Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in India
There are certain jobs where people risk their lives to save our lives in the world in general and India in particular. You must know some of the dangerous jobs in the country. While for many people it might be their passion for their career and others may be forced to do the job.
The list of 10 most dangerous jobs in India
1. Bomb Disposal Specialist
2. Firefighters
3. Mountain guide
4. Film StuntMan
5. Oil and gas exploration
6. Window washer workers
7. Construction Workers
8. Search and Rescue Operations
9. Electric Lineman and Repairers
10. Police and Patrol Officers
What are the most dangerous jobs in India?
1. Bomb Disposal Specialist
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If you have watched movies like ‘Hurt Locker’, you would know how dangerous this job can be. This job would be appropriate for you if you like playing with fire and the adrenalin rush. Your life will be at stake every time you handle a bomb, but if you like that challenge, go for it.
2. Firefighters
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The first most dangerous jobs in the list are firefighters. You have to be ready for any kind of eventuality.
Any time a call could come and you have to be ready in seconds. Firefighters have to get inside the burning building and save people’s life. Some of them die.
Monthly salary could be around Rs 8000/- to Rs 12,000/
3. Mountain guide
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Love the mountains? If yes, you can pursue a successful career as a mountain guide. While on the job, you will be leading tourists along mountain tracks and guiding them in related tasks such as camping. The job will certainly be dangerous because mountains are tricky places even for the most experienced mountaineers.
The job could be dangerous if you don’t know about climbing too high.
Average mountain guide could make Rs 15,000/- to Rs 25,000/-
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4. Film StuntMan
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Whether it is bollywood or Hollywood there are some great action movies made. And those action movies need brave stunt men.
Every action sequence in the film is performed by stunt men and they are very dangerous. Many stuntmen have died, some have insurance some don’t.
An average stunt man in India could make few lakhs per film.
5. Oil and gas exploration
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If oil rigs and oil exploration fascinate you, it would be appropriate for you to pursue a career as an oil and gas worker. The job is mighty dangerous since there’s always the risk of explosions and fire. However, when you find oil/gas in the vast oceans, it could be quite exciting and satisfying as well.
6. Window washer workers
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Don’t like working inside the office? Worry not, as you can work outside of it as a window washer. With a significant increase in office spaces in cities, the demand for window washers has also increased. It would be fun to work while hanging on to a rope and enjoying the panoramic views. However, don’t get too distracted, as a fall can be fatal.
7. Construction Workers
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Construction workers have to work on high buildings or skyscrapers. And it is very dangerous because there are many accidents where workers fell from the top and die.
Constructions workers could make Rs 300/- to Rs 400/- daily.
8. Search and Rescue Operations
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If there is a natural disaster like flood, cyclone or hurricane then you have to do search and rescue operations.
These operations are very dangerous because of bad weather your chopper or plane might wander away and crash somewhere.
9. Electric Lineman and Repairers
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All power grids and electric lines carry high voltage current. And you need linemen and repairers if something goes wrong to rectify transformers and electric lines.
Job is very dangerous there could be a power leak in the line while they are working on.
Electric lineman makes Rs 8000/- to Rs 15,000/- per month.
10. Police and Patrol Officers
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Police officers and constables have to deal with thugs and most viscous criminals in the society. Sometime you have to open fire and in exchange from the other side you might die.
The salary of a police officer could be in between Rs 10,000/- to Rs20,000/-
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