Pick your goal, find your site
Tap what you are looking for. The list below shows the sites that suit it.
- National Career Service (NCS)Government of India portal, freeRun by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Registration and services are free, and it also offers career counselling and job fairs. Helpline: 1800-425-1514.Visit site →
- SSC, RRB, UPSC and IBPSWhere government exams are really announcedBig central recruitments are advertised and applied for on the official websites of the recruiting bodies. Read the full notice there, then apply only on that portal.Visit site →
- LinkedIn JobsCorporate roles and networkingYour profile works like a living resume. Follow companies you like, use the remote filter, and message recruiters politely with a short note.Visit site →
- NaukriLarge Indian job boardRecruiters search resumes here, so a complete profile with the right skills and keywords makes a real difference. Refresh it regularly.Visit site →
- Indeed IndiaWide search across many sourcesCollects listings from many places as well as jobs posted by employers. Good for a broad first search, but open the original posting to check the details.Visit site →
- foundit (earlier Monster India)Mid-level and experienced rolesAnother large board with resume search and job alerts. Useful as a second source once you have set up your main profile.Visit site →
- InternshalaInternships and first jobsPopular with students and fresh graduates looking for internships, training and entry-level roles.Visit site →
- ApnaLocal and entry-level jobsA mobile-first jobs app aimed at roles near you, such as sales, delivery, back-office and support work.Visit site →
- Glassdoor and AmbitionBoxResearch the employer firstEmployee reviews, interview experiences and salary estimates. Reviews are written by users, so use them as a guide rather than a final verdict.Visit site →
Site features and pricing change, so check each site’s own pages. Some extra services on these sites may be paid, but you should never pay to apply for a job.
Where to start, by goal
A simple plan: use one or two main sites well rather than ten sites badly.
| If you want | Start here | Then add |
|---|---|---|
| A government job | The official recruiter’s website (SSC, RRB, UPSC, IBPS or the state board) | NCS portal for jobs and job fairs, and ApnaJob.in for notice summaries |
| Your first job as a fresher | NCS, Internshala, LinkedIn | Naukri and Indeed alerts for your city |
| A better job with experience | LinkedIn and Naukri | Indeed and foundit, plus company career pages |
| Remote or flexible work | LinkedIn and Indeed with the remote filter | Company career pages of remote-friendly employers |
| Work close to home | Apna and NCS | Local job fairs and Indeed alerts |
| To judge an employer | Glassdoor and AmbitionBox | Ask the recruiter for the company website and address |
Spot fake job offers
- ✓They ask for money before the interview or joining
- ✓They promise a guaranteed government job through a “contact” or “quota”
- ✓You are offered a job without any interview or test
- ✓The only contact is a personal WhatsApp number or free email, and the organisation’s own website does not show the same contact
- ✓They ask for your OTP, card PIN, bank password or UPI PIN
- ✓The salary is far above what the role normally pays
- ✓You are pushed to pay or decide in a few hours
- ✓The company has no address, website or verifiable details
If you have been cheated, report it at cybercrime.gov.in or call the national cyber crime helpline 1930 as soon as possible.
Make your profile work harder
- 1Keep your resume to one or two pages and save it as a PDF with a simple name such as Name_Role.pdf.
- 2Match your wording to the job advert. If the advert asks for “customer support”, use that phrase where it is true.
- 3Write your name and date of birth exactly as on your certificates, because government forms check them.
- 4Use a professional email address and an active mobile number, and answer unknown numbers politely.
- 5Put achievements before duties, for example “handled 40 customer calls a day” instead of “worked in a call centre”.
- 6Revisit your profile every week. Many sites show recently updated profiles first.
Your 6-step weekly job search routine
Tick each step as you finish it.
Useful official links
नौकरी खोजने की सही वेबसाइट: मुख्य बातें
- सरकारी नौकरी के लिए SSC, RRB, UPSC, IBPS जैसी आधिकारिक वेबसाइट और NCS पोर्टल (ncs.gov.in) देखें। NCS पर पंजीकरण मुफ्त है।
- प्राइवेट नौकरी के लिए LinkedIn, Naukri और Indeed जैसी साइट पर अपनी पूरी प्रोफाइल बनाएं और जॉब अलर्ट चालू करें।
- फ्रेशर्स के लिए Internshala और NCS उपयोगी हैं। नजदीकी काम के लिए Apna जैसे ऐप देखें।
- असली नौकरी के लिए कोई फीस नहीं लगती। रजिस्ट्रेशन, ट्रेनिंग या सिक्योरिटी के नाम पर पैसे मांगे जाएं तो सावधान हो जाएं।
- धोखाधड़ी की शिकायत cybercrime.gov.in पर या हेल्पलाइन 1930 पर करें।
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best job search site in India?
There is no single best site. Government jobs are best found on the official recruiter websites and the NCS portal, while private jobs are usually searched on sites such as LinkedIn, Naukri and Indeed. Pick one or two that fit your goal.
Is the National Career Service portal free?
Yes. Registration and services on the NCS portal are free, and it is run by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
How many job sites should I use?
Two or three main ones are enough. Fill in your profile completely on each and set daily job alerts instead of spreading yourself over many sites.
How can I tell a fake job offer?
Be careful if you are asked to pay any fee, offered a job without an interview, or pushed to decide quickly. Check the organisation on its own website and confirm the contact details match.
Should I trust company reviews and salary data?
Use them as a guide. They are written by users, so they can be incomplete or out of date.
Does ApnaJob.in charge candidates anything?
No. ApnaJob.in is free for candidates and never asks for money to help you apply.
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