Apart from the UPSC exam being the most popular choice by students after completing their 12th in the Arts Stream, the various departments in the central and the state department also offers a number of government jobs to students after their 12th in the Arts Stream. Having studied subjects like Indian History and Constitution under the Arts Stream, the students get an upper hand during these exams.
The list of Government jobs after having completed 12th in the Arts Stream
Our society very strongly believes in the stereotype that Science students have more advantages and opportunities in the private and the government sector for job offers and employment. however with the advancement lately the stereotype holds no true and there have come up various opportunities for the art students in both the sectors as well. Jurisdiction, administration, diplomacy, and security are the kind of government jobs that art students can apply for. However, the list is not limited to this and there are various other job opportunities as well.
To be able to acquire a job right after completing class 12th is a great thing in itself and the students usually work in grade B or grade C type of job profiles in such a situation. There is a proper plan of action that is followed before admitting a student to such a job and the selection, therefore, made on the basis of written examination followed by a personal interview. According to the 7th CPC, the average salary package that is received by search candidates falls under the 2nd or 3rd pay scale.
Given below is a list of the top highest paying government jobs that can be pursued by students who have completed their class 12th in the Art Stream:
- National defense academy (NDA)
- Indian railway recruitment board (RRB)
- SSCmultitaskingg staff
- SSC Stenographer (Grade C and Grade D)
- Forest guard
RRB Group D
Railway Recruitment Group D exam is another option for a government job for students after completing the 12th in the Arts Stream. The recruitment in the RRB Group D examination done for the post of track maintainer grade 4, level 1 vacancies in various departments, the assistant postman and helper or assistant in the technical department of electrical mechanical and s&t.
The total number of advertised job vacancies in the year 2020 was 103769. The process of selection of this exam comprises three-stage of screening which are explained In the table below:
| Stage | Particulars | Contents |
| 1 | Computer-based test | General intelligence and reasoning, mathematics, general science, general awareness, and current affairs |
| 2 | Physical efficiency test | Height of the candidate, basic physical ability test that includes running and body measurements |
| 3 | Document verification and medical examination | Identity and document verification of the candidate along with detailed medical examinations that are conducted by a constituted medical staff. |
What is the eligibility criteria for the RRB Group D exam?
The basic eligibility criteria that need to be followed for the RRB Group D exams are:
- The students applying should have completed their schooling up to class 12th from recognized board/school
- The candidate applying should be within the age range of 18 to 33 years.
SSC Stenographer
The recruitment exams for the post of SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D are held by the Staff Selection Committee of India. The exam is held in two different stages, the content for which are provided in the table given below:
| Stage | Particulars | Contents |
| 1 | MCQ Test that is held online | General Awareness, General Intelligence, and reasoning and English language and comprehension |
| 2 | Skill test | There is a 10-minute dictation test that is held to check the typing skills of the applicants |
Eligibility criteria for SSC stenographer
There is a short list of the eligibility criteria that need to be followed by the student to appear in the stenographer exam:
- The students applying should have completed their schooling up to class 12th from recognized board/school
- The age group is 18 to 30 years for the Stenographer Grade C exam while the Stenographer Grade D exam can only be given by students who are in the age range of 18 to 27 years.
NDA
NDA has come up to be one of the most promising options for aspirants that are preparing for government jobs after that 12th in the arts or the science stream. The candidates who can clear this exam have a very high chance of working in the Army, Navy, and Air force and hence serving the nation. This job does not only gives you due recognition and respect in society but also comes with a decent salary package.
The eligibility criteria for appearing in the NDA exam
There are some basic eligibility criteria that need to be fulfilled for appearing in the NDA exam. They are:
- The candidate must have a Nationality.
He or she should be:
- A citizen of India
- Tibetan refugee in India before January 1, 1962, for settling in purposes
- The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A candidate of Indian origin who has migrated to India Pakistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Ethiopia for settling purposes.
- In case the candidate is applying in the army then his education qualification should be 10 + 2 or equivalent and if he is applying in the Indian Navy and Airforce, then the education qualification should be 10 + 2 or equivalent with maths
- the candidate must be unmarried males who are within the age range of 19 and 22 years.
Forest Guard
If you have a keen interest in wildlife and if you are interested in protecting the country’s interests, you should consider this as a career after 12th arts. This job has gained immense popularity because most applicants were nature lovers.
Other job options for students of the Arts Stream
While the prior part of the article mentioned a list of various jobs that can be pursuit by students who have completed their 12th in the arts stream there is still a large spectrum where the students can enroll for bachelor’s or diploma courses that might help them to gain some special skills and work in a much diverse environment and then pursue a job in the same field as their expertise. Here is a list of the major job areas in art streams
- Photography
- Animation
- Fashion designing
- Law
- Footwear designing
- Journalism
- Leather designing
- Graphic designing
- Makeup
- Interior designing
- Social Media
- Mass Media
- Event Management
- Air Hostess
We hope this article comes in handy for students who have just finished their 12th in the arts stream and a looking for government job applications and opportunities around.
