Updated on Mar 28, 2025 05:02 IST
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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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Engineering jobs in India: Top Profiles

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:

Engineering Govt Jobs List

Average Engineering Govt Jobs Salary

Software Engineer

INR 8.2 LPA

Data Scientist

INR 14.3 LPA

Information Security Analyst

INR 7 LPA

Assistant Mechanical Engineer

INR 3.6 LPA

Mechanical Design Engineer

INR 8.5 LPA

Site Engineer

INR 3.6 LPA

Structural Engineer

INR 6.1 LPA

Transportation Engineer

INR 5.3 LPA

Power Systems Engineer

INR 6.5 LPA

ISRO Scientist

INR 20 LPA

Nuclear Engineer

INR 10 LPA

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:

Private Engineering Positions List

Average Engineering Jobs Salary

Web Developer

INR 4.5 LPA

Cybersecurity Analyst

INR 5.7 LPA

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineer

INR 14.5 LPA

Robotics Software Engineer

INR 6 LPA

Automotive Design Engineer

INR 5.2 LPA

Aerospace Engineer

INR 15.5 LPA

Control Systems Engineer

INR 8.8 LPA

Construction Engineer

INR 6.2 LPA

Biotechnologist

INR 4 LPA

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:

Engineering Specialization

Popular Engineering Jobs in India

Computer Science Engineering

Software Engineer, Data Scientist, AI & ML Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Web Developer, Networks Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Power Plant Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Automotive Design Engineer

Electrical Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, Signal Processing Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer

Aeronautical Engineering

Avionics Engineer, Aircraft Design Engineer, Propulsion Engineer, Aerodynamics Engineer, Aeronautical Research Scientist

Biotechnology Engineering

Biotechnologist, Microbiologist, Clinical Researcher, Quality Control Analyst

Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear Engineer, Nuclear Reactor Operator, Radiation Protection Engineer, Nuclear Research Scientist

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Process Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Food Scientist, Petrochemical Engineer, Environmental Engineer

Robotics Engineering

Robotics Application Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, Automation Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer

Automobile Engineering

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:

Core Industries

 Top Recruiters

IT/Software

TCS

Infosys

Wipro

Accenture

Manufacturing

Larsen &Toubro

Tata Motors

Mahindra & Mahindra

Tata Steel

Cummins India Limited

Automotive

Tata Motors

Mahindra & Mahindra

Maruti Suzuki

Hyundai

Aerospace

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Mahindra Defence

Airbus

Boeing

Electrical & Electronics

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)

NTPC

Siemens

Samsung

Telecommunications

Bharti Airtel

Reliance Jio

Vodafone Idea

Tata Communications

Oil & Gas

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

Information source: Multiple external sites (may vary)

Recommended Links for Engineering Jobs:

Aerospace Engineering Jobs

Chemical Engineering Jobs

Robotics Engineering Jobs

Engineering Jobs: BTech Colleges for Placements

Here is a list of a few popular BTech colleges along with their average placement packages:

Colleges

Average Package

IIT Madras Placements

INR 13.1 LPA - 84 LPA

IIT Delhi Placements

INR 20 LPA - 22 LPA

IIT Bombay Placements

INR 17.92 LPA - 19.63 LPA

IIT Roorkee Placements

INR 19.69 LPA

NIT Rourkela Placements

INR 7.05 LPA - 20 LPA

NIT Trichy Placements

INR 15.76 LPA

DTU - Delhi Technological University Placements

INR 14.1 LPA

Amity University, Noida Placements

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

IIT Madras Placements

INR 8.75 LPA - 84 LPA

IIT Delhi Placements

INR 14 LPA - 22 LPA

IIT Bombay Placements

INR 15 LPA - 18.5 LPA

IIT Kanpur Placements

INR 16 LPA

IIT Kharagpur Placements

INR 21.28 LPA

IIT Roorkee Placements

INR 12 LPA

IIT Guwahati Placements

INR 6.5 LPA - 31 LPA

NIT Trichy Placements

INR 10 LPA

IIT Hyderabad Placements

INR 15 LPA - 21.8 LPA

NIT Surathkal Placements

INR 11 LPA

Note- This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Relevant Links for Engineering Placements in India:

IIT Placements – Know Highest Salary Package & Placement Process

NIT Placements – Know Highest Salary Package & Placement Process

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  • Popular Engineering Colleges in India
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  • Popular Engineering Specializations
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  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
  • Popular Engineering UG Courses
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Popular Engineering Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Engineering Colleges in India. Learn more about these Engineering colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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70 K - 8 L
15.59 - 24.3 LPA

#2 India Today

24 Courses
12.93 L - 25.85 L
16.15 LPA

Popular Private Engineering Colleges in India

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4.5 - 7.5 LPA

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3.5 - 5.5 LPA

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1.5 L
4.55 LPA

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Engineering. Students interested in pursuing a career on Engineering, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

1 Feb ' 26 - 25 Feb ' 26

JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2

Feb '26

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Session 1

TENTATIVE

10 Jan ' 26 - 20 Feb ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Application Form for PCM and PCB

Apr '26

MHT CET 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE

16 Jan ' 26 - 17 Feb ' 26

KCET Application Form 2026

18 Feb ' 26

Last date to pay application fee

14 Feb ' 26

GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (BM, CE-2, ME, and MT)

14 Feb ' 26

GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CE-1, EE, and PI)

Popular Engineering Specializations

Following are the most popular Engineering Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Engineering based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).

Popular Engineering UG Courses

Following are the most popular Engineering UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Engineering PG Courses

Following are the most popular Engineering PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

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