Salary of Engineers In Different Government Sectors

Salary of engineers in different government sectors   

Salary is an important aspect that an aspirant looks for when he/she has started targeting the government arena in the engineering sector. While the pay scale of a government engineer in India is fairly decent, the variations in the salaries for different government areas are an observed reality.

There are ample institutions and departments where the Central and State governments hire talented engineers through computer-based tests (CBT) like GATE, SSC JE, RRB JE, DMRC JE, DDA JE, and others.  Candidates preparing for these exams need to be completely aware of the salaries these organizations are offering and the increment in salary after the 7th pay commission. Of the changing needs, rising inflation, and cost of living, we’ve seen time to time salary increments in various government sectors. Here you can find the complete details regarding the salaries provided by various government sectors to its employees.  

PSU

Working at PSU (Public Sector Undertaking ) offers a mammoth of perks and advantages that pull an aspirant towards them. Handsome salary, suitable allowances, and a working environment that thrives employee growth are some of the advantageous factors rewiring an engineering graduate destination towards these PSUs. The GATE(Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering ) exam is the way towards the PSU. A proper procedure including the Computer-based test followed by interview calls and other assessing skills like GD ( Group Discussion) is the journey to reach PSU for any engineering graduate seeking a job at PSU.  

The salary structure of different PSUs are not identical to each other but they all are within a respected range of pay. Along with the salary, allowances such as Dearness allowance (DA), House rent allowance ( HRA), Medical allowance, and other allowances are consistently given. 

The estimated pay range of some of the important PSU is given below:

 Central government sectors through SSC 

SSC recruits Junior engineers (JE) through a nationwide exam called SSC JE. Candidates qualifying for SSC JE join various government departments like Border Road Organization, Central Public Works Department, Ministry of Defense, and other prominent government institutions. After the 7th pay commission, the salary range is within the range of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400.

Railway Recruitment through RRB JE 

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) of the Ministry of Railways conducts the RRB JE exam. The exam is for recruiting candidates for various technical posts in the Indian Railways. The RRB JE Recruitment is for candidates who are either engineering graduates or a diploma holder from any recognized university. The salary of RRB JE is INR 35,400 per month, with a grade pay of INR 4200. This salary structure is based on the 7th pay commission.  

SALARY OF DMRC JE AND DDA JE  

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation(DMRC) conducts its exam for the post of Junior Engineer (JE) to recruit talented engineers in this central government-owned institution whereas DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) conducts its online exam for civil and other engineering posts. Engineering graduates in the stream can apply for this exam to get government jobs in these sectors. The salary of an engineer in DMRC has a pay range between Rs 37,000 and 1,15,000 per month. The salary of an engineer recruited through the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has a pay range between Rs 35,400 and Rs 1,12,400 per month.  

SALARY OF STATE JUNIOR ENGINEERS

The salary of a junior engineer recruited through exams conducted by the state government differs from state to state. The average salary range of a junior engineer ranges between 45k- 50k per month plus the various allowances provided by the state government.

Salary of Assistant Engineer (AE) in state government 

Assistant Engineers (AE) are recruited through the exams conducted by the important exam conducting exam bodies in the state like the PSC( Public Service Commission) of the state. These exams generally follow two stages: a written examination and a personal interview. Only applications who pass the written exam are called for the interview. Assistant Engineer is a very respectable job position desired by many graduated engineers. The salary structure of state AE varies from state to state. If we consider one state, for example, Bihar, the salary package for the AE’s is around Rs 9 lakhs- Rs 11.5 lakhs INR per year. 

Salary of an IES recruited through UPSC 

The Engineering Services Examination conducted by the UPSC is the most prodigious challenge for engineering graduates. If the CSE ( Civil services examinations ) is a door to excellence for all graduates, the IES( Indian Engineering Services) is for engineering graduates. Since the conducting body is UPSC, one can decipher the level of the exam. Nonetheless, the reward after cracking this exam is immense. The basic pay for an IES officer ranges from Rs 15,600 -Rs 39,100 with a grade pay of Rs 5400. The salary is based on Pay matrix level 10 of the 7th pay commission and is revised periodically.  

Salary of a scientist at ISRO/ BARC/DRDO  

Countries like ISRO, BARC, and DRDO recruit engineers for the post of scientist through the exams conducted by these bodies. These exams present a great opportunity for engineering graduates with a scientific zeal and an unflinching creativity to explore space science, defense research, and nuclear exploration.  Along with the expanding work environment they provide, they also give attractive salaries.  The salary range of these three institutions is given in the table below.  

Conclusion  

This article has explicitly detailed the Salary Structure of various sectors that an engineering graduate targets after completing his engineering. One can plan out the strategy to prepare for a particular exam after considering all the factors. This article will help a lot in carving out a decision for them.

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