Want to Work for the Indian Government? Here’s What You Need to Do

When you’re searching for a new job, things can get a little stressful, to say the least. Not only do you need to track down the jobs you want to apply for (and not all of them are posted in public places), combine your submission materials, prep for exams or interviews, and, in many cases, be ready to negotiate your wage and benefits, you also need to find a way to flow with the stress of waiting to hear back. When you’re looking into government jobs, the competition can be fierce, and so the stress levels and pressure can be increased. The following will explore some of the things you need to know if you want to work for one government in particular—the government of India.

You Will Need To Use The Government Platform

The government of India has been taking massive steps to move towards digital communication, and this applies to those seeking work as well. The government of India’s e-services do everything from recruit employees to support businesses looking to grow. The process of job searching in the public sector in India, therefore, involves registering for the government platform and looking at the job postings on there once you’re accepted. The postings will include the relevant information you need for your application, and you won’t be able to apply without this step.

Consider Employment Exchange

Given that not all vacancies get filled using examinations (one of the preferred methods of the Indian government), there is a system in place for bringing in workers from other areas. Employment exchange is used to fill some government jobs and, similar to the point above, requires online registration. If you qualify for a position after registering, you will be sent the appropriate information, so you can determine whether the position is right for you and apply.

Consider Employment Exchange

Think About Keywords When Registering

One of the best things a person can do to get their initial introduction to a government job is to fill their registration materials with the appropriate keywords for their field. Often, computer programs are used in the initial sweep (sending out notifications to people about jobs they require), and this means that you want relevant keywords from that department or field scattered throughout your profile. Beyond being helpful when it comes to catching the attention of an applicant tracking system, having the right keywords is critical as humans who read over your submission materials spend on average six to seven seconds reading a single document. If you have the right terms for your field within your application, this can catch the eye of those evaluating your submission.

The above tips should help get you started in your job search for government jobs in India. Given the many stages the recruitment process has for government positions, it’s a good idea to be prepared for things to take a little bit longer than with a non-governmental position. You might need to find an intermediate work position in the meantime to support yourself and any dependents you might have.