Computer Programmers transcribe the numerical designs created by software engineers into a language that can be easily understood by computers. With the help of these languages, programmers generate sets of commands that can be followed by computers to generally operate and to complete tasks. In government organizations in India, computer operators are offered with a pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 plus a GP of Rs.5400. However, some government organizations pay computer operators on consolidated pay basis as well.

Recent job notification with pay scale:

The following government organizations recently called for applications from eligible candidates for the position of computer programmer and the corresponding pay scales offered by these organizations are also given below:

• Tata Memorial Hospital – Consolidated pay of Rs.15000-20000 per month

• Jharkhand Education Project Council – Basic total pay/emoluments of Rs.11528

• Haryana Prathmik Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad - Consolidated salary of Rs. 20250 per month

• Chhattisgarh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited - 15600-39100 + Grade Pay of Rs. 5400

Educational qualification:

To apply for the position of Computer Programmer, candidates must have completed their Bachelor of Engineering/Technology or Master of Science/Master of Computer Applications with not less than 55% of marks in aggregate. Candidates should also possess practical knowledge of programs like .Net, VB, etc…

Selection Procedure:

Most of the government organizations conduct written test to recruit candidates for the position of Computer Programmer with a view to test the programming ability of the candidates in such a way that appropriate candidates can be selected for their organization.

Age requirement:

Candidates must be between the age group of 21 and 35 years of age to apply for the position of Computer Programmer.

Duties of a computer programmer:

The main job of computer programmer is coding and programming and other duties include conversion of systematic instructions for a program into a language that can be understood by computer. These professionals write computer programs on the basis of design develop by system analysts and software engineers. They do thorough testing after coding to make sure that programs work properly. The other duties of computer programmers include expanding and adjusting the existing capability of the programs, repairing functionality programs in the programs, changing coding for programs that was already written to add features and updates.

Scope of the position of computer operator:

The expansion of mobile phone technology and internet technology has widened the scope of job opportunities for computer operators. Not only private organizations, but also government organizations nowadays recruit candidates for the position of Computer Programmer.