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Date: 19 October 2026 | Editorial Desk: TheHindu.Club Career Services
Welcome to TheHindu.Club authoritative daily government job tracker. All notifications listed below undergo a multi-tier date and portal verification check against official gazettes and commission schedules. Make sure to check the application status tag (LIVE NOW, APPLICATION CLOSED, or UPCOMING / ANNOUNCED IN OFFICIAL CALENDAR) before submitting your documents.
Quick Summary Table: Latest Government Job Vacancies (19 October 2026)
| Commission / Organization | Post / Exam Name | Vacancies | Status | Deadline / Exam Phase | Official Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India (SBI) | Probationary Officers (PO 2026-27) | 2,000 | LIVE NOW | 28 Oct 2026 | sbi.co.in |
| Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ 2026 | 1,850 (Tentative) | LIVE NOW | 05 Nov 2026 | ssc.gov.in |
| IBPS | Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) | 1,520 | LIVE NOW | 06 Nov 2026 | ibps.in |
| Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) | CTET December 2026 | Eligibility Test | LIVE NOW | 25 Oct 2026 | ctet.nic.in |
| Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) | 72nd Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) | 965 | LIVE NOW | 31 Oct 2026 | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Indian Army | SSC Technical (66th Men & 37th Women) | 380 | LIVE NOW | 11 Nov 2026 | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| DRDO (CEPTAM) | Admin & Allied / Tech Cadre (CEPTAM-11) | 1,250 | LIVE NOW | 02 Nov 2026 | drdo.gov.in |
| Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) | RRB NTPC (CEN 05/2026 & CEN 06/2026) | 11,558 | APPLICATION CLOSED | CBT-1: Nov-Dec 2026 | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | SSC CGL 2026 Examination | 17,727 | APPLICATION CLOSED | Tier-2 CBT: Dec 2026 | ssc.gov.in |
| Madhya Pradesh PSC (MPPSC) | State Service Examination 2027 | 240 (Expected) | UPCOMING / ANNOUNCED IN CALENDAR | Notification: Nov 2026 | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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