12th Pass Government Jobs
A 12th (Intermediate) pass opens up a wide range of government jobs — clerical posts, railway roles, defence officer entries and police jobs — without needing a degree first.
Popular options include SSC CHSL (clerk and data-entry posts), SSC Stenographer, RRB NTPC undergraduate posts, the NDA (officer entry via UPSC), the Agniveer scheme, and state police constable. Note that bank clerk jobs (IBPS/SBI Clerk) and LIC Assistant actually require graduation, not just a 12th pass. This page lists live government jobs you can apply for after 12th.
12th Pass Government Jobs — Frequently Asked Questions
Which government jobs can I get after 12th pass?▾
SSC CHSL, SSC Stenographer, RRB NTPC undergraduate posts, NDA (officer entry), Agniveer, India Post GDS and state police constable posts all accept a 12th pass. Some, like SSC MTS and RRB Group D, need only a 10th pass.
Can I get a bank job after 12th?▾
Not the main posts — IBPS Clerk, SBI Clerk and the PO exams all require a bachelor's degree. After 12th you would first complete graduation to become eligible.
Which is the best government job after 12th?▾
For an officer career, the NDA (which commissions you into the armed forces) is the highest. Among civilian posts, SSC CHSL and SSC Stenographer are popular for stable central-government clerical jobs.