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Career opportunities in Government sector

Government sector is mainly concerned or focused in providing the basic services related to the
government organizations.Government sector is also known as private sector.These basic services are
provided to the people by the government of an economy.This bifurcation of government services varies a
somewhat in almost every country depending on the economy of that country.
Types of government jobs:
Government jobs include services like:
Defense
Police
Military
Fire services
Public transit
Jobs for economic and international development
Legal services
Human resources
IT
Research
Civil services
Public relations
Accounting
Health care and education services.
Eligibility criteria:
The eligibility criteria in government sector differs as per the type of job.Different eligibility criteria is
required so as to be capable for the job.As for example,a government job in bank,one needs to have a
graduation degree.People owing to work in a telephone government sector needs to complete a diploma
or a degree.People looking for a government job at hospital/nursing homes or any other medical institute
e need to have a MBBS degree or a B.Sc degree.This was a vague eligibility criteria,it differs as per the
job requirements.

Talking about the past or present or may be future,Government jobs as always are the attracting jobs that
people look for.Even the young generation is more inclined towards the government sector.Everyone is
fighting a race to clear various competitive entrance examinations so as to be eligible for a government
sector.People wish to make a bright career in government sector.People in large number appear for this
competitive entrance examinations so as to be a part of government sector.Candidates enter the first gate
of Government sector by clearing this exams.
There are many exams conducted for recruitment in government sector.Entrance exams such as
UPSC,SSC,SBI common,IBPS ectc.
Candidates need to fill up an application form to appear for this entrance exams.Along with this entrance
examinations there are several other ways through which recruitment process for government sector can
be carried out.This depends on the psot applied for or on the medium of application.
Advantages of Government Sector:
-Job security: Jobs in government sector is less at risk to work for and thus remains intact.
-Pay structure:The pay structure of a government sector,after the introduction of 6 th pay commission is
damn interesting and attractive that people wish for.
-Working hours:Keeping aside all other benefits of government sector,this is one of the most important
factor to be considered for, this is what I believe.The working hours of a government sector is
standard,unlike any other sector.Along with this,Government employees are benefitted with attractive
overtime benefits when need to work extra.
-Promotions:Government employees always get the promotional benefit.In government jobs,promotion is
always based on the service period,thus the longer you work,higher are the promotional opportunities.
-Benefits and Perks: A government employees gets many benefits such as retirement benefits,pension
plans,medical,housing,loans,,childcare,etc.
-Increase in salary,extra facilities like internet,LTC,etc.Also the government holidays adds to the
advantage of working in a government sector.
But not to forget, government jobs also has some of the disadvantages.Finally it depend on an individual
to opt for a government or a private sector job.
Candidates do keep in mind that there is age limit for getting a job or applying for a public sector unit.this
age limit differs from one post to another.Hence as soon as possible,candidates need to hurry up so as to
apply for a government job.Not to deny with the fact,that government jobs assures a healthy and
successful growth of an individual.
Government releases recruitment notification through various reliable resources such as
newspaper,advertisement,online job portals,etc.Do keep updating through this channels and avail the
government jobs.There is always an infinite opportunity to work in a government sector hence give a
thought and start working for it!

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