The job market in West Bengal is as brimming as its population. But these markets are like any other state more confined to the state capital or its neighbourhood. Kolkata is a very thickly populated metropolitan capital and you can find a decent job market well established in the smallest lane to the broadest corporate hub. With the background and the simple lifestyle of the Bengalis, one may not find a rush of private companies competing against each other with high packages on offer. But a educated population of Bengalis believe in keeping their foot firmly on the ground. Hence we find quite a number of public sector and government organisations finding this a home. The people of West Bengal are well aware of the perks and privileges that the public sector companies and government organisation have on offer. Hence there is great bent towards the Government organisation.
There are many Government jobs available in West Bengal according to the educational qualification and experience. Jobs are available in every industry sector, be it Banking, Defence, Telecom, Engineering, Medical, Science and Research, and Public Service Commission etc. Detailed information about number of vacancies in Government companies, designation, eligibility, criteria to apply by offline or online, last date for the application, reservations prevailing against the vacancies etc can be had from these sources. As with most of the Government organisations, the procedure for selection includes first of all meeting the educational and age criteria, followed by the written tests and interviews. One can look for job listings in organisations such as West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC),.
West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd. (WBPDCL) a Government of West Bengal enterprise is engaged in the generation and supply of electric power in the state. Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., is one of the few companies established much before the independence of India, and has diversified to become a multi-activity, multi-technology, multi-location conglomerate. This public sector company is managed under the overall guidance of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Another organisation which high on demand is The ICICI – West Bengal Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (I-WIN) which is a joint venture between the ICICI Bank Group and the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC), government of West Bengal. Other government of India enterprises where one can look to making a career are: Biecco Lawire, Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is the result of combined efforts made by the Central Government and the State Governments of West Bengal and Bihar (Jharkhand), and The Garden Reach Ship Builders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) is a Public Sector Undertaking that works under the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India.
