1. Direct Government Jobs After 12th (With PCM)
These are entry-level posts that you can apply for immediately after 12th by clearing competitive exams.
| Department | Post Name | Exam Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army / Navy / Air Force | Technical Entry (Soldier, Sailor, Airman) | NDA, Agniveer | 17.5 – 21 |
| Indian Railways | Technician, Clerk, Assistant Loco Pilot | RRB NTPC / RRB ALP | 18 – 30 |
| SSC | CHSL (Clerk, Postal Assistant, Data Entry Operator) | SSC CHSL | 18 – 27 |
| Defence | NDA (to become Army/Navy/Air Force Officer) | UPSC NDA | 16.5 – 19.5 |
| Police & Paramilitary | Constable, Tradesman, Head Constable | SSC GD / CRPF / BSF | 18 – 25 |
| PSUs (Contractual jobs) | Technician, Trainee | ISRO, DRDO, BARC (Level 2) | Varies |
2. After Diploma / Graduation – Government Career Paths
✅ Engineering & Technical Jobs (After B.Tech):
PSUs (Public Sector Units): ONGC, BHEL, ISRO, DRDO, NTPC, GAIL
→ Apply through GATE or direct recruitmentSSC JE (Junior Engineer) – Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
UPSC ESE (Engineering Services Exam) – Central Engineering posts
✅ Scientist / Analyst Jobs (After B.Sc / M.Sc):
ISRO, DRDO, BARC – Scientific Assistant, Research Fellow
IARI, ICAR – Agriculture Research
IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) – Scientist ‘B’
CSIR Labs – JRF/SRF positions (with NET/GATE)
✅ Teaching Careers:
KVS/NVS Schools – TGT (after B.Ed)
Government College Lecturer – After M.Sc + NET
3. Most Popular Exams for PCM Students:
| Exam | Conducted By | For |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC NDA | Union Public Service Commission | Officer in Army, Navy, Air Force |
| RRB ALP / JE | Railway Recruitment Board | Loco Pilot, Engineer |
| SSC CHSL / CGL | Staff Selection Commission | Clerk, DEO, Auditor, etc. |
| Indian Navy SSR / AA | Indian Navy | Sailor, Engineer |
| ISRO Technician | ISRO | Assistant, Technician, Scientist |
| DRDO CEPTAM | DRDO | Technical Staff, Assistant |
| State Police Exams | State PSC / Police Dept. | Constable, SI, etc. |
Tips for Getting a Government Job After 12th PCM:
Start Preparing Early – Focus on Math, Reasoning, English & GK.
Practice with Previous Year Papers – SSC, NDA, Railway, etc.
Apply Through Official Websites – Always register on:
Keep Track of Notifications – Use Sarkari job portals or apps.
Final Words
Even if you’re not going for higher studies, government jobs after 12th science stream are very much possible.
With good preparation, you can get jobs in Defence, Railways, SSC, or even prestigious research centers like ISRO/DRDO.
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