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Career Destinations for MA Economics

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Education, Teaching & Academia COMMON Pathway

Postgraduate Teacher (PGT)

Senior Secondary School Education

Teaches senior secondary students (Classes 11 & 12) in specialized disciplines like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Accountancy, or History....

Salary: ₹6 - ₹12 LPA (Official Central Government Pay Level 8 Basic ₹47,600/mo + DA + HRA + Benefits)
Industry: School Education & Coaching
Education, Teaching & Academia DIRECT Pathway

College / University Assistant Professor

Higher Education & Academic Research

Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate university students while conducting original academic research and publishing scholarship....

Salary: ₹8 - ₹20 LPA (Official 7th CPC UGC Pay Scale: Entry Basic ₹57,700/mo + DA + HRA)
Industry: Higher Education & Universities
Social Sciences, Psychology & Public Policy DIRECT Pathway

Public Policy Analyst

Public Governance & Socioeconomic Policy

Evaluates public programs, analyzes socioeconomic data, and formulates evidence-based policies to solve complex societal challenges....

Salary: ₹6 - ₹16 LPA (Indicative range)
Industry: Government & Policy Advisory
Social Sciences, Psychology & Public Policy DIRECT Pathway

Development Economist

Economic Policy & International Development

Analyzes economic data to design policies that reduce poverty, foster equitable growth, and improve human development indices....

Salary: ₹7 - ₹20 LPA (Indicative range)
Industry: International Development & Economic Policy