Government Jobs for Age 28: Every Post Still Open to You (2026)
Turning 28 closes some government exams but not most. The full list of central and state posts still open to a 28-year-old General candidate, and the ones that have closed — with official age limits.
"I'm 28 — is it too late?" No. At 28, a General-category candidate still qualifies on age for 182 of the posts in our database, across 97 exams. What has closed are mainly constable posts, some banking clerk posts and the 27-year-limit posts in SSC exams.
If you are OBC, SC/ST, PwBD or an ex-serviceman, your list is longer still — your relaxation is added to every limit below. See age relaxation in government jobs.
First, what "age 28" means here
Notifications count your age on one fixed date — the "as on" date — and an upper limit of 28 means you must not yet have turned 28 on that date. So if you will be 28 on the "as on" date of an exam, the posts open to you are the ones with an upper limit of 29 or more. That is what this list shows. (How the "as on" date works.)
If you are 27 today but will only turn 28 after an exam's "as on" date, you are still 27 for that cycle — check the date.
What has closed at 28
74 posts in our database have a General-category upper limit of 28 or lower. They include:
- SSC GD Constable, SSC MTS, and the 27-limit posts in SSC CGL and CHSL (Auditor, Tax Assistant, LDC, JSA)
- IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk (limit 28)
- most state police constable posts and several defence entries
Some of these reopen for you through category relaxation — an OBC candidate's limit on a 27-year post is 30.
Government jobs still open at 28
Grouped by sector, with the General-category limit for each post:
Banking (10 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Specialist Officer (SO) | Specialist Officer (JMGS-I / MMGS-II / MMGS-II | 25–35 | ~₹85,000+ CTC | All India |
| NABARD Grade B (Manager) | Manager (Grade B) – Rural development bank | 25–32 | ~₹1,20,000+ CTC | All India |
| IBPS PO / MT | Probationary Officer – public sector banks | 20–30 | ~₹75,000–85,000 | All India |
| IBPS RRB (Officer/Asst) | Officer Scale I | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| IBPS SO | IT Officer (Scale I) | 20–30 | varies by post | All India |
| IBPS SO | Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I) | 20–30 | varies by post | All India |
| IBPS SO | Law Officer (Scale I) | 20–30 | varies by post | All India |
| NABARD Grade A | Asst Manager (Grade A) – NABARD | 21–30 | ~₹1,00,000+ | All India |
| SBI PO | Probationary Officer – State Bank of India | 21–30 | ~₹85,000–90,000 | All India |
| SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) | Assistant Manager (Grade A) – MSME development | 21–30 | ~₹1,00,000+ CTC | All India |
Civil Services (29 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGPSC Group-I Services | Group-I civil posts, any degree (18–46) | 18–46 | varies by post | Telangana |
| TGPSC Group-I Services | Regional Transport Officer | 21–46 | varies by post | Telangana |
| TGPSC Group-I Services | Assistant Treasury / Accounts Officer | 18–46 | varies by post | Telangana |
| UPSC Recruitment by Selection (Advertisement Posts) | Associate Professor, College of Military Engin | 18–45 | varies by post | All India |
| APPSC Group-I Services | Group-I civil posts, any degree (18–42) | 18–42 | varies by post | Andhra Pradesh |
| RPSC RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) | RAS/RPS & allied Rajasthan state services | 21–40 | ~₹65,000–95,000 | Rajasthan |
| UPPSC PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate) | SDM, Deputy SP, BDO & allied UP state services | 21–40 | ~₹75,000–1,00,000 | Uttar Pradesh |
| UPPSC RO/ARO (Review Officer) | Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer | 21–40 | ~₹55,000–70,000 | Uttar Pradesh |
| UPSC Recruitment by Selection (Advertisement Posts) | Senior Group A engineering posts, Level 11–12 | 18–40 | varies by post | All India |
| WBCS (Exe.) etc. — West Bengal Civil Service | WBCS Group D services | 21–39 | varies by post | West Bengal |
| KPSC Gazetted Probationers (KAS) | Gazetted Probationer (Group A & B) | 21–38 | ~₹70,000–90,000 | Karnataka |
| MPSC Rajyaseva (Maharashtra State Services) | Dy Collector, DySP, Tehsildar & allied MH serv | 19–38 | ~₹65,000–95,000 | Maharashtra |
| BPSC CCE (Combined Competitive Exam) | SDM, DSP, Revenue Officer & allied Bihar servi | 20–37 | ~₹70,000–95,000 | Bihar |
| WBCS (Exe.) etc. — West Bengal Civil Service | WBCS Group A & C services | 21–36 | varies by post | West Bengal |
| WBCS (Exe.) etc. — West Bengal Civil Service | West Bengal Police Service (Group B) | 20–36 | varies by post | West Bengal |
| TGPSC Group-I Services | DSP & Assistant Excise Superintendent (21–35) | 21–35 | varies by post | Telangana |
| TGPSC Group-I Services | Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) | 18–35 (men) | varies by post | Telangana |
| UPSC Recruitment by Selection (Advertisement Posts) | Group A technical, scientific and teaching pos | 18–35 | varies by post | All India |
| TNPSC Group 1 | Deputy Collector, DSP, Asst Commissioner (TN) | 21–34 | ~₹75,000–95,000 | Tamil Nadu |
| Civil Services Exam (CSE) | All-India and Central Group A/B services via C | 21–32 | ~₹1,00,000–1,15,000 | All India |
| Combined Geo-Scientist | Geologist / Scientist – GSI, CGWB | 21–32 | ~₹1,00,000+ | All India |
| Indian Forest Service (IFoS) | IFS officers – forest & wildlife management | 21–32 | ~₹1,00,000+ | All India |
| JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination (JKAS) | JKAS Junior Scale & allied gazetted services | 21–32 | ~₹75,000–85,000 | Jammu & Kashmir (domicile only) |
| Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) | KAS Officer (Junior Time Scale) – Stream 1 | 21–32 | ~₹92,000–1,05,000 | Kerala |
| APPSC Group-I Services | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-2 | 21–30 | varies by post | Andhra Pradesh |
| APPSC Group-I Services | Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) | 18–30 (men) | varies by post | Andhra Pradesh |
| Indian Economic/Statistical Svc (IES/ISS) | Group-A economists / statisticians in ministri | 21–30 | ~₹1,00,000+ | All India |
| TNPSC Group 2 / 2A | Dy Commercial Tax Officer, Sub-Registrar, ASO | 18–30 | ~₹45,000–65,000 | Tamil Nadu |
| UPSC Recruitment by Selection (Advertisement Posts) | Group A/B technical posts, Level 7–10 (age 30 | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
Insurance (5 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECGC Probationary Officer (PO) | Probationary Officer – export credit guarantee | 21–30 | ~₹85,000+ CTC | All India |
| LIC AAO | Assistant Administrative Officer – LIC | 21–30 | ~₹90,000+ | All India |
| LIC ADO | Apprentice Development Officer – LIC | 21–30 | varies (+incentives) | All India |
| PSU General Insurance – AO | Administrative Officer (Generalist/Specialist) | 21–30 | ~₹90,000+ CTC | All India |
| PSU General Insurance – Assistant | Assistant (clerical cadre) – PSU general insur | 21–30 | ~₹35,000–45,000 | All India |
Judicial / Legislative (3 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament Secretariat (Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha) | Executive/Legislative/Committee Officer | 21–30 | varies by post | All India |
| Parliament Secretariat (Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha) | Reporter / Interpreter | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| Supreme Court of India (JCA / Law Clerk) | Junior Court Assistant | 18–30 | ~₹65,000+ | All India |
Medical / Healthcare (7 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGPSC Pharmacist Grade-II (Health) | Pharmacist Grade-II | 18–44 | ~₹30,000–40,000 | Telangana |
| Kerala PSC Staff Nurse Grade II | Staff Nurse Grade II (Health Services) | 20–36 | ~₹47,000–55,000 | Kerala |
| Combined Medical Services (CMS) | Medical Officers – Railways, MCD, CHS, ordnanc | —–32 | ~₹1,00,000+ | All India |
| DSSSB Health & Paramedical (MCD) | Public Health Nursing Officer (MCD) | 18–32 | varies by post | Delhi |
| ESIC Nursing Officer / Paramedical / UDC | Nursing Officer | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| ESIC Nursing Officer / Paramedical / UDC | Paramedical Staff | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| NORCET – AIIMS Nursing Officer | Nursing Officer across AIIMS & partner central | 18–30 | ~₹65,000–75,000 | All India |
Police / Paramilitary (2 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar Police SI – Daroga (BPSSC) | Sub-Inspector (Daroga) | 20–37 | ~₹48,000–58,000 | Bihar |
| TN Police Sub-Inspector (TNUSRB) | Sub-Inspector (Taluk / AR / TSP) | 20–30 | ~₹48,000–58,000 | Tamil Nadu (domicile only) |
Postal (2 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Post Skilled Artisan (Mail Motor Service) | Skilled Artisan (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| India Post Skilled Artisan (Mail Motor Service) | Skilled Artisan (Upholsterer, Carpenter, Paint | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
PSU / Engineering (4 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSSSB Junior Engineer / Section Officer (Electrical) | JE (Electrical) – Delhi Transport Corporation | 18–35 | varies by post | Delhi |
| Coal India Management Trainee (MT) | Management Trainee → Executive (E2/E3) – Mahar | —–30 | ~₹1,00,000+ CTC | All India |
| DSSSB Junior Engineer / Section Officer (Electrical) | Section Officer (Electrical) – DSIIDC | 18–30 | varies by post | Delhi |
| Engineering Services (ESE/IES) | Group-A engineers – Railways, CPWD, CWC, Telec | 21–30 | ~₹1,00,000+ | All India |
Railways (10 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories | PGT/TGT/PRT (Rly schools) | 18–48 | varies by post | All India |
| RRB JE | Junior Engineer – Indian Railways | 18–36 | ~₹65,000–70,000 | All India |
| RRB Paramedical Categories | Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Insp | 18–36 | ~₹50,000–70,000 | All India |
| RRB Technician (Grade I / III) | Technician Gr-I Signal | 18–36 | varies by post | All India |
| RRB Group D | Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Helper, Porter | 18–33 | ~₹33,000–35,000 | All India |
| RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories | Stenographer / Jr Translator | 18–33 | varies by post | All India |
| RRB NTPC (Graduate) | Station Master, Goods Guard, Sr. Clerk, Commer | 18–33 | ~₹38,000–70,000 | All India |
| RRB Technician (Grade I / III) | Technician Gr-III (various trades) | 18–33 | varies by post | All India |
| RRB ALP | Assistant Loco Pilot | 18–30 | ~₹38,000–42,000 | All India |
| RRB NTPC (Undergraduate) | Jr Clerk, Trains Clerk, Comm-cum-Ticket Clerk | 18–30 | ~₹38,000–42,000 | All India |
Regulatory Bodies (8 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFSCA Grade A (Assistant Manager) | Assistant Manager (Grade A) – GIFT City regula | —–30 | varies by post | All India |
| IFSCA Grade A (Assistant Manager) | Assistant Manager (Grade A) – GIFT City regula | —–30 | varies by post | All India |
| IRDAI Assistant Manager (Grade A) | Assistant Manager (Grade A) – Insurance regula | 21–30 | ~₹1,45,000+ gross | All India |
| PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager) | Assistant Manager (Grade A) – Pension regulato | —–30 | varies by post | All India |
| PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager) | Assistant Manager (Grade A) – Pension regulato | —–30 | varies by post | All India |
| RBI Grade B | Manager (Grade B) – Reserve Bank of India | 21–30 | ~₹1,15,000+ | All India |
| SEBI Grade A | Officer Grade A (Asst Manager) – SEBI, Master' | 21–30 | varies by post | All India |
| SEBI Grade A | Officer Grade A (Asst Manager) – SEBI, profess | 21–30 | varies by post | All India |
Scientific R&D (4 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISRO Technician / Scientific Asst / Draughtsman | Technician-B | 18–35 | varies by post | All India |
| ISRO Technician / Scientific Asst / Draughtsman | Draughtsman | 18–35 | varies by post | All India |
| ISRO Technician / Scientific Asst / Draughtsman | Scientific Assistant | 18–35 | varies by post | All India |
| ICAR ARS & NET (ASRB) | Scientist (Agricultural Research Service) – Le | 21–32 | ~₹1,00,000+ | All India |
SSC / Administrative (76 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGPSC Group-II Services | Group-II posts, any degree (18–44) | 18–44 | varies by post | Telangana |
| TGPSC Group-II Services | Assistant Section Officer (Finance) | 18–44 | varies by post | Telangana |
| TGPSC Group-II Services | Assistant Section Officer (Law) | 18–44 | varies by post | Telangana |
| TGPSC Group-II Services | District Probation Officer Grade-II | 18–44 | varies by post | Telangana |
| TGPSC Group-IV Services | Junior Assistant, Accountant & allied posts | 18–44 | varies by post | Telangana |
| TGPSC Group-IV Services | Junior Accountant (Commerce degree) | 18–44 | varies by post | Telangana |
| TGPSC Group-IV Services | Matron Gr-II & Supervisor (physical standards) | 18–44 | varies by post | Telangana |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Graduate posts, any discipline | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Graduate posts needing a computer certificate | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Key Punch Operator / Data Entry Operator | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Supervisor / Auditor (Cooperative) | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Junior / Junior Scale Stenographer | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Legal Assistant (Law and Justice) | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Junior Legal Assistant (Law and Justice) | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Drugs Control Officer | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Statistical Assistant (Master's) | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Jr. Statistical Assistant | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Driver Grade-II / Driver | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Ladakh Subordinate Services (LSSSSB) | Class IV posts (10th pass, NOT above 10+2) | 18–40 | varies by post | Ladakh (domicile only) |
| Rajasthan Junior Assistant / LDC (RSSB, via CET) | Junior Assistant / Clerk Grade-II (LDC) | 18–40 | ~₹25,000–32,000 | Rajasthan |
| Rajasthan Patwari (RSSB, via CET-Graduate) | Patwari – Rajasthan Revenue Dept | 18–40 | ~₹30,000–40,000 | Rajasthan |
| UP Lekhpal (via PET) | Lekhpal – Revenue Department | 18–40 | ~₹30,000–38,000 | Uttar Pradesh |
| UPSSSC Junior Assistant (via PET) | Junior Assistant – UP departments | 18–40 | ~₹30,000–36,000 | Uttar Pradesh |
| UPSSSC VDO – Village Development Officer (via PET) | Village Development Officer / Gram Panchayat A | 18–40 | ~₹35,000–42,000 | Uttar Pradesh |
| Maharashtra Zilla Parishad Group C | Junior / Senior Assistant (Clerk) | 18–38 | varies by post | Maharashtra |
| Maharashtra Zilla Parishad Group C | Gram Sevak / Health Worker & allied Group-C | 18–38 | varies by post | Maharashtra |
| MPSC Combined Group B (PSI / STI / ASO) | Assistant Section Officer / State Tax Inspecto | 18–38 | varies by post | Maharashtra |
| BSSC CGL (Graduate Level) | Secretariat Assistant, Auditor & graduate-leve | 21–37 | ~₹35,000–55,000 | Bihar |
| BSSC Inter Level (10+2) | LDC, Panchayat Secretary & 12th-level Bihar po | 18–37 | ~₹30,000–38,000 | Bihar |
| Chandigarh Administration Data Entry Operator | Data Entry Operator (Group C) | 18–37 | ~₹35,000–45,000 | Chandigarh |
| Kerala PSC Assistant / Auditor (Secretariat) | Assistant / Auditor (six offices, one list) | 18–36 | ~₹47,000–55,000 | Kerala |
| Kerala PSC Clerk / LDC | Clerk / Village Assistant | 18–36 | ~₹32,000–38,000 | Kerala |
| Kerala PSC Last Grade Servants (LGS) | Last Grade Servants (various) | 18–36 | ~₹28,000–33,000 | Kerala |
| EPFO / ESIC (APFC / SSA) | APFC (Group-A via UPSC) | 21–35 | varies by post | All India |
| TGSRTC Driver & Shramik (via TSLPRB) | Driver, TGSRTC | 22–35 | varies by post | Telangana |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Public Relations Assistant | —–32 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Upper Division Clerk (DPAR) | —–32 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| SSC CGL | Junior Statistical Officer (L6) | 18–32 | varies by post | All India |
| SSC JE | Junior Engineer – CPWD, MES, CWC, BRO | 18–32 | ~₹65,000–70,000 | All India |
| TNPSC Group 4 (+VAO) | Junior Assistant, VAO, Typist, Bill Collector | 18–32 | ~₹28,000–36,000 | Tamil Nadu |
| MPSC Combined Group B (PSI / STI / ASO) | Police Sub-Inspector (Group B) | 19–31 | varies by post | Maharashtra |
| DDA Direct Recruitment | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 21–30 | varies by post | All India |
| DDA Direct Recruitment | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 21–30 | varies by post | All India |
| DDA Direct Recruitment | Programmer | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| DDA Direct Recruitment | Sectional Officer (Horticulture) | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| DDA Direct Recruitment | Naib Tehsildar | 21–30 | varies by post | All India |
| DDA Direct Recruitment | Junior Translator (Official Language) | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| DDA Direct Recruitment | Stenographer Grade 'D' | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| DSSSB Combined Clerical (LDC / Junior Assistant / Stenographer) | Jr. Stenographer (the one cadre open to 30) | 18–30 | varies by post | Delhi |
| EPFO / ESIC (APFC / SSA) | Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer (EO/AO | 21–30 | varies by post | All India |
| EPFO / ESIC (APFC / SSA) | Social Security Assistant | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | JE (Civil) PWD & Draughtsman Gr-II | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | JE (Civil) LAD & Draughtsman Gr-I | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Port Department mechanical cadre | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Junior Scientific Assistant (PPCC) | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Technical Assistant (Science, Tech & Envt) | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Environmental & Chemical Engineering posts | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Sub-Inspector of Fisheries | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Museum Assistant (Science) | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Museum Assistant (Humanities) | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Museum Assistant (Conservation) | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination) | Welfare Inspector (AD & ST Welfare) | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination) | Lower Division Clerk (DPAR & LAD) | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination) | Junior Laboratory Assistant | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| Puducherry CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination) | Library Clerk | —–30 | varies by post | Puducherry (domicile only) |
| SSC CGL | Assistant Audit / Accounts Officer (L8) | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| SSC CGL | ASO – CSS, Railways, MEA, AFHQ; SI-CBI (L7) | 20–30 | varies by post | All India |
| SSC CGL | ASO & Inspector – IB, IT, Excise, ED, Posts | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| SSC CGL | Assistant, Divisional Accountant etc. (L6) | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| SSC CGL | Statistical Investigator Gr-II (L6) | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT/CHT) | Junior/Senior Hindi Translator, Jr Translator | 18–30 | ~₹60,000–70,000 | All India |
| SSC Scientific Assistant (IMD) | Scientific Assistant – India Meteorological De | 18–30 | ~₹60,000–70,000 | All India |
| SSC Selection Posts (Phase) | Graduate-level posts | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| SSC Stenographer | Stenographer Grade C (L6) | 18–30 | varies by post | All India |
| TGPSC Group-II Services | Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector | 21–30 | varies by post | Telangana |
| TGSRTC Driver & Shramik (via TSLPRB) | Shramik, TGSRTC | 18–30 | varies by post | Telangana |
Teaching / Academia (22 posts)
| Exam | Post | Age limit (General) | Approx. monthly gross | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMRS Staff Selection (NESTS) | Principal / Hostel Warden / Accountant (EMRS n | 18–50 | varies by post | All India |
| TGPSC Junior Lecturer (Intermediate Education) | Junior Lecturer (27 subjects) | 18–44 | ~₹68,000–85,000 | Telangana |
| EMRS Staff Selection (NESTS) | PGT at Eklavya Model Residential Schools | 18–40 | varies by post | All India |
| KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) | PGT | 21–40 | varies by post | All India |
| NVS Recruitment | PGT | 21–40 | varies by post | All India |
| Rajasthan 3rd-Grade Teacher – Level 1/2 (via REET) | Third-Grade Teacher (Level 1 / Level 2) | 18–40 | ~₹36,000–48,000 | Rajasthan |
| BPSC TRE (School Teacher Recruitment) | Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5) | 18–37 | varies by post | Bihar |
| BPSC TRE (School Teacher Recruitment) | Middle/Secondary/Sr-Secondary Teacher (Classes | 21–37 | varies by post | Bihar |
| EMRS Staff Selection (NESTS) | TGT at Eklavya Model Residential Schools | 18–35 | varies by post | All India |
| KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) | TGT | 21–35 | varies by post | All India |
| NVS Recruitment | TGT | 21–35 | varies by post | All India |
| DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) | Assistant Teacher (Primary) – DoE & NDMC | —–30 | ~₹60,000–68,000 | Delhi |
| DSSSB TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | TGT (Mathematics) | —–30 | varies by post | Delhi |
| DSSSB TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | TGT (English) | —–30 | varies by post | Delhi |
| DSSSB TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | TGT (Social Science) | —–30 | varies by post | Delhi |
| DSSSB TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | TGT (Natural Science) | —–30 | varies by post | Delhi |
| DSSSB TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | TGT (Hindi) | —–30 | varies by post | Delhi |
| DSSSB TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | TGT (Sanskrit) | —–30 | varies by post | Delhi |
| DSSSB TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | TGT (Urdu) | —–30 | varies by post | Delhi |
| DSSSB TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | TGT (Punjabi) | —–30 | varies by post | Delhi |
| KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) | PRT | 21–30 | varies by post | All India |
| NVS Recruitment | PRT | 21–30 | varies by post | All India |
Pay is an approximate monthly gross at entry; where one exam recruits for several posts at different pay levels, the table says "varies by post".
Where to focus at 28
- SSC CGL Group B posts (Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Junior Statistical Officer) — limits of 30 to 32.
- Bank officer exams — IBPS PO, SBI PO, RBI Grade B, NABARD, insurance AAO posts, mostly at 30.
- Railways — RRB NTPC Graduate goes to 33 this cycle.
- UPSC Civil Services — up to 32, with six attempts for General candidates.
- State commissions — many state posts allow 35 to 40 or more, especially in UP, Rajasthan, Telangana and Kerala. See government jobs after 35 and 40.
Plan for the clock, not just the list
At 28 the question shifts from "which exams can I take" to "how many attempts do I have left". A 30-limit exam held once a year gives you about two more cycles; a 32-limit exam about four. Pick exams whose syllabi overlap so one preparation covers several.
Join Sarkar checks your exact date of birth against every exam's "as on" date and your category, then ranks the three with the best odds for the time you have left — free.
Source: official recruitment notifications in the Join Sarkar dataset. Limits change between cycles; confirm in the latest notification before you apply.