Preparing for SSC CGL for two years, clearing the tier exams, and then bombing the interview — that’s a specific kind of pain. And the worst part? I later found out there are entire categories of government jobs without interview rounds at all. Nobody in my coaching class mentioned this. Not once.
So let me save you some time.
Why Do Some Government Jobs Skip the Interview?
A few years back, the government actually removed interviews from a large chunk of recruitment processes — especially for Group C and Group D posts. The logic was simple: interviews in lower-level jobs were creating room for favoritism and corruption. So for these posts, your written exam score (and sometimes a skill test) is basically everything.
This is actually good news if you’re someone who freezes under interview pressure but performs well in structured exams.
The Exams Where Selection Happens Without Any Interview: Government Jobs Without Interview
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) This one’s for 10+2 pass candidates. Posts like Lower Division Clerk, Postal Assistant, Data Entry Operator. Selection is Tier 1 (objective), Tier 2 (descriptive + skill test). No interview. Your final merit is based purely on exam performance.
SSC MTS (Multi Tasking Staff) One of the most straightforward ones. Written test, then a physical efficiency test for some posts. No interview stage. If you clear the cutoff, you’re in the merit list.
SSC GD Constable Written exam, physical test, medical. That’s it. Lakhs apply, but the process is completely interview-free. Final selection depends on your written score and physical standards.
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) Railway jobs like Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Traffic Assistant. CBT 1, CBT 2, then a skill test or typing test depending on the post. No interview. Railways removed it years ago for these posts.
RRB Group D Even more basic than NTPC. Single-stage CBT, then physical efficiency test. No interview at any point.
India Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) This one’s unusual — there’s no written exam either. Selection is entirely merit-based on your Class 10 marks. GDS posts are for rural postal delivery. If your board percentage is high enough and you apply in the right circle, you can get selected without sitting for any exam or interview.
State PSC Lower-Level Exams Most states have exams for lower divisional clerks, revenue department posts, secretariat assistants — and many of these have removed interviews. UPSSSC, OSSSC, HSSC, TNPSC Group D/C — check your specific state, but a lot of them follow the same pattern.
Banking: IBPS Clerk Preliminary exam, mains exam. No interview. Your final selection is based on mains score and sectional cutoffs. This changed a while back and made a real difference for a lot of candidates who struggled in face-to-face settings.
LIC Assistant Prelims, mains, then a regional language test. No interview round. LIC removed it, similar to IBPS Clerk.
The Mistake Most People Make Here
They assume “no interview” means “easy.” It doesn’t. In fact, these exams are sometimes harder to crack because everyone’s final rank is determined purely by marks — there’s no chance to recover with a strong personality or a good story in an interview room.
The cutoffs for SSC MTS and RRB Group D in competitive states like UP, Bihar, and Rajasthan can be brutal. I’ve seen people with 85%+ scores miss the cutoff in their state. So the competition is very real, just shifted entirely to the written stage.
What Actually Matters in These Exams
Speed and accuracy in the written test matters more than deep subject knowledge — especially for SSC and RRB. The pattern is mostly objective, MCQ-based, and time is always tight.
For GDS, your Class 10 percentage is locked in — you can’t change it. So if you’re still in school, that board exam matters more than people tell you.
For IBPS Clerk, the mains exam has sectional cutoffs. Clearing the overall cutoff isn’t enough; you need to clear each section separately. People trip on this constantly.
Things to Double-Check Before You Apply
- Whether your state’s PSC exam still has an interview round or not — this changes. Check the latest official notification, not last year’s blog post.
- The difference between “document verification” and “interview.” Some exams have a document verification stage that people mistake for an interview. It’s not — it’s just paperwork checking.
- Age limits. Most of these have OBC/SC/ST relaxations, but the general category window can be narrow (18–27 for many SSC posts).
- Physical standards for SSC GD and RRB Group D — medical requirements can disqualify people late in the process, which is deeply frustrating after months of preparation.
One Thing That’s Genuinely Underrated
GDS. I’m serious. People overlook it because it sounds like a small job, but it’s a central government position with pay, leave, and eventually pension-related benefits. If your Class 10 marks are strong and you’re in a state with lower competition in certain postal circles — it can be a realistic path that doesn’t require years of exam prep.
Not glamorous, but real employment, and selected purely on transparent merit.
The no-interview route isn’t a shortcut. But it is a fairer playing field for a lot of people — and knowing which exams work this way lets you aim your preparation in the right direction instead of spending years on something that doesn’t suit how you perform.