Government Job Statistics India 2026
State-wise and Category-wise Government Job Data — India's Most Comprehensive Database
3 Lakh+
Total Govt Jobs/Year
24
States Covered
6+
Central Orgs
3 Crore+
Aspirants/Year
Central Government Jobs — Annual Statistics
SSC
Staff Selection Commission
75,000+
vacancies per year
6 major exams →
RRB
Railway Recruitment Board
87,000+
vacancies per year
6 major exams →
IBPS
Institute of Banking Personnel
35,000+
vacancies per year
5 major exams →
UPSC
Union Public Service Commission
3,000+
vacancies per year
8 major exams →
Defence
Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard
35,000+
vacancies per year
6 major exams →
PSU
Public Sector Undertakings
10,000+
vacancies per year
20+ major exams →
State-wise Government Job Statistics 2026
📊 Key Facts — India Government Jobs 2026
🏆 Highest Competition States
UP, Bihar and Kerala have the highest competition for government jobs. UP alone has 2.3+ crore aspirants applying annually for all central and state exams.
📈 Fastest Growing Sector
Banking sector (IBPS, SBI) has seen highest vacancy growth — from 15,000 in 2020 to 35,000+ in 2026. Best opportunity for graduates.
🚂 Railway — Largest Employer
Indian Railways is the world's 4th largest employer. RRB conducts exams for 87,000+ vacancies annually across Group D, NTPC, ALP and technical posts.
🎓 UPSC — Most Prestigious
UPSC Civil Services selects only 800-1,100 candidates from 10+ lakh applicants annually. Success rate is less than 0.1% — making it India's toughest exam.
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