Public Service
Careers serving the public good, justice or governance.
Indian Administrative Service
Holds key administrative positions across the Union and state governments.
Lawyer/Law Officer/Advocate
Trained and licensed to advise, represent and advocate for clients in legal matters.
Fisheries Officer
Investigates and prevents water pollution to protect aquatic environments, and develops inland fisheries.
Tax Auditor
Ensures a taxpayer's financial records are in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Public Health Officer
Protects public health by investigating outbreaks, tracking trends and educating the public.
Community Journalist
Gathers local stories at ground level and feeds them to the newsroom as video, pictures or narrative.
Journalist
Assesses, gathers and presents news about real events from a fair and unbiased perspective.
Photojournalist
Captures powerful images to tell news stories and document events as visual narratives.
Environmental Engineer
Designs technological solutions for waste, erosion, and water and air pollution.
Fire and Safety Engineer
Designs buildings and equipment to minimise fire risk and to fight a fire effectively if one starts.
Forensic Engineer
Investigates products, materials and structures that fail, and works out what caused the failure.
Railway Engineer
Designs, constructs and operates rail transport systems, drawing on civil and mechanical engineering.
Water Resource Engineer
Plans and builds water systems that deliver clean, safe water efficiently and conserve water and energy.
Cyber Security Specialist
Protects an organisation's computer systems, networks and data from cyber threats.
Agniveer
Four-year military service under the Agnipath scheme, open to those aged 17 to 23.
Border Security Force
India's border guarding force — the first line of defence against trans-border crime and illegal entry.
CISF Officer
Provides military-grade security and round-the-clock protection to India's key industrial units.
Coast Guard
Maritime armed force under the Ministry of Defence protecting India's interests at sea.
CRPF Officer
Helps the Central Government maintain law, order and internal security across India.
Customs Officer
Government official who regulates goods entering or leaving the country and enforces customs law.
FSSAI Officer
Regulates and supervises food safety standards so that food products are safe and nutritious.
Gramin Dak Sevak
Assists the postmaster with stamps, stationery, mail transfers and Railway Mail Services.
Indian Air Force Officer
Commissioned officer safeguarding Indian airspace and conducting aerial and humanitarian operations.
Indian Army Officer
Commissioned officer in the land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces, defending national security.
Indian Foreign Service
Career diplomat with the Ministry of External Affairs, representing India's interests abroad.
Indian Forest Service
All India Service officer responsible for the conservation, management and protection of forests and wildlife.
Indian Home Guard
Auxiliary to the Indian Police, maintaining order in emergencies and performing Civil Defence duties.
Indian Navy Officer
Commissioned officer in the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
Indian Police Service
All India Service officer providing senior leadership to state, central and paramilitary police forces.
Indian Railway Accounts Service
Manages the accounts and finances of the Indian Railways and scrutinises all its transactions.
Indian Railway Personnel Service
Handles the welfare and employment conditions of the Indian Railways' 1.5 million employees.
Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers
Manages the electrical engineering organisation of the Indian Railways.
Indian Railway Service of Engineers
Maintains and builds the Railways' fixed assets — tracks, bridges, buildings, roads and water supply.
Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers
Designs, manufactures, deploys and maintains the Indian Railways' rolling stock — engines and carriages.
Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers
Plans, designs and maintains the signalling and telecommunication infrastructure of the rail system.
Indian Railway Stores Service
Procures the stock and non-stock items the Railways need to run trains safely and keep assets working.
Indian Railways Traffic Service
Keeps freight and passengers moving quickly and smoothly across the Indian Railways network.
Indian Revenue Service
Civil servant administering India's tax laws under the CBDT or the CBIC.
Inspector of Income Tax
Income Tax Department official who enforces tax law, detects evasion and ensures fair tax payment.
ITBP Officer
Central armed police officer guarding the India–Tibet border from Ladakh to Myanmar, specialising in high altitude.
Loco Pilot
Train driver who operates and controls locomotives, managing speed, braking and emergencies.
Police Constable
Police officer maintaining law and order on a beat — serving warrants, making arrests and controlling traffic.
Railway Protection Force
Security force protecting railway passengers, their belongings and railway property.
Sashastra Seema Bal Officer
Guards India's borders with Nepal and Bhutan, preventing cross-border crime and smuggling.
Sub-inspector of Police
Middle-management police officer who runs police stations, investigates crime and supervises constables.
Rural Development Specialist/Manager
Plans, supervises and implements development schemes that improve life and livelihoods in rural areas.
Air Traffic Controller
Remotely monitors and directs aircraft movements to keep flights safe and minimise delay.
Multi-tasking Staff
Non-gazetted Central Government support staff, recruited through the SSC MTS exam, posted in ministries, departments and offices.
Urban Planner
Uses engineering, architecture and management to solve problems in cities and plan sustainable, optimum land use.
Detective
Trained professional — in the police force or as a private investigator — who solves crimes and handles criminal and civil cases.
Human Rights Lawyer
Fights for individuals and groups who have been denied the basic human rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India.
International Relations Specialist
Analyses and manages relations between countries and international bodies to build cooperation, promote peace and tackle global issues.
Judge
Presides over court proceedings and interprets the meaning, significance and implications of the law.
Firefighter
Rescues people and brings fires and other emergencies — including manmade and natural disasters — under control.
Public Policy Advisor
Analyses how policies work in practice in government or private organisations and advises on improving or changing them.
Social Worker
Helps individuals, families and communities facing poverty, mental health issues, addiction, domestic violence or disability to improve their well-being.
Unarmed Security Guard
Keeps buildings, facilities, events and properties safe without carrying weapons, preventing theft, vandalism and other illegal activity.
Criminologist
Studies crime, its root causes and society's response to it, and advises police and policymakers on prevention.
Forensic Scientist
Examines and analyses evidence from crime scenes; their objective findings help investigate and prosecute crimes.
Political Scientist
Researches political discourse, government policies, international relations and local politics — including budgets, campaigns and manifestos.
Scientific Assistant
Hands-on worker who supports scientists and research teams as they conduct research and develop new products and technologies.