B.Tech (Ceramic Engineering) holders can try for job profiles like Research Fellow, Project Fellow, Management Trainee, Specialist Officer, or Engineer Trainee in public sector organizations. Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), etc are some of the firms offering such jobs. Apart from government jobs, interested candidates can try for private jobs in firms like Favourite Plus, Delton Ceramic, Face Ceramics Ltd, and Green City Ceramic.

Career Avenues after B.Tech (Ceramic Engineering) in Public Sector

B.Tech holders in Ceramic Engineering are greatly recruited to the profile of ‘Research Fellow/Project Fellow’ in Research and Development firms. The Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) have recently invited applications for the positions of Project Fellow and Junior Research Fellow. Those applying for Project Fellow profile should have obtained a minimum of 55% marks and should have a valid GATE score (desirable). Pay scale given for this job profile is Rs. 16,000/- per month. A minimum of 60% marks is required for the job position of Junior Research Fellow and such candidates are given with stipend of Rs. 18,000/- per month. Other firms like National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology, NIT’s, etc offer similar job positions.

The profile of Management Trainee is available in firms like Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). B.Tech holders in Ceramic Engineering with a minimum of 65% marks can apply. They can look for the job opening of ‘Assistant Director (Village Industries)’ at Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). The job positions of Manager and Deputy Manager at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (Vizag Steel) are applicable for these candidates.

Other than core jobs in ceramic industry, Ceramic Engineers can take up the role of Specialist Officer or Probationary Officer in banks. In teaching field also, these candidates can grab a rewarding career. The NET qualified candidates can join as Asst Professor in government colleges and can earn around Rs. 40,000/- per month.

Career Avenues after B.Tech (Ceramic Engineering) in Private Sector

Private sector jobs in ceramic industry are much limited when compared to public sector jobs. Eventhough, it is the case, companies like Favourite Plus, Delton Ceramic, Face Ceramics Ltd, and Green City Ceramic often recruits candidates to trainee/experienced job profiles. Salary package depends on organization and the job designation assigned to the candidate. With improved performance, company may revise the salary package given to the candidate and promote them to higher roles. Those interested to work outside India can try for matching jobs in international companies. Salary package given outside India are much higher than that offered in Indian companies.