Yes, there are plenty of government job opportunities available for students who complete a Diploma in Automobile Engineering from colleges in Delhi, such as the Puran Murti Campus. This diploma equips you with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to qualify for various public sector roles, both at the state and central government levels, as well as in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and government-supported infrastructure projects.
Transport Departments
State Transport Corporations across India, including Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Haryana Roadways, regularly hire diploma engineers as automobile technicians, motor vehicle inspectors, junior engineers (JE), and workshop supervisors. These roles focus on vehicle inspection, maintenance planning, fleet management, and repair supervision.
Public Works Departments (PWD/CPWD)
Although traditionally associated with civil engineering, PWD and CPWD also have vehicle maintenance divisions where diploma automobile engineers are recruited for the upkeep and inspection of departmental vehicles and machinery.
Railways
Indian Railways is one of the largest recruiters of diploma engineers in India. Through exams conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), you can qualify for positions such as:
Junior Engineer – Mechanical
Workshop Technician
Rolling Stock Maintenance Staff
Fleet Inspection Officers
PSUs and Government-Owned Companies
Top PSUs like BHEL, NTPC, ONGC, SAIL, GAIL, and others hire diploma holders through competitive exams such as SSC JE or state-level recruitment boards. While these companies may not always advertise roles specific to automobile engineering, your mechanical and technical knowledge often qualifies you for a wide range of posts in maintenance, inspection, and production.
Defence Services & Paramilitary Forces
The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force recruit diploma engineers into their technical branches, where you're responsible for vehicle maintenance, tank repair, aircraft ground support systems, and related areas. You can apply for roles through technical entry schemes or through exams like Indian Army's Technical Entry Scheme (TES) and AFCAT (for Air Force technical branches).
State Electricity Boards and Utility Services
Although these are more closely related to electrical and mechanical branches, your diploma knowledge and workshop experience can also open doors to jobs involving diesel generator maintenance, vehicular support services, and field technician roles.
Government R&D and Testing Agencies
Institutions like ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) and ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology) also have technical assistant and testing technician roles that diploma engineers can apply for. These roles are usually advertised through national recruitment boards or the agencies’ own portals.
Most of these positions require you to appear for competitive exams such as:
SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission – Junior Engineer)
RRB JE (Railway Recruitment Board)
State-level JE Exams (like HSSC for Haryana, DSSSB for Delhi)
Defense recruitment exams (Army/Navy technical entry)
Job Security
Good Pay and Allowances
Pension/Retirement Benefits
Housing and Healthcare Perks
Work-Life Balance