Top 10 Highest Paying Government Jobs (Earn in Lakhs) in India 2021

Highest Paying Government Jobs in India 2021:

Government jobs are the most sought jobs in India. Every year millions of aspirants make efforts to get jobs at least in any one of the government departments. As government jobs have broadly impacted the youth.

In this century most of the youth do not discriminate into private and government sector jobs as the working atmosphere in both sectors is good.

Though Private sector jobs pay heavily and they also have their pros, yet the perks, job security and the atmosphere of the government jobs attracts most of the youth towards it.

If you are in search of the top 10 highest paying government jobs in India, just scroll down:

1. UPSC Civil Services:

i] IFS Officer: The Indian Foreign Services officers represent the country in international countries. They are posted abroad for most of the time of their life. They are transferred to other countries after the span of 3 years. IFS officers are responsible for managing the external affairs of India. The salary depends and varies according to the post level.

ii] IAS Officer: Many policies and other important decisions are taken by IAS officers for the development of mankind. IAS is one of the most powerful posts in the Government of India. There are many options for you to work if you become an IAS officer. The perks, respect, and power of this post are unmatchable.

IAS Officers have boundless job security. After retirement, they can also work for the government as well as in the private sector. For this also the salary varies according to the posts.

iii] IPS Officer: The main aim of the Indian Police Service (IPS) officers is to maintain law and order in the nation. IPS is also one of the reputed posts of the Government of India. There are many departments in IPS. Many candidates desire to become an IPS officer.

How to become an IFS, IAS, and IPS Officer: One needs to qualify UPSC exam with the required rank. It has 3 stages: Prelim, Mains, and Interview.

Salary of an IFS, IAS and IPS Officer:

	Amount:
For IFS Officer:	Min: 60,000 per month  Max: USD 3000-5500 per month
For IAS Officer:	Min: 56,000 per month  Max: 2,50,000 per month
For IPS Officer:	Min: 56,100 per month   Max: 2,25,000 per month

• Bungalows and 2 & 3 BHK flats as a residence at no rent
• Cooks, maids, and security guards
• Medical expenses Cars for official purposes
• Security guards for IAS officers and their families
• Free electricity, phone, water, and gas connections
• Lifetime pension
• Abroad Study option

• Frequent Transfers
• Low salary as compared to private jobs
• Political influence in your work
• A lot of work pressure

2. Defence Services:

These people serve their nation risking their lives. So, they must get an equivalent salary and perks. The promotion increases their pay with the post. This is also the most reputed, responsible, and powerful job in India. The pay and perks vary with the departments.

How to serve in Defence Services: One has to clear exams like CDS, NDA, AFCAT.

3. Public Sector Undertakings (PSU):

PSUs are the best option for engineers who don’t like private-sector jobs. PSUs are the companies owned by the Government of India. PSUs also include 12 banks. BHEL, ONGC, NTPC, IOCL are the most famous PSUs in India.

PSU is the most demanded job sector after the government sector. Huge numbers of engineers try every year for the PSU. Its working flexibility, atmosphere, salaries, and job security are better than most of the private jobs.

This is one of the highest-paying government jobs in India. The basic CTC offered by PSU is between 9 to 10 lakhs per annum.

How to get into PSU: One has to clear the GATE Exam.

4. RBI Grade B Officer:

They also manage the cash circulation, cash exchange, and provide liquidity to the productive sector of the country. They also manage various central and state government bank accounts.

There are three different departments in this sector: DR, DEPR, and DSIM. The career growth is tremendous, starting from Assistant Manager you can also be the Governer with your years of consistent hard work.

Also, the perks and allowances are very attractive compared to any other job sector.

How to become RBI Grade B Officer: One must attend and qualify RBI Grade B Exam.

5. SEBI Grade A Officer:

The basic post is of Assistant Manager. You have to climb the ladder of promotion from post Grade B, Grade C, Grade D, Grade E, Grade F to reach the top level of Executive Director.

How to become SEBI Grade A Officer: One should have a Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Bachelor’s Degree in engineering. Bachelor’s Degree in CA / CFA / CS / Cost Accountant.

Salary: Basic salary: Rs. 28,150

6. Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Government College:

The salary of a professor depends on his experience and the college he is teaching. As the experience increases so the post and with the post, the salary also increases. The top national institutes like IITs, NITs, IISC, etc. offers higher salary compared to other institutes.

The higher the prestige and education level of an institute, the better the salary you will receive. You can receive heavy salaries from the beginning of this career.

How to become a lecturer in government colleges: One must possess a graduate degree in any faculty with at least 55% marks. Then you have to clear the UGC NET Exam.

7. State Public Service Commission:

UPSC recruits IAS officers which have higher authority at the national level, similarly, State PSC recruits DSP, SDM, etc. which have higher authority at the state level. These officers have similar powers and responsibilities to IAS officers. The State PSC posts are among the most powerful posts in the Indian Government.

Every state has its different PSC. These officer’s salaries can change with states and locations.

How to become a State PSC officer: One has to clear State PSC Exam.

8. Scientists/Engineers in ISRO, DRDO:

Years of hard work are embedded into a mission that is not guaranteed whether it will be successful or not, but the minds behind it make their efforts. It is a perfect place for a person who likes to innovate and experiment with new technologies and is passionate to be a part of something noteworthy.

How to enter ISRO/DRDO: For ISRO: ICRB Exam For DRDO: SET Exam

9. SSC CGL Officer:

Candidates recruited can become Inspector of Income Tax, Tax Assistant, Inspector, Sub-Inspector, upper division clerks, etc. these jobs are also highly reputed and the highlight is you are serving in the government departments.

These posts are also providing job security, perks and are among the highest paying government jobs in India.

How to become SSC CGL Officer: You have to clear SSC CGL Exam.

10. SBI PO:

If you love the jobs in bank sectors but don’t want to work in private banks and want some perks, job security, and benefits of a government sector job then SBI PO can a perfect job for you.

The career growth is also stable and the working atmosphere is also pleasant in this field. Being a government job, it also has attractive perks and allowances.

How to become SBI PO/LIC AAO: One must clear SBI PO Exam

Salary: Basic pay: Rs. 27,620 per month