What are all the government competitive exams after engineering? | Rare Techy

In this article, you can find out the best competitive exams that you can appear for after engineering.

Popular Competitive Exams for Engineering Graduates

The need for competitive exams in the field of engineering has been discussed recently. Some of the exams that engineering graduates should look out for are:

GATE EXAMINATION

RBI Grade B Exam

PSU Exam

SSC Junior Engineer Exam

UPSC Exam

ISRO Exam

RRB Exam

NDA Exam

GATE EXAMINATION

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam covers a comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science.

Age Limit: There is no age limit.

Exam Syllabus: English, Numeracy, Technical Skills and Engineering Mathematics are only valid for some subjects.

Exam Dates: It is usually held in the first half of February. However, the registration for this starts from the month of August.

RBI Grade B Exam

Reserve Bank of India Grade B is another competitive and tough exam. The exam difficulty level of RBI Assistant Prelims Shift 1 exam is easy to moderate. The selection process for this grade is highly competitive and only the most qualified personnel are selected.

Age Limit: From 21 years to 30 years.

Exam Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, English

Exam Dates: Prelims are usually held in March and mains exams are in May.

PSU Exam

A Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) is a government-owned corporation or enterprise in India. Public sector enterprises are divided into two categories: Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) and State Public Sector Enterprises (SPSE). CPSEs are majority-owned companies by the central government, while in the case of SPSEs, the majority shareholding is held by the state government.

Age Limit: Age range is 22 to 40 years.

Exam Syllabus: General English, General Appreciation and Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs.

Exam Dates: Exams are conducted from May to September to admit final year students.

SSC Junior Engineer Exam

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examination is conducted by SSC to fill the posts of Junior Engineer (JE) in various Ministries/Departments/Organizations of Government of India.

Age Limit: It can be up to 30 years.

Exam Syllabus:

Tier-1 – General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness.

Tier-II – Technical Subjects (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering). Candidates should choose any one subject as their technical subject.

Exam Dates: Tier-1 is usually held in the month of March, while Tier-2 is held in September.

UPSC Exam

The Indian Administrative Services (IAS) is the premier administrative service of the Government of India. This is a central civil service cadre. It provides three all-India services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service. There is an all India exam for IAS which is administered by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Age Limit: 21 to 32 years.

Syllabus: General Studies in Prelims and Mains consists of General Studies along with optional subjects.

Exam Dates: This year, preliminary exams are scheduled in June and mains in September.

ISRO Exam

One of the toughest exams to clear, ISRO is the central government jobs that require engineering-studied scientists for the vital aspect of research and development of major projects. ISRO conducts examinations for recruitment to all posts in the organization.

Age Limit: 18 years to 35 years.

Syllabus: Arithmetic & Reasoning, English, stream-specific.

Exam Dates: Exams are usually held in the first quarter of the year.

RRB Exam

Railway Recruitment Boards conduct Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) examinations to recruit eligible candidates for various posts in Indian Railways. There are many students aiming for a job in Railways which offers exciting allowances and benefits.

Age Limit: From 18 years to 36 years

Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, English.

Exam Dates: RRB Group D exam dates are usually in July, RRB NTPC first exam is in December and second is in May.

NDA Exam

Defense Force is one of the most prestigious jobs that engineering students are very passionate about. The National Defense Academy, Pune has candidates who want to get selected in the Defense Force.

Eligibility: Strictly between 16 and 19 years.

Syllabus: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). GAT includes English and other General Knowledge.

Exam Dates: The exam dates usually fall in the months of April and September

Conclusion

So, when looking at various job opportunities for engineering students, there are a lot of possibilities. A foundation in engineering will certainly broaden the horizons of candidates and help them secure multiple government jobs.

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