Getting government jobs in India
Getting a government job in India is a dream of every middleclass or lower-class Indians. Government jobs are in huge demand and the reason behind this demand is that government jobs is job security, good salary, attractive increment structure, number of holidays, fixed working hours etc.
Getting government job in India is difficult and needs a lot of hard work and there is no short-cut to them. Where as many people don’t get government jobs in India because they are totally unaware of them, because people don’t know how to apply, where and when to apply for these jobs. However, there are government jobs we are not qualified for; thus, the task is to find those jobs that suits our qualification.
Top 5 government jobs in India -:
- Indian Foreign Service -: For Indian Foreign Service one has to clear and get selected in Civil Service Exams. IFS officers are posted in foreign countries for majority of their career, with a maximum of period of 3 years in one country.
Salary and perks offered to IFS officers are -:
- Starting salary is between USD 4000-5500.
- Free medical care
- Free education in international schools for their children.
- Official luxury cars.
- Housemaid
- Free air tickets to travel to India
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service -: These are one of the prestigious jobs in India. These officers work in diverse fields and are part of policymaking in India. IAS and IPS officers have huge power in their hands.
Salary and perks of IAS and IPS officers are -:
- Entry level pay of nearly Rs. 50000 along with DA.
- Big bungalows like houses in posh localities when posted as DM
- An official vehicle
- Security are also provided at some places.
- They can also get study leaves for higher education in Foreign universities at government sponsorship.
- Defense services: They are provided salary and perks more than civil counterparts. These jobs also involve risk and adventure. There are many exams to get into defense services such as NDS, CDS, AFCAT etc.
Salary and perks in these fields vary but common perks are-:
- Entry level salary at the rank of Lieutenant Rs 50,000 – 60,000 +DA
- Good accommodation
- Uniform allowance
- Free ration
- High attitude allowance
- Transport allowance
- Pension after retirement
- Maintenance allowance
- RBI grade B -: In bank services, RBI job is considered as the best. It is the best post to start banking career. One can be promoted up to the level of Deputy governor.
Perks of this job is -:
- Entry level salary is Rs 67000 (approx.) + DA
- A 3 – BHK flat in posh localities.
- 180 liters of petrol / annum
- Children education allowance
- Every two years Rs 1 lakh allowance for tour
- Indian Forest Service -: It is the best job for those who want to escape city life, prefer to live in the lap of nature and enjoy pristine environment. These officers work in the field of forest and wildlife.
Salary and perks of this jobs are -:
- Entry level salary Rs 52000 (approx.) + DA
- Big well – furnished house
- Official vehicle and driver
- House helper
- Subsidized electricity
Tips to Get Government Jobs in India -:
- Positive attitude -: It’s really not a east task to crack government jobs but by keeping the positive attitude and doing the hard work persistently may lead you to crack government job.
- Find the government job that suit our qualification and interests.
. Have the habit of reading newspapers journals and checking online for different vacancies of government job and then find out the one that suits your education qualifications and interests. Personal interests to here play a very important role if you don’t want to be an IAS officer and there’s no fun of giving UPSC exam. Only choose those that you genuinely like to do.
- Apply for the job correctly -: You have to go through a selection process to get a government job. The first step for getting selecting is to clear written exam. It is necessary to apply for the right exams carefully, now a day is has become completely online procedure. You can apply from the comfort of your home.
- Motivate yourself -: Studying for government exams needs a lot of motivation. Motivate yourself daily to study clear concepts and also requires a lot of hard work and patience.
- Prepare systematically -: Look out for the syllabus prepare for the exams step wise and systematically.
- Prepare for interview as well -: Practice communication skills, and look for daily current affairs also by watching news, reading journals, magazines etc.