Government Jobs in Ahmedabad

The advantages of working in a government sector are familiar to most of us. Besides social status, what adds to their popularity is the job security that it brings in. If you are interested in applying for government jobs in Gujarat, then some of the departments from where you can make a selection include education, agriculture, finance, power and energy, transportation, housing and administration.

Eligibility Criteria

Not all departments set the same eligibility criteria. Instead each department has a unique examination pattern and syllabus. You can apply for a job profile depending on your educational qualification. For instance, if you are applying for a higher level job profile, then at least a graduate or post graduate degree is desired on your part. On the other hand, those applying for a low profile job, can drop in their applications even if they have completed their secondary education.

Selection Procedure

Similar to the government jobs in other states, here too you need to appear for a written test preferably conducted to analyze your language proficiency and knowledge about current affairs. Once you qualify the written examination, you will be asked to attend the face to face round. Your final selection will be based on these two examination procedures. 

Where to get help from?

With cut throat competition in the government sector, you need to be well prepared on your part so as to get through your desired profile. Now, when talking about preparations, there are essentially two factors that you need to focus on; first- have confidence in your personal preparations; second- for better performance you can get enrolled at a recognized coaching center. For job notifications in the government sector, you can check out the employment news, or local newspapers. 

Major Government Departments in Gujarat

Some of the major government departments where you can apply for a job include:

• Education Department
• Agriculture and Co-Operation Department
• Gujarat Scheduled Caste Development Corporation
• Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation
• Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation
• Ahmadabad Cloth Markets and Shop Lab 
• Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute 
• Industrial Courts and Labour Courts
• Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board
• Gujarat State Civil Supply Corporation
• Gujarat Energy Development Agency
• Finance Department
• Energy and Petro Chemicals Department
• Women and Child Development Department
• Urban Development Department
• Tribal Development Department
• Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
• Social Justice and Empowerment Department
• Science and Technology Department
• Rural Development
• Roads and Buildings Department
• Revenue Department
• Ports and Transport
• Panchayats and Rural Housing Department
• Narmadaand Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department
• Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department
• Legal Department
• Labour and Employment Department
• Information Department
• Industries and Mines Department
• Health and Family Welfare Department
• Home Department
• General Administration Department
• Forests and Environment Department

• Food and Civil Supplies Department

With a total population of 6,038,3628 and a literacy rate recorded at 79.31%, job opportunities in Gujarat are plenty. The best part about this state is that it has wide openings in the government sector as well. A little preparation on your part can help you grab a government job and secure your future for ever.

Last Updated:12/28/11