In spite of the tremendous growth of the private sector, public sector jobs are one of the most lucrative, sought out and difficult career choices for the youth of India. Low work pressure, handsome salary, excellent perks, job security, reputation and more number of leaves are some of the factors associated with these jobs, which attracts the youngsters towards them. There are several low ranking jobs that are available in the government sector for the candidates, who have completed 12th. Various government departments and agencies like banking, railways, defense, police, and etc. offer well-paid jobs to the aspirants, who have passed Senior Secondary Examination.

Jobs in Defense: Getting employed with the Indian Armed Forces is the dream of the most of the youngsters. Indian Armed Forces have the strength of more than 1.3 million personnel and it is the third largest armed forces in the world. In addition to this, it is also the eighth largest utility and commercial employer in the world. Every year it announces several jobs for the candidates, who have passed 10+2 examination. Comprising Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Army, it conducts NDA examination annually. Candidates, who clear this examination and other stages involved in the selection procedure, get appointed in defense forces, according to their performance in the written exam, interview, etc.

Jobs through Staff Selection Commission: Recruitment agency of Central Government, Staff Selection Commission recruits candidates on several levels for the various ministries and departments of the central government. As a part of its recruitment process, it holds examination annually for recruiting the 10th, 12^th and graduate passed candidates.

SSC MTS Examination: Every year, SSC takes Multi Tasking Staff Examination for the recruitment of lower staff in different departments of the Central Government.

SSC CHSL Exam: SSC CHSL is one of the popular examinations for the recruitment of Lower Division Clerks, which is conducted by Staff Selection Commission; every year is SSC Combined Higher Secondary Examination. Through SSC CHSL exam data entry operators and lower division clerk are hired in different organizations and sections of the government.

SSC Stenographer Examination: To hire stenographer candidates in the public departments, SSC conducts Stenographer (Grade C & D) Examination. Through this exam, stenographers are recruited for Grade C and D positions. Aspirants with good stenography skills can apply for this test.

Jobs in Railways: With more than 1.4 million employed personnel, Indian Railways is one of the largest employment providers in India. It announces various vacancies for the candidates, who have passed 10^th, 12^th, graduation, ITI examinations. Aspirants, who have passed out 12th, can find a promising and lucrative career in Indian Railways. Usually the candidates, who have passed out 12^th, They are eligible to get jobs in Grade C and D positions like, helpers, station master, loco pilot , ticket collector etc. in the Indian Railways.

Jobs at State Government Level: Several low ranking jobs are offered in the departments of the State Government to the candidates, who have completed 12th. Aspirants can get employed at the clerical level or they can get job of firemen, cameramen, driver, telephone operators, welfare organizations, assistants, machinists and other many posts offered by state Govt.