Union Public Service Commission — Civil Services Examination
Prelims (GS + CSAT) → Mains (9 papers) → Interview
Graduate from any recognized university
Prelims: May | Mains: Sep | Interview: Feb-Mar
GS I-IV, Essay, Optional, CSAT, Ethics, Indian Languages
~10 lakh applicants, ~1000 selected
IBPS PO / SBI PO / RBI Grade B & Clerk exams
Prelims (Quant + Reasoning + English) → Mains → Interview
Graduate, 20-30 years age (varies by exam)
IBPS PO: Oct | SBI PO: Jan | RBI: Feb
Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer
~30 lakh applicants across Banking exams
Staff Selection Commission — CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD Constable
Tier I (CBT) → Tier II (CBT) → Tier III (Descriptive) → Skill Test
CGL: Graduate | CHSL: 12th Pass | MTS: 10th Pass
CGL: Apr | CHSL: Mar | MTS: May | GD: Jan
Quant, Reasoning, English, General Awareness
CGL: ~30 lakh | CHSL: ~25 lakh applicants
RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot), JE (Junior Engineer)
CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Typing/Skill Test → Document Verification
NTPC: Graduate | Group D: 10th | ALP: 10th + ITI
NTPC: Dec | Group D: Oct | ALP: Aug
Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Science, General Awareness
Group D: ~1 crore+ applicants (India's largest exam)
State Public Service Commissions — UPPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, RPSC, etc.
Prelims → Mains → Interview (pattern varies by state)
Graduate from recognized university (state residency may apply)
Varies by state (typically annual cycle)
GS, State-specific GK, Optional Subject, CSAT
Pattern similar to UPSC but state-focused syllabus
NDA, CDS, AFCAT, Coast Guard, Territorial Army
Written Exam → SSB Interview (5-day process) → Medical
NDA: 12th Pass | CDS: Graduate | AFCAT: Graduate (60%)
NDA: Apr & Sep | CDS: Feb & Sep | AFCAT: Feb & Aug
Mathematics, General Ability, English, General Knowledge
NDA: ~5 lakh | CDS: ~3 lakh applicants
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