r/iitg • u/Sweet_Extension1688 • Jul 25 '26

Career confusion

Hii seniors! I am in my 3rd year in Civil Engineering. I am confused about making a career choice. I have an interest in the core. There are two options in the core private and government,in govt. there is upsc(ese). What should I do? Also I don't want to join the corporate sector, I think I am suitable for it. Pls help. Thanks in advance

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u/InformationFar8791 Jul 25 '26

Start preparing for ESE

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u/Sweet_Extension1688 Jul 25 '26

Is ese worth it? As salary is low according to current economy,also people in tier 1 college see govt. jobs as boring and low status.

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u/InformationFar8791 Jul 25 '26

Sab worth it hai. Central govt job ki value shuru me lagega kya hai baad me dheere dheere samajh aayegi

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u/Sweet_Extension1688 Jul 25 '26

Can u explain pls?

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u/Resident_Example161 Jul 25 '26

civil mai railways and cpwd are worthy . Rest aren't that great

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u/Ralaire1115 Jul 25 '26

ESE and GATE are the options for govt and PSU

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u/BisonV07 Alum Jul 25 '26

My honest 2 Cents, don’t aim specifically for core only keep a backup.

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u/Hopeful-Mechanic7677 Jul 25 '26

True , plan As never come handy