Areas Public sector Basis for comparison Private sector Police, Army, Mining, Health, Manufacturing, Electricity, Education, Transport, Telecommunication, Agriculture, Banking, Insurance, etc. Finance, Information Technology, Mining, Transport, Education, Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Banking, Construction, Pharmaceuticals etc. Benefits of working Job security, Retirement benefits, Allowances, Perquisites etc. Good salary package, Competitive environment, Incentives etc. Basis of Promotion Seniority M erit Job stability Yes No