Engineering Career Guide: Roles, Salary & Future Scope

Akansha BishtSenior Executive
Engineering has been one of the most sought-after careers for the Indian youth for years. The major reason for the same could be the evident latest advancements in technology and evolving work industries. As far as the job areas are considered, students can work in manufacturing firms, IT and product-based companies, and industries like software, electronics, aviation, construction, healthcare, automobiles, and renewable energy.
A graduate after completion of his/ her engineering degree can expect to be working at positions like Software Developer, AI and ML Engineer, Electronic Design Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Data Scientist, Robotics Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, and Electrical Engineer. The Engineering salary in India varies widely based on specialization, course level, experience, and company location.
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This section talks in detail about some of the best-paying Engineering jobs in India across industrial sectors, along with the average annual salary packages.
Government Engineering Jobs in India
Students can find promising engineering work in the government sector in the PSUs, central government departments, railways, R&D organizations, defense, banking, and academia. This section provides a general overview of popular Engineering govt jobs that students can look forward to in India along with the average annual salary packages:
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Engineering Govt Jobs List |
Average Engineering Govt Jobs Salary |
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Software Engineer |
INR 8.2 LPA |
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Data Scientist |
INR 14.3 LPA |
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Information Security Analyst |
INR 7 LPA |
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Assistant Mechanical Engineer |
INR 3.6 LPA |
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Mechanical Design Engineer |
INR 8.5 LPA |
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Site Engineer |
INR 3.6 LPA |
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Structural Engineer |
INR 6.1 LPA |
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Transportation Engineer |
INR 5.3 LPA |
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Power Systems Engineer |
INR 6.5 LPA |
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ISRO Scientist |
INR 20 LPA |
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Nuclear Engineer |
INR 10 LPA |
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Chemical Process Engineer |
INR 5.8 LPA |
Salaries: Ambitionbox.com, and hence may vary.
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Engineering Jobs in the Private Sector
There is a plethora of Engineering jobs available in the private sector for students across diverse sectors, with recruiters offering handsome salary packages. The private sector offers competitive salaries, career growth, and various top paying Engineering jobs for talented students.
Students can check the table below to see the popular private Engineering jobs that they can opt for in India:
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Private Engineering Positions List |
Average Engineering Jobs Salary |
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Web Developer |
INR 4.5 LPA |
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Cybersecurity Analyst |
INR 5.7 LPA |
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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineer |
INR 14.5 LPA |
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Robotics Software Engineer |
INR 6 LPA |
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Automotive Design Engineer |
INR 5.2 LPA |
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Aerospace Engineer |
INR 15.5 LPA |
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Control Systems Engineer |
INR 8.8 LPA |
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Construction Engineer |
INR 6.2 LPA |
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Biotechnologist |
INR 4 LPA |
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Food Scientist |
INR 7.5 LPA |
Salaries: Ambitionbox.com, and hence may vary.
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Specialization-Wise Engineering Jobs in India
Engineering jobs in India attract healthy salaries and provide job stability to a great extent, presenting a rewarding career roadmap. The salary for students after an Engineering degree depends on the specialization chosen by students, experience, skill set, and company location. Students can go through the table below to find some popular specialization-wise Engineering jobs in India:
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Engineering Specialization |
Popular Engineering Jobs in India |
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Software Engineer, Data Scientist, AI & ML Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Web Developer, Networks Engineer |
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Mechanical Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Power Plant Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Automotive Design Engineer |
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Electrical and Electronics Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, Signal Processing Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer |
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Avionics Engineer, Aircraft Design Engineer, Propulsion Engineer, Aerodynamics Engineer, Aeronautical Research Scientist |
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Biotechnologist, Microbiologist, Clinical Researcher, Quality Control Analyst |
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Nuclear Engineer, Nuclear Reactor Operator, Radiation Protection Engineer, Nuclear Research Scientist |
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Chemical Process Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Food Scientist, Petrochemical Engineer, Environmental Engineer |
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Robotics Application Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, Automation Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer |
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Automotive Design Engineer, Automotive Technician, Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer, Automobile Maintenance Engineer |
Information source: Multiple external sites (may vary)
Engineering Jobs: Core Industries & Top Recruiters in India
Take a look at the table below to find out some of the core industries and top recruiters that actively hire Engineering graduates in India:
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Core Industries |
Top Recruiters |
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IT/Software |
TCS Infosys Wipro Accenture |
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Manufacturing |
Larsen &Toubro Tata Motors Mahindra & Mahindra Tata Steel Cummins India Limited |
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Automotive |
Tata Motors Mahindra & Mahindra Maruti Suzuki Hyundai |
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Aerospace |
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Mahindra Defence Airbus Boeing |
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Electrical & Electronics |
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) NTPC Siemens Samsung |
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Telecommunications |
Bharti Airtel Reliance Jio Vodafone Idea Tata Communications |
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Oil & Gas |
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) |
Information source: Multiple external sites (may vary)
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Engineering Jobs: BTech Colleges for Placements
Here is a list of a few popular BTech colleges along with their average placement packages:
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Colleges |
Average Package |
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INR 13.1 LPA - 84 LPA |
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INR 20 LPA - 22 LPA |
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INR 17.92 LPA - 19.63 LPA |
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INR 19.69 LPA |
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INR 7.05 LPA - 20 LPA |
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INR 15.76 LPA |
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INR 14.1 LPA |
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INR 7 LPA |
Note- This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.
Engineering Jobs: MTech Colleges for Placements
Students can go through a few popular MTech colleges along with their average placement packages:
| Colleges |
Average Package |
|---|---|
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IIT Madras Placements |
INR 8.75 LPA - 84 LPA |
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IIT Delhi Placements |
INR 14 LPA - 22 LPA |
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IIT Bombay Placements |
INR 15 LPA - 18.5 LPA |
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INR 16 LPA |
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INR 21.28 LPA |
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IIT Roorkee Placements |
INR 12 LPA |
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INR 6.5 LPA - 31 LPA |
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NIT Trichy Placements |
INR 10 LPA |
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INR 15 LPA - 21.8 LPA |
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INR 11 LPA |
Note- This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.
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