Law 08 Sep 2020

Government jobs in India

Why government jobs? Why not private jobs? The dilemma continues for days while applying for a job. There is no easy way to decide,

Government jobs in India

Nursing: In the midst of Covid 19 pandemic, the demand for the job of nursing is at its peak. Nursing requires 24 hours care for the patients. They provide assistance to the doctors and have several duties to perform. Writing charts, taking patient samples, blood pressure and temperature, administering medications, looking after the needs of a patient are among a few. Nurses have to use both heart and brain to fulfil their duties. They have to think critically and be compassionate in order to make a patient comfortable in the given environment. They have to think rationally in order to understand the difference between the needs and demands of a patient. It is the most important government job and the satisfaction comes from prioritising patient’s needs before theirs. In order to get a job in nursing, candidates who have passed the 12th class examination in science can apply for B.Sc nursing which is a 4 year undergraduate programme. The course of B.Sc nursing is available in various nursing colleges or institutions across India.

PSU: Public Sector Undertakings or PSU provides jobs in state - owned enterprises, such as, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), National Power Thermal Corporation Limited (NTPC) and many more. The companies belong to the Union government of India or are owned by more than one state or territory. They provide a good salary and the work does not require too much pressure. In order to get a job in PSU, one has to clear competitive exams that are held more than once a year. 

Defence Services: Defence Services gives the opportunity for the citizens of India to contribute for the country. It consists of three portions - Army, Navy and Air Force. In order to get into any of these positions one should enrol in National Defence Academy (NDA). This job is both well paid and prestigious. Moreover several benefits like official government residence and medical facilities are also provided. People who want to do something for the country should go for these types of jobs.

Bank jobs: One of the most preferred jobs is a position in the banking sector. Candidates are selected through Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) and are recruited to banks like Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Oriental Bank of Commerce and so on. State Bank of India recruits candidates for different positions through similar exams. Graduates having a minimum knowledge in computers can apply.Overall, there are many more government job vacancies waiting to be filled apart from those stated. Graduates and Post Graduates should take preparation and apply accordingly. Government jobs assure the happiness and secured life of the employees.