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Conducts original research within a university or research institution.

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Master's degree followed by a Ph.D. in the chosen field

A globally recognised accountancy qualification route in finance and audit.

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ACCA qualification, entered after Class 12 or graduation

Represents clients before courts and tribunals as an enrolled legal practitioner.

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LL.B. (3-year or 5-year integrated) and enrolment with a State Bar Council

Builds applications and products powered by artificial intelligence models.

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Undergraduate degree in computing, engineering or a quantitative field

Advances the methods behind machine learning rather than applying existing ones.

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Postgraduate degree, commonly followed by doctoral research

Creates motion and character performance for film, games and media.

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Degree or diploma in animation, design or fine arts, with a showreel

Examines financial records and controls for accuracy and compliance.

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B.Com or accounting degree; professional qualification for statutory audit

Entry route into public sector banking through competitive examinations.

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Graduation in any discipline, then IBPS, SBI or RBI examinations

Works in retail, corporate or operational roles across the banking sector.

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Graduation in any discipline; entry through bank recruitment examinations

Works with medical devices, instrumentation and healthcare technology.

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B.E./B.Tech or B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering or Science

Applies biological science to products and processes in industry and research.

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B.Sc. or B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology, commonly with postgraduate study

Builds applications and systems on distributed ledger technology.

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Computing or engineering degree with blockchain specialisation

Translates business problems into clear requirements and solutions.

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Undergraduate degree in commerce, management, economics or engineering

Finds and builds new partnerships, markets and revenue channels.

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BBA, B.Com or any undergraduate degree; MBA is common

A regulated professional in audit, taxation and financial reporting.

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ICAI Chartered Accountancy programme with articleship and membership

Studies substances, reactions and materials in research or industry.

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B.Sc. in Chemistry, then M.Sc. and optionally a Ph.D.

Administrative service entered through the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

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Graduation in any discipline, then the UPSC Civil Services Examination

Designs and runs the cloud infrastructure applications depend on.

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B.E./B.Tech, BCA or a diploma in computing with cloud specialisation

Ensures an organisation meets its legal and regulatory obligations.

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LL.B., B.Com or Company Secretary qualification

Produces written, visual or video content for an audience or brand.

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No fixed pathway; communication, media or design degrees are common

Manages funding, budgeting and financial strategy inside a company.

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B.Com, BBA or Economics; MBA in finance or CA is common

Advises companies on transactions, contracts and corporate law.

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LL.B., often with an LL.M. or corporate law specialisation

Leads the creative vision and quality of a team's output.

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Design, communication or media background with substantial experience

Designs what is taught, in what order, and how it is assessed.

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Subject degree with M.Ed. or educational studies background

Monitors systems for threats and responds to security incidents.

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Undergraduate degree in computing, IT or cybersecurity

Builds the defences and secure architecture that protect systems.

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B.E./B.Tech in computing, IT or a security specialisation

Turns raw data into clear answers that support business decisions.

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Undergraduate degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or computing

Builds statistical and predictive models to answer complex questions.

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Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field, often with postgraduate study

Keeps organisational databases available, correct and performant.

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Undergraduate degree or diploma in computing

Commissioned service in the Army, Navy or Air Force.

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NDA after Class 12, or CDS and other routes after graduation

Diagnoses and treats conditions of the teeth, mouth and jaw.

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BDS through NEET-UG, followed by Dental Council registration

Connects development and operations so software ships safely and often.

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Undergraduate degree or diploma in a computing discipline

Diagnoses and treats illness as a registered medical practitioner.

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MBBS through NEET-UG, followed by registration and optional specialisation

Analyses economic data and behaviour to inform policy or business decisions.

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BA/B.Sc. in Economics, followed by a master's or doctoral degree

Guides students through academic and career decision-making.

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Degree in psychology, education or counselling, with relevant training

Advises institutions or families on educational decisions and programmes.

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Degree in education, psychology or a related field, with domain experience

Writes software that runs directly on hardware and devices.

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B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, ECE, EEE or Computer Engineering

Studies environmental systems and the impact of human activity on them.

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B.Sc. in Environmental Science or a related discipline, then M.Sc.

Designs clothing and accessories from concept through production.

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B.Des in fashion design or a recognised fashion design programme

Analyses financial information to support investment and business decisions.

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B.Com, BBA, Economics or a quantitative degree; CFA or MBA is common

Helps individuals and families plan savings, investments and goals.

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Commerce or finance degree with recognised financial planning certification

Studies the earth's materials, structures and processes.

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B.Sc. in Geology, then M.Sc.; entry examinations apply for public roles

Communicates ideas visually through typography, layout and imagery.

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B.Des or a diploma in graphic or communication design, with a portfolio

Manages hiring, people policies and workplace practices.

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BBA or any undergraduate degree; MBA or MSW in HR is common

Designs learning experiences, courses and training material.

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Degree in education, design or communication, often with a master's

Researches securities and assets to support investment decisions.

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Undergraduate degree in commerce, economics or finance; CFA is common

The examination pathway into service as a judge in the subordinate judiciary.

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LL.B. followed by the State Judicial Services examination

Provides ongoing legal guidance to an organisation or institution.

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LL.B. with relevant practice experience

Researches statutes, case law and policy questions in depth.

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LL.B., commonly followed by LL.M. or research work

Takes machine learning models into reliable production systems.

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B.E./B.Tech in computing or a related field, often with postgraduate study

Advises organisations on strategy, structure and performance problems.

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Strong undergraduate degree, commonly followed by an MBA

Plans how a product or service reaches and persuades its audience.

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BBA, B.Com or a communication degree; MBA in marketing is common

Works on mathematical theory and its application to real problems.

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B.Sc./B.S. in Mathematics, then M.Sc. and commonly a Ph.D.

Performs the diagnostic tests clinical decisions depend on.

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B.Sc. or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Designs and maintains the networks that connect systems and users.

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B.E./B.Tech or diploma in computing, IT or electronics

Advises on diet and nutrition for health and clinical conditions.

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B.Sc. in Nutrition or Dietetics, commonly with postgraduate study

Runs the day-to-day processes that keep a business functioning.

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BBA, B.Com or B.E./B.Tech; MBA in operations is common

Dispenses medicines and advises on their safe and correct use.

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D.Pharm or B.Pharm with registration under the Pharmacy Council

Creates photographic images for editorial, commercial or documentary use.

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Diploma or degree in photography or visual arts; portfolio-led field

Studies matter, energy and the physical laws that govern them.

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B.Sc. in Physics, then M.Sc. and commonly a Ph.D.

Restores movement and function after injury, surgery or illness.

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BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy), commonly followed by MPT

Law enforcement roles entered through central or state recruitment.

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Graduation for officer routes; state recruitment for other ranks

Designs products end to end, from user need to final form or interface.

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B.Des in product or industrial design, or a design-focused portfolio route

Decides what a product should do and why, then guides it to release.

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Undergraduate degree in engineering, business or design; MBA is common

Teaches and researches at college and university level.

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Master's degree with NET/SET, and commonly a Ph.D.

Plans, coordinates and delivers projects within scope and timeline.

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Undergraduate degree in any discipline, often with a management qualification

Works on health at the population level rather than patient by patient.

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Health, science or social science degree, then MPH or equivalent

Analyses and designs policy for government, think tanks or non-profits.

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Undergraduate degree in social sciences, economics or law, then MPP or MA

Works on solar, wind and other clean energy systems and projects.

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B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical or Energy Engineering

Researches a defined domain and produces structured analytical output.

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Undergraduate degree in economics, commerce, science or social sciences

Conducts structured scientific research in institutions or industry.

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Master's degree in the science discipline, commonly with a Ph.D.

Identifies and measures financial and operational risks.

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Degree in finance, economics, statistics or mathematics

Automates industrial and business processes using robotics and control systems.

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B.E./B.Tech in Mechatronics, Electrical, Instrumentation or Computing

Designs and programs robotic and automated systems.

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B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics or Computer Engineering

Leads a sales team and owns customer relationships and targets.

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BBA, B.Com or any undergraduate degree; MBA is common for senior roles

Teaches a subject or grade level in a school setting.

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Undergraduate degree with B.Ed., plus applicable eligibility tests

Studies social behaviour, institutions and outcomes using research methods.

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BA in social sciences, followed by a master's or research degree

Designs, builds and maintains software applications and systems.

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B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, BCA or an equivalent computing degree

Central government posts recruited through Staff Selection Commission examinations.

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Class 12 or graduation depending on the specific SSC examination

State administrative roles recruited through State Public Service Commissions.

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Graduation, then the relevant State Public Service Commission examination

Designs studies and analyses data to draw reliable conclusions.

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B.Sc. in Statistics, then M.Sc. or M.Stat.

Advises individuals and businesses on tax obligations and filings.

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B.Com or law degree; professional accountancy qualification is common

Designs how digital products look, feel and behave for users.

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Design degree (B.Des), or a computing or communication degree with a portfolio

Shapes raw footage into a finished, coherent piece of video.

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Degree or diploma in film, media or mass communication; portfolio matters

Designs and verifies integrated circuits and chips.

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B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or ECE, commonly with M.Tech in VLSI