The northern states of India are full of opportunities with its changing and growing economy. Even though they are mostly agrarian, they have distinct employment opportunities available for the residents of the states. An important sector is the Government Job sector. They offer stable jobs and various benefits which make them highly sough-after. Crores of candidates apply for Government recruitment exams every year.
There are many Government organizations and departments that recruit candidates for multiple vacancies. The top recruiting bodies in every state are the respective PSCs (Public Service Commissions) and state Staff Selection bodies. PSCs are state equivalent of Central UPSC while state staff selection bodies are the same for the Central Staff Selection Board (SSC).
Apart from these two, there are other recruiting bodies as well. They release vacancies for candidates of varied qualifications. The top recruiting bodies for some of the northern states of India are given below.
Govt. Jobs in Delhi
Delhi is the biggest commercial centre in Norther India. It is also the second-most productive metro in the country. It consists of sectors like IT, Telecommunications, banking, media, tourism, etc. There are both private and government sector industries. Some of the top recruiting bodies for Government jobs in Delhi are given below.
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) Recruitment
- Delhi Suborddinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) Recruitment
- Delhi Police Constable Recruitment
- Delhi Police MTS
- DSSSB Primary Teacher Recruitment (PRT)
- DSSSB Post Graduate Teacher Recruitment (PGT)
- DSSSB Assistant Teacher Recruitment
- DSSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment
- DSSSB Patwari Recruitment
- Delhi Development Authority Patwari
- DSEU (Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University) Junior Assistant Recruitment
- Delhi Forest Guard Recruitment
- Delhi Police Head Constable
- Delhi Police SI
- DSSSB Librarian Recruitment
Govt. Jobs in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the second-largest economy in the country. The main occupation of the state is Agriculture. However there are many government bodies, especially PSUs, that recruit the residents of the state. Also, the Public Service Commission of the state also releases high number of government job vacancies in UP. Some of the top recruiting bodies and exams are listed here.
- Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited Junior Engineer
- Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
- UP Police SI Recruitment
- UP Police Constable Recruitment
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
- UPSSSC Junior Engineer
- Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited Assistant Engineer (UPRVUNL AE) Recruitment
- Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited Junior Engineer (UPRVUNL JE) Recruitment
- UPPCL Assistant Engineer
- Uttar Pradesh Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
- Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited Assistant Engineer (UPPCL AE)
- UPBEB Super TET
- UP Jal Nigam JE
- UPPSC Assistant Engineer (UPPSC AE)
- UPSSSC Forest Guard
- UPPSC Review Officer Assistant Review Officer (UPPSC RO ARO)
- UP Scholarship Exam
- UPPSC Agriculture Service Exam
- UPPSC GIC Lecturer
- UPPSC Staff Nurse
- UPSSSC Lekhpal
- Uttar Pradesh Post Graduate Teacher (UP PGT)
- UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment
- UPSSSC VDO Recruitment
- UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test
- UPSSSC Lower PCS
- UPPSC Lecturer Recruitment
- UP Police Fireman Recruitment
- UPPSC Regional Inspector
- UP Judicial Services
- UPPSC Block Education Officer (UPPSC BEO) Recruitment
Govt. Jobs in Punjab
Punjab is one of the most fertile regions of Inia and is called the ‘Granary of India’. Thus, most of its economy is based on agriculture. However, there are various industries based on financial services, processing of oil and sugar, manufacturing of scientific instruments, agriculture goods, machine tools, electric goods, textiles and garments, etc. Apart from these, there are several Punjab Government recruitment bodies hiring the candidates of the states for varied posts. Some of them are listed below.
- Punjab Public Service Commission
- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL)
- Punjab Police Constable
- Punjab Patwari
- PSSSB Clerk
- PSTCL Junior Engineer
- Punjab Teachers Eligibility Test
- Punjab Education Board
- Punjab State e-Governance Society
- High Court of Punjab and Haryana and Districts Court
- Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited
- Punjab Financial Corporation
- Punjab Subordinate Selection Service Board
- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
Govt. Jobs in Haryana
The economy of Haryana is the 13th largest in the country. It contains 32 special economic zones (SEZs) with Gurgaon being the major information technology and automobile hubs. The state also has high number of state and government employees. Some of the top state government bodies for recruitments are given here.
- Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
- Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
- Haryana Police Constable Recruitment
- Haryana Police SI Recruitment
- Haryana Police Commando Recruitment
- Haryana State Transport
- Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET)
- HSSC Group D Exam
- Haryana HARCO Bank (Haryana State Co-Operative Apex Bank)
- Haryana Gram Sachiv Recruitment
Govt. Jobs in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is the second-fastest growing state with its diverse economy. The main industries here are agriculture, tourism and hydropower, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, automobile industries, banking, etc. It also contributes to many vacancies in the government sector at the state level. There are opportunities for candidates from all the fields. Some of the top exams and recruiting bodies are the following.
- Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC)
- Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKPSC)
- Uttarakhand Teachers Eligibility Test (UTET)
- Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited Assistant Engineer (UJVNL AE)
- UPCL Assistant Engineer (UPCL AE)
- UKPSC Lower PCS
- UBTER Staff Nurse
- UKPSC Assistant Professor
- UKPSC Assistant Engineer (UKPSC AE)
- UKPSC Junior Engineer (UKPSC JE)
- Uttarakhand Police Constable
- UKPSC Lecturer Recruitment
- UKSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment
Above are some of the exams and organisations that hire candidates for jobs in government sectors. There are many other departments and bodies doing the same in each state. They release vacancies for all age and qualification groups. The general minimum age ranges between 18-20 years while the maximum might go upto 35-40, depending upon the post. Most of the recruiting bodies provide age relaxations to reserved category candidates.
In terms of qualifications, there are vacancies for 8th paas as well as for those with PhDs and specializations. Thus, any aspirant, irrespective of their qualification, can check the available jobs in his/her state and apply for the same. However, the competition is very high and the candidates need to prepare thoroughly to be finally selected.
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