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1. What Next for Agri/Horti Graduates BY Dr.R.Selvakumar Assistant Professor Dept. of Agricultural Economics Annamalai University

2. TAMIL NADU STATE OPPORTUNITIES: Agriculture officer Horticulture Officer Assistant Agriculture Office (Diploma Graduates) Assistant horticulture officers (Diploma graduates) TNPSC Paper I: Subject paper Paper II: Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC grade) Part B: General studies (Degree standard)

3. Group I Services (Tamil Nadu) Key Group I jobs suitable for B.Sc. Agriculture graduates: Deputy Collector Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) District Registrar Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies District Employment Officer District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) Most of these require a graduation degree with no specific subject restriction unless otherwise notified, so a B.Sc Agriculture is eligible.

4. Group II Services (Tamil Nadu) Key Group II and II-A jobs for B.Sc Agriculture graduates: Assistant Section Officer in Tamil Nadu Secretariat Assistant in various Tamil Nadu Government Departments Revenue Assistant Sub-Registrar Senior Inspector (Cooperative Societies) Audit Inspector Junior Employment Officer The eligibility for most Group II posts is any graduation, so agriculture graduates are eligible.

5. Central (UPSC) Services for B.Sc Agriculture Graduates B.Sc Agriculture makes one eligible for: Indian Forest Service (IFS) – Graduation with an agriculture or allied science degree is specifically required. IAS/IPS/Other Group A & B Central Services through UPSC Civil Services Exam (any degree from a recognized university). Assistant roles in government ministries, bank Probationary Officer, Rural Development Officer, and sectoral posts like Agricultural Officer through bank and national body recruitments.

6. Notable UPSC-Agriculture Linked Posts: Indian Forest Service (IFS) IAS/IPS/IFS (Civil Services Exam) Agriculture Officer/Specialist in various government departments and banks Graduates can also apply for jobs in ICAR, FCI, NABARD, and other central government bodies directly linked to agriculture science.  

7. Other than Tamil Nadu/TNPSC Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: Technical Assistant Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS): Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD): Assistant Manager (Grade-A) Manager (Grade-B) B.Sc.Ag / MSc.Ag /Ph.D. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC): Indian Forest Service and other services. Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC): Administrative Officers Cotton Corporation of India (CCI): Junior Assistant, Junior Commercial Executive National Seed Corporation (NSC): Agriculture Trainee Food Corporation of India (FCI): Assistant Grade-3 Central Warehouse Corporation (CWC): Junior Technical Assistant (JTA); Junior Superintendent State Warehouse Corporation (SWC): Procuring Inspector (PI); Marketing Inspector (MI); Assistant Supply Officer (ASO)

8. 11.COOPERATIVE OILSEEDS GROWERS' FEDN. LTD. (OILFED): Field Officer 12. National Fertilizers Ltd (NFL): Marketing Representative (MR) 13. Indian Farm Fertilizers Cooperative (IFFCO: Agriculture Graduate Trainee (AGT) 14. Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd. (FACT): Sales Officer (SO); Field Officer (FO) 15. Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI): Food Inspector 16. National Insurance Company Limited (NICL): Agriculture Apprentices 17. Tobacco board: Field officer (FO) 18. Coffee board: Junior Liaison Officer/Junior Technical Officer 19. Central Silk Board: Technical Assistant; Field officer (FO) 20. National Institute of Nutrition (NIN): Technical Assistant

9. 21. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC): Technical Assistant 2 2. Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage (DPPQS): Technical Assistant 23. National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) Junior Field Representative 24. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL): Asstt . Officer (Marketing) Grade E0 25. Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO): Agriculture Job (Salary Rs.50,000 P.M) 26. Institute of Forest Biodiversity Indian Council of Forest Research and Education (ICFRE) Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research)

10. Emerging Agriculture Technologies Soil and Water Sensors Weather Tracking Satellite Imaging Pervasive Automation Mini chromosomal Technology RFID Technology Vertical Farming Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Plant Genomics Harvest Strategies During Peak Nutrient Growth Food Tracking to Reduce Recalls Vertical Farming in the Urban Backyard Agri - techture : The Next Big Thing Drones Livestock Tracking Software Soil moisture sensors (irrigation) plant and soil health Ever-evolving processing technology Remote Monitoring Security

11. Agriculture Research and education, the extension of technology to farmers, production and distribution/sale of seeds and other inputs like fertilizers, farm equipment and pesticides, production of crops, agricultural credit and crop insurance services, pricing and marketing, post-harvest storage, quality control, and processing and wholesale and retail sales to the consumer. Agri-businesses, Agri-clinics, Agro -service centres and other modes of self employment also have a large potential to employ human resources trained in crop sciences. Seeds, equipment and other input industries. Extension Domain: Government, State Agricultural Universities, NGOs, Industry Education and Research: State Agricultural Universities, ICAR, CGIAR Post-Harvest – Quality control, transport, storage, processing and retailing Ÿ State Governments Financial Institutions / NBFCs Ÿ Commodity trading, warehousing and logistics, Agricultural Research and Agri-tech

12. Horticulture Orchards, Farms, Flower gardens Nurseries / seed farms - Seeds / saplings Tissue culture laboratories Planting materials Development and Extension: Govt, SAUs, NGOs, Industry Education and Research: SAUs, ICAR Post-Harvest – quality control, transport, cold storage

13. Retailing, Processing Ÿ Financial Institutions NGOs, Agri-services and Agri-clinics Landscaping and Parks High-tech Horticulture Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation Agri Supply Chain Retail sector E Commerce Agricultural Engineering Farm Machinery Agri Equipment industry Irrigation Government Organizations Digital FM initiatives / Agtech Financial Institutions /NMFCs Ÿ R&D and teaching Extension and advisory Industry and agricultural services design of agricultural machinery, equipment, and agricultural structures

14. Bank sector: Nationalised and private sector banks – Field officers, rural development officers and Agricultural and Probationary officers. Seed Companies: Seed officer, Scientists, technical Officer, etc., Marketing officers, sales officer, sales executive. Agri-Tech Startups: With the rise of Agricultural Technology (Agri-Tech), there’s growing demand for experts who can combine agricultural knowledge with modern technology. Graduates can get involved in startups focusing on innovations like precision farming, drone technology, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and smart irrigation systems.

15. Technology Integration: Working with companies that develop farm management software, drones, and IoT (Internet of Things) solutions for agriculture. Freelance Career Opportunities: Freelancing in agriculture offers flexibility and the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a variety of fields. Whether you’re advising farmers on crop management, helping agribusinesses develop marketing strategies, or diving into agricultural research, the scope for B.Sc. Agriculture graduates is vast. With a combination of expertise, networking, and an entrepreneurial mindset, you can build a successful freelancing career in agriculture.

16. International Opportunities Graduates can work internationally with organizations like the  Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ,  World Bank , and other global agricultural bodies. There’s also potential to work with NGOs and development agencies in countries facing agricultural challenges due to climate change, food insecurity, or resource depletion Agriculture Finance and Insurance Role: Offering financial products tailored to farmers, such as agricultural loans, insurance policies, and investment services, to ensure the growth and risk management of agricultural businesses. Opportunities: Agricultural loan officer, insurance advisor, financial consultant, investment analyst.

17. Food Processing and Technology Scope: The food processing industry is crucial for transforming raw agricultural products into value-added products. Agriculture graduates can contribute by working in quality control, production management, and R&D within food companies. Career Opportunities: Food technologist, quality assurance manager, process engineer, packaging expert, production manager.

18. Career in Academia and Teaching Graduates can pursue a career in teaching by becoming lecturers or professors at agricultural colleges and universities. Teaching agriculture helps shape the next generation of farmers, scientists, and agribusiness leaders. Academic roles also extend to curriculum development, research projects, and industry collaborations. Temporary positions in academic institutions: JRF, SRF, Project Associate I & II, Field Assistant, Field development officers etc., Kissan Call centers.

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