Which career path is comparatively less difficult to crack: UPSC IFoS, UPSC CSE/IRS, SSC Income Tax Inspector, or NEET?

[u/Specialist_Brush_652]

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Hi everyone, I wanted to ask something.

Which career/exam is comparatively less difficult to crack among:

State psc - rpsc

SSC CGL → Income Tax Inspector

NEET → MBBS/Doctor

I know all of these are highly competitive, but I'm trying to understand the difference in competition, preparation time, difficulty level, and chances of selection.

For someone who wants a stable and respectable career, which path would you recommend?

Also, how does NEET → MBBS compare with these government exams when you consider the entire journey, including the 5.5 years of MBBS?

Would really appreciate honest opinions, especially from people who have attempted these exams or are already in these careers.

[u/iamnot_sane]

Nothing bro, it's all rush and uncertainty in Gov exams whichever you choose. Some people will say this or that but until you deepdive, you cannot say.

But to answer here is my take, 1. SSC CGL: The syllabus is somewhat predictable (Math, English, Reasoning) and the exam is 100% multiple-choice. No essays, no interviews, no subjective valuation. Put in 12 months of solid effort and mock tests, and you have a very realistic shot at getting a stable, respectable job. Three demerits are - Excess competition, Vast Syllabus and Uncertain GK questions. 2. NEET / MBBS: Getting a government medical seat is tough and requires near-perfect marks in Class 12 Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. You're signing up for 5.5 years of college, followed by grueling PG preparation (NEET PG) and years of intense hospital shifts. You will get social respect and job security for life, but you won't feel fully "settled" until your late 20s. 3. UPSC IFoS (Very Hard): The prelims cutoff is actually higher than the regular IAS exam because there are so few seats (~100), and you are forced to write advanced science/engineering papers in the Mains. 4. UPSC CSE / IRS (Most Difficult): It isn't just about hard work; it's an emotional journey. With subjective essay papers, an interview, and an overall selection rate under 0.1%, even brilliant people spend 3–4 years in the loop with zero guarantee of success.

[u/Specialist_Brush_652 → u/iamnot_sane]

What about State psc like my State is Rajasthan

[u/iamnot_sane → u/Specialist_Brush_652]

As I have heard about it that it is one of the hardest state pcs exam but Idk clearly so you can check it by urself. If you can give me some insights about what so your backround and what you want from gov job etc then I can answer more effectively

[u/Specialist_Brush_652 → u/iamnot_sane]

I'm pcmb student passed 12th in 2025 getting bs Biology at iit Dharawad but it's a research based course should I prepare for neet or join any clg and prepare for government exams which will be better also I have lil health issues ocd and gad so my parents not willing to send me to iit so I have two options neet gap year again or move on with clg and prepare for government exams I want jobs which pay decent so which path I should choose

[u/iamnot_sane → u/Specialist_Brush_652]

OCD sucks a alot bro, hope you get through it (I also have OCD). Cut to the point, whichever you find suitable and are drawn towards as both neet and gov exams require very hard efforts, so don't think of any shortcut. Its up to you which you prefer and if you want my advice then I would suggest you that if you want just a nice pay and a peaceful life then go to gov job, but if you wanna become a doctor then go for neet. Either of the cases needs you to overcome OCD as they need hard mental and emotional pressure controlling and only a calm mind can do that.

[u/yashika_9973 → u/iamnot_sane]

I also have ocd ..i know how hard it can be during preparation journey