{"id":48731,"date":"2025-12-30T13:10:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T07:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=48731"},"modified":"2025-12-30T13:11:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T07:41:12","slug":"top-10-government-exams-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/top-10-government-exams-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Government Exams In India 2026, Know the Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/top-10-government-exams-in-india\/#Which_are_the_top_10_Government_Exams_in_India\" >Which are the top 10 Government Exams in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/top-10-government-exams-in-india\/#What_are_the_requirements_to_appear_for_the_government_exams_in_India\" >What are the requirements to appear for the government exams in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/top-10-government-exams-in-india\/#What_are_the_career_growth_options_for_the_top_government_jobs_in_India\" >What are the career growth options for the top government jobs in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/top-10-government-exams-in-india\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Government jobs in India remain one of the most sought-after career paths due to job security, structured growth, social respect, and attractive benefits. With lakhs of candidates competing every year, understanding which government job exams to target in 2026 &#8211; along with their career prospects &#8211; is crucial for making informed decisions. In this article, we will explore the top 10 Government Job Exams in India, offering detailed insights into eligibility, scope, perks, and long-term career trajectories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free Mock Tests <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-are-the-top-10-government-exams-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_top_10_Government_Exams_in_India\"><\/span>Which are the top 10 Government Exams in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The top government exams in India include UPSC CSE, IBPS PO, SBI PO, SSC CGL, RBI Grade B, and more. Government exams are among the most popular career choices in India due to their job security, good salary, and additional perks. Given below is a list of the top 10 government exams that aspirants across the country prepare for every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Conducted By<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Posts Offered<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Selection Stages<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPSC CSE<\/td><td>Union Public Service Commission<\/td><td>IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, Group A &amp; B Services<\/td><td>Graduation<\/td><td>Prelims, Mains, Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS PO<\/td><td>Institute of Banking Personnel<\/td><td>Probationary Officer in PSU Banks<\/td><td>Graduation<\/td><td>Prelims, Mains, Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SBI PO<\/td><td>State Bank of India<\/td><td>Probationary Officer<\/td><td>Graduation<\/td><td>Prelims, Mains, GD\/Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL<\/td><td>Staff Selection Commission<\/td><td>Group B &amp; C Officer-level Posts<\/td><td>Graduation<\/td><td>Tier I, Tier II<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RBI Grade B<\/td><td>Reserve Bank of India<\/td><td>Manager\/Grade B Officer<\/td><td>Graduation with 60%<\/td><td>Phase I, Phase II, Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB JE\/SSE<\/td><td>Railway Recruitment Board<\/td><td>Junior Engineer, Senior Section Engineer<\/td><td>Diploma\/Engineering Degree<\/td><td>CBT Stage I &amp; II, Document Verification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS SO<\/td><td>Institute of Banking Personnel<\/td><td>Specialist Officers (IT, Law, HR, Agri, etc.)<\/td><td>Graduation + Domain Specific<\/td><td>Prelims, Mains, Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS Clerk<\/td><td>Institute of Banking Personnel<\/td><td>Clerical Cadre in PSU Banks<\/td><td>Graduation<\/td><td>Prelims, Mains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CHSL<\/td><td>Staff Selection Commission<\/td><td>LDC, DEO, Postal Assistant<\/td><td>12th Pass<\/td><td>Tier I, Tier II, Typing Test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB ALP<\/td><td>Railway Recruitment Board<\/td><td>Assistant Loco Pilot<\/td><td>10th + ITI \/ Diploma<\/td><td>CBT I, CBT II, CBAT, Document Verification<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-requirements-to-appear-for-the-government-exams-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_requirements_to_appear_for_the_government_exams_in_India\"><\/span>What are the requirements to appear for the government exams in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are required to maintain the strict age limit, qualification criteria to be eligible for the government jobs in India. Whether you&#8217;re aiming for administrative services, banking, or railway jobs, these exams serve as gateways to promising careers in the public sector. The details of the top 10 competitive exams in India that attract lakhs of aspirants every year are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. UPSC Civil Services Examination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-civil-services\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Union Public Service Commission<\/strong><\/a><strong> (UPSC)<\/strong> conducts this exam to recruit officers for elite services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. It is one of the most prestigious and toughest exams in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Posts<\/strong>: IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: 21\u201332 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: \u20b91,20,000 \u2013 \u20b92,50,000\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. IBPS PO Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducted by the <strong>Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS<\/a>)<\/strong> to recruit <strong>Probationary Officers<\/strong> in public sector banks. It is ideal for those aspiring for managerial roles in banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Graduation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: Up to 30 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: \u20b948,480\/month (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. SBI PO Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-po\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Bank of India<\/a> (SBI)<\/strong> conducts this exam to recruit <strong>Probationary Officers<\/strong> for various branches across India. It is known for higher pay and career growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Graduation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: 21\u201330 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: \u20b956,480\/month (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. SSC CGL Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Staff Selection Commission<\/a> (SSC)<\/strong> conducts the <strong>Combined Graduate Level (CGL)<\/strong> exam to recruit for Group B and C posts in various government departments and ministries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Posts<\/strong>: Inspectors, Assistants, Statistical Investigators, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: 18\u201332 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>:&nbsp;\u20b933,000 \u2013 \u20b970,000\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. RBI Grade B Examination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reserve Bank of India<\/a> (RBI)<\/strong> conducts this national-level exam to recruit Grade B officers in its managerial cadre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Graduation with 60%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: 21\u201330 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: \u20b978,450\/month (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. RRB JE\/SSE Examination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board, this exam hires engineers for technical posts in Indian Railways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Posts<\/strong>: Junior Engineer, Senior Section Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Diploma\/B.Tech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: JE \u2013 18\u201333 yrs; SSE \u2013 20\u201334 yrs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: JE \u2013 \u20b935,400; SSE \u2013 \u20b945,000\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. IBPS SO Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exam recruits<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-so\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Specialist Officers<\/strong><\/a> in banks for technical and professional roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Posts<\/strong>: IT Officer, HR, Law, Marketing, Agriculture, Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Graduation\/Postgraduation in respective fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: 20\u201330 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: \u20b948,480\/month <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. IBPS Clerk Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exam is for office-level posts in public sector banks. Clerks manage customer interaction and administrative tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Graduation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: 20\u201328 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: \u20b924,050\/month (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. SSC CHSL Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Combined Higher Secondary Level (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CHSL<\/a>)<\/strong> is conducted for 12th pass candidates to fill clerical roles in central departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Posts<\/strong>: LDC, DEO, Postal Assistant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: 12th Pass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: 18\u201327 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: \u20b930,000 &#8211; \u20b950,000\/month (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. RRB ALP Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducted by Railway Recruitment Board, this exam recruits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railways-rrb-alp\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ALP<\/strong><\/a> and Loco Pilots, essential personnel in Indian Railways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: 12th + ITI\/Diploma in relevant trades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: Up to 30 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: \u20b919,000\/month (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-career-growth-options-for-the-top-government-jobs-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_career_growth_options_for_the_top_government_jobs_in_India\"><\/span>What are the career growth options for the top government jobs in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The career growth options vary as per the nature and post a candidate is recruited into. The details are tabulated below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam \/ Organisation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Entry-Level Posts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mid-Level Promotions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Senior \/ Apex Positions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Career Growth Nature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Long-Term Career Scope &amp; Insights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UPSC Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS)<\/strong><\/td><td>IAS \/ IPS \/ IFS \/ IRS (Junior Scale)<\/td><td>DM \/ SP \/ Joint Secretary \/ Commissioner<\/td><td>Chief Secretary \/ DGP \/ Secretary to Govt of India \/ Ambassador<\/td><td>Fast, authority-driven<\/td><td>Policy-making power, constitutional roles, international postings, post-retirement roles in commissions, PSUs, global institutions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SSC CGL (Central Govt Ministries)<\/strong><\/td><td>ASO, Inspector, Auditor, Accountant<\/td><td>Section Officer, Superintendent, Assistant Director<\/td><td>Director \/ Joint Secretary level (in some cadres)<\/td><td>Steady &amp; structured<\/td><td>Stable central service, inter-department deputation, foreign postings in MEA &amp; CBDT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Banking \u2013 IBPS PO \/ SBI PO<\/strong><\/td><td>Probationary Officer<\/td><td>Assistant Manager \u2192 Branch Manager \u2192 AGM<\/td><td>DGM \/ GM \/ Executive Director<\/td><td>Performance + seniority based<\/td><td>Leadership roles, overseas branches, transition to RBI\/NABARD via experience<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-notification\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC <\/a>(Graduate Posts)<\/strong><\/td><td>Clerk, Goods Guard, Station Master, Senior Clerk<\/td><td>Chief Clerk, Traffic Inspector, Assistant Operations Manager<\/td><td>Divisional Operations Manager<\/td><td>Seniority-based with exams<\/td><td>High job security, operational authority, PSU lateral entry opportunities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-group-d-notification\/?ref=contad-aib\">RRB Group D<\/a> \/ ALP \/ JE<\/strong><\/td><td>Track Maintainer, ALP, Junior Engineer<\/td><td>Senior Technician, Loco Pilot, Section Engineer<\/td><td>Divisional Engineer \/ Safety Officer<\/td><td>Technical ladder<\/td><td>Ideal for technical growth, safety roles, railway PSU absorption<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RBI Grade B Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Grade B Officer<\/td><td>Grade C \u2192 Assistant General Manager<\/td><td>Deputy Governor (rare but possible)<\/td><td>Merit + expertise driven<\/td><td>Economic policy influence, IMF\/World Bank deputation, elite regulatory roles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Defence Exams (NDA \/ CDS \/ AFCAT)<\/strong><\/td><td>Lieutenant \/ Flying Officer<\/td><td>Captain \u2192 Major \u2192 Colonel<\/td><td>Brigadier \/ Major General \/ Air Marshal<\/td><td>Performance + service based<\/td><td>Command authority, adventure roles, post-retirement corporate &amp; PSU leadership<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl-notification\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CHSL<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>LDC, DEO, Junior Secretariat Assistant<\/td><td>UDC \u2192 Section Officer (via exams)<\/td><td>Under Secretary level<\/td><td>Exam + experience<\/td><td>Gateway to higher SSC exams, stable clerical-to-officer transition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-mts-notification\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC MTS<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Multi-Tasking Staff<\/td><td>LDC \/ Junior Assistant<\/td><td>Section-level staff<\/td><td>Slow but assured<\/td><td>Long-term job security, internal departmental promotions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State PSC (State Civil Services)<\/strong><\/td><td>Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO<\/td><td>Additional Collector, SP, Department Head<\/td><td>Chief Secretary (State)<\/td><td>State-centric authority<\/td><td>Strong regional power, political-administrative interface, high local influence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IB ACIO (Intelligence Bureau)<\/strong><\/td><td>ACIO Grade-II<\/td><td>ACIO Grade-I \u2192 Deputy Central Intelligence Officer<\/td><td>Joint Director \/ Special Director<\/td><td>Confidential &amp; merit-based<\/td><td>Strategic national security roles, sensitive field operations, elite service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LIC AAO \/ Insurance Exams<\/strong><\/td><td>Assistant Administrative Officer<\/td><td>Administrative Officer \u2192 Branch Manager<\/td><td>Zonal Manager \/ Executive Director<\/td><td>Corporate-style hierarchy<\/td><td>Financial sector leadership, actuarial &amp; policy roles, strong retirement benefits<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752225215286\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. Which is the most prestigious government exam in India?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is considered the most prestigious exam, offering top posts like IAS, IPS, and IFS.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752225238452\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What are the top 5 government exams after graduation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> UPSC CSE, SSC CGL, IBPS PO, SBI PO, and RBI Grade B are the top exams preferred by graduates.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752225249475\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Is RBI Grade B better than IBPS PO?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, RBI Grade B offers higher salary, prestige, and a central banking profile, making it more competitive than IBPS PO.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752225268820\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Can final-year students apply for these exams?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, most government exams like UPSC, SSC CGL, IBPS allow final-year students to apply, provided they meet eligibility at the time of document verification.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752225278819\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. How competitive are government exams in India?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Very competitive. 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Is RBI Grade B better than IBPS PO?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, RBI Grade B offers higher salary, prestige, and a central banking profile, making it more competitive than IBPS PO.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/top-10-government-exams-in-india\/#faq-question-1752225268820","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/top-10-government-exams-in-india\/#faq-question-1752225268820","name":"Q4. Can final-year students apply for these exams?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, most government exams like UPSC, SSC CGL, IBPS allow final-year students to apply, provided they meet eligibility at the time of document verification.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/top-10-government-exams-in-india\/#faq-question-1752225278819","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/top-10-government-exams-in-india\/#faq-question-1752225278819","name":"Q5. How competitive are government exams in India?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Very competitive. 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