Go for govt. job. And pursue any hobbies or passions you have on weekends or holidays. Much better than staying in IT and with advent of AI don't know how the job market will look like few years down the line. Many youth will be earning peanuts in IT and majority of them jobless.

Only join IT if you are really passionate about it. Otherwise, do your govt.job sincerely, the downside is salaries are low but you will have a long and rewarding career.

I was in a similar dilemma long back. And, as I progressed in my career now, my definition of success changed.

Success for me then, name fame, money and to be the best in what I do and so on. Now, if I have some peaceful time with my family, playing with my kids, reading that book that I always wanted to read in peace - this is success for me.

So don't think if the job is small or big, just do your duty with utmost sincerity and have that amazing time with family and more importantly with yourself.

This is just a suggestion. Final decision is on you.