5 government jobs to apply for this week: Over 2,000 posts across IOCL, AIIMS, SBI, and NHM

Five major public sector organisations — Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), National Health Mission (NHM), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna and Jodhpur, and the State Bank of India (SBI) — are closing applications for their ongoing recruitment drives this week. The vacancies are spread across sectors such as banking, healthcare, oil and gas, and medical education.

These jobs are open to candidates with qualifications ranging from Class 10 and ITI to graduation, MBA, and higher medical degrees. With application deadlines falling between January 8 and January 10, 2026, eligible candidates are advised to apply at the earliest. Here is a list of five government job opportunities to apply for this week.

IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026

Deadline: 09 January 2026

Total Posts: 509

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has invited applications for Graduate Apprentices, Technician Apprentices, and Trade Apprentices posts. This recruitment is a good opportunity for freshers who want to start their career with a public sector company.

Candidates who have passed Class 10, ITI, Diploma, Intermediate (10+2), or any degree are eligible, depending on the post. Selected candidates will receive apprenticeship training along with a monthly stipend as per government rules. The selection process is usually based on merit.

NHM Special Doctor Recruitment 2026

Deadline: 08 January 2026

Total Posts: 300

The National Health Mission (NHM) has released a notification for Special Doctor posts. This recruitment is aimed at strengthening healthcare services.

Candidates with MBBS, DNB, MS/MD, or Postgraduate medical qualifications can apply. These jobs are suitable for experienced medical professionals looking to work in government healthcare programmes. The selection may include interviews or document verification.

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

Deadline: 10 January 2026

Total Posts: 117

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna has announced vacancies for Senior Resident posts. This is a prestigious opportunity for doctors seeking advanced clinical experience.

Eligible candidates should possess DNB, MDS, MS/MD, or any other recognized postgraduate medical degree. The positions are mostly available on a contractual basis with a fixed salary and various allowances. The final selection is usually made through interviews.

AIIMS Jodhpur Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

Deadline: 10 January 2026
Total Posts: 1

AIIMS Jodhpur has released a notification for Post Doctoral Fellow recruitment. Though only one post is available, it is a highly specialised and senior-level opportunity.

Candidates having MBBS with MS/MD or M.Phil/PhD degree qualifications can apply. This role is suitable for those candidates who are interested in research and advanced medical studies. The final selection will probably be through an interview.

SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026

Deadline: 10 January 2026

Total Posts: 1,146

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a large recruitment drive for Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts. This is one of the biggest banking job opportunities currently open.

Candidates with any degree or MBA qualification are eligible, depending on the role. These posts are meant for professionals in areas like IT, finance, and management. The selection process may include shortlisting, interviews, and merit-based evaluation.
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