Government Jobs in India 2020

Government Jobs in India

A government job in India is among the most sought after career option for many young job seekers. Often govt. sector jobs are considered a passport to comfortable and secure life. At one point in time it was believed that government employees are paid pea nuts. Not anymore, especially after the 6th Pay Commission. Today, a job in government does not only provide stability and job security but also offers a decent salary which is generally at par with what an employee is paid in private sector.

Every year thousands of job seekers compete for jobs in various government departments out of which only a handful of candidates make it to the final selection. In the light of shrinking job opportunities, getting a job in any government department or Public Sector Unit (PSU) is a matter of pride. However, it takes more than hard work, education and planning to get a position in government sector. A candidate aspiring to join government service require to have dedication and perseverance, as the selection process in many central and state government jobs is lengthy and at times laborious.

The best way to keep up with latest government job openings is to subscribe for our job alerts and never miss a job in government sector. Government of India and various state governments from time to time call for candidates to fill in the vacant positions at their various departments. It is important that candidate keep a watch for various government job openings and apply, and start preparing as soon as the application is out.

There are many jobs in the government sector. Some of the most desirable government jobs in India include:

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
• Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
• Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
• Bank Probationary Officer
• State Public Service Commission

Besides the above government services, a candidate can also apply for various other government jobs in the different departments of central and state governments.

Indian Railway is the major employer in the government sector and comes up with various job openings from time to time. Jobs in railways are managed by Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB). Similarly various job openings are advertised by various PSUs. Some of the well-known public sector units that candidates can keep a watch on for various PSUs jobs include Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), Steel Authority of India (SAIL), Airport Authority of India (AAI), Shipping Corporation of India, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), NTPC, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), and India Tourism Development Organisation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation among others.