Last Updated on August 5, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Are you a Government job seeker? If yes, this article will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the main advantages of Government jobs. After reading the benefits being offered, your motivation level will definitely go up!
As we all know, the number of Government job aspirants is increasing at an alarming rate in India. More and more aspirants are applying for Government job posts each year. Here are some of the main benefits offered by Government jobs –
1 Good salary: | Most of the Government jobs are well paying. A Government employee’s gross salary consists 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. |
2 Job Security: | Government jobs offer unparalleled job security. Govt employees are rarely fired on basis of their performance. While layoffs based on performance is a common occurence in the private sector. |
3 Perks and bonuses: | Government employees, depending upon the nature of their work, get to enjoy decent perks and bonuses. |
4 Retirement life benefits: | Government employees get to enjoy good post-retirement benefits. PF, Gratuity and salary arrears makes makes their post-retirement life a tension free affair! |
5 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. |
6 Fixed working hours: | Many Government jobs have fixed working hours. This fact is not true in cases of some Government jobs such as – Police Force, Armed Forces, Drivers, Railways etc. |
7 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, Railways etc. |
8 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 though! |
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I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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