Evaluation your performance, identify your weaknesses and prepare thoroughly to attempt the exam again.
Many state conduct their own civil services exam. You can consider appearing for these exams and serve in state level administrative positions.
Consider pursuing higher education in a field of your interest. This could be a master's degree or specialised courses that align with your career goals.
Apply for jobs in PSUs or government owned corporations where your skills and qualifications are relevant.
Consider jobs in the banking sector such as Probationary Officer (PO) in nationalised banks or clerical positions.
SSC conducts various exams for recruitment to different government departments. Explore options like SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) or SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) exams.
Consider a career in teaching by appearing for exam like the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) or State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET).
Join NGOs working in areas you are passionate about. This could be related to social work, environmental conservation, education etc.
Pursue courses like MBA or PGDM to enhance your management skills and explore opportunities in the corporate sector.
Enroll in skill development programs or vocational courses that can enhance your employability in specific sectors like IT, healthcare, hospitality etc.