Chemical sector is one of the leading sectors in India, which plays an important role in meeting the day-to-day needs of the common man. The sector also contributes significantly towards the economic and industrial growth of the nation.

The chemical sector in India is lead by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals of Government of India and this sector offers a wide range of employment opportunities as well. The list of public sector organizations operating in this sector in India is given below:

Public Sector companies in chemical sector in India:

• Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals

• Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited

• Orissa Drugs & Chemicals Limited

• Bihar Drugs & Organic Chemicals Limited

• Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited

• Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited

• Pyrites, Phosphates & Chemicals Limited

• Travancore Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited

• Bongaigaon Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd

Recent job notifications in government chemical sector in India:

Recently, some of the government organizations in the chemical sector called for applications from candidates for the following positions:

• Hindi Officer - Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited

• Electrical Engineer - Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited

• Deputy Manager (safety) & Assistant Manager (safety) - Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited

• Deputy Manager (finance)/Chief Finance Manager - Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited

• Trainee in Fire & Safety - Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited

In addition to the aforesaid job positions, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited, called for application for the following other positions as well:

• Instrumentation Trainees

• General Workman

• Officer Assistant

• Forklift Operator

• Store/godown keeper

• Accounts officer

• Junior chemist

• Chemical operator

• Junior chemist

Educational qualification required to enter into government jobs in chemical industry:

Candidates with the following educational qualification can find job opportunities in the government companies operating in the chemical sector:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

• Master of Science in Chemistry

• Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in chemical engineering

• Master of Engineering/Technology in chemical engineering

• Bachelor of Science in Bio-Chemistry

• Master of Science in Bio-Chemistry

In addition to these courses, candidates with any other educational qualification can find job placement in other departments operating in the public sector companies in chemical sector in India.

Scope of chemical industry:

Not only chemical industry, but also its allied industries offer a wide range of employment opportunities and the sector is expected to grow further with the increasing production in this sector. Therefore, employment opportunities in this sector are also expected to improve in the near future.