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Exams After 10th in India: 22 Government and Entrance Exams Compared
22 exams on Shishya list Class 10 as the lowest qualification: 16 government recruitment or eligibility tests and 6 entrance or admission tests. An exam may ask for more for a particular post or paper — each row quotes the exam's own rule. Olympiads, which are for students still in school, are not listed.
Most qualification and age summaries here were drafted with AI and are indicative; rows marked "checked" were read against the notification. Dates are marked official, reported or expected (an estimate). Confirm on the official website before applying.
Government recruitment and eligibility tests (16)
| Exam | Next exam day | Age limit | Qualification | Official site | Practice on Shishya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Group D Railway Group D (Level 1) Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–33 years | 10th pass or ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVTIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in ↗ | 13 mock tests |
| SSC GD SSC General Duty Constable Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–23 years | Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | ssc.gov.in ↗ | 16 mock tests |
| SSC MTS SSC Multi Tasking Staff (Paper 1) Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | 1 Nov 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–25 years | Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | ssc.gov.in ↗ | 12 mock tests |
| UPSSSC PET UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) | 23 Oct 2026 (reported) | 18–40 years | Passed at least Class 10th (High School) or equivalent from a recognized boardIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | upsssc.gov.in ↗ | 14 mock tests |
| TNPSC Group IV Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) | 20 Dec 2026 (official) | 18–32 years | SSLC (10th standard) or equivalent; VAO and certain posts require 21 years minimum ageIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | tnpsc.gov.in ↗ | 13 mock tests |
| RRB ALP Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (CBT-1) Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) | 3 Nov 2026 (reported) | 18–30 years | Matriculation (10th pass) with ITI in specified trades (Fitter, Electrician, etc.) or 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile EngineeringIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in ↗ | 12 mock tests |
| RSMSSB Rajasthan Subordinate & Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) Rajasthan Subordinate & Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–40 years | Minimum 10th pass for Grade 4/Group D posts; 12th for clerical posts; Graduation/Diploma for technical posts like JEIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| RJ Police PC Rajasthan Police Constable Rajasthan Police | 15 Jul 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 18–23 years | Class 10 / 12 depending on post (Class 12 for Telecom post; Class 10 for Civil/Band).Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | police.rajasthan.gov.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| Kerala LDC Kerala PSC Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–36 years | SSLC (10th Standard) or equivalent qualification recognized by governmentIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | keralapsc.gov.in ↗ | 12 mock tests |
| MP Police PC MP Police Constable (MPPEB) Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) | 15 Dec 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–33 years | Class 10th pass from recognized board (Class 8th for ST candidates)Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | esb.mp.gov.in ↗ | 15 mock tests |
| WB Police PC West Bengal Police Constable (WBP) West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–30 years | Madhyamik examination (Class 10) from West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or equivalentIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | prb.wb.gov.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| WBPSC Clerkship West Bengal PSC Clerkship West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) | 15 Jun 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 18–40 years | Pass in Madhyamik Examination (Class 10) from West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or equivalentIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | psc.wb.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| HPSSSB HP Subordinate Services Selection Board (HPSSSB) Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSSB) | 25 Jan 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 18–45 years | Educational qualification varies by post - from 10th/12th to graduation/post-graduation from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | hpsssb.hp.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| PSSSB Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–37 years | Varies by post: 10th with Punjabi for Group D, Graduation for Clerk/Senior Assistant, Diploma/Degree for technical postsIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | sssb.punjab.gov.in ↗ | 6 mock tests |
| UKSSSC Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–42 years | Varies by post: 10th, 12th, Diploma, or Graduation from recognized board/universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | sssc.uk.gov.in ↗ | 7 mock tests |
| JKSSB J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) | 15 Nov 2026 (reported) | 18–40 years | Varies by post: 10th/12th/ITI/Diploma/Graduate depending on positionIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | jkssb.nic.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
Entrance and admission tests (6)
| Exam | Next exam day | Age limit | Qualification | Official site | Practice on Shishya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UP JEECUP UP Joint Entrance Exam Polytechnic (JEECUP) Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) | Not on the tracker yet | At least 14 years | Class 10th passed with minimum 35% aggregate marks for most diploma coursesIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | jeecup.admissions.nic.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| Bihar DCECE Bihar Diploma Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | Passed or appearing in Class 10 from a recognized boardIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| AP POLYCET AP Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (AP POLYCET) State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh (SBTET AP) | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | Passed SSC (10th) exam with minimum 35% marks and Mathematics as a compulsory subjectIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | sbtet.ap.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| TS POLYCET TS Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TS POLYCET) State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | Passed SSC/10th class or equivalent examination with Mathematics and minimum 35% marksIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | sbtet.telangana.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| UK JEEP Uttarakhand Polytechnic JEEP Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education, Roorkee (UBTER) | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | 10th pass with Science and Mathematics for Engineering/Technology diploma coursesIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | ubter.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| HP PAT HP Polytechnic Admission Test (HP PAT) Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board (HPTSB) | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | Must have passed 10th standard with Mathematics and Science as compulsory subjects, securing minimum 35% marksIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | hptechboard.com ↗ | 1 mock test |
Question
- Which exams can I take after 10th?
- On Shishya, the exams that list Class 10 as the lowest qualification are — government: RRB Group D, SSC GD, SSC MTS, UPSSSC PET, TNPSC Group IV, RRB ALP and 10 more; entrance: UP JEECUP, Bihar DCECE, AP POLYCET, TS POLYCET, UK JEEP, HP PAT. Age limits and the exact qualification differ by exam and post; confirm on each official website before applying.