After completing class 12, the majority of students go for undergraduate courses, however, some students also look for various government job options to start their career early. In India, government jobs are attractive because of their salary, job security, respectable social positions, and the incentives they have.

The educational qualification, age limit, salaries, and perks vary from post to post. Several departments such as UPSC, SSC, Indian Railways, IOL, etc. have various job openings for candidates after the 12th Class. Interested candidates can apply for these posts after completing their 12th class from any board. The selection criteria for most of these jobs are a written exam followed by a personal interview.

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Top Government Jobs after 12th

The table below enlists top government jobs after 12th along with the eligibility criteria, exam name, and salary structure.

Government Department Post Name Eligibility Criteria Exam Name Salary
Union Public Service Commission NDA & NA Age: 16.5 – 19.5 years
The candidate must have not been born earlier than 2 July 2005 or later than 1 July 2008.		 National Defence Academy and Navel Academy Exam Level 10: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500
Staff Selection Commission Data Entry/Lower Division Clerk/Postal Assistant & Sorting Assistant and Court Clerk Age: 18-27 years
10+2 any stream with 50-60%.		 SSC CHSL Exam - Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100
Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200
Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100
Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Age: 18-30 years
10+2 any stream		 SSC Stenographer Exam & Typing Tests Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800
BSF Constable (Ward Boy / Ward Girl) Age: 18-23 years
10th/12th from a recognized board and +2 years of work experience		 BSF Paramedical Staff Exam Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100
Indian Railways Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk 10+2 with 50% Typing proficiency in Hindi or English RRB NTPC & Personal Interview Rs. 21,700
Indian Railways Accounts Clerk Cum Typist 10+2 with 50% Typing proficiency in Hindi or English RRB NTPC & Personal Interview Rs. 19,900
India Oil Ltd. Junior Assistant (Clerk-cum-Computer Operator) Age: 18-33 years
10+2 any stream
Diploma/Certificate in Computer Application of minimum 06 (six) months duration
Fully conversant with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint		 - Rs. 26,600 to Rs. 90,000
Indian Navy Sailor (AA & SSR) Recruitment AA & SSR Age: 18 years (Minimum) Indian Navy Senior Secondary Recruits and Artificer Apprentice Recruitment Test X group: 5,200 - 20,200
SSC Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar Age: 18-25 years, Matric Pass (CBIC & CBN) Exam Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 22,000
Central Industrial Security Force Head Constable (General Duty) Against Sports Quota Age: 18-23 years CISF Head Constable (General Duty) Exam Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100

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Top Government Jobs without Exams

Although most of the government jobs after 12th require you to appear for an entrance exam, still there are some posts that you can get without taking any exam. Some posts are offered through sports quota, cultural quota, and other quotas also.

  • Government job vacancies are often published in newspapers for freshers. Aspirants are advised to read newspapers for government jobs recruitment drive.
  • Posts like chairman, member, and secretary in Central Government Commissions are usually filled through direct recruitment, however, these posts are not open directly after 12th.
  • Some vacancies in the state departments like Police, Health sector, etc. can be filled without exams.
  • Jobs in Indian Railways, Army, and Government-sector Banks are offered through sports quota and cultural quota also. Such recruitments are done without any exam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Is it mandatory to have Indian nationality for government jobs?

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to have Indian Nationality to appear in the government exam.

Ques. Can I get a Gazette ‘A’ government job after the 12th class?

Ans. Getting a Gazette ‘A’ government job after the 12th is impossible. You can get only Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’ jobs after the 12th class.

Ques. What subjects are covered in the syllabus of government exams for 12th pass?

Ans. The common subjects of various government exams are General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English. A detailed list of subjects and topics is given on the syllabus page of the respective exam website.

Ques. What are the allowances in the government job?

Ans. There are various allowances in the government job:

  • Dearness Allowances
  • House Rent Allowances
  • Medical Allowances
  • Family Allowances
  • Conveyance Allowances
  • Telephone Allowances, and more

Ques. Can Candidates with Diplomas, Certificates, and Degrees also apply for government jobs?

Ans. Yes, candidates with Diplomas, Certificates, and Degrees can also apply for government jobs with a minimum qualification of 12th class.