Government Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Every commission publishes a syllabus and scheme of examination with the notification. The pattern tells you how many papers you face, the marks, time limits, and whether there is negative marking. The syllabus lists subjects and topics — that is what your preparation plan should follow.

Below is a sector-wise entry point. Each card links to deeper exam pages on SearchSarkariNaukri and to the commission’s official website, where the syllabus PDF is published. If the notification changes mid-cycle, the official PDF wins over any summary here.

Choose your exam category

UPSC

Prelims (GS + CSAT), Mains papers, optional subject, interview for services like IAS, IPS, IFS.

UPSC recruitment · UPSC CSE exam page

• UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) — official site: upsc.gov.in
• Combined Defence Services (CDS) — official site: upsc.gov.in
• National Defence Academy (NDA) — official site: upsc.gov.in
• Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) — official site: upsc.gov.in
• Indian Engineering Services (IES/ESE) — official site: upsc.gov.in
• Indian Forest Service (IFS) — official site: upsc.gov.in
• UPSC EPFO (Enforcement/Accounts Officer) — official site: upsc.gov.in
• Combined Medical Services (CMS) — official site: upsc.gov.in
• Combined Geo-Scientist Examination — official site: upsc.gov.in
• Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) — official site: upsc.gov.in

SSC

CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO — mostly CBT tiers with defined reasoning, quant, English, and GK sections.

SSC recruitment

• SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) — official site: ssc.gov.in
• SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) — official site: ssc.gov.in
• SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) — official site: ssc.gov.in
• SSC GD Constable — official site: ssc.gov.in
• SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police/CAPF) — official site: ssc.gov.in

Railway (RRB)

NTPC, Group D, ALP, Technician, JE — pattern varies by CEN notice; CBT and sometimes skill tests.

Railway jobs

• RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) — official site: rrbcdg.gov.in
• RRB Group D (Level 1) — official site: rrbcdg.gov.in
• RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) — official site: rrbcdg.gov.in

Banking (IBPS / SBI)

PO, Clerk, SO, RRB — prelims and mains with sectional timing; interview for PO.

Banking jobs

• SBI PO & Clerk — official site: sbi.co.in
• IBPS PO & Clerk — official site: ibps.in
• RBI Grade B Officer — official site: rbi.org.in
• IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) — official site: ibps.in

Police and defence

State police, CAPF, SI, constable — often written test, PET/PST, medical, document verification.

Police jobs · Defence jobs

• Indian Army (Various Entries) — official site: joinindianarmy.nic.in
• Indian Navy (Various Entries) — official site: joinindiannavy.gov.in
• Indian Air Force (Various Entries) — official site: indianairforce.nic.in
• Maharashtra Police Bharti — official site: policerecruitment2024.mahait.org

Teaching

TET, CTET, KVS, NVS, assistant professor — subject papers plus general education sections.

Teaching and education jobs · CTET exam page

• CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) — official site: ctet.nic.in
• MAHA TET (Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test) — official site: mahatet.in
• UPTET (UP Teacher Eligibility Test) — official site: updeled.gov.in

PSU and engineering

BHEL, ONGC, NTPC, ISRO, DRDO — discipline-specific technical tests and interviews.

PSU jobs

Medical and nursing

AIIMS, ESIC, nursing officer posts — professional knowledge and general aptitude as per notice.

Medical jobs

MPSC (Maharashtra)

Rajyaseva, PSI-STI-ASO, Group B and Group C — prelims and mains conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission.

MPSC recruitment · MPSC Rajyaseva exam page

• MPSC Rajyaseva (State Services) — official site: mpsc.gov.in
• MPSC PSI / STI / ASO Combined Exam — official site: mpsc.gov.in
• MPSC Group B (Non-Gazetted) — official site: mpsc.gov.in
• MPSC Group C (Clerk / Typist) — official site: mpsc.gov.in
• Maharashtra Engineering Services — official site: mpsc.gov.in
• Maharashtra Agriculture Services — official site: mpsc.gov.in
• Maharashtra Forest Services — official site: mpsc.gov.in
• MPSC Subordinate Services — official site: mpsc.gov.in

Exam pattern at a glance

Prelims or first-stage papers for the exams where we hold the pattern. The full pattern, mains and interview details are on each exam page; confirm them against the official notification for your year.

What to read in an official syllabus PDF

• Subject-wise topics and sub-topics
• Standard of questions (10th / 12th / graduate)
• Negative marking fraction
• Qualifying marks if any (especially Prelims)
• Language of paper
• Books or references if the commission names any

Preparation tools on SearchSarkariNaukri

• Free study material → study material and the digital library
• Daily quiz → daily assessment or the quiz
• Exam calendar → exam calendar
• Current affairs → current affairs
• All exams → government exams

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the syllabus the same every year?

Broad subjects stay similar; commissions may tweak topics. Always download the syllabus attached to your notification year.

Where is the MPSC Rajyaseva syllabus?

On mpsc.gov.in for the current cycle. Our MPSC department page links active exams.

Does SearchSarkariNaukri sell courses?

No. We link material and tools; coaching is your choice.

Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.