Science graduates (BS-MS/B.Sc/M.Sc/B.Tech) have a wide range of high-paying government job opportunities in Research, Defense, Administration, and Public sector units (PSUs).
The blog has the recent updates about the recruitments and the respective links for the organizations.
Stay tuned!
Research:
1. Scientist/Engineer at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
DOS offers career opportunities in various fields of specialization and qualifications. Some of the major job opportunities are listed below. This list indicates the opportunities provided so far. Opportunities may get opened for other disciplines as required in future. Please keep visiting this page.
Scientific and Technical Category:
- Scientist/Engineer posts
- For graduates, post graduates, doctorates. (Doctorates and post graduates may read this also)
- In the fields of Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.
- The recruitment is done through ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). Current opportunities
- Technical Assistant/Scientific Assistant posts
- For Diploma/B Sc or equivalent degree
- In various specializations.
- The recruitment is done by various Centre/Unit/Autonomous Bodies. Current opportunities
- Technician/Draughtsman posts
- For candidates with education qualification of SSLC/SSC/MATRIC + ITI/NTC/NAC.
- The recruitment is done by various Centre/Unit/Autonomous Body. Current opportunities
- The recruitment is done through ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). Current opportunities
Administrative category:
- Posts: Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer, Assistants, Junior Personnel Assistants, etc.
- The recruitment done through ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) Current opportunities
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2. DRDO Scientist (Defence Research & Development Organisation)
DRDO stands for the Defence Research and Development Organisation, which is an agency under the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India. It is responsible for the development of technology and products related to national defense and military needs.
DRDO offers research-focused positions, which can lead to a rewarding career in Technology, Development and National defense.
Please visit here for all the details.
3. BARC OCES (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre – Scientific Officer)
Bhabha set up the prestigious BARC Training School, Mumbai in the year 1956 as a centre for in-house training of professionals, for developing highly skilled manpower, thus ensuring that the country becomes self-reliant and self-sustaining in the field of Nuclear Science and Technology.
To meet the changing needs of DAE, four additional BARC Training Schools have come up at Hyderabad, Indore and Kalpakkam.
Career opportunities at various levels are available at the Centre in wide ranging R&D areas of Nuclear Science and Technology. Personnel of DAE are broadly categorized as:
- Scientific (Scientific/Technical Officers) through training schools and direct recruitment.
- Technical (Scientific Assistant, Foreman, Draughtsman, Technician, Para-medical staff, Fire service staff, Horticultural staff)
- Administrative (Administrative, Accounts) and Purchase & Stores
- Auxiliary (Security staff, Driver staff, Attendant)
Please click here for all the details.
Administrative and Civil services:
4. IAS/IPS (UPSC civil services) and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) – Environment & Wildlife Conservation
IAS is one of the most prestigious government jobs in India. Though it’s primarily considered a civil services exam, candidates from all streams, including science, can apply for it. Science students often have a strong analytical mindset, making them ideal candidates for the diverse roles within administration.
The IFS is another prestigious service under the UPSC. It focuses on managing forests and wildlife. Science students, especially those with a focus on environmental science, biology, and ecology, can make a significant impact in forest and wildlife management.
Recruitment Advertisements | UPSC
All the details of vacancy are listed here.
Defence and PSUs jobs:
5. Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and National Defence Academy (NDA)
PSUs like BHEL, NTPC, IOCL, and ONGC offer opportunities for science and engineering graduates in various roles. : Science graduates, especially in engineering, can contribute to major industrial and technological advancements while working in reputed organizations.
Visit here: ONGC – India’s Largest Crude Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited Company – en – ongcindia.com
The NDA is a premier military academy that trains students for a career in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. A career in the NDA provides opportunities to serve the country in defense, and science students, particularly those from the mathematics or engineering stream, are preferred for technical roles.
Visit here: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 | UPSC
CSIR NET – Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Lecturer
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas, is a contemporary R&D organization.
CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology – from oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology to mining, aeronautics, instrumentation, environmental engineering and information technology. It provides significant technological intervention in many areas concerning societal efforts, which include environment, health, drinking water, food, housing, energy, farm and non-farm sectors. Further, CSIR’s role in S&T human resource development is noteworthy
Joint CSIR UGC NET is a test being conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. In Indian universities and colleges subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC.
Candidates are advised to go through the Information Bulletin for more details.
Visit here for details. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research | CSIR | India
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