Government jobs

INTRODUCTION

• Ø Government jobs have always been a better choice for Indian Students because it secures their future and provides some benefit which is given below:

·       Job security: Government jobs offer unparallel job security. Govt employees are rarely fired on basis of their performance. While layoffs based on performance is a common occurrence in the private.

·       Handsome salary: Most of the govt jobs are well paying .A govt employee’s gross salary consist of TA, DA, Rent and other allowances. When combined, the gross salary that they obtain turns out to be a decent amount. This fact is especially true when it comes to skill based jobs. For example, a Government organization’s driver earns better salary that an private sector driver.

·       Perks and bonuses: Government employees, depending upon the nature of their work. Get to enjoy decent perks and bonuses.

·       Retirement life benefits: Government employees get good post-retirement benefits. PF, Gratuity and salary arrears make their post-retirement life a tension free affair.

·       Medical benefits: Availing decent medical care has become much costly at present. Government employees get to enjoy decent medical cover for themselves and their family.

·       Fixed working hours: Many Government fobs have fixed working hours. This fact is not true in cases of some Government jobs such as-Police Force, Armed Forces, Drivers, and Railways etc.

·       Availability of decent amount of off-days:  Most of the Government employees get to enjoy a decent number of holidays per year. This fact is not true in cases of some Government jobs such as-Police Force, Armed Forces, Drivers, and Railways etc.

·       Work-life balance: Thanks to the above two points, Government employees are able to maintain a good work-life balance. Well, it is not true in all cases through.

Ø Some disadvantages are:

There are some disadvantages in government jobs such as:-

·       Growth is time-bound: No matter how you perform, promotions are time-bound. However, in private sector, if you perform well, growth is very fast.

·       Political interference: It is present in more or less in every job Group A/B Jobs (leave few).

·        Corruption: Most officers are perceived as corrupt and inefficient.

·       No reward mechanism: there are no incentives to work. You won’t get bonus or any monetary benefits if you perform exceptionally well in your job.

·       Opportunities of learn: they are limited. Exposure is also limited.