Well-Paying Careers in Agriculture and Related Services

High-Paying Careers in Agriculture

The agricultural sector offers some of the highest-paying job opportunities in India, with a wide range of career options available in both the government and private sectors. Explore the salary packages for government and private job options in India's agriculture industry.

NABARD Grade "B" Officer

Candidates selected as "Development Assistants" in NABARD Grade B can expect a monthly pay scale ranging from 28K to 56K.

​​Agricultural Development Officer or ADO​

The salary range for an agriculture officer varies from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 80,000, depending on the department or division.

The monthly pay scale for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) ranges from 37k to 67k, and candidates need to appear for the UPSC-conducted IFS recruitment exam

​Indian Forest Service Officer (IFS)

Average annual salary: INR 390,000

​​Biochemist​

Average annual salary: INR 828,744

​​Agricultural Economist​

Average annual salary: INR 750,000

​​Food Scientist​

Average annual salary: INR 497,492

​​Agricultural Engineers​

Candidates can enter the Agriculture sector through dedicated exams or by pursuing courses like BSc Agriculture.

​​Agriculture Jobs​

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