u/Legal_Revolution2760

Hi peeps,

I'm currently in my early 20s, getting closer to my mid-20s. I recently cleared a Level 7 Central Government post, one among the top-tier posts,after 2.5 years of toil and many sacrifices. I'll most likely be posted outside Kerala, probably in Bangalore or Chennai (I can choose between the two).

It's been almost three months since the results were announced, and the posting date is still unknown. Normally, the process should have been completed by now.

I was incredibly happy and relieved when I finally landed my dream job. But lately, I feel like I'm being unproductive and wasting my prime. I'm trying to continue my preparartion, aiming for a higher rank and a home-state posting next year, but I'm finding it very hard to stay focused.

A part of me keeps saying that many Mallus work outside Kerala, so maybe I should just be satisfied with that. This thought is pulling down my motivation to prepare further.

I've been spending time on self-care and trying to improve myself, but apart from that, I'm finding it hard to feel happy or satisfied with how my days are going.

I'd really love to hear your thoughts on this.

Confused b/w iPhone 17 Pro or 18 pro(when it launches) and Vivo X300 Ultra.

Brain says Vivo. Heart says iPhone.

Skeptical about app optimisation, OS and video performance of X300 Ultra, while Battery and other usual shortcomings of iPhone are the concerns on the other side.

Camera, UI, Battery, Multimedia consumption are the priorities.

Is here anyone working in govt sector?

So, I recently got selected as Income Tax Inspector through SSC CGL and mostly I will be posted in Bangalore zone. I am curious to know about the working atmosphere and lifestyle of govt employees in Bangalore. I've heard a lot of repulsive stuffs about the rent, traffic and overall living expenses there. Would love to know about the actual situation. Also, is anyone aware about the availability of Govt quarters in Bangalore?

So, I got selected as Income Tax Inspector through CGL '26. But mostly I will be posted outside Kerala, probably Bangalore zone ig. I had an opportunity to choose a lower post (around 20k salary difference and a drastic change in authoritative power) and get posted in Kerala itself (home district posting is not guaranteed). But I chose the former one, which is considered as one of the top posts that you can get through CGL. Also, you will have to work in the same zone for atleast 10-15 years, as of now. And now I'm confused whether my decision was right or wrong. 🥲

Pls help me get through this dilemma.

Hi! Fellow ITI achiever here. Most probably I will be posted in Bangalore. So I'm curious to know about the atmosphere there for a govt employee, as mostly the city is filled with IT guys. Also, heard horrific things about the traffic and accommodation.

Also any idea about the govt quarters?