Have you just passed your 12th-grade exams? What next? Are you looking to pursue higher studies or are you looking to find a job? If you choose the latter, the next big question arises is what job is exactly suitable for you? Well, for starters, you must know that there are plenty of government jobs that you can be eligible for.
Taking the right decision regarding your job can have a huge positive impact on the rest of your life. You would surely want to have a secured and hassle-free life and a government job assures just that. So, without any further ado, let us take a look at the various job options available for 12th pass candidates.
Railways
If you do a simple internet search for ‘find 12th pass job online’, one of the options that are likely to appear at the top of your search result would be jobs in Railways. One of the largest employers in India, the Railways conducts a Railways Recruitment Exam and the eligibility criteria to recruit people for several posts including an Assistant loco pilot, station master, ticket collector and helpers and railways clerks and constables.
To get a posting for any of the above-mentioned posts is that you have to pass the recruitment exam, which is an online test. Those to pass the exam are further called for document verification and personal interview and based on the assessment the posting is allotted.
Jobs in the Defense sector
Defense sector offers a huge employment opportunity for youngsters in India. Within the defense sector, there are many choices that you can opt for like – Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Protective Services. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts recruitment examination for Navy, Air Force Wings, and the Army.
For the army, the various positions available for 12th pass candidates include Technical Entry Scheme (TES) and Soldiers (this is applicable only for male candidates), Mahila Constables and Junior Commissioned Officers (Catering).
For Navy, the positions you can apply for after 12th exams are – SSR (Senior Secondary Recruits), Artificer Apprentice and Cadets in the technical domain.
For Indian Coast Guards, the applicable positions for 12th pass candidates are – Assistant Commandant, Naviks, and Yantrik.
SSC Stenographer
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts recruit exam for Grade C and Grade D stenographer and the eligibility criteria for these posts apart from being 12th pass is the candidate must be aged between 18 and 27 years. The selection of candidates is based on the performance in the objective type exam, which is divided into sections like:
Reasoning
English language
General Knowledge
Comprehension
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Apart from the above-mentioned sectors, there are many other PSUs like the ONGC, BARC, SAI, and BHEL that offer several job opportunities for 12th pass candidates. Always keep a tab on the latest govt Jobs through online job portals, newspapers and employment exchange listings to look for a job that suits your profile. These sectors too have their own entrance exams and interview sessions. Based on your personal interest, it is best advised to prepare well for the exams and interview to increase your chances of getting posted.
