M.Sc Agriculture Jobs, Scope, Salary in India 2024

Updated on - Jan 4, 2023

M.Sc Agriculture jobs in India are in high demand and have a good job scope in today's developing world. After the M.Sc Agriculture course, any student can get placed in the M.Sc Agriculture Course placements(if it exists in their institution). Other than that, there are various job opportunities in both the private and government sectors. Job openings are almost equal to the number of students, thus providing it for everyone. A wide range of roles, depending on their skills, are available, thus allowing even freshers to get a job of their choice and showing off the high job scope.

Career Prospects and Job Scope for an M.Sc Agriculture Graduate

Mostly it is considered a cakewalk for the graduates to get placed as an M.Sc Agriculture graduate in any firm. One of the reasons is that the aspirants can be considered professionals after the course because of the course structure, thus making them capable of having a good job scope and skills. In fact, at times, most of the graduates educate themselves more, which makes them more capable of working. Another reason for ease in getting the job is the campus interviews.

Some of the best jobs for M.Sc Agriculture graduates freshers are:

Credit Manager
Literature Researcher
Agricultural Operations Manager
Crop Management Specialist

Some of the best M.Sc Agriculture jobs designation for aspirants with experience are:

Senior Research Scientist
Senior Agro-Product Manager
Senior Plant Breeder
Agro-Marketing Head

Areas of Recruitment for M.Sc Agriculture Graduate

M.Sc Agriculture graduates have a good job scope in India and can work both in the public and private sector, depending on their interests, skills, and the type of occupation they want to choose. Both have their plus points and job benefits. Some of the professions that an M.Sc Agriculture graduate can take are:

Agribusiness and Agripreneurship
Agriculture Economics
Farm Management
Quality Assurance
Food Technology

Salary Packages for M.Sc Agriculture Graduates

M.Sc Agriculture is a course that helps in the specialization in the field of Agriculture. The salary varies for each sector - government and private and the type of job or even the skills possessed by the aspirant. The M.Sc Agriculture graduate salary in India is:

M.Sc Agriculture Salary in India
Designation	Salary
Corporate Sales Manager	INR 6.3 LPA
Research Scientist	INR 5 LPA
Lecturer/Professor	INR 4.9 LPA
Field Officer	INR 3 LPA
Breeder	INR 3 LPA
Agronomist	INR 6.5 LPA
Farm Manager	INR 3.5 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Government Jobs for M.Sc Agriculture Aspirants

Due to the high demand, government career options for M.Sc Agriculture graduates keep increasing. The increase in the country's development has led to a flow of opportunities from the government sector. An M.Sc Agriculture starting salary in India ranges from INR 1 - 2.5 LPA, which increases with experience. A few of the government companies, along with their job designation and salary, is given below:

Top M.Sc Agriculture Government Jobs in India
Top Government Companies	Job Profiles	Salary
UPSC	Research Officer	INR 4.69 LPA
TNAU	Senior Research Fellow	INR 3.72 LPA
UPPSC	Assistant Professor	INR 4.69 LPA

Source: MySarkariNaukri

Private Jobs for M.Sc Agriculture Graduates

Various private companies are offering M.Sc Agriculture career opportunities for aspirants after completing their M.Sc Agriculture degrees. There are various job designations:

Top M.Sc Agriculture Private Jobs in India
Top Private Companies	Job Profiles	Salary
ONganic Foods Pvt Ltd	Field Officer - Agriculture	INR 2 LPA
Gulzar Group of Institutions	Faculty	INR 4 LPA
Wise Monk	Sr. Agronomist	INR 10 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Job Opportunities Abroad for M.Sc Agriculture Graduates

Each country uses a different pay structure for the aspirants who have completed their M.Sc Agriculture degree. It has a high job scope in every country, but since every place demands a different skill set, the job and the offer depend on the qualification and scores of the student. Other than India, European countries give a wide variety of offers to the graduates. The USA, the UK, France, Australia, and Canada are good places as well for those qualified enough to work as an M.Sc Agriculture graduate or other roles offered.

Top Companies

The companies offering the jobs for an M.Sc Agriculture Graduate offer a minimum salary of INR 1 - 2.5 LPA for freshers, though it changes with experience, skills, and their capabilities to work.