Ten well-paying government jobs in India

Moneycontrol News, July 17, 2023

IAS officers are among the highest paid government officials in India. Eligibility: Candidate needs to qualify IAS exam

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer

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IFS represent India's interests abroad and are responsible for diplomatic affairs. Eligibility: Candidate needs to clear UPSC civil services exam

Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer

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IPS Officers are responsible for maintaining law and order and fighting crime. Eligibility: Candidate needs to clear UPSC civil services exam

Indian Police Service (IPS) Officers

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Senior officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force receive high salaries and allowances. Eligibility: Candidates with graduation degree or cleared 12th class can apply for defence services examination.

Defense Services

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Research organizations like ISRO, DRDO, & CSIR offer high-paying positions for scientists & engineers. Eligibility: Candidates need to have Master's degree in the required fields.

Scientists/Engineers in Research Organizations

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IFS officer oversees the safety and growing environmental problems. Eligibility: Candidates must have Bachelor's degree in agriculture, forestry or engineering to appear for IFS exam.

Indian Forest Services

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Professors in top universities earn high pay in India. Eligibility: Master's degree in a relevant subject, clear competitive exams, experience in teaching

Professors

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Some PSUs in India, like ONGC & BHEL, offer lucrative employment opportunities. Eligibility: Candidates are selected on the basis of their GATE score.

Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)

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IRS officers work in the field of taxation and customs. Eligibility: Candidate must have Bachelor’s degree to sit for IRS exam.

Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Officer

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Senior officers in public sector banks like SBI, and PNB receive competitive salaries and benefits. Eligibility: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree to appear for IRS exam.

Public Sector Bank Officers

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