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Around 45,000 government jobs open this week: Apply now for SSC, SBI, DRDO, IOCL and more

With nearly 45,000 government job vacancies now open across SSC, KVS, NVS, SBI, DRDO and IOCL, candidates from Class 10 to postgraduate level have a wide array of new opportunities in teaching, technical, banking, defence, and apprentice roles- but you must apply before December ends.

By Rajasree Roy

Dec 10, 2025 15:11 IST

A major wave of government vacancies has opened up this week, with nearly 44,970 posts available across central departments, public sector undertakings, education bodies, banking, and defence organisations. The roles span a wide range of categories: from entry-level positions after Class 10, to technical, teaching, apprentice, and specialist roles for graduates and postgraduates.

Recruitment drives are currently being run by multiple organisations, including the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), State Bank of India (SBI), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO CEPTAM), and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).

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Here are some key opportunities

SSC has announced 25,487 posts for Constables and Riflemen - these positions are open to candidates who have passed Class 10. The last date to apply is 31 December 2025.

KVS & NVS have issued a notification for 14,967 teaching and non-teaching vacancies, under Advertisement No. 01/2025. Eligible applicants span a range of qualifications from 12th + B.Lib to B.Ed, B.Tech/B.E, B.Com, postgraduate degrees, and more. The application deadline is 11 December 2025.

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SBI is also seeking 996 Specialist Cadre Officers under Advertisement numbered CRPD/SCO/2025-26/17. Graduates (and for some posts, MBA/PGDM holders) can apply. The last date is 23 December 2025

DRDO CEPTAM-11 has released 764 posts for Senior Technical Assistants B and Technician A. Applicants with a graduate degree (as per the notification) can apply until 31 December 2025.

IOCL is offering 2,756 apprentice posts, open to candidates with qualifications ranging from 12th/ITI/Diploma to B.A, B.Com, B.Sc etc. The application window closes on 18 December 2025

These opportunities offer hopeful candidates a real chance at stable, government-secured careers across diverse fields like, administration, education, banking, defence, technical positions, and more. With several deadlines approaching fast, applicants should check the eligibility criteria carefully and submit their forms promptly via the respective official portals.

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