Updated Thursday, 29 October 2026

Government Desk Jobs

Office and clerical government jobs: clerk, assistant, data entry operator, stenographer, LDC/UDC, computer operator and more, from SSC, banks, railways, courts and state boards.

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What are government desk jobs?

Government desk jobs are office posts where the work is done at a desk: handling files and records, data entry, typing letters, accounts, answering public queries and supporting officers. They are popular because the work is in an office, the hours are regular, and they come with a fixed government pay scale, allowances and job security.

This page lists every open desk-job notification on Government Job Desk: clerk, assistant, data entry operator (DEO), stenographer, lower and upper division clerk (LDC/UDC), computer operator, office assistant, multi-tasking staff and accounts posts. New notifications appear here automatically.

Popular government desk jobs

PostUsually recruited throughMinimum qualificationPay level (7th CPC)
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)SSC MTS10th passLevel 1 (₹18,000 basic)
Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat AssistantSSC CHSL, state boards12th passLevel 2 (₹19,900 basic)
Data Entry OperatorSSC CHSL, state boards12th passLevel 4 or 5
Stenographer Grade D / Grade CSSC Stenographer12th pass + shorthandLevel 4 / Level 6
Tax Assistant, Assistant Section Officer and other CGL postsSSC CGLGraduationLevel 4 to Level 7
Bank Clerk (Customer Service Associate / Junior Associate)IBPS Clerk, SBI ClerkGraduationBank pay scale
Court clerk, typist, junior assistantHigh Court and district court notifications, state SSBs12th pass or graduationState pay scale

Pay levels are the usual ones for these posts in central government. Always check the notification of the year you apply for.

Skills that help you get a desk job

  • Typing speed: many clerk posts have a typing test. For example, the SSC CHSL typing test for LDC/JSA asks for 35 words per minute in English or 30 in Hindi.
  • Data entry speed: the SSC CHSL data entry skill test asks for 8,000 key depressions per hour on a computer.
  • Shorthand: stenographer posts test dictation speed (80 words per minute for SSC Grade D, 100 for Grade C).
  • Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel, email and typing in Hindi or the state language are asked in many state notifications.

Desk jobs by qualification

  • 10th pass: Multi-Tasking Staff, office attendant, peon and record keeper posts.
  • 12th pass: LDC, JSA, data entry operator, typist, stenographer and junior assistant posts.
  • Graduates: assistant, upper division clerk, tax assistant, bank clerk, accountant and assistant section officer posts.

Frequently asked questions

Which government exam is best for a desk job?

For 12th pass candidates, SSC CHSL is the biggest exam for central government clerk and data entry posts. Graduates can also take SSC CGL for assistant and inspector-level office posts, and IBPS or SBI Clerk for bank desk jobs. Many states run their own clerk exams through their staff selection boards.

Is a typing test compulsory for every desk job?

No. Clerk, typist, data entry and stenographer posts usually have a typing or skill test, but posts like Multi-Tasking Staff and many assistant posts do not. The notification says which skill test, if any, applies.

Is Government Job Desk a government website?

No. Government Job Desk is an independent website that lists official government job notifications with direct links to the official websites. We never charge any fee. Always apply on the official website given in each notification.