Here’s the latest list of major government job notifications with significant vacancies you can apply for in 2026:
1. JSSC Jail Warder Recruitment 2026
- 📌 Vacancies: 1,733 posts
- 🎓 Eligibility: Typically 10th pass (check official notification)
- 💼 Salary: Level 2 pay scale (approx ₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
- 📅 Apply Dates: ~9 january – 8 february 2026
- 🌐 Where to Apply: jharkhand Staff Selection Commission official portal
- 📝 Details: This is one of the biggest recruitment drives in the state this year, offering a secure government job as Warder with structured career progression.
2. rajasthan Forest Guard Recruitment 2026
- 📌 Vacancies: ~259 posts
- 🎓 Eligibility: 12th pass / relevant state CET qualification
- 🧑🌾 Role: Forest protection and conservation duties
- 📝 Selection: CBT (Computer‑Based Test)
- 💼 Salary: ₹23,700 – ₹75,000 (approx.)
- 📅 Last Date: ~4 february 2026
- 🏛️ Apply: through RSSB official website
- 📌 Why apply: Good opportunity for those interested in forest services and wildlife protection work.
3. BSF Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026
- 📌 Vacancies: ~549 posts
- 📍 Eligibility: 10th pass (minimum education)
- 🪖 Role: General Duty (GD) in Border Security Force
- 💰 Pay: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 approx
- 📅 Last Date: ~15 january 2026
- 📍 Apply: BSF recruitment portal
- 📌 Note: These postings offer a disciplined career with defence allowances and benefits.
4. Uttar Pradesh police ASI Recruitment 2026
- 📌 Vacancies: ~537 posts
- 🎓 Eligibility: Graduate + hindi typing
- 👮♂️ Role: Assistant Sub‑Inspector in UP Police
- 💼 Salary: ₹35,400 – ₹1,24,000 approx
- 📅 Last Date: ~19 january 2026
- 🌐 Apply: Official UP police recruitment website
- 📌 Ideal for: Graduates aiming for police service careers.
5. BARC Scientific Officer & Technical Posts
- 📌 Vacancies: Multiple positions (exact count varies by discipline)
- 🎓 Eligibility: BE/BTech/BSc or equivalent
- 💰 Salary: Competitive (~₹74,000 per month for officer roles)
- 📅 Last Date: ~21 january 2026
- 📍 Apply: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) official website
- 📌 Highlights: Excellent roles for science/engineering graduates in nuclear research.
6. Other Openings Across Govt Departments
While the list above forms the top 6 key recruitment drives with focus on 3,231+ posts, there are also other ongoing openings worth exploring:
📌 NPCIL Recruitment 2026 — Various technical & non‑technical posts announced.
📌 UPSC Recruitment Exams — UPSC is holding a recruitment exam for 77 posts at central level.
📌 Prasar Bharati Marketing Executive — New vacancies for MBA holders.
📌 Senior Lecturer Posts in DIET (UP) — Likely inclusion in upcoming PSC notifications.
📌 Quick Tips to Prepare & Apply
✅ Check eligibility carefully for each recruitment (age limit, educational qualifications, physical standards).
✅ Apply before the last date — many notifications close in January–February 2026.
✅ Prepare required documents like educational certificates, ID proof, and photos before applying.
✅ Study official brochures for syllabus and selection stages (CBT, PET, interview).
📍 Where to Find Official Notifications
- Visit the respective recruitment boards’ official websites (e.g., JSSC, RSSB, BSF, UP police, BARC).
- Use reliable job portals or government job alert platforms to track the latest notifications.
🔎 Summary: Top government Jobs in 2026 (Snapshot)
Recruitment
Vacancies
Eligibility
Apply By
JSSC Jail Warder
~1,733
10th pass
Feb 2026
Rajasthan Forest Guard
~259
12th pass
Feb 2026
BSF Constable (GD)
~549
10th pass
Jan 15, 2026
UP police ASI
~537
Graduate + Typing
Jan 19, 2026
BARC Scientists/Technical
Multiple
Graduate/Tech
Jan 21, 2026
UPSC & Other Govt Jobs
77+
Varies
Check Notices
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