🏛️ 1. IAS / IPS / IFS (Top Civil Services)
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Starting CTC: ~₹12–15 LPA
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At senior level (Secretary / DGP / Ambassador):
👉 ₹25–35 LPA (including perks) -
Extra benefits:
Bungalow, car, staff, security, foreign postings (IFS)
📌 Exam: UPSC Civil Services
💰 2. Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) – Top Level
Examples:
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ONGC
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IOCL
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NTPC
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BHEL
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GAIL
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POWER GRID
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Entry level: ₹10–18 LPA
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GM / Director level:
👉 ₹25–40 LPA
📌 Exam: GATE + Interview
⚖️ 3. Judges (High Court / Supreme Court)
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High Court Judge: ~₹25–28 LPA
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Supreme Court Judge: ~₹33–36 LPA
📌 Path: Judicial services + seniority / elevation
🏦 4. RBI – Grade F / Executive Director
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Grade B: ~₹15–18 LPA
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Grade F / ED:
👉 ₹30+ LPA
📌 Exam: RBI Grade B → Promotions
🛰️ 5. Scientists (ISRO / DRDO / BARC)
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Entry: ₹10–15 LPA
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Scientist G / Director:
👉 ₹25–30+ LPA
📌 Qualification: Engineering / Science + exams
✈️ 6. Indian Foreign Service (IFS) – Foreign Posting
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Salary + foreign allowance can cross
👉 ₹30–40 LPA (tax-free components included)
🛢️ 7. PSU CMD / Board Directors
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Chairperson & Managing Director
👉 ₹35–45 LPA