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SGS

3.9
based on 1.6k Reviews
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Company Summary

SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company.

Overall Rating

3.9/5
based on 1.6k reviews
highly rated categories
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industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Work-life balance

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Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
71% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
49% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
55% employees reported
No travel
No travel
37% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
108 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
101 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
79 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
44 employees reported
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About SGS

Founded in1878 (147 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1 Lakh+
HeadquartersGeneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Websitesgs.com
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SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.


Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.


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SGS Ratings

based on 1.6k reviews

Overall Rating

3.9/5
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Category Ratings

3.8

Work-life balance

3.7

Company culture

3.6

Job security

3.6

Skill development

3.6

Work satisfaction

3.4

Salary

3.0

Promotions

SGS is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.6k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at SGS
based on 1.5k reviews
3.7
Rated by 175 Women
Rated 3.5 for Job security and 3.4 for Work-life balance
3.9
Rated by 1.3k Men
Rated 3.8 for Work-life balance and 3.7 for Company culture

Work Policy at SGS

based on 216 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
71%
Hybrid
24%
Permanent work from home
5%

SGS Reviews

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Success to our employee's well-being? A work-life balance that's simply unbeatable.

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SGS Salaries

SGS salaries have received with an average score of 3.4 out of 5 by 1.6k employees.

Inspection Engineer

(460 salaries)
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

Chemist

(301 salaries)
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Quality Inspector

(114 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Senior Inspection Engineer

(87 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr

Senior Chemist

(81 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr

Test Engineer

(77 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Quality Engineer

(70 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Senior Engineer

(60 salaries)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

QC Chemist

(59 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Billing Specialist

(55 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr

SGS Subsidiaries

SVA India

4.5
 • 3 reviews
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SGS FAQs

When was SGS founded?
SGS was founded in 1878. The company has been operating for 147 years primarily in the Clinical Research sector.
Where is the SGS headquarters located?
SGS is headquartered in Geneva, Geneva.
How many employees does SGS have in India?
SGS currently has more than 4,700+ employees in India. Construction & Site Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in SGS based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does SGS have good work-life balance?
SGS has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 1,600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 72% employees rated SGS 4 or above, while 28% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read SGS work-life balance reviews for more details
Is SGS good for career growth?
Career growth at SGS is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.0. 28% employees rated SGS 3 or below, while 72% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading SGS promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in SGS?
Working at SGS comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 1,600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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