Want To Pursue A Career In Agriculture? Know Courses, Govt Jobs And Salary

Choosing a career in engineering and medicine are common. There are many other career choices for candidates too, where they can earn lakhs. One such career option is agriculture. Let’s get to know more about this. Candidates after passing their class 12th examination can go for BSc Agricultural, which is a 4-year-course. Students will get an idea about agricultural science through this course. After completing their graduation, they can also appear for post graduate degrees including MSc in Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering. Students will also get numerous ideas ranging from how to operate technology and manage data in agriculture.

Candidates who are willing to work in the government sector can also work after completing BSc in Agriculture. Candidates can opt for grade officer jobs in National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). There are also numerous opportunities to choose a career in Indian Forest Service (IFS) under UPSC. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) often releases vacancies in the agricultural sector. IBPS SO recruitments are also released for bank jobs.

Candidates can also opt for government jobs in Food Corporation of India (FCI), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The salary on all these posts begins from 37,000 per month and the annual package is in lakhs. The Division of Vegetable Science of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has also invited applications for young professionals who have a degree in Agricultural Science. The salary for this is 42,000 per month. For candidates who have done post-graduation in agriculture, vacancies for Senior Research fellow and many more roles remain vacant, where the salary begins from 31,000 apart from this, 24% HRA is also provided.

Candidates can also get a job in the private sector as well which includes numerous roles starting from Food Supervisor, Researcher, Agricultural Officer, Soil Engineer, and Lab Technician. Research Development and Agro Products manufacturing are also providing employment opportunities to the youth, so candidates who hold a degree in agriculture can opt for it. The starting salary is 30,000 to 50,000 per month.