Job prospects in political science

What are my job prospects in the field of political science?

• Most of political scientists are employed by educational institutions.

• Scope is bright and one can choose among a variety of fields.

• A lot of opportunities available in central and state government services.

• You become a political analyst, join the civil service, serve in the Indian Foreign service and even teach at the college or university level.

• You can also opt political journalism as a career choice.

• After completing bachelors/ master’s program in political science, several options are available in both government and private sectors.

• Politics, public administration, law, and marketing fields are in need of good political scientists.

• Political scientists even can go for campaign management, polling and electoral politics, and university and college teaching.

• The career prospects have wide scope in the voluntary sectors, such as NGOs.

• The international voluntary organizations, like UNO, have huge scopes for proficient political scientists across the world.

• You can join media houses as political journalists and political researchers/analysts.

• You can become members of Parliament or State Legislative Assemblies, or serve various political parties as party president, party member, or activist.