Top 10 Government Jobs Announced This Week – May 2026 | PSU Jobs India

Top 10 Government Jobs Announced This Week — May 2026

The Employment News gazette for 16–22 May 2026 is packed with important recruitments. From RBI Grade B officers to Indian Air Force pilots, Coal India engineers to NTPC environment officers — this has been one of the biggest weeks for government job announcements in 2026. We have picked the Top 10 that every job seeker should know about right now. Deadlines are close — act fast.
#1
Reserve Bank of India
Grade B Officer 2026 — General, DEPR & DSIM Cadres
Deadline Passed
Total vacancies
60
Last date
20 May 2026
Starting salary
₹78,450/month
Gross salary (approx)
₹1.55 lakh/month
Phase I exam
13–14 June 2026
Grade
Group A Gazetted

The RBI Grade B Officer is the most prestigious entry-level officer post in Indian banking. 60 vacancies across three cadres — General, DEPR (Economics), and DSIM (Statistics/Data Science). Minimum graduation with 60% marks required. Selection through Phase I exam, Phase II exam, and Interview. One of the highest-paying government jobs in India.

Banking Any Graduate High Salary Exam: June 2026

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#2
Indian Air Force
AFCAT 02/2026 — Flying & Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical)
Open Now
Flying Branch (SSC)
30 (Men) + 5 (Women)
Last date to apply
19 June 2026
Starting pay
₹56,100 + ₹15,500 MSP
Training starts
July 2027
Min age
20 years
Max age
24 yrs (Flying) / 26 yrs (GD)

The Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 is open for Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical). Open to both men and women with a graduation degree. No fee for NCC Special Entry or GATE Entry candidates. Training at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad. Applications close 19 June — one of the longest open windows this week.

Defence Any Graduate Men & Women Open Now

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#3
Coal India Limited — Maharatna PSU
Management Trainee (Mining) 2026 via GATE 2025
Open Now
Total vacancies
276
Last date to apply
07 June 2026
Starting salary
₹60,000/month
Pay scale
₹60,000–₹1,80,000
Selection
GATE 2025 MN score
Service bond
5 years (₹3 lakh)

Coal India — the world’s largest coal producer — has opened 276 Management Trainee seats for Mining Engineering graduates. No separate exam — selection is purely based on your GATE 2025 MN score. Starting salary is ₹60,000 per month in E-1 grade. Only GATE 2025 score is valid — no other year accepted. Apply by 07 June 2026 at coalindia.in.

Mining Engineering GATE 2025 Required No Exam — Score Based E-1 Grade

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#4
NTPC Limited — Maharatna PSU
Engineer (Contracts & Materials) 2026 — E2 Grade
Closes 25 May
Total vacancies
25
Last date to apply
25 May 2026
Pay scale
₹50,000–₹1,60,000
Experience needed
Min 4 years
Max age (General)
32 years
Application fee
₹500 (Male Gen/OBC/EWS)

NTPC is hiring experienced engineers for 25 Contracts & Materials posts. This is NOT a fresher job — minimum 4 years of executive experience in Power, Oil, Gas, or Steel sector is required, of which at least 2 years must be in contracts or procurement. B.E./B.Tech in any relevant engineering discipline with 60% marks. Deadline is just days away — apply immediately.

Experienced Engineers Only Closes 25 May — Urgent High Salary E2 Grade

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#5
Indian Navy
SSC Executive (Information Technology) — Jan 27 Course
Open Now
Total vacancies
15
Last date to apply
01 June 2026
Starting pay
₹56,100 + ₹15,500 MSP
Age (both dates inclusive)
02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007
Service period
10 years (max 14)
Application fee
None — Free

The Indian Navy is recruiting 15 IT Officers through Short Service Commission. Open to men and women with B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, or related fields — or MCA with BCA/B.Sc. CS. Minimum 60% marks in degree and 60% in English in Class X or XII. Completely free to apply. Selection through SSB interview and medical exam.

Defence CS/IT Engineers Men & Women Free to Apply

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#6
NTPC Limited — Maharatna PSU
Assistant Officer (Environment Management) 2026 — E0 Grade
Closes 22 May
Total vacancies
20
Last date to apply
22 May 2026
Pay scale
₹30,000–₹1,20,000
Max age (General)
30 years
Experience needed
Not required — freshers OK
Application fee
₹500 (Male Gen/OBC/EWS)

NTPC is hiring 20 Environment Management Officers in E0 grade — open to freshers. Two routes to qualify: B.Tech in Environmental Engineering (60% marks) OR any graduation (60%) plus M.Sc./M.Tech/PG Diploma in Environmental Science/Engineering/Management (60%). Written test carries 85% weightage, interview 15%. Extremely short deadline — closes 22 May.

Environment Graduates Freshers Eligible M.Sc. / M.Tech Closes 22 May — Today!

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#7
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) — Ministry of Home Affairs
GDMOs & Specialist Doctors — Contractual Walk-in
Walk-in: 25 May – 4 June
GDMO posts
20
Specialist posts
15
GDMO salary
₹75,000/month
Specialist salary
₹85,000/month
Max age
70 years
Contract period
3 years (+ 2 extendable)

SSB is conducting walk-in interviews for MBBS doctors (GDMOs) and Specialist doctors across 4 cities — Siliguri (25 May), Guwahati (28 May), Lucknow (01 June), and Patna (04 June). No online application — just walk in with your documents. Age limit is 70 years, so retired doctors are also welcome. Specialists needed in Medicine, General Surgery, Obs & Gynae, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Pathology, and Anaesthesia.

Medical / MBBS Walk-in Interview Retired Doctors Welcome Contractual

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#8
CIPET — Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
Diploma in Plastics Technology — CAT 2026 Admissions
Admission Open
Total intake (diploma)
120 seats per course
CAT last date
28 May 2026
CAT exam date
07 June 2026
Course fee
₹40,000 per year
Minimum eligibility
Class 10 pass (Sci & Maths)
Application fee
₹500 / ₹250 / ₹100

CIPET is admitting students for its AICTE-approved 3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology (DPMT) and Diploma in Plastics Technology (DPT). Eligible after Class 10 with Science & Maths — 60% marks. Also offering Post Diploma and PGD-PPT courses for diploma holders and graduates. Strong placement track record across the plastics industry. Scholarships available for SC/ST, EWS, and meritorious students.

Diploma Course After Class 10 AICTE Approved Scholarships Available

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#9
NIT Kurukshetra — Ministry of Education
PhD Admission 2026-27 — Odd Semester
Open Now
Programme
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Last date to apply
10 June 2026, 5:00 PM
Application mode
Google Form (online)
Open to
Indian & Foreign nationals
Schemes
6 schemes available
Adv. No.
07/2026

NIT Kurukshetra — one of India’s top NITs and an Institute of National Importance — has opened PhD admissions for Odd Semester 2026-27. Six different schemes available: Institute (JRF/TA), CSIR-UGC NET-JRF, Project, Visvesvaraya Fellowship, Full-Time Self-Financed, and Part-Time for working professionals. Apply via Google Form at the official website. Open across all engineering, science, and humanities departments.

PhD / Research Post Graduates Working Professionals Foreign Nationals Eligible

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#10
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) — Government of India
General Manager (Business Development) — Regular Basis
Closes 27 May
Post
General Manager (BD)
Vacancies
01 (UR)
Closing date
27 May 2026
Pay Grade
E-8 (IDA) ₹1,20,000–₹2,80,000
Max age
57 years
Qualification
B.E./B.Tech Civil Engg.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) — a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Railways — is hiring one General Manager (Business Development) on a regular basis. This is a senior-level post in E-8 IDA grade. Eligible candidates need B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 20 years of experience in development, project planning, bidding, procurement, and execution. Pay scale is ₹1,20,000–₹2,80,000 per month. Apply through the RVNL website before 27 May 2026.

Senior Level Civil Engineering Top Pay Scale 20 Years Experience

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Also worth checking this week

UPSC — Deputy Director (IS)  |  2 posts via deputation in O/o UPSC, Level-11. Last date details on www.upsc.gov.in.
Lokpal of India — Joint Secretary  |  1 post on deputation/contract for serving and retired officers. Pay Level-14. Last date: 15 June 2026. Details at www.lokpal.gov.in.
National Institute of Labour Economics Research & Development (NILERD) — Consultant (Finance & Accounts)  |  1 post on contract. ₹80,000/month consolidated. Age: up to 45 years. 8–15 years experience needed. Apply at dg-nilerd@gov.in within 30 days.
Mumbai Port Authority — Joint Director  |  1 post on deputation. Last date: 29 June 2026. Details at www.mumbaiport.gov.in.
CSIR — Chairperson (CSIR-RAB)  |  Senior appointment via nominations. Pay Level-16 (₹2,05,400–₹2,24,400). Nominations/applications by 15 June 2026. Details at www.csir.res.in.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) — Assistant Professor, Associate Professor & Professor  |  Multiple posts in various Schools/Special Centres. Last date: 15 June 2026 (5:00 PM). Apply at www.jnu.ac.in/career.
Indian Institute of Management Ranchi — Corporate Relations Manager, Assistant Manager & more  |  4 contractual posts. Last date: 25 May 2026 (5:00 PM). Apply at https://iimranchi.ac.in/careers.
Intelligence Bureau — Security Assistant/Motor Transport (SA/MT) Final Result 2025  |  Final result declared on 04 May 2026. Check your roll number at the IB website.

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How we pick the Top 10

Every week we go through the full Employment News gazette and shortlist the most important government and PSU recruitments based on four factors: number of vacancies available, salary and career growth potential, number of eligible candidates across India, and urgency of deadline. We write a full guide for the most important ones and include the rest as honourable mentions.

All information in this article is sourced directly from the official Employment News gazette (16–22 May 2026) and cross-referenced with official PSU and government websites. Always visit the official website of the recruiting organisation before applying — rules and dates can change after publication.

Published: 21 May 2026  ·  Source: Employment News 16–22 May 2026  ·  PSU Jobs India is an independent information website not affiliated with any government department or PSU. Always verify details at official recruitment websites before applying.