New government job vacancies for 2026 have been officially released across multiple departments in India. These recruitments are open to candidates from all states and districts, including both male and female applicants. A total of more than 35,800 vacancies have been announced under different government departments.
Candidates aged between 18 and 48 years (depending on the post) can apply. Educational qualifications range from 8th pass, 10th pass, 12th pass, ITI, Diploma, to Graduate level. Below are complete details including eligibility, salary, application fees, selection process, and important dates.
Railway Group D Recruitment 2026 – 22,000+ Vacancies
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced over 22,000 vacancies under Railway Group D. The recruitment is conducted at the All India level and is open to both male and female candidates.
Posts Available
- Pointman
- Assistant (various trades)
- Track Maintainer
- Assistant Operations
- Loco Shed Staff
- TL & SC and other categories
Salary
- Basic Pay: ₹18,000
- Grade Pay and additional allowances applicable
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 36 years
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹500
- SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen/Women: ₹250
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT Exam Pattern
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark
Subjects:
- General Science – 25 questions
- Mathematics – 25 questions
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 questions
- General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 questions
Physical Test Requirements
Male Candidates:
- Lift 35 kg weight and run 100 meters in 2 minutes
- 1000 meters run in 4 minutes 15 seconds
Female Candidates:
- Lift 20 kg weight and run 100 meters in 2 minutes
- 1000 meters run in 5 minutes 40 seconds
Qualification
- 10th pass or ITI
Last Date to Apply
- 2 March 2026
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026 – 25,000 Vacancies
The Indian Army has released the Agniveer Recruitment 2026 notification for 25,000 posts. The recruitment is open nationwide.
Salary
- ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per month
Age Limit
- Minimum: 17 years
- Maximum: 22 years
- Age relaxation available for reserved categories
Application Fee
- ₹250 for all categories
Selection Process
- Common Online Entrance Exam
- Physical Test
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Physical Test Criteria
- 1.6 km run
- 60 marks for completing in 5 minutes 30 seconds
- Pull-ups (10 pull-ups = 40 marks)
- 9 feet ditch (qualifying)
- Zig-zag balance (qualifying)
Qualification
- 8th, 10th, or 12th pass
Last Date to Apply
- 1 April 2026
GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) Recruitment 2026 – 28,000+ Vacancies
The Postal Department has announced over 28,000 vacancies for:
- Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
- BPM
- ABPM
This recruitment is open to male and female candidates across India.
Salary
- ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 plus allowances
Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Age relaxation applicable
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/PWD: Nil
Selection Process
- No exam
- No interview
- Direct selection based on merit
Qualification
- 10th pass
Applications are currently open.
Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – 500+ Vacancies
Home Guard recruitment has been announced for more than 500 posts. Both male and female candidates can apply.
Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
Qualification
- 10th pass
Selection Process
- Physical Test
- Written Exam
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
Physical Efficiency Test
Male Candidates:
- 4.8 km run in 28 minutes
Female Candidates:
- 2.4 km run in 16 minutes
Written Exam Pattern
- 100 questions
- 100 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- OMR-based offline exam
- No negative marking
Subjects:
- General Knowledge – 25
- General Hindi – 20
- General English – 10
- Reasoning & Mental Ability – 20
- Numerical Ability – 15
- General Science – 10
CSIR & CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Multiple Posts
Recruitment has been released by CSIR and CLRI for multiple posts, including:
- Junior Stenographer
- Junior Secretariat Assistant
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
Salary
- ₹18,000 to ₹81,000 plus allowances
Age Limit
- 18 to 28 years
- Age relaxation available
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹500
- SC/ST/PWD: Nil
Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Document Verification
Qualification
- Minimum 10th pass
- 12th and graduates can also apply
Last Date
- 2 March 2026
Delhi Metro Recruitment 2026 – Multiple Posts
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced multiple vacancies across various positions.
Posts Available
- General Manager
- Joint General Manager
- Assistant Manager
- Engineer
- Supervisor
- Executive
- Non-Executive
- MTS
- Driver
- Operator
- Project Director
Salary
- ₹35,000 to ₹2,80,000 plus allowances
Age Limit
- 18 to 56 years
- Age relaxation applicable
Application Fee
- No application fee
Selection Process
- Skill Test (for technical posts)
- Interview
- Document Verification
Qualification
- 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, Degree
Last Date to Apply
- 20 February 2026
Conclusion
The year 2026 has brought multiple government job opportunities across departments including Railways, Indian Army, Postal Department, Home Guard, CSIR/CLRI, and Delhi Metro. Candidates from 8th pass to graduate level can apply depending on the post.
Interested applicants are advised to prepare required documents carefully and apply before the respective deadlines to avoid rejection.
