Career pathways
Career pathways after graduation
Civil services, banking and other government careers that need a degree, with eligibility and selection explained simply.
Government career
Government career
SSC CGL
Staff Selection Commission exam for Group B and C posts in central government ministries and departments.
- Eligibility
- Graduation for most posts; some posts need specific subjects
- Age limit
- 18–32 years, varies by post (as on 1 Aug 2026)
RRB NTPC
Railway Recruitment Boards exam for non-technical posts, with separate Class 12 and graduate levels.
- Eligibility
- Graduate posts: degree; Undergraduate posts: Class 12 pass
- Age limit
- Undergraduate 18–33 years; Graduate 18–36 years
UPSC Civil Services (IAS, IPS)
UPSC exam for the IAS, IPS, IFS and other central services.
- Eligibility
- Graduation from a recognised university
- Age limit
- 21–32 years (as on 1 Aug 2026), relaxation for reserved categories
IBPS PO
Common recruitment of Probationary Officers for participating public sector banks.
- Eligibility
- Not officially published
- Age limit
- Not officially published
SBI PO
State Bank of India recruitment of Probationary Officers.
- Eligibility
- Graduation in any discipline
- Age limit
- 21–30 years (as on 1 Apr 2026)
Teaching eligibility
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