In the last decade or so, women have actively taken up employment opportunities and created new identities for themselves. Though private occupations are often preferred due to their supposed ‘glamour quotient’, many candidates opt for government jobs as well. Banking, clerkship and other government jobs in 2020 are attracting many women due to their regular working hours, favourable vacation arrangements, salary perks, incentives, stability, maternity leaves, holidays and other benefits that they can only dream of in the private sector. Needless to say, they offer more advantages than most high-paying private jobs, a proper work-life balance, equal growth opportunities, maternity benefits and other special provisions. Therefore, here is a list of the much-coveted jobs that are most suitable for women employees in India.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Women can appear for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination conducted every year by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Several central-government positions across CBI, Excise, Income Tax, Customs and other such departments are then open to the candidates, which offer job stability in themselves. SSC government jobs offer greater stability over private jobs, which is important in the age of inconstancy.
Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)
Teaching jobs are believed to be most suitable for women due to their regular hours and vacation benefits, and one can appear for the annual Teacher Eligibility Tests (TET) to teach in government colleges and schools. Usually conducted by the Central Government, there are states that conduct a state-level examination as well. As per the 7th Pay Commission, as passed by the Central Government, salaries of teachers and professors working under the University Grants Commission will be reviewed and revised.
UPSC
UPSC jobs offer a great salary and government benefits such as maternity leaves and incentives. Apart from civil services such as IPS, IAS and IFS, there are many positions that women can participate in. Known to be one of the most reputed jobs, the candidates are expected to appear for an all-India written examination as well as a personality examination so as to be selected. In other words, they have to undergo a preliminary and examination along with a personal interview. Though it is one of the toughest examinations on this list, one will enjoy a privileged life once they have scored a position.
Bank Probationary Officer and Clerkship
Many women prefer banking and clerkship job opportunities due to high salaries, good working hours, advantageous leave benefits and better transfer policies. Sarkari jobs in the banking sector ensure better security and stability, and women can choose to transfer themselves closer to families. Currently, there are women-only branches for national banks in the PSU, which increases the chance of growth and employment with an added sense of security.
Indian Railways
The government has opened up several job openings for women, one of them being in the Indian Railways. Women get healthcare, residence, retirement and travel benefits apart from the well-known government salary. Apart from a basic salary package, Indian Railways’ employees enjoy dearness allowance and grade pay as well. Similar to banking jobs, railway transfers are accommodated according to the requirements. Also, one can apply for two years’ leave after the regular maternity leave. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has brought up many positions that are suitable for women.
In conclusion, sarkari jobs come with several benefits like timely and well-paid salaries, pension till death, regular working hours, relaxed working environment, healthcare, incentives, allowances, job security and a list of vacations. Women can make use of these advantages and choose the most suitable government job option for themselves.
A regular government employee’s gross salary comprises rent, DA, TA, gratuity, medical benefits provident fund, holidays, proper work-life balance and post-retirement benefits. Women undergo several changes in their life, and sarkari jobs provide an equal opportunity to make them financially and emotionally independent. In the past few years, government job opportunities for women have skyrocketed, which greatly increases the employability factor in the country.
