph and scanned signature, verify your details, and submit payment.
• Portal Link: Apply on Official Website (Direct Commission Gateway: ssc.gov.in)

2. State Bank of India (SBI) – Probationary Officers (PO) Recruitment 2026 [LIVE NOW]

[thehindu.club Ref: SBI-CRPD-PO-2026-08]

State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers (PO). The selection follows a three-phase structure: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Psychometric Evaluation followed by Interview and Group Exercises.

• Total Vacancies: 2,000 posts (Regular & Backlog vacancies across all branches).
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as of 01 April 2026. (OBC: 33 years; SC/ST: 35 years; PwBD: up to 15 years relaxation).
  • Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Candidates in the final semester may apply provisionally.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Registration & Fee Window: 08 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
  • Phase-I Online Preliminary Examination: Tentatively December 2026
  • Phase-II Main Examination: January 2027
• Application Fee: ₹750 for General/EWS/OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt from application fees.
• How to Apply: Access the SBI Careers page via sbi.co.in/web/careers. Click on “Recruitment of Probationary Officers”, complete the new registration, upload handwritten declaration, signature, thumb impression, and proceed with online fee settlement.
• Portal Link: Apply on Official Website (Direct Bank Gateway: sbi.co.in)

3. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – CTET December 2026 [LIVE NOW]

[thehindu.club Ref: CBSE-CTET-DEC-2026]

The Central Board of Secondary Education is accepting applications for the 20th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The CTET certification is mandatory for candidates aspiring to apply for teacher vacancies in KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, and schools under administrative control of UTs.

• Total Vacancies: Eligibility Certification (Paper I for Classes I–V; Paper II for Classes VI–VIII).
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Age Limit: No upper age limit prescribed by CBSE.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Paper I: Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or B.El.Ed.
    • Paper II: Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed or 1-year/2-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Deadline: 22 October 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
  • Examination Date: Scheduled across two shifts in mid-December 2026
• Application Fee:
  • Single Paper (I or II): ₹1,000 (General/OBC-NCL) | ₹500 (SC/ST/Differently Abled)
  • Both Papers (I & II): ₹1,200 (General/OBC-NCL) | ₹600 (SC/ST/Differently Abled)
• How to Apply: Navigate to the CTET official portal at ctet.nic.in, select “Apply for CTET Dec 2026”, fill registration credentials, upload scanned photograph and signature, pay application fees online, and download the confirmation page.
• Portal Link: Apply on Official Website (Direct Examination Gateway: ctet.nic.in)

4. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) – 71st Combined Competitive Examination [LIVE NOW]

[thehindu.club Ref: BPSC-71-CCE-2026]

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially rolled out the notification for the 71st Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for administrative appointments in the Bihar State Service cadre, including Sub-Divisional Officer, Commercial Tax Officer, and Revenue Service officers.

• Total Vacancies: 1,050 posts across various state government departments.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Age Limit: 20, 21, or 22 years minimum (post-specific); maximum 37 years for unreserved male candidates, 40 years for OBC/EBC/Unreserved Female, and 42 years for SC/ST.
  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Closing Date: 24 October 2026
  • BPSC 71st Prelims Examination Date: Tentatively 20 December 2026
• Application Fee: ₹600 for General/Other State candidates. ₹150 for SC/ST candidates of Bihar, permanent female residents of Bihar, and PwBD candidates.
• How to Apply: Register on the BPSC integrated portal at bpsc.bih.nic.in or onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in, complete user registration, fill detailed personal and academic biodata, upload relevant residential and category certificates, and complete payment.
• Portal Link: Apply on Official Website (Direct Commission Gateway: bpsc.bih.nic.in)

5. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) – Navik (GD) & Yantrik (01/2027 Batch) [LIVE NOW]

[thehindu.club Ref: ICG-CGEPT-012027]

The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, invites online applications from male Indian candidates for recruitment to the posts of Navik (General Duty) and Yantrik through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT-01/2027 Batch).

• Total Vacancies: 320 posts (Navik GD: 260, Yantrik: 60).
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 Years and maximum 22 years (Born between 01 March 2005 and 28 February 2009). Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL).
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Navik (GD): 10+2 passed with Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by COBSE.
    • Yantrik: Class 10th passed plus 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering approved by AICTE.
• Important Dates:
  • Registration Deadline: 21 October 2026 (23:30 Hrs)
  • Stage-I Computer-Based Exam: December 2026
• Application Fee: ₹300 for General/EWS/OBC candidates. SC/ST candidates are exempt from payment.
• How to Apply: Visit the official recruitment portal joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in, register with an active mobile number and email ID, select the applied post, upload signature, ID proof, and thumb impressions, pay the examination fee, and retain the registration acknowledgement.
• Portal Link: Apply on Official Website (Direct Defence Gateway: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in)

6. ISRO ICRB – Scientist / Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2026 [LIVE NOW]

[thehindu.club Ref: ISRO-ICRB-02-2026]

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Centralised Recruitment Board invites online applications for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ positions in disciplines including Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science across primary ISRO centres including URSC, VSSC, and SAC.

• Total Vacancies: 245 posts.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Age Limit: 28 years maximum as of 28 October 2026. Age relaxation as per Government of India rules for reserved classes.
  • Educational Qualification: B.E/B.Tech or equivalent in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or 6.84/10 CGPA, along with a valid qualifying score or direct recruitment baseline set under ICRB criteria.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Submission Ends: 28 October 2026
  • Written Test Date: Tentatively January 2027
• Application Fee: ₹250 application fee (non-refundable) along with an advance processing fee of ₹750 (refunded to candidates appearing in the written test as per commission rules). Reserved candidates receive full refund adjustments.
• How to Apply: Access the recruitment section at isro.gov.in, open ICRB online application dashboard, fill personal, qualification, and GATE/written exam choices, verify details, and complete the payment workflow.
• Portal Link: Apply on Official Website (Direct Commission Gateway: isro.gov.in)

7. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 [APPLICATION CLOSED]

[thehindu.club Ref: SSC-CGL-2026-UPDATE]

The online registration for the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL 2026) has formally closed. Candidates are advised to take note of the upcoming examination schedule.

• Total Vacancies: 17,727 group ‘B’ and ‘C’ positions.
• Current Status: Application Window Closed. Tier-I computer-based exam answer keys and normalization processing are currently underway.
• Upcoming Dates:
  • Tier-I Official Result: Expected by late October / early November 2026
  • SSC CGL Tier-II Computer Based Exam: Scheduled for 14 – 17 December 2026
• Candidate Action: Keep your login credentials ready at the central portal to download Tier-I marks and monitor admit cards for Tier-II.
• Official Commission Portal: Check Status on Official Website (Direct Commission Gateway: ssc.gov.in)

8. IBPS CRP PO/MT XIV 2026 [APPLICATION CLOSED]

[thehindu.club Ref: IBPS-PO-CRP-XIV-2026]

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has concluded the application and Prelims process for the recruitment of Probationary Officers / Management Trainees in participating public sector banks.

• Total Vacancies: 4,455 posts across 11 participating public sector banks.
• Current Status: Application Window Closed. Preliminary Online Examination completed; results declared.
• Upcoming Dates:
  • IBPS PO Mains Admit Card Release: First week of November 2026
  • Online Main Examination Date: 22 November 2026
• Official Portal: Check Status on Official Website (Direct Commission Gateway: ibps.in)

9. RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) 2026 [APPLICATION CLOSED]

[thehindu.club Ref: RRB-CEN-NTPC-2026]

Railway Recruitment Boards across all 21 zones have closed the online application process for both Graduate (Level 5 & 6) and Under-Graduate (Level 2 & 3) posts under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) NTPC 2026.

• Total Vacancies: 11,558 posts.
• Current Status: Online Applications Closed. Scrutiny of applications and verification of photograph/signature uploads is under process.
• Upcoming Dates:
  • Application Status Link: Expected November 2026
  • RRB NTPC CBT-1 Examination: Tentatively slated between December 2026 and January 2027
• Official Portal: Check Status on Official Website (Direct Commission Gateway: rrbapply.gov.in)

10. MPPSC State Services Examination (SSE) 2027 [CALENDAR ANNOUNCED]

[thehindu.club Ref: MPPSC-CALENDAR-2027-SSE]

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has listed the upcoming State Services Preliminary Examination 2027 on its annual competitive exam calendar.

• Expected Vacancies: ~180 to 220 posts (State Civil Service, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Accounts Officer).
• Eligibility Baseline: Bachelor’s degree from any recognized institution; Age between 21 and 40 years (MP domicile relaxations applicable).
• Tentative Schedule:
  • Detailed Official Advertisement Release: Fourth Week of November 2026
  • Preliminary Examination Window: Tentatively March 2027
• Official Portal: Check Calendar on Official Website (Direct Commission Gateway: mppsc.mp.gov.in)

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