Sustainable Employment Opportunities in Governments in India and Public and Financial Sectors

Arif A. Waqif^1,2*, N. Ravinder Reddy³

¹School of Management, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India.
²Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, India.
³The ICFAI School of Public Policy, ICFAI University, Hyderabad, India.

DOI: 10.4236/jss.2015.39021                

Abstract

Thousands of annual employment opportunities are available in the Governments of India and states like former Andhra Pradesh, and the public and financial sectors. This paper summarizes the types of jobs available for fresh graduates by broad categories. It also explores emerging employment opportunities in India in specific selected public sectors, and the economy in general. It briefly outlines the minimum educational qualifications, entrance/application procedures, etc. for jobs in central and state governments. These are based on the relevant information available from various secondary sources and on relevant internet sites and public advertisements. It concludes with the suggestion that fresh graduates in India, encouraged by their teachers and employment counsellors, may need to explore more sustainable employment in government and public sectors.

Keywords

Sustainable Employment Opportunities, Central Indian Government Services, State Governments, Public Enterprises, Banking Sector, Make in India

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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