Hi Krupali,

This is a tough question to answer since both the sectors have their own set of pros and cons. But to answer the question in the simplest terms, first and foremost, it totally depends on what sector are you personally inclined towards because it is always easy to follow others' suggestions and get into either of the two fields, however, if you do not like it, there is no point of going forward with it.

Second, when it comes to job security then definitely, there is no doubt that in the government sector, you are not under a constant radar or fear of losing your job since all the allotments are through competititve exams and the dropout ratio is very low. Whereas in a corporate environment, due to the growing competition and a trend to upkeep with more and more talent, there is a higher risk of job switches or shuffling.

Third, there is no doubt that the promotion scale in both the domain is very high although it gets a little stagnant in the public sector eventually. But nevertheless if you have the potential and are determined to work hard then you can get any good opportunity in both the sectors, including international exposures as well.

Fourth, there is definitely a pay scale difference since the upper limit on slaries in the corporates is higher as compared to the maximum packages you can expect in Government jobs. So, if at all you want higher pay packages and that is a major motivation for you, then corporate sector is definitely a better option.

There are a lot many arguments to base your decision upon, however, it really all boils down to your personal interest. So, I will advise you to read about the kind of opportunities that you are looking for and then decide which sector you want to go forward for. Research and motivation is the key and definitely, if you need any help you can follow up this conversation. I'll gladly assist you.