Government Careers

Government Jobs

Pick an organisation to see eligibility, salary, exam pattern and a preparation roadmap.

Field of study

Space & Research

ISRO

Indian Space Research Organisation

Scientist/Engineer 'SC' roles in satellite, avionics and communication systems.

Level 10 — approx ₹56,100 basic, ₹95K–₹1.1L gross per month

Defence & Research

DRDO

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Scientist 'B' roles via DRDO RAC / GATE score in defence electronics and systems.

Level 10 — approx ₹56,100 basic, ₹95K–₹1.15L gross per month

PSU

BEL

Bharat Electronics Limited

Probationary Engineer roles in defence electronics manufacturing and R&D.

₹40,000 basic — approx ₹9–11 LPA CTC for Probationary Engineers

PSU

HAL

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Design and Management Trainee roles in aircraft systems and avionics.

₹40,000 basic — approx ₹9–12 LPA CTC for trainees

PSU

ECIL

Electronics Corporation of India Limited

Graduate Engineer Trainee roles in nuclear, defence and e-governance electronics.

₹40,000 basic — approx ₹8–10 LPA CTC

PSU

BHEL

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

Engineer Trainee roles in power plant equipment and heavy electrical systems.

₹40,000 basic — approx ₹9–11 LPA CTC

Government

Railways

RRB — Junior Engineer & Special Class Apprentice

Junior Engineer roles across signalling, telecom, electrical and mechanical departments.

Level 6 — approx ₹35,400 basic, ₹55K–₹65K gross per month

PSU

BSNL

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

Junior Telecom Officer roles in network operations and telecom infrastructure.

Approx ₹40,000 basic, ₹8–10 LPA CTC

Exam

GATE

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

The single exam that unlocks PSUs, MTech admissions and many research roles.

Score unlocks PSU roles paying ₹8–14 LPA and MTech stipends of ₹12,400/month

Government

SSC JE

Staff Selection Commission — Junior Engineer

Junior Engineer posts in central government departments (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical).

Level 6 — approx ₹35,400 basic, ₹60K–₹70K gross in metros

Civil Services

UPSC

Civil Services Examination (IAS / IPS / IFS)

India's flagship administrative service exam, open to graduates of every discipline.

Level 10 entry — approx ₹56,100 basic, ₹85K–₹1L gross per month plus service benefits

Banking & Finance

IBPS / SBI / RBI

Banking Recruitment (PO, Clerk, RBI Grade B)

Probationary Officer, Clerk and RBI Grade B roles across public sector banks.

IBPS PO — approx ₹52,000–₹58,000 gross per month; RBI Grade B — approx ₹1.1L gross

Central Government

SSC

Combined Graduate Level & CHSL

Group B and C posts across ministries — Inspector, Assistant, Auditor and Data Entry roles.

CGL — approx ₹44,900–₹60,000 gross per month depending on post and city

Judiciary

State PSCs / High Courts

Judicial Services (Civil Judge — Junior Division)

Entry into the judiciary as a Civil Judge, recruited state-wise through the judgeship exam.

Civil Judge (Jr Div) — approx ₹77,840 basic per pay commission, ₹1.1L+ gross with allowances

Forensic & Investigation

CFSL / State FSL

Government Forensic Science Laboratories

Scientific Assistant, Scientific Officer and Assistant Director roles in central and state forensic labs.

Scientific Assistant — approx ₹44,900 basic; Assistant Director — approx ₹56,100 basic

Teaching & Academia

UGC NET / CSIR NET / KVS

Government Teaching & Faculty Routes

Assistant Professor eligibility, JRF fellowships and school teaching posts in central schools.

Assistant Professor — approx ₹57,700 basic, ₹90K+ gross; JRF — ₹37,000 per month plus HRA

Healthcare

Staff Nurse (NHM)

National Health Mission / State Health Department — Staff Nurse

Contractual and regular staff nurse posts in PHCs, CHCs and district hospitals across every state.

Approx ₹20,000 – ₹35,000 per month (varies by state)

Last date: Check official website

Healthcare

Nursing Officer (ESIC / AIIMS)

ESIC & AIIMS NORCET — Nursing Officer

Central government nursing officer posts through AIIMS NORCET and ESIC recruitment.

Level 7 — approx ₹44,900 basic, ₹65K–₹80K gross per month

Last date: Check official website

Healthcare

Pharmacist (ESIC / Railway)

ESIC, Railway & State Health Department — Pharmacist

Dispensing and hospital pharmacy posts in central and state government hospitals.

Level 5 — approx ₹29,200 basic, ₹40K–₹50K gross per month

Last date: Check official website

Healthcare

Drug Inspector

CDSCO / State Drugs Control — Drug Inspector

Regulatory inspection of drug manufacturing, sale and quality under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act.

Level 7-8 — approx ₹44,900–₹47,600 basic, ₹70K+ gross per month

Last date: Check official website

Healthcare

Lab Technician

ESIC / AIIMS / State Health Department — Laboratory Technician

Diagnostic laboratory posts handling pathology, biochemistry and microbiology samples.

Level 4-5 — approx ₹25,500–₹29,200 basic, ₹35K–₹45K gross per month

Last date: Check official website

Research & Labs

ICMR Technician

Indian Council of Medical Research — Technical Assistant / Technician

Laboratory and field research support roles across ICMR institutes and national health studies.

Approx ₹31,000 – ₹45,000 per month depending on grade

Last date: Check official website

Research & Labs

DBT / BIRAC Project JRF

Department of Biotechnology — Junior Research Fellow / Project Assistant

Funded research positions in biotech labs, national institutes and translational projects.

Approx ₹25,000 – ₹37,000 per month plus HRA

Last date: Check official website

Civil Services & Administration

SSC CGL

Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level

Group B and C posts across central ministries — Inspector, Assistant, Auditor and Tax Assistant roles.

Level 4-7 — approx ₹35,000 – ₹80,000 gross per month

Last date: Check official website

Railways

RRB NTPC

Railway Recruitment Board — Non-Technical Popular Categories

Graduate-level railway posts such as Station Master, Goods Guard, Clerk and Traffic Assistant.

Level 2-6 — approx ₹29,000 – ₹55,000 gross per month

Last date: Check official website

Banking & Finance

IBPS PO / Clerk

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection — Probationary Officer & Clerk

Officer and clerical posts across public sector banks, open to graduates from any stream.

PO approx ₹52,000 – ₹60,000 gross; Clerk approx ₹30,000 – ₹35,000 per month

Last date: Check official website