Know India's Highest Paid Government Jobs in 2023

High Salary Govt Jobs

Published - 26 August , 2023

In India, government jobs are undoubtedly the first choice for many job seekers due to their attractive salary packages, perks, and allowances.

Government Jobs

Government jobs in India come with a wide range of benefits making it a preferred career choice for the aspirants.

No. 1 Choice of Aspirants

Some of these include Job security, work-life balance, healthcare facilities, pension & retirement benefits, leave & holidays and most importantly social status in India.

 Benefits of Govt Jobs

So if you are an aspiring job seeker, here we are listing some of the highest-paid government jobs in the country.

Highest Paid Govt Jobs

IAS officers are the top govt. officials in the country. The gross  salary of an IAS officer is Rs 70-75 thousand per month. After 5 years of service, it goes up to INR 85,000 to INR 1 Lakh per month.

IAS Officers

The salary of IPS officers largely depends upon the rank, duration of service and cadre. A newly recruited IPS officer receives a monthly salary of Rs 70-75 thousand ((including allowances).

IPS Officers

The gross starting salary of a newly commissioned officer in the Army/Navy/Air Force is around INR 75,000 to 80,000 per month, including allowances. With promotion & experience salary can go upto 3 lakhs per month.

Defence Officers

To retain the top talent in the country the central govt offers competitive salaries to the scientists & Engineers. The gross monthly starting salary is around INR 60-70 thousand.

ISRO/DRDO Scientists

The professors in Central Universities, IITs & IIMs are paid handsomely. The assistant professor's gross starting salary can range from INR 70,000 to INR 1,00,000 per month.

University Professors

Public sector undertakings (PSUs) like BHEL, IOCL, ONGC, and Power Grid offer a gross starting salary of 50-70 thousand to entry-level executives. Mid and senior-level executives receive up to 1.5 lakhs per month.

PSU Executives

The salary of entry-level executive engineers & medical officers working in central government departments/projects could range from 55 thousand to 1 lakh including additional benefits & allowances.

Central Govt Engineers & Medical Officers

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