Pay scale for Software Developer in Government Jobs

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The fundamental job responsibility of a software developer is to write and to code programmes as per the requirements of the organization for which he/she is appointed. Most of us think that candidates are appointed for the position of software developer in private organizations only, but the fact is that nowadays, even government organizations are recruiting candidates for the position of Software Developer.

Pay Scale for the position of Software Developer in Government organizations in India is Rs. 15600-39100 plus a grade pay of Rs.6600. However, this pay scale is not followed by all the public sector organizations.

Recent job notification for the position of Software Developer:

Recently, the following public sector organizations called for applications from eligible candidates for the position of Software Developer:

Center for Development of Advanced Computing

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

Bharat Electronics Limited

PEC University of Technology

Difference in pay scale:

As discussed earlier, Rs. 15600-39100 is not the standard pay for Software Developer in Public Sector Organizations. For instance, Bharat Electronics Limited announced a pay scale of Rs. 30000 per month for this position.

Educational Qualification needed for the position of Software Developer:

Government organizations look for the following educational qualifications from the candidates applying for the position of Software Developer:

First Class Bachelor of Technology/Engineering in any of the following branches:

o Information Technology

o Computer Science

o Electronics & Telecommunication

Master of Computer Application

Master of Science in Computer Science/Electronics

MCS

Even candidates from other engineering domains like instrumentation, electrical and mechanical can apply. However, they should have completed their Diploma in Software Technology/advanced computing.

Mode of selection:

Candidates are appointed for the position of software developer through face-to-face interview.

Duties & Responsibilities of a software developer in Government organizations:

Interpretation of technical specifications and business requirement documents

Performing coding to written technical specifications

Investigating, analyzing and documentation of reported defects

Performing maintenance programming and correction of defect identified

What are the skills required for the position of Software Developer?

Candidates applying for the position of software developer should possess the following skills:

Ability to work well within the team

Thorough approach to the work and commitment towards quality

Flexible ability to perform under pressure

Ability to interpret technical specification and written requirements of the organization

Ability to code software programs as per the design guidelines to be offered by the organization

Knowledge of database design and architecture

 
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    Pooja Tiwale:

    When this exams(for software developer post) are conducted?How to apply for a software developer post? Exams to appear for and date of sale of forms?

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    Pooja Tiwale:

    When this exams(for software developer post) are conducted?