Agriculture & Environment Careers in India

26 careers with India-specific paths, entrance exams and salary ranges.

• Farmer (Modern) — Cultivates crops or raises livestock; increasingly uses precision ag, drones, sensors
• Agronomist — Optimizes crop yield — soil management, seed selection, irrigation planning
• Agricultural Scientist — Conducts research on crop genetics, pest resistance, and food security
• Plant Breeder — Develops new crop varieties with better yield, disease resistance, or nutrition
• Plant Pathologist — Diagnoses and manages crop diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, and viruses
• Entomologist — Studies insects — pest management, pollinator protection, biocontrol
• Agricultural Extension Officer — Bridges research and farmers by spreading best practices and new technologies
• Horticulturist — Manages cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamentals
• Floriculturist — Specializes in flower farming and export — roses, marigolds, orchids
• Hydroponics / Vertical Farm Specialist — Grows crops in soilless, climate-controlled indoor environments
• Aquaculture Farmer — Farms fish, shrimp, and seaweed commercially in ponds or sea cages
• Fisheries Scientist — Researches fish stocks, marine ecology, and sustainable fishing methods
• Forester / Forest Officer — Manages forest ecosystems — afforestation, timber, wildlife, fires
• Wildlife Biologist / Ecologist — Studies and conserves wildlife populations and habitats in protected areas
• Conservation Scientist — Designs and implements biodiversity conservation programs
• Environmental Consultant — Conducts EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment), advises on compliance
• Climate Change Analyst — Quantifies carbon footprints, designs mitigation strategies for organizations
• Sustainability Manager — Leads ESG strategies for corporations — net zero targets, waste reduction
• Soil Scientist — Analyzes soil health, erosion, and carbon content for agriculture and policy
• Landscape Architect — Designs parks, gardens, and outdoor spaces integrating ecology and aesthetics
• Beekeeper / Apiarist — Manages honeybee colonies for pollination services and honey production
• Aquaculture Specialist — Manages fish and seafood farming operations for food production and commercial export
• Organic Farming Consultant — Advises farmers on sustainable organic practices, certification, and agri-business develo…
• Carbon Credit Analyst — Quantifies greenhouse gas emissions reductions and manages carbon offset project portfoli…
• Wildlife Conservation Officer — Protects endangered species and manages wildlife sanctuaries and national park ecosystems
• Precision Agriculture Specialist — Uses drones, sensors, and AI to optimise crop yield and reduce waste on modern farms