List of govt jobs after Mechanical Engineering

After completing a mechanical engineering degree there are several opportunities that can be availed across any government sector departments such as Railways, Indian Army, Indian Airforce etc. Not only these, there are several public sector undertaking organizations who hire fresh graduates as well as experienced engineers for various projects. Read More: Sarkari Naukri 2022

The salary for these are lucrative but also there are several other benefits that come along with them such as retirement benefits, pension schemes, medical facilities etc. The sections below will discuss in detail some of the top government jobs for mechanical engineers along with their eligibility criteria and other necessary prerequisites. Also Check: IAS Current Affairs 2022

Government Jobs for Mechanical Engineers

Discussed below are the top government jobs for mechanical engineers for your reference.

Coal India Limited

• Eligibility Criteria: The basic eligibility criteria required for becoming mechanical engineers across any Coal India Limited offices are as follows,
  • Candidates must complete their class 12 board examination from any recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 60% and above with a mandatory subject combination of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
  • They must complete their graduation in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score of 60% and above.
  • Candidates with masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant specializations would be given preference.
• Entrance Exams: Coal India Recruitment is the only entrance examination that is conducted to hire candidates for any positions in Coal India is
• Job Responsibilities: The basic job responsibilities of any mechanical engineer in Coal India Limited are as follows,
  • Using their understanding of mechanical specifications, mechanical engineers oversee the acquisition, installation, removal, and maintenance of mining mechanical equipment.
  • They plan the replacement and maintenance of mechanical devices and parts.
• Grade Pay: The average grade pay of a mechanical engineer in Coal India Limited is INR 5,600 per month.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

• Eligibility Criteria: The basic eligibility criteria required for becoming mechanical engineers across any Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited offices are as follows,
  • Candidates must complete their class 12 board examination from any recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 60% and above with a mandatory subject combination of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
  • They must complete their graduation in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score of 60% and above.
• Entrance Exams: BPCL Recruitment or Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Recruitment is the only entrance exam that is conducted to hire freshers as well experienced for BPCL jobs.
• Job Responsibilities: The basic job responsibilities of a mechanical engineer in BPCL are as follows,
  • Candidates will be posted as a Sales and marketing officer, unquestionably the most sought-after position in the organization, as a mechanical engineer if the candidates are confident and polite enough and the department allocation feels that they possess the bare minimum degree of manners necessary for marketing.
  • If the candidate's technical skills are strong, they may be assigned to LPG or retail operations, where they will work as a planning officer (to increase sales again), as a maintenance officer (to take care of equipment maintenance), and in other important positions such as labor management, bill processing, etc.
  • Or, given that certain regions are marked by the government as being illegal and highly risky, they can be forced to serve as a safety officer.
  • Candidates might be able to get a job at a refinery with the same qualifications.
• Grade Pay: The average grade pay of a mechanical engineer in BPCL is INR 5,600 per month.

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Steel Authority of India Limited

• Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility criteria for joining the Steel Authority of India Limited as a mechanical engineer are as follows,
  • Candidates must complete their class 12 board examination from any recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 60% and above with a mandatory subject combination of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
  • They must complete their graduation in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score of 60% and above.
• Entrance Exams: SAIL Recruitment is the only entrance examination that is conducted to hire mechanical engineers for Steel Authority of India Limited.
• Job Responsibilities: The basic job responsibilities of a mechanical engineer in SAIL are as follows,
  • Complete the product development lifecycle (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
  • Create components and systems that satisfy needs and specifications.
  • Create outlines for designs.
  • Methodically do experiments, analyze the data, and evaluate the outcomes.
  • Analyze and test theoretical designs.
• Grade Pay: The average grade pay of a mechanical engineer in SAIL is INR 5,600 per month.

Govt Jobs for Mechanical Engineers

Apart from the above mentioned jobs that can be applied by strictly mechanical engineers, there are other jobs as well that can be applied by mechanical engineers as well as any graduates from any streams and disciplines are discussed below. Read More: Daily Employment News

State PSC’s

State Public Service Commissions or State PSCs conduct various entrance exams to hire across various positions under different departments or ministries. Each state exam is administered under the authority of the designated state governments. Some of the state PSCs are Telangana PSC, West Bengal PSC, Rajasthan Public Service Commission.

The eligibility criteria for being able to sit across the various state PSCs are, applicants must be a citizen of the country and they must complete their required educational qualification as per the job profiles that they are applying for. The average grade pay for various PSC is INR 4,600 per month.

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Indian Defense Service

The 3 major categories of the Indian Defense Service include the Army, Navy, Airforce. Each of these 3 sectors have their own bifurcations based on their job profiles. The minimum eligibility criteria for each sector is, applicants must first be a citizen of the country followed by completing graduation in relevant fields. The age limit for each sector is 21 - 23 years, 17.5 - 21 years and 18 - 25 years respectively.

UPSC

UPSC or Union Public Service Commission is conducted by the central Government of India to hire across various posts such as Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Civil Accounts Service and many others.

The minimum eligibility required to sit for UPSC is that applicants must complete their graduation in relevant subjects with a minimum score of 55% and above from a recognised University. They should fall within the age limit of 21 to 32 years. The average grade pay for UPSC INR 5,400 per month

SSC CGL

Also termed as Staff Selection Commission, SSC CGL conducted by the Government of India majorly hires freshers and professionals for various fields such as Sub Inspector, Enforcement Officers, Teachers, Audit Officers, Income Tax Officers, Upper Division Clerks etc.

Candidates who are a citizen of the country and who fall within the age of 18 - 32 years are eligible to sit for the exam. The average salary after clearing the entrance exam along with its GD / PI rounds depends on the job profile. The average grade pay for SSC CGL is INR 4,600 per month.

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