What are the merits and de-merits of having a government job?

What are the merits and de-merits of having a government job?

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Merits of government job:

• Job Security: In govt jobs, the job positions remain intact whereas, in private(pvt) jobs, there are more more risks like recession, etc.
  
• Post: You can reach at higher posts if you have the capability.
  
• Working Hours: In govt jobs, the working hours are fixed; whereas, in pvt jobs one may have to do overtime against their wishes.
  
• Work Stress: Very low in govt sectors.
  
• Retirement Benefits: Benefits of pension plans, PF, etc.
  

Demerits of government job:

• Pay scale: Less in govt job as compared to private jobs.
  
• Less challenging: Govt job is less challenging as compared to pvt jobs.
  
• Specific job opportunity: Many people happen to work on one post and retire at the same.