Best Careers in India

Students in India are very much interested in knowing details about high-paying jobs. Not just in India, students across the World are interested in such careers, which offer high salaries and additional perks and benefits. A high-paying job not only provides one with a sense of financial security, but it will also help one have a good lifestyle and enjoy good social status. And most of the celebrated and well-rewarding careers also help one earn respect from peers and society. In this article, we will check out a list of some of the highest-paying jobs in India. The professions mentioned in this article belong to both the Government as well as Private sectors. Professional courses have also been mentioned along with their respective careers, so that students may make use of those details, and pursue them.

LIST OF HIGHEST PAYING JOBS IN INDIA

Before starting the list, let me mention some very important points. All the jobs mentioned in this article are well rewarding ones, in terms of salary. But salary specifications may vary with time, depending upon economic as well as other such influencing factors. Also, to thrive in a specific field and to earn a huge salary in that process, one must become very good at that task. One must have the necessary skills, which will help one thrive in that field. Another important factor is the quality of the Institute from which one pursues the professional course associated with a career. Good quality, reputed Institutes guarantee a decent pay package right from the start. They provide a good foundation. Let us start the list of high paying careers in India-

1. MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Doctors in India earn well. India has a huge population. With this huge population comes an increased number of health problems. In India, the ratio of the number of Doctors available per 1000 patients is very low. While this is a matter of concern, it also means that Doctors practicing in India get a steady flow of patients (very true in the case of urban areas, but a bit compromised in the case of rural areas). Medical professionals could be Doctors, Dentists, Ayurvedic Doctors, BHMS Doctors, or even Physiotherapists. Among the roles mentioned above, Doctors who have done MBBS and followed it up with PG course and super specialty course earn the most! Gone are the days when an MBBS Degree was enough to start off! This is the age of super-specialty! To earn well, one must be willing to take up a lucrative and promising PG course (specialization) after MBBS! Fields of specialization like- Cardiology (the branch that deals with diseases affecting the heart), Gynaecology (the branch that deals with women’s reproductive system), Orthopaedics (the branch that deals with the skeletal system and diseases), Dermatology (the branch that deals with skin), Pathology (branch dealing with the examination of organs and body to diagnose diseases), etc will help one build a financially rewarding career after MBBS! Doctors may work in Government/Private Hospitals or may even start their own Private Clinics. How well a Doctor earns depends a lot on his/her skills. There are Doctors who manage to rake in more than 20 Lakh Rupees per month, thanks to their Clinics! On the other hand,

there are Doctors who have salaries ranging between 30-50,000 Rupees, working in Private Hospitals! The aptitude of a Doctor, to an extent, depends on the quality of the Institute from which he/she pursues the course. 

Dentists are also known to earn handsomely. But the field of Dentistry has become somewhat saturated these days. There are so many Dentists plying their trade these days that the competition has increased. The well-known and established Dentists still manage to take in high salaries, pushing the mediocre ones to the corner. Just like in the case of MBBS, BDS Graduates must also seriously consider pursuing a PG course. This will help them climb up the career ladder pretty fast!

The field of specialization must be chosen carefully. Fields like- M.D.S. Periodontology, M.D.S. Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, M.D.S. Oral Pathology and Microbiology, M.D.S. Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge will help one land a high-paying job in Private Hospitals.

 Depending upon one's aptitude and entrepreneurship skills, one may even find work in Government Hospitals or start a Private Clinic. Talking about MBBS and BDS-related careers, I don’t want this country to be filled up with money-hungry Doctors! Don’t take up these professions just keep money in mind! Above money, one must focus on healing patients and providing them relief!

 Physiotherapy is another career that will help one earn well (given that one has that healing touch and good skills!). Good Physiotherapists are always in 

demand for tasks like- post-surgery recovery, recovering from diseases related to bones, etc.

 

2. MERCHANT NAVY JOBS

The Merchant Shipping sector has always been known to provide good pay packages to its workers. But the problem with the Merchant Navy sector is that they only recruit the best men! In the Merchant Navy, Officer level posts come with high salary packages! Posts like- Marine Engineer, Navigation Officer, Electro-Technical Officer, Captain, etc are high-paying job posts!

For landing any of the above-mentioned job posts, one must pursue Maritime courses associated with them! For example, if you want to become a Marine Engineer, you will have to pursue B.E./B.Tech. Marine Engineering. Well, there are many other ways to become a Marine Engineer. But the point is that you must go through a relevant Maritime course. One must also be physically and medically fit, as per the norms set by Merchant Shipping rules.

If you are interested in Merchant Navy careers, you may go through this list of top Maritime courses. The Merchant Navy suits those who have an interest in leading an adventurous life and seafaring. One must be willing to travel extensively and adapt to different situations quickly. For all this trouble, the Shipping Industry will reward you with a good salary package!

3. ENGINEERS

It is a heavily saturated field. Still, depending upon the Branch that one chooses and the quality of the Institute from which one pursues the course, one may still end up landing a high-paying job! In the case of students Graduating from Institutes such as IITs, NITs, and other prominent ones like BITS, Nirma University, etc, irrespective of the branch, the salary package will be good.

Professionals related to some good Engineering branches are much valued and are always in demand. Some such branches are- Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Core Engineering Branches (Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering), Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, etc. Jobs related to these branches are high-paying ones. Information Technology and Computer Science are heavily saturated Engineering branches. And thanks to the recession, pay packages associated with jobs related to these branches also took a hit. Still, in the case of students who have completed the above branches from high-quality Institutes, demand is still there and the salary pack is high too!

 Emerging and relatively new Engineering Branches like Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, Agriculture Information Technology, etc have immense scope abroad. While these fields are still developing in India, one will be able to find high-paying jobs abroad (especially in the Research and Development sector), after finishing above mentioned Engineering courses.

Many high-paying jobs await Engineering Graduates in Government Sector as well. Some such jobs are in Organisations and PSUs like- Indian Railways, DRDO, Indian Armed Forces, BHEL, SAIL, ONGC, ISRO, etc.

 In short, the Engineering field may have become saturated. But there still exist many high-paying jobs in this area in India. With the right skills, aptitude, and College Degree (from a good College), one may build a rewarding career in the Government or Private Sector.

4. LECTURER

Teachers play an important role in Nation building. They teach and train students. School teachers are underpaid. But the case of teachers plying their trade-in Colleges offering Professional courses is different. College lecturers (teaching in both Private and Government Colleges) are well paid. They are also treated with respect and hold a significant place in society.

The education sector is booming in India. New Colleges offering Professional courses are sprouting all over India. These Colleges need Lecturers. They are willing to rope in talented teaching professionals by offering lucrative salary packages to them.

 When it comes to the job of a Lecturer, experience matters a lot. Experienced Lecturers are paid higher when compared to newcomers. Coaching classes also pay lecturers and Instructors hefty pay packages. Entrance exam coaching is also a booming business these days! One may even consider starting a Coaching class if one has the required resources and entrepreneurship skills!

The best way to become a College Lecturer is by doing UG Bachelor’s Degree and then following it up with a Master's Degree. For example, one may complete B.E./B.Tech., follow it up with M.E./M.Tech. and become a College Lecturer after the Master’s course. The same thing can be done in the case of B.Sc./M.Sc. programs too. To get a job in Government Colleges, one must appear for PSC (State-wise or Central) exam and clear it.

 

5. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Chartered Accountants’ task is to keep track of the financial affairs of businesses big and small. Corporate houses have in-house CAs. Some Business houses even hire CAs for auditing and similar accounts-related tasks.

 Chartered Accountancy is generally considered to be meant for Commerce stream students. But 12th Science stream, as well as Arts stream students, may also pursue this course and venture into Chartered Accountancy career field!

 Like in all jobs, it is better to start slow. But there is enough scope in this sector to achieve steady growth in my career. Skilled CAs are well valued in the market and are compensated well for their services!

 

Those who are good with numbers, have integrity, and are perseverant enough to go through the CA training module may give this course a go!

6. MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

People who have pursued Business and Management oriented courses and working in relevant Managerial and Administrative roles are called Management professionals. Some well-known Management and Business courses are- BBA, MBA (online MBA and regular MBA), and BMS.

How well a management professional will earn depends upon factors like his/her area of specialization, the course pursued (MBA Degree is most valuable and assures the highest salary among the management courses mentioned), quality of Institute from which course has been pursued (IIMs are most valuable, followed by the likes of XLRI, FMS, ISB, etc). Areas like- HR Management, Media Management, International Business, Hospital and Healthcare Management, Finance, and Taxation are lucrative and rewarding ones at the moment.

7. ARCHITECTS

Creative and skilled Architects will always be in demand! With changes in trends, the field of Architecture also keeps on evolving. Architects who are up to date with such latest trends often find themselves pretty busy, planning and designing homes and other structures for their clients!

 Architecture is such a field that is not as saturated as Engineering. Also, it is one such field where one may easily set up one’s own business. All it takes to succeed in this field is- creativity (plus technical skills).

 

8. SCIENTISTS

The Research and Development sector of our Country is poorly equipped. There aren’t enough qualified Scientists working for the Government at the moment. So bad is the situation that State Governments are offering all cost-covering Scholarships for students (the meritorious ones) who are willing to pursue B.Sc., M.Sc. and take up research jobs!

 With the Government too giving R&D special attention, a career in this sector will turn out to be a rewarding one, financially. Also, one will be able to contribute to the growth and development of the Nation too!

 

Within the Government sector, there are various sections where one may specialize and work as a Scientist. Some of these sectors are- Defence, Agriculture, Fisheries, Genetics, Biotechnology sector, etc. Ample amounts of Private sector jobs are also available for Scientists, like- Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Food Processing and Technology, etc!

9. AVIATION CAREERS

The aviation sector is home to a number of high-paying jobs! The job of a Commercial Pilot is the highest paying one. This is one such job that we all used to dream about while we were kids! The mere thought of flying makes this job a dream one! And this career is financially rewarding too! I agree that the Aviation Industry was hit pretty badly by the recession a few years back. So bad was the situation that many folks lost their jobs and many companies went bankrupt!

 

But things are looking good again for the Aviation sector. New private Airline companies have arrived on the scene. It looks like the demand for Commercial Pilots will only rise from here! I’ve already written a detailed article that describes how Science stream students may become Commercial Pilots! But, the process of becoming a Commercial Pilot is a bit expensive, especially the Flight Training part. But for meritorious students, there are handsome scholarships available, which reduces the financial burden!