Government jobs are considered to be the most aspiring jobs as today the young generation opts for government toughest exams in India so that after selection they may serve their nations, as well as they, may earn a good reputation by contributing their efforts.
Here below we have mentioned some high competitive and re-putative government jobs/recruitment examinations in India which are admired by the students all over India and they prepare making efforts to get selected in them.
Before we go into the details, here is a quick list of the toughest exams in India:
- UPSC
- NEET
- AIIMS
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- NDA
- CDS
- JEE
- AFCAT
- IBPS RRB
- CLAT
- UGC NET
- UPSC CAPF
- PCS(J)
- RBI
15 Most Toughest Exams in India
We have mentioned the official websites of each examination and from where you will have to download their examination forms or how to apply online links.
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#1. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION | UPSC
Official Site: upsc.gov.in
The civil service examination is the world’s third hardest examination. It is conducted by Union Public Service Commission for the recruitment of candidates in various services such as Indian Administrative Services, Indian Foreign Services, and Indian Revenue Services till Secretariat etc.
There are many phases to get selection in this examination which are:
- Preliminary
- Mains
This examination is considered the toughest exam as it offers only a 0.1% qualification rate which is the lowest in the world. Its common eligibility is a candidate should be a graduate in any stream.
The official site link from where a candidate can download the forms. Here you can Apply online to get various examination applications and recruitment post applications.
The study material for this examination is available on sites such as Unacademy.com, Iasbaba.com, RauIas.com, etc.
#2. NEET (NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST)
Official Site: ntaneet.nic.in
This entrance examination is conducted for students who want to study their Undergraduate and Post-Graduation medical courses in government or private medical colleges.
Currently, for MBBS and BDS courses, the examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency. NEET was earlier termed as an All India Pre-Medical examination.
This examination is considered the toughest examination throughout the country because the qualification rate is very low for this exam every year lakhs of students appear for the exam but only a few thousand are selected.
The official site where a candidate may check the demo of the application form.
The study material for this examination can be collected from online sites such as EtoosIndia.com, and various other private institution sites.
#3. AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)
Official Site: aiimsexams.org
AIIMS examination is conducted for students who want to study medical courses at the renowned Indian Institutes of Medical Sciences. It is a government-oriented examination that selects students for admission to AIIMS colleges throughout India and acquiring MBBS and MS degrees.
AIIMS is a group of medical colleges and research centres declared by an act of parliament. The AIIMS, New Delhi is in the topmost position in the rankings of AIIMS.
Every year approx. more than 7 to 8 thousand candidates appear for this examination for approximately 800 seats in 9 All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
The study material for this examination can be collected from famous sites such as EtoosIndia.com, Aim4AIIMS.com, and various coaching centre sites as well.
#4. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL)
Official Site: ssc.nic.in
SSC CGL examination is considered one of the hardest government examinations in India. This examination is also called as ‘Mini IAS’ exam due to its toughness and also because of the post-it offers to candidates as the hiring is done for the Group-B post.
The common eligibility for this examination is to be a graduate in any stream. The official site where a candidate can check the notification is here.
The study material and updates regarding the syllabus are available on many sites such as Mrunal.org, sscnaukary.in, etc.
#5. SSC COMBINED HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL (CHSL)
Official Site: ssc.nic.in
This examination is one of the most competitive government examinations in India and is conducted by SSC for hiring in various government departments for the post of LDC, DEO secretariat assistant etc.
This exam is also termed a 10+2 examination because the eligibility for this examination is only for higher secondary education with any stream.
The official website where a candidate may check the notification and apply.
And the online site where study material can be found is sscadda.com, sscportal.in, etc.
#6. NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY (NDA) EXAMINATION:
Official Site: upsc.gov.in
National Defence Academy is one of the most designated examinations of India conducted for admission to the National Defence Academy which is the joint service academy of the Indian Army i.e., Army, Navy, Air Force.
For NDA a candidate completing or appearing 10+2 and unmarried is eligible to take this examination.
The official site of this examination is where you can check Active examinations.
The study material and courses can be found on various institutional sites as well on examrace.com, and Unacademy.com.
#7. COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICE (CDS)
Official Site: upsc.gov.in
The combined defence service examination is a government-oriented examination being held for candidates who want to serve their lives in the Indian Army.
This examination is held by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to Indian Military Services, Indian Naval Services, Officers Training Academy and Indian Air Force Academy.
The notification for this exam is updated on the official site of UPSC in the months of October and June every year. This exam is one of the toughest exams in India due to the designation offered by this exam.
#8. JEE: JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION MAINS/ADVANCED
Official Site: JEE main jeemain.nic.in
Official Site of JEE Advanced: jeeadv.nic.in
This examination is conducted for entrance into various engineering colleges in India. It is comprised of two different examinations which are:
- Mains
- Advanced
It is one of the most challenging examinations in India as per the cut-off rate offered and the selection rate of this exam.
JEE Mains was earlier referred to as AIEEE and IIT-JEE. It is conducted for admission to the National Institute of Technology and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT).
The study material for this exam can be found on etoosindia.com, resonance.edushoppee.com etc.
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#9. AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT)
Official Site: afcat.cdac.in
AFCAT is a government competitive exam being conducted by the Indian Air Force to select candidates for the designation of officers in various branches except for dental and medical branches.
This test is conducted twice a year in February and August.
This is the official page where one can check its notification and guidelines for AFCAT.
For study material, one may also refer to sites such as careerairforce.com etc.
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#10. INSTITUTE OF BANKING PERSONNEL SELECTION (IBPS RRB)
Official Site: ibps.in
IBPS RRB is one of the most competitive banking examinations which is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection every year for selecting candidates for various designations in Regional Rural Banks all across the country.
The designation offered after clearing this exam is for P.O and Clerk in the bank. Find out more about CRS RRBs recuirtement process.
Various study materials for this examination can be found on coaching institute sites as well as on sites like ibtindia.com.
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#11. CLAT (COMMON LAW ADMISSION TEST)
Official Site: clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in
The CLAT exam is held every year across the country for candidates who want to study at National Law Universities spread across countries.
This exam usually is conducted for studies of 5-year undergraduates in Law.
Here is the official link for this examination syllabus.
The study materials can be found on lawentrance.com.
#12. UGC NET (NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST)
Official Site: ntanet.nic.in
This test is considered one of the toughest examinations in India. This examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of a candidate for college and university-level assistant professor and to award a candidate for a Junior Research Fellowship.
This exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency on behalf of the University Grants Commission.
This exam is usually conducted twice a year in June and December.
#13. UPSC CAPF (CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCE)
Official Site: upsc.gov.in
This examination is conducted for the rank of Assistant Commandant and is successfully conducted every year by the Union Public Service Commission.
This examination is kept at the topmost exams because it offers Group-A designation in the Indian Army who are called directly appointed Gazette officers.
The official page where one can check the notification is upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exams.
#14. INDIAN JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION: PCS(J)
This examination is conducted by state governments under the supervision of the respective high court-appointed members of the lower judiciary for selecting law graduate candidates to become members of the subordinate judiciary.
The eligibility criteria for this exam is the degree in LL.B. The official site where one can search for the notification is the site of the high courts of every state check here.
#15. RBI ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT EXAMINATION:
Official Site: rbi.org.in
This is one of the most competitive government exams in India which is conducted for the job in Reserve Bank of India for the post of Assistant which is a clerk.
Since RBI is the Central authority bank of India the exam conducted is very tough due to high applications.
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Toughest Exames in India: Conclusion
These are some of the most competitive and toughest exams in India for which candidates apply and dream of working as they offer a good pay scale as well as good designation once a candidate is selected.
If you would like to add another toughest government examinations in India, kindly leave your valuable comment below and let us know which one are you going to compete in this year.
