- Quaestor (68 BC): Caesar served as quaestor in the province of Hispania Ulterior (modern-day Spain). This was the first step in the traditional Roman political career.
- Aedile (65BC): Caesar was elected as an aedile, responsible for organizing public festivals and games in Rome. He staged lavish events and gained popularity among the Roman people.
- Pontifex Maximus (63 BC): Caesar became the chief priest of the Roman religion and a member of the prestigious College of Pontiffs. This position carried great religious and political influence.
- Praetor (62BC): Caesar served as praetor, one of the highest ranking magistrates in Rome. He presided over legal proceedings and gained prominence for his legal skills and fair judgments.
- Propraetor of Hispania Ulterior (61-60 BC): After his term as praetor, Caesar was appointed as propraetor of Hispania Ulterior. He led military campaigns against local tribes successfully.
- Proconsul of Cisalpine Gaul and Transalpine Gaul (59-49 BC): Caesar was assigned as proconsul of Cisalpine Gaul (northern Italy) and later gained command of Transalpine Gaul (modern-day France) as well. He launched the campaigns known as the Gallic Wars, conquering large territories and expanding the Roman republic.
- Dictator (49 and 48BC): In 49 BC, after crossing the Rubicon River, Caesar marched on Rome and became the dictator of the Roman Republic. He used this position to consolidate his power and enact several reforms.
- Consul (48 and 46 BC): Caesar was elected to two terms as consul, the highest magistracy in Rome, sharing power with his allies, Mark Anthony and Lepidus.
- Imperator (46-44 BC): Caesar was granted the title of "Imperator" (commander or victor), which he used as part of his name. This title would later become associated with the imperial office in the Roman Empire.