M.B.B.S. Career: Jobs & Salaries in Government and Private Sectors

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Updated on Jul 10, 2025

Kirti Mehendiratta

MBBS is an undergraduate degree of 5.5 years that includes one year of compulsory internship and gives students the clinical knowledge, practical skills, and ethical foundation in diagnosing and treating patients. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery opens the door not only to direct medical practice but also to research, public health and health care management.

Once the doctors have done their MBBS, they are allowed to work in both the government and the private sectors. Whether it is in AIIMS and the state hospitals as a medical officer/ junior resident/ junior house officer, an emergency physician in the best private hospital and clinical associate or a specialized hospital, opportunities are many. MBBS career offer amazing opportunities to become public health officers, district medical officer, researchers or members of the faculty. Also, they can migrate to the US, UK, Australia and Germany since these countries offer lucrative positions once they graduate with MBBS.

Table of Contents

MBBS Jobs in Government Sector
MBBS Jobs in Private Sector
MBBS Jobs for Freshers
MBBS Jobs in India
MBBS Jobs Abroad
FAQs

MBBS Jobs in Government Sector

The government sector provides many job opportunities in the medical, administrative and military fields after completing an MBBS degree. The roles not only provide employment and competitive salaries but also give the professionals an opportunity to work on human health and medical education. The following is a list of the government jobs with high profiles after MBBS, with their pay scale and working experience.

Job Role	Company	Average Salary Package	Years of Experience
Medical Officer	Govt. Hospitals, AIIMS, ESIC, Railways, NHM	INR 6 – 12 LPA	0 – 5
Junior Resident	AIIMS, Safdarjung, State Medical Colleges	INR 7 – 10 LPA	0 – 3
Senior Resident	AIIMS, State Govt. Medical Colleges	INR 10 – 14 LPA	3 – 6
Public Health Officer	NHM, State Health Depts., Municipal Bodies	INR 6 – 12 LPA	2 – 6
Army Medical Corps Officer	Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS)	INR 10 – 13 LPA	0 – 5
Railway Medical Officer	Indian Railways	INR 7 – 15 LPA	0 – 10
Teaching Faculty (Asst. Prof/Professor)	AIIMS, Govt. Medical Colleges	INR 12 – 22 LPA	3 – 15+
District Medical Officer	State Health Dept., Public Service Commissions	INR 12 – 20 LPA	8+
Specialist (Public Health/Epidemiology)	NHM, State & Central Govt. Agencies	INR 12 – 24 LPA	5+

MBBS Jobs in Private Sector

In MBBS, the opportunities in the private sector provide various positions in hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical industries and healthcare administrations. Such employments are accompanied by high-pay packages and advancement opportunities, which give physicians opportunities to specialize or shift to administration and research.

Job Role	Company Example	Average Salary Package	Years of Experience
Junior Doctor/Medical Officer	Apollo Hospitals, Fortis, Max Healthcare, Manipal Hospitals	INR 4 – 7.5 LPA	0 – 4
Resident Doctor	Medanta, Max, Fortis, Lilavati Hospital	INR 6 – 10 LPA	1 – 5
Emergency/ICU Physician	Kokilaben Hospital, Medanta, Fortis	INR 7 – 12 LPA	2 – 6
Clinical Associate	Private Hospitals, Specialty Clinics	INR 6 – 10 LPA	1 – 5
General Practitioner	Private Hospitals, Multi-specialty Clinics	INR 6 – 12 LPA	2 – 8
Medical Administrator	Corporate Hospitals, Healthcare Chains	INR 8 – 15 LPA	5+
Medical Research Associate	Pharma Companies, CROs, Private Hospitals	INR 5 – 10 LPA	2 – 6
Medical Representative	Pharmaceutical Companies	INR 5 – 8 LPA	1 – 5
Health Insurance Consultant	Private Insurance Companies, TPA Firms	INR 6 – 10 LPA	2 – 8

MBBS Jobs for Freshers

Freshers with an MBBS degree have various job opportunities in the private sector, ranging from clinical roles to positions in healthcare management and pharmaceuticals. These jobs do not only provide practical experience but also are accompanied by decent packages. Below is a list of top job profiles, employers, and expected salary ranges for MBBS freshers.

Job Role	Company	Average Salary Package	Years of Experience
Junior Doctor/Medical Officer	Apollo Hospitals, Fortis, Max Healthcare, Manipal Hospitals	INR 4 – 7.5 LPA	0 – 4
Resident Doctor	Medanta, Max, Fortis, Lilavati Hospital	INR 6 – 10 LPA	1 – 5
Emergency/ICU Physician	Kokilaben Hospital, Medanta, Fortis	INR 7 – 12 LPA	2 – 6
Clinical Associate	Private Hospitals, Specialty Clinics	INR 6 – 10 LPA	1 – 5
General Practitioner	Private Hospitals, Multi-specialty Clinics	INR 6 – 12 LPA	2 – 8
Medical Administrator	Corporate Hospitals, Healthcare Chains	INR 8 – 15 LPA	5+
Medical Research Associate	Pharma Companies, CROs, Private Hospitals	INR 5 – 10 LPA	2 – 6
Medical Representative	Pharmaceutical Companies	INR 5 – 8 LPA	1 – 5
Health Insurance Consultant	Private Insurance Companies, TPA Firms	INR 6 – 10 LPA	2 – 8

MBBS Jobs in India

Graduates in India who obtain an Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery have lots of career choices both in clinical and administrative combined with government and aggregation of sectors. From junior residents at premier institutes to senior public health positions, professionals can earn competitive packages based on their experience.

Job Role	Company Name & Location	Package Range	Years of Experience
Junior Resident	AIIMS, Delhi	INR 7 – 10 LPA	0 – 3
Medical Officer	State Govt. Hospitals, Pan India	INR 6 – 12 LPA	0 – 5
Emergency/ICU Physician	Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai	INR 8 – 14 LPA	2 – 6
Senior Resident	Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi	INR 10 – 14 LPA	3 – 6
Public Health Officer	National Health Mission, Lucknow	INR 6 – 12 LPA	2 – 6
Military Medical Officer	Armed Forces Medical Services, India	INR 10 – 13 LPA	0 – 5
Clinical Associate	Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru	INR 6 – 10 LPA	1 – 5
Medical Researcher	Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai	INR 8 – 15 LPA	2 – 7
Teaching Faculty	Government Medical Colleges, Pan India	INR 12 – 22 LPA	3 – 15+
District Medical Officer	State Health Department, Pan India	INR 12 – 20 LPA	8+

MBBS Jobs Abroad

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery graduates interested in working abroad may also find satisfying careers in healthcare in other places such as the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, or Germany. The jobs of resident doctors, junior physicians and clinical fellows are highly sought in foreign countries with well-known hospitals and good salaries.

Job Role	Country	Company/Institution	Average Salary	Years of Experience
Resident Doctor	USA	Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic	INR 50 – 58 LPA	0 – 3
Junior Doctor	UK	NHS Hospitals	INR 30 – 50 LPA	0 – 3
Medical Officer	Australia	Royal Melbourne Hospital	INR 40 – 60 LPA	1 – 4
Clinical Fellow	Canada	Toronto General Hospital	INR 35 – 55 LPA	1 – 4
Assistant Physician	Germany	Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin	INR 32 – 45 LPA	0 – 4

Also Read: MBBS Admission in Kerala

FAQs

What are the main options for MBBS Career?

One can work as a general practitioner after finishing MBBS. One can work in a hospital as a resident doctor. One can take a post-graduate specialization like MD /MS/ DNB. One can get into medical research. One can enter the field of medical education. One may work in the field of public health, or healthcare administration or forensic medical or telemedical practice, or can even open their own clinic or healthcare industry. The sector also presents the chance in the government services, biomedical firms and the armed forces.

Can Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery graduates work abroad?

Yes, graduates of MBBS studies are allowed to work in foreign countries after passing specific licensure exams in each one of them (USMLE in the US, PLAB in Great Britain, AMC in Australia). Most countries provide postgraduate and fellowship training of international medical graduates, where they are specialized and enabled to work as foreign medical professionals.

What are the essential skills for success in a medical career after MBBS?

The most important skills are the good clinical knowledge and diagnostic skills, communication skills and empathy, teamwork, flexibility, analytical thinking, and lifelong learning. Other important skills include leadership, management time and just decision, particularly in those who are entering administration or public health careers.

In what ways can pursuing hospital management benefit an MBBS graduate's career?

Hospital management (via MBA/MHA) opens up leadership and administrative roles in healthcare facilities, allowing MBBS graduates to oversee operations, improve patient care quality, and manage teams. It provides a broader perspective on healthcare delivery, offers higher earning potential, and diversifies career options beyond clinical practice.

What is MBBS full form?

MBBS stands for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. It is the foundational undergraduate degree required to practice as a doctor in India and many other countries.

What are the options for higher studies after Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery?

The graduates can also join postgraduate courses such as MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), DNB (Diplomate of National Board), super-special attractions (DM/MCh), PhD in medical research, MBA/MHA in hospital management, MPH in public health or diploma in other specialities. These certifications provide mastery and breed opportunities in specialized areas as well as because of the provision of more career advancement.

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