Which branches of engineering are the best for government jobs?

After Class 12th Science, Engineering is one of the most sought career options. Many Engineering graduates pass out their colleges annually hunting for decent jobs. Many of the students even want to get into the government sector for multiple reasons such as Job security, pension schemes, high salary, less workload, more holidays and many other long term advantages. Engineering branches can also help you land in the various government departments.

If you have completed your Bachelor of Technology(B.Tech), and are seeking for a government job, then consider the Engineering branches and the various government jobs that they offer as given below:

Engineering Branches for Government Jobs:

Electronic Engineering

Electronic Engineering is one of the oldest Engineering branches. Electronic Engineers are needed by many Industries. After B.Tech in Electronics, you can work as an Electronic Engineer, and numerous government job opportunities will be available to you.

After pursuing B.Tech in Electronics you will be eligible for jobs in government departments such as State Electricity Board, Indian Railways, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited(BHEL), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL), Indian Army, Indian Navy, Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) etc.

Mechanical Engineering

This traditional branch of Engineering is one of the most valuable ones when talking about career prospects!
After B.Tech in Mechanics, you can apply for government job posts in departments like- Indian Air Force, Indian Railways, Indian Army, DRDO, BHEL, Public Works Department(PWD) etc.

Biotechnology Engineering

Biotechnology is an emerging field of Engineering, which offers many professional opportunities in the private as well as the government sector. You can go to the Research sector associated with Biotechnology.

The government-funded research programs will be one prominent source of employment for you. After doing B.Tech in Biotechnology, you can get appointed in the Forensic Department, DRDO etc.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is a core branch of Engineering. If you plan to go in the government departments, you need to deal with tasks such as creating structures of public utility, maintaining them, town planning, planning transportation networks such as Roadways and Railways.

As a Civil Engineering Graduate, you may enter other government departments which includes- Public Works Department(PWD), National Highways Authority of India(NHAI), Town Planning Office, State wise Government sponsored Building projects, Indian Railways etc.