What Are the Differences Between CEH and OSCP Career Paths?

Introduction

CEH and OSCP are the two most respected offensive security certifications, but they serve completely different stages of your career. CEH is beginner-friendly and gets you your first job quickly. OSCP is advanced, brutal, and opens elite red team roles with 2–3× higher salary. In India, 90% of freshers start with CEH, while top-tier companies demand OSCP. At Ethical Hacking Training Institute we guide thousands of students through both paths with 100% placement success.

Quick Comparison Table – CEH vs OSCP Career Impact (India 2025)

Choose your path wisely.

CEH Career Path – Fast Entry Level Jobs

• Starting roles: SOC Analyst, Security Engineer, Junior Pentester
• Companies: TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Deloitte, Paytm, banks
• Salary: ₹6–12 LPA (fresher)
• Growth: ₹15–25 LPA in 3 years
• Perfect first certification

OSCP Career Path – Elite Red Team Status

OSCP is the gold standard for offensive security. 24-hour exam with buffer overflows, custom exploits, no hints. Opens Red Team, Senior Pentester, Bug Bounty Pro roles at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, top consultancies. Salary starts at ₹18–30 LPA and reaches ₹50 LPA in 3–5 years.

Aim for OSCP elite status.

Salary & Growth Reality in India 2025

• Fresher CEH → ₹6–12 LPA
• Fresher OSCP → ₹18–30 LPA
• CEH + 3 yrs → ₹15–25 LPA
• OSCP + 3 yrs → ₹35–60 LPA
• CEH + OSCP combo → fastest growth

Hiring Preference by Top Companies

90% entry-level jobs accept CEH. 80% senior pentester roles require OSCP. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte Red Team, Bugcrowd, Synack demand OSCP. Indian startups & IT services accept CEH. Our alumni with both get 2–3× offers.

Which One Should You Do First?

• Fresher / < 2 years exp → CEH first
• 2+ years exp → OSCP directly
• Want job in 6 months → CEH
• Want ₹50 LPA fast → CEH → OSCP

Plan your career.

Conclusion

CEH gives you job security, OSCP gives you elite status and high salary. At Ethical Hacking Training Institute we offer both:

• CEH weekend batches → clear in 4 months
• OSCP preparation with 150+ custom labs
• 100% placement support

Join CEH today — get free OSCP roadmap!

Avoid wrong choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for freshers?

CEH — fast job entry.

Which has higher salary?

OSCP — 2–3× higher.

Can I skip CEH and do OSCP?

Yes, but harder & longer.

Is OSCP worth the difficulty?

100% — elite status.

Do Indian companies value OSCP?

Yes — Google, Microsoft, Amazon hire OSCPs.

Best path for ₹50 LPA?

CEH → 2–3 yrs exp → OSCP.

Does your institute teach OSCP?

Yes — only institute with full OSCP prep.

CEH or OSCP first?

CEH first — foundation + job.

Is buffer overflow in CEH?

No — only in OSCP.

Can freshers clear OSCP?

Rare — CEH first recommended.

Cost difference?

CEH ₹50k | OSCP ₹1.5–2 lakh.

Do you provide labs for both?

Yes — 500+ machines covering both.

Weekend batch for OSCP prep?

Yes — special weekend batch.

Pass rate at your institute?

CEH 98% | OSCP 85% first attempt.

How to start today?

Join CEH batch — get OSCP roadmap free!