Government Jobs After BTech - Central, State and Defence Jobs for Engineers
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
Here is a list of government jobs preferred by many BTech graduates as a career path.
Many students chose the path of government jobs after doing BTech. The government of India provides lucrative career opportunities for engineering graduates in various fields. Some of most preferred govt jobs students aim are
- Civil Services Examination (CSE)
- Public Sector Undertakings (PSU)
- Banks
- Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer (SSC JE)
- Defence Forces (CDS)
Civil Services Examination: This is the most preferred govt job engineering graduate aim, considering the power and prestige it offers. It offers posts like Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Services (IPS), Indian Revenue Services (IRS) among others. The selection process for this job includes written examination (pre and mains exam) and personal Interview.
Public Sector Undertakings (PSU): Jobs at govt PSUs are known for high salary pay and benefits. Some of the most sought PSUs are Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL). The selection process of PSU is through GATE exam and personal interview.
Banks: Public Sector Banks like SBI offer promising career opportunity for BTech graduates. The salary pacakges in banks are very high with entry level pay more than 50,000. The selection process of banks include written examination and personal interview.
Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer (SSC JE): This is one of the most preferred govt jobs by BTech graduates. The candidates selected for this post are posted in Defense, CPWD, Central Water Commission and many others. The selection process include written examination and interview.
Defense Forces (CDS): Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS) is opted by many BTeh graduates who wishes to serve the motherland by wearing uniform. The candidates selected through CDS are posted as Lieutenants and advance to higher posts like General. The selection process includes written examination and interview conducted by Staff Selection Board.
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Report to JEE Main exam centre as per time mentioned in admit card. Try to report at least one hour before JEE Mains exam starts. The first shift of exam starts at 9 am and the second shift at 3 pm.
No minimum percentage is required to appear in JEE Mains exam as per NTA. In some various institutes, there is a creiteria for class 12 minimum percentage for admission. For example, IITs and NITs need minimum 75% marks in class 12 for BTech courses.
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The eligibility criteria to appear in JEE Main are
- Candidate must have passed class 12 in 2024/2025 or appearing in 2026.
- There is no age limit to appear in JEE Mains
- No minimum percentage is required to appear in the JEE Mains exam. 75% marks is required for admission in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
- Candidates must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/any other vocational subject for Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech). For paper 2, candidates need to have Mathematics as compulsory subject along with any other subject combination. Candidates can appear in JEE for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12
The official website to apply for JEE Main 2026 is jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has released the JEE Main application form 2026 session 1. Candidates can fill the form online from the website. Details regarding JEE Main application fee, documents required to fill the form, how to apply and other important details related to application process is available on this page. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application form will be available in January last week, 2026.
Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2026 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2026 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2026 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results.
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