Analysing
Careers that involve numbers, patterns and problem-solving.
Agricultural Engineer
Applies engineering principles to design farming equipment and sustainable agricultural solutions.
Company Secretary
In-house legal expert and compliance officer guiding company governance.
Automobile Engineer
Designs, develops, manufactures, tests and services automobiles and their systems.
Database Administrator
Manages and safeguards an organisation's databases, ensuring accurate and timely data.
Knowledge Process Outsourcing Executive
Handles outsourced, knowledge-intensive work requiring specialized expertise.
Aircraft Pilot
Qualified to fly aircraft in civil aviation or the Indian Defence Forces.
Agronomist
Scientist specialising in crop production and soil management to maximise yields.
Dairy Technologist
Handles the processing, storage, packaging and distribution of milk and milk products.
Farmer: Backyard Poultry/Small Poultry
Raises domestic birds and small animals for egg, milk and meat production, and may manage sericulture or bee colonies.
Fish and Sea Food Processor
Processes fish and seafood for preservation and human consumption.
Fisheries Development Officer
Starts, plans and implements fishery development projects across harvesting, processing and marketing.
Fisheries Extension Officer
Works with fishing communities to improve farming practices, fish production and incomes.
Fisheries Officer
Investigates and prevents water pollution to protect aquatic environments, and develops inland fisheries.
Fishery Technician/Aquaculture Technician
Stocks, cares for and harvests fish, maintaining ideal conditions for aquatic organisms.
Horticulturist
Cares for, cultivates and propagates plants — fruits, vegetables, ornamentals and non-food crops.
Pisciculturist
Specialises in fish culture — breeding, rearing and researching fish, and supervising fish preservation.
Seed Technologist
Improves the physical and genetic characteristics of seed, from variety development to certification and storage.
Soil Scientist
Studies and analyses soil, recommending land use that increases productivity and supports food security.
Tea Plantation Manager
Supervises the overall operations of a tea estate, from planting through to storage of leaves.
Veterinarian
Medical professional who diagnoses, treats and prevents diseases and injuries in animals.
Academic Researcher
Carries out original, high-level research that generates new knowledge in a field of expertise.
Career Counsellor
Guides students and professionals to understand themselves and the world of work, and reach their career goals.
Curriculum Developer
Creates the instructional and learning materials that teachers use in classrooms.
Lexicographer
Writes and edits the words in a dictionary, tracking new words as they enter use.
Linguist
Studies human language scientifically, documenting and preserving endangered languages.
School Counsellor
Provides academic, career and social-emotional guidance to students through a school counselling programme.
Translator
Accurately converts writing from one language to another, retaining the original meaning.
Bank Clerk
Handles customer interaction and maintains accurate records of a bank's daily transactions.
Bank Manager/Branch Manager
Manages the day-to-day operations of a bank or financial institution's branch.
Bank Probationary Officer
Works across finance, accounting, billing and investment verticals in a bank, handling customer issues.
Business Development Coordinator
Drives company growth by generating sales leads, negotiating pricing and forecasting revenue.
Chartered Accountant
Qualified to monitor a company's finances across taxation, accounting, applied finance and management accounting.
Actuary
Expert in assessing the financial impact of uncertain events, projecting future risk using data and models.
Compliance Officer
Ensures a company follows external regulations and its own internal guidelines.
Contract Administrator
Oversees the creation, negotiation, signing and upholding of a company's contracts.
Cost and Works Accountant
Records production costs and develops budgets and cost-control initiatives to increase profits.
Equity Research Analyst
Researches and analyses stocks to recommend what clients should buy or sell.
Finance Manager
Distributes a company's financial resources and leads budget planning, advising senior management.
Financial Accountant
Runs an organisation's accounting activities, preparing financial statements and conducting audits.
Financial Analyst
Uses company data to assess profitability, liabilities, strengths, weaknesses and future potential.
Financial Engineer
Applies computer science, statistics, economics and maths to solve financial problems and model risk.
Insurance Agent
Sells an insurance company's policies for commission, acting as the legal representative of the insurer.
International Business Manager
Handles the global aspects of business operations for organisations working in more than one country.
Investment Banker
Helps individuals, businesses and corporations with capital raising, mergers and acquisitions.
Investment/Portfolio Manager
Investment decision-maker who handles investing strategies for individuals and organisations.
Life Insurance Agent
Advises clients on life and health insurance products and helps them get claims settled.
Loan Officer
Offers loan and credit services, evaluating and authorising various forms of credit.
Microfinance Executive
The face of a microfinance institution — builds financial literacy and sources customers for microloans.
Property Manager
Manages a real estate property for a fee, keeping it in top condition on the owner's behalf.
Real Estate Consultant
Advises real estate investors on which property to buy, working with investors rather than residential buyers.
Risk Manager
Prepares an organisation for financial uncertainties, minimising threats and reducing losses.
Stock Broker
Agent or firm that buys and sells stocks and securities on a stock exchange for investors.
Tax Auditor
Ensures a taxpayer's financial records are in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Venture Capitalist
Investor who provides the funds to launch or expand a startup in exchange for potential returns.
Acupuncturist
Uses fine needles at strategic points on the body to restore balance and promote healing.
Anaesthesiologist
Medical doctor specialising in anaesthesia care, pain management and critical care medicine.
Bacteriologist
Scientist who studies bacteria and other microorganisms and their effect on humans and animals.
Cardiologist
Medical expert in the care of the heart and blood vessels, including heart rhythm and heart failure.
Chiropractor
Uses spinal manipulation, without medicine, to realign the musculoskeletal structure and relieve pain.
Clinical Psychologist
Assesses and treats mental, emotional and behavioural disorders through counselling and therapy.
Cosmetic Dermatologist
Doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders of the skin, nails and hair, medically and surgically.
Ear Nose Throat Doctor
Otolaryngologist trained in both medicine and surgery of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Provides emergency care and life-saving support to critically ill or injured patients before hospital.
Endocrinologist
Doctor who diagnoses and treats hormone-related diseases such as diabetes and thyroid disorders.
General Physician
Qualified doctor who examines patients, diagnoses illness, prescribes medicine and refers to specialists.
Gynaecologist
Doctor specialising in women's health — prevention, diagnosis and treatment, pregnancy and birth.
Healthcare Manager
Runs a healthcare facility — staffing, budgets and day-to-day functioning of the hospital.
Medical Technician
Runs medical equipment and procedures — MRI, X-ray, ECG, EEG — and keeps instruments working.
Medical Transcriptionist
Converts physicians' audio recordings into accurate written medical records.
Oncologist
Cancer specialist — medical, radiation or surgical oncology.
Ophthalmologist
Medical eye specialist trained in surgical eye procedures and extensive eye care.
Optometrist
Examines eyes for vision problems, prescribes glasses and lenses, and refers serious cases on.
Orthopaedist
Treats disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system — bones, muscles, joints and soft tissue.
Paramedic
Highly trained emergency professional who examines, evaluates and treats patients on the spot.
Perfusion Technologist
Operates the heart-lung machine and related equipment that support circulation during surgery.
Pharmacist
Stores, prepares and dispenses medication, and advises on how to take it safely.
Psychiatrist
Physician specialising in the diagnosis, prevention, study and treatment of mental disorders.
Psychological Counsellor/Counselling Psychologist
Helps people of all ages work through problems and make difficult decisions in their lives.
Pulmonologist
Doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the lungs and the rest of the respiratory system.
Radiologist
Medical doctor who identifies and treats conditions using imaging — and interprets the pictures.
Sports Analyst
Uses data analysis and communication to break down sport for media, teams and organisations.
Surgeon
Doctor who treats conditions by operating — as a general surgeon or in a surgical speciality.
Urologist
Doctor specialising in diseases of the urinary system, including the bladder and kidneys.
Archivist
Assembles, catalogues, preserves and manages valuable collections of historical information.
Cartographer
Collects, measures and interprets geographic information to create and update maps and charts.
Copy Editor
Checks and edits the final written product for grammar, word choice and tone.
Digital Marketing Expert
Builds a brand's digital connection with customers through SEO and content marketing.
Editorial Assistant
Provides administrative support to an editorial department — manuscripts, proofs and files.
Marketing Manager
Develops marketing strategy, runs market research and turns demand into sales.
Media Planner
Places advertisements at the right time and place to reach the largest audience for the least cost.
Online Advertising Manager
Generates brand awareness by running online marketing strategies that raise a product's visibility.
Proofreader
Reads an entire text before publication and makes sure it is free of errors.
Social Media Executive
Posts, campaigns and shares across the major social networks to build a brand and drive sales.
Technical Writer
Turns complex technical information into clear documentation, job-aids and user manuals.
Translator
Accurately converts writing from one language into another, keeping the original meaning.
Aeronautical Engineer
Designs, develops and builds safe, fuel-efficient aircraft, satellites, missiles and spacecraft.
Bioinformatics Engineering
Combines computer science, big data and life science to analyse huge volumes of genetic information.
Biomedical Engineer
Designs artificial organs, devices and software that improve patient care and medical practice.
Biotechnology Engineer
Uses biology, chemistry and engineering to develop tools and products that improve human life.
Chemical Engineer
Turns raw materials into useful products, designing and running the plants and machinery that do it.
Civil Engineer/Structural Engineer
Designs, builds and maintains buildings, water systems, airports, roads and bridges.
Corrosion Engineer
Works out how to prevent and repair corrosion on machinery, bridges, pipelines and mines.
Development Operations Engineer
Deploys automation that supports the development and operation of software through tools and practices.
Electrical and Electronics Engineer
Works on the generation and distribution of electrical power, and on devices that run on it.
Electronics and Communication Engineer
Designs, builds and tests the electronic equipment behind communication and broadcast systems.
Environmental Engineer
Designs technological solutions for waste, erosion, and water and air pollution.
Forensic Engineer
Investigates products, materials and structures that fail, and works out what caused the failure.
Geo-informatics Engineer
Builds and uses information-science infrastructure for geography, cartography and geosciences.
Industrial Engineer
Increases an industry's productivity by improving the design and utility of its production process.
Instrumentation Engineer
Designs, installs and manages the equipment used to monitor and control machinery.
Manufacturing Engineer
Designs and operates computer networks, robots, automated machines and material-handling equipment.
Marine Engineer
Runs, maintains and repairs all the major equipment on board a ship, and helps design vessels.
Mechanical Engineer
Designs, develops, builds and tests mechanical devices, tools, engines and machines.
Metallurgy Engineer
Separates metals from their ores, refines them and turns refined material into finished products.
Mining Engineer
Extracts minerals from the earth and keeps mines and surface operations safe and efficient.
Nanotechnology/Nanoscience Engineer
Designs and manipulates materials and devices at the nanometre scale for medicine, electronics and energy.
Optical Engineer
Uses the science of light to design and build devices through light and optical technology.
Petroleum Engineer
Designs methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth's surface.
Pharmaceutical Engineer
Handles the manufacture and production of drugs in a regulated environment, with a focus on quality.
Process Engineer
Designs, implements and optimises industrial processes across manufacturing industries.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Plans and runs tests on a company's products and services, finding and fixing faults before launch.
Robotics Engineer
Designs, builds and operates robots that help and assist humans, and tests them for safety.
Sales Engineer
Sells technically advanced products, acting as a consultant who matches technology to a customer's problem.
Smart Manufacturing and Automation Engineering
Uses internet-connected machinery, big data and automation to make manufacturing cheaper and better.
Textile Engineer
Applies science and engineering to create fabric, yarn and fibre, and the machinery that makes them.
Tool Engineer
Designs and manufactures electronic and technical tools, dies, fixtures, jigs and plastic moulds.
Water Resource Engineer
Plans and builds water systems that deliver clean, safe water efficiently and conserve water and energy.
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Uses AI and machine learning techniques to build applications and systems for organisations.
Big Data Analyst
Collects and analyses large amounts of data to find market trends, insights and patterns.
Blockchain Developer
Builds, maintains and designs blockchain applications and systems for secure transactions.
Cloud Engineer
IT professional responsible for the technical side of cloud computing services.
Computer Hardware Engineer
Researches, designs, develops and tests computer systems and their physical components.
Computer Network Architect
Designs, builds and maintains data communication networks from wide area networks to intranets.
Computer Science Engineer
Designs, implements and manages information systems across both software and hardware.
Computer Scientist
Works on the theoretical side of computation — the study of computing itself, not the hardware.
Cyber Security Specialist
Protects an organisation's computer systems, networks and data from cyber threats.
Data Scientist
Collects, analyses and interprets data to help an organisation make decisions.
Information Technology Engineer
Designs, installs and maintains a company's computer systems, hardware, software and networks.
Internet of Things Solutions Architect
Sets strategy for and oversees the deployment of Internet of Things solutions across organisations.
Network Administrator
Supervises and maintains a company's computer network — both its software and its hardware.
Programmer/Coder/Software Engineer
Designs, develops and tests software that meets a client's needs, and debugs it.
SEO Manager
Plans the search-engine strategies that help a website rank better and convert visitors into customers.
Software Application Packager
Creates, configures and customises software installations for deployment across systems.
Systems Analyst
Makes sure an organisation's systems, infrastructure and computer systems run effectively.
User Experience Designer
Makes sure using a website, application or digital service is as easy as possible.
Web Analyst
Tracks and analyses user activity to work out how much traffic a website receives.
Customs Officer
Government official who regulates goods entering or leaving the country and enforces customs law.
FSSAI Officer
Regulates and supervises food safety standards so that food products are safe and nutritious.
Indian Railway Accounts Service
Manages the accounts and finances of the Indian Railways and scrutinises all its transactions.
Indian Railway Stores Service
Procures the stock and non-stock items the Railways need to run trains safely and keep assets working.
Indian Railways Traffic Service
Keeps freight and passengers moving quickly and smoothly across the Indian Railways network.
Indian Revenue Service
Civil servant administering India's tax laws under the CBDT or the CBIC.
Inspector of Income Tax
Income Tax Department official who enforces tax law, detects evasion and ensures fair tax payment.
BPO Executive
Handles outsourced business processes — customer support, technical support, data entry and back-office work.
Inventory Manager
Directs inventory management — planning production, managing stock and scheduling the final product.
Purchasing and Materials Manager
Works out an organisation's supply needs, buys the supplies and oversees receiving and warehousing.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Develops marketing strategy, runs market research and promotions, and turns demand into sales.
Air Traffic Controller
Remotely monitors and directs aircraft movements to keep flights safe and minimise delay.
Airline Cargo Assistant
Handles air cargo operations — documentation, acceptance, delivery, equipment and transport.
Cold Chain Process Management Specialist
Plans, builds and runs cold storage — from demand assessment and vendor selection to commissioning.
Conveyor Operation and Maintenance Technician
Inspects, runs and maintains conveyor belt systems that move coal, limestone, ore and other materials.
Distribution Manager
Decides when, where and how a product is distributed, using software to forecast distribution chains.
Logistics Analyst
Analyses a company's assets and follows a product's whole life, from purchasing materials to distributing goods.
Logistics Manager
Coordinates the storage, transportation and delivery of finished goods so that stock is maintained and moves efficiently.
Operations Manager
Makes an organisation run as efficiently as possible — deciding how to source raw material and what to produce at what cost, while maintaining quality.
Supply Chain Manager
In charge of every stage of an organisation's supply chain, from purchasing raw materials to production and storage.
Transportation Manager
Manages daily transportation, shipping and distribution so that complete orders are shipped and delivered on time.
Urban Planner
Uses engineering, architecture and management to solve problems in cities and plan sustainable, optimum land use.
Arbitrator
Resolves disputes privately, outside the courts, through the arbitration process chosen by the parties.
Corporate Legal Advisor/Compliance Officer
Makes sure a company's processes and procedures comply with the law and with its own internal standards.
Detective
Trained professional — in the police force or as a private investigator — who solves crimes and handles criminal and civil cases.
International Relations Specialist
Analyses and manages relations between countries and international bodies to build cooperation, promote peace and tackle global issues.
Judge
Presides over court proceedings and interprets the meaning, significance and implications of the law.
Medico Legal Advisor
Links doctors with legal processes — handling advice, claims, complaints, regulatory issues, inquests and criminal investigations.
Patent Lawyer
Protects industrial and intellectual property rights, advising clients on designs, inventions, trademarks, data and software.
Psephologist
Studies election patterns — past voting figures, opinion polls and related data — and uses statistics to estimate future results.
Public Policy Advisor
Analyses how policies work in practice in government or private organisations and advises on improving or changing them.
Sports Lawyer
Handles legal matters for athletes, teams and sports organisations — advice, contracts, negotiations and disputes.
Astrophysicist
Scientist who studies space, stars, planets and the universe, analysing data from satellites and telescopes.
Criminologist
Studies crime, its root causes and society's response to it, and advises police and policymakers on prevention.
Cytologist/Cytotechnologist
Specialist in cytology — the structure, function, multiplication, pathology and life history of cells.
Data Collector or Field Survey Enumerator
Collects and verifies data from households, enterprises and establishments for socio-economic surveys, often on hand-held devices.
Demographer
Studies populations — births, migration and ageing (including death) — to understand how populations change.
Economist
Studies people's economic choices and how the economy works, advising businesses and governments on financial decisions.
Forensic Scientist
Examines and analyses evidence from crime scenes; their objective findings help investigate and prosecute crimes.
Mathematician
Trained in the study of numbers and calculations, and uses that training to analyse data and solve real-world problems.
Meteorologist
Studies the atmosphere to forecast weather, and how atmospheric and weather conditions affect the Earth and its people.
Physicist
Studies how matter and energy interact in the physical universe, and plans and runs experiments to test theories.
Political Scientist
Researches political discourse, government policies, international relations and local politics — including budgets, campaigns and manifestos.
Seismologist
Geophysicist who studies earthquakes — the Earth's sudden, violent movements — and Earth materials from lab samples to the planet's core.
Space Scientist
Studies outer space — our solar system and other galaxies — by analysing data from instruments on orbiters, satellites and probes.
Statistician
Gathers, analyses and interprets numerical data, helping companies make sense of it to spot trends and make predictions.
Coffee Taster/Barista/Q Grader
Tastes coffee samples to evaluate the features of the product or to prepare blending formulas.
Refrigeration Technician
Installs, repairs and troubleshoots refrigeration systems and climate-control units — HVAC, refrigeration storage, ice machines and beverage equipment.
Retail Cashier
Handles customer payments at a retail store's payment point — cash, cards and vouchers — and resolves cash-point problems.
Self-employed E-tailer
Sells products and services to customers through an online store, sourcing them from producers and earning through commission on sales.
Smartphone Repair Technician
Diagnoses and repairs faults in customers' phones — front-end or hardware-level repair as well as software issues.
Store Keeper (Construction)
Receives, stacks, stores and issues construction-site materials, and maintains the log book, entry/exit register and delivery/dispatch register.
Tea Taster
Determines the quality of tea samples and highlights the differences between various types of tea.