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Exams After Graduation in India: 66 Government and Entrance Exams Compared
66 exams on Shishya list a bachelor's degree as the lowest qualification: 54 government recruitment or eligibility tests and 12 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. 3 teacher eligibility tests that also need a teacher-training qualification (D.El.Ed. or B.Ed.) are not listed here.
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 (54)
| Exam | Next exam day | Age limit | Qualification | Official site | Practice on Shishya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier 1) Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | 30 Sep 2026 (official) | 18–32 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | ssc.gov.in ↗ | 22 mock tests |
| SBI PO SBI Probationary Officer (Prelims) State Bank of India (SBI) | Not on the tracker yet | 21–30 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | sbi.bank.in ↗ | 12 mock tests |
| SBI Clerk SBI Clerk (Prelims) State Bank of India (SBI) | 27 Sep 2026 (official) | 20–28 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | sbi.bank.in ↗ | 14 mock tests |
| IBPS Clerk IBPS Clerk (Prelims) Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) | 10 Oct 2026 (official) | 20–28 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | ibps.in ↗ | 14 mock tests |
| IBPS PO IBPS Probationary Officer (Prelims) Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) | 4 Oct 2026 (official) | 20–30 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | ibps.in ↗ | 18 mock tests |
| IBPS RRB IBPS Regional Rural Bank (Officer Scale + Office Assistant) Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) | 21 Nov 2026 (official) | 18–40 years | Office Assistant: Bachelor's, any discipline. Officer Scale I: Bachelor's. Officer Scale II/III: Bachelor's + experience in banking / finance / agriculture.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | ibps.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| UP Police SI UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) | 15 Oct 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 21–28 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | uppbpb.gov.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| UPSC Prelims UPSC Civil Services Examination — Prelims Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | 23 May 2027 (official) | 21–32 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | upsc.gov.in ↗ | 12 mock tests |
| MPESB Group Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) Group 1/2/3 Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) | 5 Oct 2026 (official) | 18–40 years | Varies by group: Group 1 requires postgraduate degree in relevant subject; Group 2 requires graduate or postgraduate; Group 3 requires graduation or diplomaIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | esb.mp.gov.in ↗ | 17 mock tests |
| UPPSC RO/ARO UPPSC Review Officer / Asst Review Officer (RO/ARO) Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) | 15 Mar 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 21–40 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | uppsc.up.nic.in ↗ | 12 mock tests |
| BPSSC SI Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (BPSSC SI) Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) | 15 Nov 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 20–25 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | bpssc.bihar.gov.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| TSPSC Group II TSPSC Group II Services Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) | 15 Jan 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 18–44 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | tspsc.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| APPSC Group II APPSC Group II Services Prelims Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–42 years | Bachelor's degree from any recognized university in IndiaIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | psc.ap.gov.in ↗ | 7 mock tests |
| GSSSB Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) | 15 Oct 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–35 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university; basic computer knowledge requiredIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in ↗ | 12 mock tests |
| MPSC Rajyaseva MPSC Rajyaseva (State Service) Prelims Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) | 3 Oct 2026 (reported) | 19–38 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university. Final-year graduating students can apply for Prelims but must produce the degree before Mains.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | mpsc.gov.in ↗ | 12 mock tests |
| MPSC Group C MPSC Group C Combined Services Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) | 3 Jan 2027 (official) | 19–38 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | mpsc.gov.in ↗ | 17 mock tests |
| RPSC RAS Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) Prelims Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) | 6 Dec 2026 (official) | 21–40 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| TNPSC Group I TNPSC Group I (Combined Civil Services - I, Prelims) Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) | 27 Sep 2026 (official) | 21–32 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | tnpsc.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| TSPSC Group IV TSPSC Group IV Services Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) | 18 Oct 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–44 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | tspsc.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| UPPSC PCS UPPSC Combined State Service (PCS) Prelims Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) | 6 Dec 2026 (official) | 21–40 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university. Final-year graduating students can apply for Prelims.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | uppsc.up.nic.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| BPSC CCE BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Prelims Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) | 25 Oct 2026 (official) | 22–37 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | bpsc.bihar.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| APPSC Group III APPSC Group III Services Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) | 1 Feb 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 18–42 years | Bachelor's degree from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | psc.ap.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| CDS Combined Defence Services Examination Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | 11 Apr 2027 (official) | 19–25 years | IMA / OTA: Bachelor's (any discipline). INA: Bachelor's in Engineering. AFA: Bachelor's with Physics + Maths at 10+2 OR Bachelor's in Engineering.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | upsc.gov.in ↗ | 4 mock tests |
| TN Police SI TNUSRB Sub-Inspector (TN Police SI) Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) | Not on the tracker yet | 20–30 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | tnusrb.tn.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| KPSC KAS Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) Prelims Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) | 15 Nov 2026 (official) | 21–35 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | kpsc.kar.nic.in ↗ | 6 mock tests |
| MPPSC SSE MPPSC State Service Exam (SSE) Prelims Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 21–40 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | mppsc.mp.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| RBI Grade B RBI Officer in Grade B (DR — General + DEPR + DSIM) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) | Not on the tracker yet | 21–30 years | General stream: Bachelor's with 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR Master's with 55% (50% reserved). DEPR / DSIM streams need specific Economics / Statistics master's qualifications.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | rbi.org.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| TSPSC Group I TSPSC Group I Services Prelims Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) | 1 Feb 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 18–44 years | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any disciplineIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | tspsc.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| GPSC Class 1-2 GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) | 5 Oct 2026 (reported) | 20–35 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in ↗ | 6 mock tests |
| JPSC CCE JPSC Combined Civil Service Prelims Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 21–35 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | jpsc.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| WBCS West Bengal Civil Service (Exec) Prelims West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) | 1 Dec 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 21–36 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | psc.wb.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| CGPSC SSE CGPSC State Service Exam (SSE) Prelims Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 21–40 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | psc.cg.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| APPSC Group I APPSC Group I Services Prelims Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) | 15 Nov 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–42 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | psc.ap.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| HCS Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Prelims Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 21–42 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | hpsc.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| OPSC OAS Odisha PSC Civil Services (OAS) Prelims Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) | 15 Oct 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 21–38 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | opsc.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| Punjab PCS Punjab Civil Service (PCS) Prelims Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 21–37 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | ppsc.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| JKPSC KAS J&K PSC Combined Competitive Exam (KAS) Prelims Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 21–35 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | jkpsc.nic.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| UKPSC PCS Uttarakhand PSC Prelims Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) | 11 Oct 2026 (reported) | 21–42 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | psc.uk.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| APSC CCE APSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Prelims Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) | 9 Oct 2026 (reported) | 21–38 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | apsc.nic.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| HPAS HPPSC HP Administrative Service (HPAS) Prelims Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) | 15 Nov 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 21–35 years | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | hppsc.hp.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| Tripura PSC Tripura PSC Civil Services Prelims Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) | 15 Mar 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 21–40 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | tpsc.tripura.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| Manipur PSC Manipur PSC Civil Services Prelims Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) | 30 May 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 21–38 years | Bachelor's degree from any recognized university in any disciplineIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | mpscmanipur.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| APPSC (AR) Arunachal Pradesh PSC Civil Services Prelims Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) | 15 Dec 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 21–35 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | appsc.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| Meghalaya PSC Meghalaya PSC Civil Services Prelims Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) | 15 Feb 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 21–32 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | mpsc.meghalaya.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| Nagaland PSC Nagaland PSC Civil Services Prelims Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 21–30 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | npsc.nagaland.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| Mizoram PSC Mizoram PSC Civil Services Prelims Mizoram Public Service Commission | 12 Oct 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 21–35 years | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any disciplineIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | mpsc.mizoram.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| Puducherry PSC Puducherry PSC Civil Services Prelims | Not on the tracker yet | 21–32 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised universityIndicative — confirm officially | Not listed | 3 mock tests |
| Chandigarh PCS Chandigarh UT Civil Services Prelims | Not on the tracker yet | 21–32 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised universityIndicative — confirm officially | Not listed | 3 mock tests |
| Goa PSC Goa PSC State Service Prelims Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) | 1 Mar 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 18–40 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | gpsc.goa.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| DD&DNH Recruitment Dadra & Nagar Haveli + Daman & Diu UT Recruitment U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Not on the tracker yet | 18–30 years | Varies by post; teaching posts require graduation with B.Ed., clerical posts require graduation, lower posts may require 10th/12thIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | ddd.gov.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| Sikkim PSC Sikkim PSC Civil Services Prelims Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC) | 11 Oct 2026 (reported) | 21–35 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | spsc.sikkim.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| Ladakh PSC Ladakh UT Civil Services Prelims | Not on the tracker yet | 21–37 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially | Not listed | 3 mock tests |
| MP RAEO MP RAEO — Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) Recruitment Test (MPESB) Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal | Not on the tracker yet | 18–40 years | Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, held on the application date.Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | esb.mp.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| SSC CPO SSC CPO — Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination (Staff Selection Commission) Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 20–25 years | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (final-year candidates must hold it by the closing date). SI (Fire): B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or matriculation with a three-year engineering diploma.Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | ssc.gov.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
Entrance and admission tests (12)
| Exam | Next exam day | Age limit | Qualification | Official site | Practice on Shishya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT Common Admission Test Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) | 29 Nov 2026 (official) | No age limit listed | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC / ST / PwBD), or a CA / CS / ICWA equivalent.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | iimcat.ac.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| MH-CET MBA MH-CET MBA / MMS State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra | 10 Apr 2027 (expected — an estimate) | No age limit listed | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories in Maharashtra)Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | cetcell.mahacet.org ↗ | 1 mock test |
| GATE CSE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Computer Science National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India | 6 Feb 2027 (official) | No age limit listed | B.E./B.Tech in CSE/IT/related branch (final year allowed), or Master's in any Science subject from a recognised institute.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | gate.iitd.ac.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| AP ICET AP Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) | 7 May 2027 (expected — an estimate) | No age limit listed | Bachelor's degree (3 years minimum) in any discipline from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| TS ICET TS Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET) Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) | Not on the tracker yet | At least 19 years | Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC); MCA requires Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation levelIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | icet.tsche.ac.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| CUET PG CUET (PG) — Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Programmes (NTA) National Testing Agency (NTA) | 1 Mar 2027 (official) | No age limit listed | A bachelor's degree or equivalent, or appearing in its final year. Each university sets its own programme-wise eligibility.Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | exams.nta.nic.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| GATE CE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Civil Engineering IIT Madras — Organising Institute, GATE 2027, for the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | In the third or higher year of any undergraduate degree, or holding a government-approved degree in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts or humanities.Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | gate2027.iitm.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| GATE DA Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Data Science and Artificial Intelligence IIT Madras — Organising Institute, GATE 2027, for the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | In the third or higher year of any undergraduate degree, or holding a government-approved degree in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts or humanities.Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | gate2027.iitm.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| GATE ECE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Electronics and Communication Engineering IIT Madras — Organising Institute, GATE 2027, for the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | In the third or higher year of any undergraduate degree, or holding a government-approved degree in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts or humanities.Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | gate2027.iitm.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| GATE EE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Electrical Engineering IIT Madras — Organising Institute, GATE 2027, for the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | In the third or higher year of any undergraduate degree, or holding a government-approved degree in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts or humanities.Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | gate2027.iitm.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| GATE ME Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Mechanical Engineering IIT Madras — Organising Institute, GATE 2027, for the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | In the third or higher year of any undergraduate degree, or holding a government-approved degree in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts or humanities.Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | gate2027.iitm.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| IIT JAM IIT JAM — Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM 2027, IIT Kharagpur) IIT Kharagpur — Organising Institute, JAM 2027 | 14 Feb 2027 (official) | No age limit listed | An undergraduate degree, or appearing in its final examination in 2027. Programme-wise eligibility is set by each admitting institute.Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | jam.iitkgp.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
Question
- Which exams can I take after graduation?
- On Shishya, the exams that list a bachelor's degree as the lowest qualification are — government: SSC CGL, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS RRB and 48 more; entrance: CAT, MH-CET MBA, GATE CSE, AP ICET, TS ICET, CUET PG and 6 more. Age limits and the exact qualification differ by exam and post; confirm on each official website before applying.