Frequently Asked Questions

To apply for a government job online: (1) Find the verified recruitment notification on SarkarSaathi. (2) Click the "Apply Online" button to open the commission's official portal (e.g. UPSC, SSC, IBPS, or State PSC). (3) Register using your active email address and mobile number. (4) Complete the application form with your personal, educational, and category details. (5) Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, certificates). (6) Pay the application fee via net banking/UPI/debit card, and (7) Download and print the submitted application form for future reference. SarkarSaathi always links directly to official government portals (.gov.in / .nic.in).

Yes, SarkarSaathi is 100% free for all citizens and aspirants. We do not charge any registration fees, subscription costs, or commissions. All recruitment notices, admit card dates, exam schedules, and direct links to official sovereign portals are freely accessible to everyone.

Every notification on SarkarSaathi undergoes strict automated and editorial domain verification. We verify that all application, notification PDF, and result links point directly to official government portals (such as .gov.in, .nic.in, or verified sovereign board domains). We never route users through ad-cluttered redirect intermediaries or third-party paid services.

The general age criteria for SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) ranges between 18 and 32 years depending on the specific post group. Statutory age relaxations apply: OBC candidates receive 3 years of relaxation (up to 35 years), SC/ST candidates receive 5 years (up to 37 years), PwBD candidates receive 10 to 15 years, and Ex-Servicemen receive deductions according to military service rules.

Government opportunities exist across all qualification tiers: (1) 10th Pass (Matriculation) — RRB Group D, SSC MTS, State Police constabulary. (2) 12th Pass (Intermediate) — SSC CHSL, NDA, RRB NTPC Under-Graduate posts. (3) Diploma/ITI — State Engineering assistants, Technical apprentices. (4) Graduate (Any Bachelor's Degree) — UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL, Banking PO/Clerk, State PSC Officers. (5) Postgraduate — Assistant Professors, Specialist Officers, and Scientific cadres.

Yes. Major central recruitment bodies like UPSC and SSC provide complete application fee exemptions (₹0 fee) for all female candidates across all categories. Furthermore, several state commissions offer horizontal reservation and concessionary fee structures for women aspirants.

To download your admit card: (1) Check SarkarSaathi for the release announcement and direct portal link. (2) Visit the official recruiting board website. (3) Navigate to the "Admit Card / Hall Ticket" section. (4) Enter your Application Number / Registration ID and Date of Birth / Password. (5) Download the PDF, verify the exam centre and timing details, and print a physical copy. Always carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN) along with your hall ticket.

UPSC typically publishes the Civil Services Examination (CSE) notification in February each year. The Preliminary Examination is usually held in May–June, followed by the Mains Examination in September, and Personality Tests (Interviews) between January and April of the subsequent year.

SarkarSaathi maintains dedicated real-time feeds for Exam Results and Answer Keys. You can filter by commission or state to immediately see when provisional answer keys, final keys, cut-off marks, and merit lists are published on official portals.

When a commission releases provisional answer keys, they open a limited objection window (usually 3 to 7 days). You can log in to the official portal, select the question ID, upload documentary evidence/reference books, and pay the nominal challenge fee per question. If accepted, the commission revises the answer key and issues final scores.

Beyond direct job recruitment, SarkarSaathi tracks central and state university admissions (CUET, NEET, JEE, ITI/Polytechnic admissions) as well as government welfare schemes and student scholarships (such as PMKVY, National Scholarship Portal schemes, and State Post-Matric Scholarships).

Click the bookmark / save icon on any listing card or detail page. All your bookmarked notices are saved locally to your device under "My Opportunities" (/my-opportunities), allowing you to track approaching deadlines and exam dates without needing to create an account.