Government Jobs After 12th

Last Updated on August 5, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Have you passed 12th standard? Do you want a Government job after completing 12th class? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best government jobs and tests after class 12th.

List of government jobs after 12th in India

Government jobs have become very popular among the youth of India. Why go for a government job, some of you may ask. A government job provides the following benefits –

Job security
Steady flow of income
Timely promotion and salary increment
Fixed working hours
Access to plenty of holidays and paid-leaves
Additional perks, bonuses and pension scheme
Medical insurance
Opportunity to enjoy decent work-life balance
And more…

Due to the factors mentioned above, government jobs have become popular among Indians. Government job recruitment is carried out on the basis of merit-based selection process. Competitive examinations or tests are carried out to create a merit list.

Based on the merit list and vacancy, eligible candidates are selected and appointed by relevant authorities. Broadly speaking, government jobs in India can be classified into the following types –

Central Government Jobs
State Government Jobs

Notable Central Govt recruiting agencies include – Indian Railways, Indian Armed Forces, UPSC, SSC, PSUs etc. Notable state government recruiting agencies include – PSCs, electricity board, transport corporation, PWD etc.

In order to be considered eligible to apply for a government job post, one must satisfy/meet certain conditions. Eligibility criteria varies from one type of government job to another. For example, if you want to become a Civil Service officer, the minimum educational qualification required is – completed Bachelor’s Degree course.

This post has been crafted keeping the needs of 12th passed students in mind. Govt jobs listed here require a minimum educational qualification of – passed 12th standard from a recognized board.

Come, let us check out the list of Government jobs after 12th now. Here it is –

List of government jobs after 12th in India

Indian Railways jobs after 12th in 2022

Indian Railways is known to recruit 12th passed candidates. They carry out recruitment process through RRB.

1 Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical)

In simple terms, a loco pilot is responsible for handling the train. This job requires immense focus and dedication. Let us check out further details about this job post –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation/SSLC with ITI in trades such as – armature and coil winder/electrician/electronics mechanic/fitter/heat engine/instrument mechanic/machinist/mechanic diesel/mechanic motor vehicle/millwright mechanic/mechanic radio & tv/refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic/tractor mechanic/turner/wireman OR matriculation/SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above OR 3 years Diploma in mechanical/electrical/automobile engineering/combination of various streams of these engineering disciplines.

2 Assistant Loco Pilot (Mechanical)

This job post belongs to ‘mechanical’ department. Come, let us check out the eligibility criteria –

3 Technician Grade III (Armature and Coil Winder)

This job post comes under the ‘electrical’ department. Come, let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of winder (armature) OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in winder (armature) trade.

4 Technician Grade III (Blacksmith)

This job posts falls under the ‘engineering’ department. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of forger and heat treater OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in forger and heat treater trade.

5 Technician Grade III (Book Binder)

This trade comes under the ‘stores’ department. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of forger and book binder OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in book binder trade.

6 Technician Grade III (Bridge)

This job post falls under the engineering department. Come, let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of fitter/fitter (structural)/welder OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in fitter/fitter (structural)/welder trade.

7 Technician Grade III (Carpenter)

This job post falls under departments such as – mechanical, engineering and S&T. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of carpenter/furniture and cabinet maker OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in carpenter/furniture and cabinet maker trade.

8 Technician Grade III (Carriage and Wagon)

This job post falls under mechanical department. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of fitter/carpenter/welder/plumber/pipe fitter OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in fitter/carpenter/welder/plumber/pipe fitter trade.

9 Technician Grade III (Crane Driver)

This trade comes under departments such as – electrical, engineering and mechanical. Come, let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of mechanic (motor vehicle)/material handling equipment cum operator OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in mechanic (motor vehicle)/material handling equipment cum operator trade.

10 Technician Grade III (Diesel Electrical)

This job post falls under the mechanical department. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of electrician/mechanic auto electrical and electronics/wireman/electronics mechanic/mechanic power electronics OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the above mentioned trades.

11 Technician Grade III (Diesel Mechanical)

This job post falls under the mechanical department. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of fitter/mechanic diesel/mechanic (repair and maintenance of heavy vehicles)/mechanic automobile/mechanic motor vehicle/tractor mechanic/welder/painter OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

12 Technician Grade III (Driller)

This job post comes under departments such as – engineering, mechanical and S&T. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of machinist OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in machinist trade.

13 Technician Grade III (Electrical)

This job post comes under departments such as – mechanical, electrical and engineering. Come, let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of electrician/wireman/mechanic HT, LT equipment and cable joining/electronics mechanic OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

14 Technician Grade III (Electrical/Power)

This job post falls under electrical department. In order to apply for this post, you must satisfy the conditions listed below –

15 Technician Grade III (Electrical/Train)

This job post falls under electrical department. A candidate must satisfy the following requirements if he wants to apply for this post –

16 Technician Grade III (Electrical/Train Lighting)

This job post falls under electrical department. Here’s the eligibility criteria –

17 Technician Grade III (Electrical/TRD)

This job post falls under electrical department. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

18 Technician Grade III (Electrical/TRS)

This job post falls under electrical department. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of electrician/wireman/mechanic HT, LT equipment and cable joining/electronics mechanic/fitter/welder/painter general/machinist/carpenter OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

19 Technician Grade III Electronics Mechanic

This job post falls under electrical as well as S&T department. In order to apply for this job post, one must satisfy the following conditions –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of electronics mechanic/mechanic power electronics OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

20 Technician Grade III EMU

This job post falls under electrical department. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

21 Technician Grade III Engineering

This job post falls under engineering department. If you want to apply for this post, you must satisfy the following criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of fitter/fitter (structural)/welder/machinist OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

22 Technician Grade III (Fitter)

This job post falls under departments such as – electrical, mechanical, engineering and S&T. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of fitter OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in the trade mentioned above.

23 Technician Grade III (Furnishing)

This job post falls under mechanical department. In order to be considered eligible to apply for this post, one must satisfy the following conditions –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of fitter/carpenter/furniture and cabinet maker OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

24 Technician Grade III (Grinder)

This job post falls under the following departments – engineering and S&T. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of machinist (grinder) or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in the above trade.

25 Technician Grade III (Instrument Mechanic)

This job post falls under mechanical and S&T departments. Here’s the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of instrument mechanic or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in the trade listed above.

26 Technician Grade III (Luter Cum Aligner)

This job post comes under the engineering department. Here’s the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the foundryman/pattern maker/moulder (refractory) OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

27 Technician Grade III Offset Printing

This job post falls under stores department. If you want to apply for this post, one must satisfy the following conditions –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of offset machine minder or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in the trade mentioned above.

28 Technician Grade III (Machinist)

This job post comes under the following departments – electrical, mechanical, engineering and S&T. Here’s the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of machinist/turner/machinist (grinder) OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

29 Technician Grade III (Mason)

This job post comes under engineering and S&T departments. If you want to apply for this job post, you must satisfy the following conditions –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of mason (building constructor) OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in the trade mentioned above.

30 Technician Grade III (Mechanical)

This job posts fall under electrical and mechanical departments. Let us take a closer look at the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of fitter/welder/machinist/machinist (grinder)/mechanic/mechatronics/turner/operator/CNC programmer cum operator OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

31 Technical Grade III Millwright

This job post falls under the following departments – engineering, mechanical and S&T. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of millwright maintenance mechanic/mechanic machine tool maintenance/mechanic advanced machine tool maintenance OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

32 Technician Grade III (Motor Vehicle Driver Cum Mechanic)

This job post falls under the general department. Let us take a closer look at the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of mechanic motor vehicle/driver cum fitter/driver cum mechanic OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

33 Technician Grade III (Painter)

This job post falls under mechanical, electrical, engineering and S&T departments. Come, let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of painter/domestic painter/industrial painter OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

34 Technician Grade III Plumber/Pipe Fitter

This job post falls under engineering and mechanical departments. Let us take a closer look at eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of plumber/pipe fitter OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.

35 Technician Grade III (Turner)

This job post comes under mechanical, electrical, engineering and S&T departments. In order to apply for this job post, one must satisfy the following requirements –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of turner OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in the trade mentioned above.

36 Technician Grade III (Welder)

This post falls under electrical, mechanical, S&T, engineering and store departments. Come, let us check out the eligibility criteria –

Eligibility criteria: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in the trade of welder/gas cutter/structural welder/welder OR Matriculation or SSLC plus course completed act apprenticeship in any one of the trades mentioned above.