Daily Government Job Alert: 18 October 2026

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Welcome to TheHindu.Club‘s verified daily recruitment bulletin. Below is our four-tier verified master list of all live, upcoming, and recently closed Central and State government recruitment drives as of 18 October 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to check eligibility criteria and adhere to the official cut-off deadlines.

Quick Summary Table: Government Job Openings (October 2026)

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

Ref: [thehindu.club/sbi-po-2026] • Status: LIVE NOW

The State Bank of India has opened the online application window for recruitment of Probationary Officers across its branches pan-India. Candidates seeking a premier career in public sector banking must complete registration before the month-end deadline.

• Total Vacancies: 2,000 (Indicative)
• Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as of 01 April 2026 (Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories).
• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Final year/semester candidates are also eligible to apply provisionally.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Window: 05 October 2026 to 28 October 2026
  • Phase-I (Preliminary Exam): December 2026
  • Phase-II (Mains Exam): January/February 2027
• Application Fee: ₹750 for General/EWS/OBC; Nil (Exempted) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• How to Apply: Visit the official career page on sbi.co.in/careers, complete basic registration, upload scanned photograph, signature, and left thumb impression, pay the application fee, and submit the form.

Apply on Official Website (sbi.co.in)

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

Ref: [thehindu.club/ssc-steno-2026] • Status: LIVE NOW

The Staff Selection Commission is accepting online applications from eligible 12th pass aspirants for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) positions in various Ministries and Central Departments.

• Total Vacancies: Approximately 1,850
• Age Limit: 18 to 30 years for Grade ‘C’; 18 to 27 years for Grade ‘D’ as on 01 August 2026.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. Stenography skill test is mandatory.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Closes: 24 October 2026 (23:00 Hrs)
  • Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 25 October 2026
  • Computer Based Examination (CBE): December 2026 – January 2027
• Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC male candidates; Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM candidates are exempted.
• How to Apply: Login to the new SSC One-Time Registration (OTR) portal at ssc.gov.in, fill out the application details under active notifications, submit live webcam photo and signature, and process the fee.

Apply on Official Website (ssc.gov.in)

3. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) — 71st Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)

Ref: [thehindu.club/bpsc-71st-cce] • Status: LIVE NOW

BPSC is conducting the 71st CCE for recruitment to the Bihar Administrative Service, Bihar Police Service, Financial Administrative Service, and other administrative state cadre roles.

• Total Vacancies: 1,240 Posts
• Age Limit: 20/21/22 to 37 years (for Unreserved Male), up to 40 years (for BC/EBC/UR Female), and 42 years (for SC/ST) as of 01 August 2026.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
• Important Dates:
  • Registration & Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
  • Preliminary Examination: Mid-December 2026
• Application Fee: ₹600 for General/Other State candidates; ₹150 for SC/ST/Female permanent residents of Bihar and PwBD candidates. Biometric fee extra where applicable.
• How to Apply: Register on onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in, generate login credentials, complete the integrated CCE application, pay fees, and download the confirmation slip.

Apply on Official Website (bpsc.bih.nic.in)

4. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) — Teaching Posts (Advt 08/2026)

Ref: [thehindu.club/dsssb-teach-2026] • Status: LIVE NOW

DSSSB has released advertisement 08/2026 for primary, trained graduate, and postgraduate teaching staff under the Directorate of Education and New Delhi Municipal Council.

• Total Vacancies: 4,380 Posts
• Age Limit: Below 30 years for TGTs; Below 36 years for PGTs (relaxations applicable as per DoPT guidelines).
• Educational Qualification: Degree in relevant subject, B.Ed. or equivalent degree, and CTET Paper-II qualification for TGT positions; Master’s Degree with B.Ed. for PGT positions.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Opening Date: 10 October 2026
  • Application Closing Date: 08 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
  • Examination Schedule: Q1 2027 (Tentative)
• Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS; Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt.
• How to Apply: Go to dsssbonline.nic.in, sign in through your OARS account, select the desired post code, upload credentials, and pay the fee online.

Apply on Official Website (dsssbonline.nic.in)

5. Indian Navy — Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers (Executive & Technical Branches)

Ref: [thehindu.club/navy-ssc-2026] • Status: LIVE NOW

Applications are invited from unmarried men and women for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Executive, Education, and Technical branches for the course commencing June 2027 at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala.

• Total Vacancies: 250
• Age Limit: Born between 02 July 2001 and 01 January 2007 (Varies slightly based on branch).
• Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks from an AICTE recognized university/institution, or Post-Graduate degree in relevant science/humanities for Education branch.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
  • SSB Interview Dates: November – December 2026
• Application Fee: No application fee for any category.
• How to Apply: Register on joinindiannavy.gov.in, complete your profile, submit preferences under Officer Entry, and upload relevant marksheets and documents.

Apply on Official Website (joinindiannavy.gov.in)

6. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) — Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC 2026)

Ref: [thehindu.club/rrb-ntpc-2026] • Status: APPLICATION CLOSED — EXAM DATE IMMINENT

Online applications for RRB NTPC (CEN 05/2026 and CEN 06/2026 for Graduate & Undergraduate levels) stand closed. Scrutiny of application forms is complete, and the Railway Recruitment Boards are preparing the exam city slip and admit card rollout for the 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1).

• Total Vacancies: 11,558 Posts across various zonal railways.
• Important Note for Registered Candidates: Application status verification window is now closed. Registered applicants must preserve their Application Registration Number.
• Upcoming Dates:
  • Exam City Intimation Slip: Mid-November 2026
  • CBT-1 Admit Card Release: 4 days prior to candidate’s exam date
  • CBT-1 Exam Window: November – December 2026
• Action Required: Keep checking your respective regional RRB website or the common gateway portal at rrbapply.gov.in for direct CBT-1 slot links.

Check Exam Status on Official Website (rrbapply.gov.in)

7. Staff Selection Commission — SSC CGL 2026 (Combined Graduate Level)

Ref: [thehindu.club/ssc-cgl-2026] • Status: APPLICATION CLOSED — TIER-II UPCOMING

Fresh applications for SSC CGL 2026 are not being accepted as the registration window concluded earlier this year. The commission has completed the evaluation of Tier-I answer keys and qualified candidates are preparing for the Tier-II Computer Based Examination.

• Total Vacancies: 17,727
• Selection Stage: Tier-II Examination (Paper-I & Paper-II)
• Schedule: Tier-II Exam scheduled across designated regional centers in December 2026.
• Status of SSC CGL 2027: Candidates who missed the 2026 cycle must note that SSC CGL 2027 notification will be formally notified as per the Staff Selection Commission’s next Annual Exam Calendar.

Check Tier-II Updates on Official Website (ssc.gov.in)

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

Ref: [thehindu.club/ibps-so-2026] • Status: UPCOMING / ANNOUNCED IN OFFICIAL CALENDAR

As per the published IBPS Annual Calendar, the formal recruitment notice for Specialist Officers (IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer) in participating public sector banks will be released at the beginning of next month.

• Estimated Vacancies: 1,500+ Positions
• Anticipated Notification Date: 01 November 2026
• Tentative Prelims Exam Date: Late December 2026
• Educational Qualification: 4-year Engineering Degree (IT/CS), B.Sc. (Agri), Post Graduate in Marketing/HR, or LLB depending on the designated stream.
• Commission Portal: ibps.in

View IBPS Calendar & Alerts (ibps.in)

9. DRDO — CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2026

Ref: [thehindu.club/drdo-ceptam-11] • Status: UPCOMING / OFFICIAL ADVANCE NOTIFICATION

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will officially roll out the CEPTAM-11 (Centre for Personnel Talent Management) online registration form on 25 October 2026 for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) roles.

• Expected Vacancies: Approximately 1,900 Posts
• Educational Qualification: Diploma / B.Sc in related branches for STA-B; Class 10th with ITI certification for Technician-A posts.
• Tentative Online Window: 25 October 2026 to 20 November 2026
• Commission Portal: drdo.gov.in

Visit DRDO Official Portal (drdo.gov.in)

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