B.Sc Agriculture is a four-year professional program with a lot of career opportunities. The course's syllabus is developed in accordance with ICAR guidelines (Indian Council for Agricultural Research).
The agricultural sector in the country is evolving! Modern farming and agricultural practices are required to meet the food requirements of the rising population. This has led to a massive demand for trained and knowledgeable agricultural professionals and there are numerous opportunities for Agriculture Graduates in the government sector.
Read this article to know various Government Job Opportunities for Agriculture Graduates:
Government Jobs for B.Sc. Agriculture Freshers:
There are many Private & Government Jobs for the Agriculture Students available right after graduation. Some of the best ones are mentioned below:
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
The Staff Selection Commission issues notifications for various agricultural graduate positions based on their needs. Candidates who want to be a part of this profile must apply if they match the requirements. SSC recruits officers and non-officers for various ministries and subordinate entities on behalf of the Indian government.
Indian Forest Service (UPSC)
All the civil services aspirants apply for UPSC exams to get the best designation and status in society. Besides IAS and IPS, the students with B.Sc. Agriculture background can apply for Indian Forest Service (IFS). The candidates through UPSC IFS exams get important portfolios and designations such as Assistant Inspector, Deputy Inspector, Officers, etc under Forest Department.
IBPS Specialists Officer (AO)
Candidates that pass the IBPS SO examinations and go through the recruiting process are given various jobs in participating banks. Agriculture Field Officer is a yearly admission examination for applicants with a bachelor's degree in agriculture. Candidates with a four-year degree in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries science, veterinary science, animal husbandry, food science, dairy science, food technology, agriculture business management, and so on are eligible to take the IBPS Specialist Officer Exam.
Food Corporation of India (FCI)
The Food Corporation of India is part of the Government of India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. The institution is in charge of maintaining India's food safety regulations. FCI offers jobs to young Agriculture graduates for varied positions such as technical officers, technical managers, etc. The candidates are chosen based on the entrance examination and personal interview.
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
The candidates who have completed their B.SC. in Agriculture can apply for multiple job openings with NDDB. National Dairy Development Board has its headquarters in Gujarat and has many subsidiary organizations such as Mother Dairy, NDDB Dairy Services, Delhi and Indian Immunologicals Limited, etc. NDDB supports farmer's cooperatives and national policies defined for the growth of such institutes.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
The government of India founded a financial institution for rural and agricultural development in India- NABARD. Every year, it posts job openings for various positions for B.Sc. Agriculture officers, assistant managers/officers, office attendants, and other agricultural students. The recruitment process consists of an entrance examination and a personal interview.
