Agricultural Engineering Career Guide: Roles, Salary 2025 & Future Scope

Updated on Dec 13, 2023 12:20 IST
Vidhi Jain

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Designing, building and even improving the machinery and structures which are used for farming is what all Agriculture & Farm Engineering means. Popular jobs are Agriculture Officer, Food Researcher, Agricultural Food Scientist, etc. Avg. salary that a graduate can earn is INR 4 - 8 LPA. Popular recruiters are Amul Dairy, Britannia, ITC Limited, etc.

Agriculture & Farm Engineering Jobs

Candidates can see the table below -

Job Profile Average CTC
Agricultural Engineer INR 4- 7 LPA
Farm Manager INR 4- 8 LPA
Precision Agriculture Specialist INR 3-5 LPA
Irrigation Engineer INR 4- 8 LPA
Agricultural Consultant INR 6- 9 LPA
Farm Machinery Technician INR 3- 6 LPA

Agriculture & Farm Engineering Best Jobs

 

Candidates can see the table below - 

Job Profile Job Description Average Annual CTC
Agicultural Engineer Agricultural engineers create agricultural machinery, equipment, and systems. They strive to increase farm efficiency while minimizing environmental effect.  4- 7 LPA
Irrigation Engineer Irrigation engineers develop, implement, and maintain irrigation systems to guarantee crops get enough water. 4- 8 LPA
Farm Manager Farm managers handle a farm's day-to-day operations, which include crop production, livestock management, and human supervision. 4-8 LPA
Agricultural Machinery Specialist Agricultural machinery specialists fix and maintain farm equipment to ensure it runs smoothly. 4- 7 LPA
Precision Agriculture Specialist Precision agriculture professionals collect data and optimize farm operations using technology such as GPS, drones, and sensors.  3-5 LPA
Agricultural Consultant Agricultural consultants advise farmers on a variety of topics, including crop selection, pest management, soil health, and sustainability measures.  6- 9 LPA

Agricultural & Farm Engineering Best Recruiters

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Top Recruiters for Agricultural & Farm Engineering
Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Agribusiness and Food Processing
Farm Management and Consulting Precision Agriculture Technology
Irrigation and Water Management Government Agencies
Research and Development Institutions Rural and Agricultural Finance

Candidates can see the table below for recruiters in each sector -

Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Companies

Mahindra & Mahindra

Sonalika Tractors

John Deere India

Escorts Group

Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE)

Ambber Innovations

Agriculture Research and Development Companies
Bayer CropScience Monsanto India Rallis India
Tata Chemicals UPL Dhanuka Agritech
Government Agencies
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Krishi Vigyan Kendras Indian Institute of Forest Management
Indian Institute of Soil Science Central Potato Research Institute National Institute of Plant Health Management
Irrigation and Water Management Companies

Ankha Kaizen Technologies

IWMI-CGIAR

Indian Institute of Science 

National Water Development Agency  Water Resources Department Central Water Commission
Farm Management and Consulting Companies

Agronize

PwC India

Ambrotechs

Krish-e

Northern Farmers PLC

AgroSonic Solutions Private Limited

Best Agricultural and Farm Engineering Colleges

Candidates can see the table below -

Institute Average Package Offered
Aligarh Muslim University 4.75 LPA
Assam University 3.68- 3.7 LPA
GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology 4.55- 5.5 LPA
Haldia Institute of Technology 5.4 LPA
IIT Kharagpur 13.5- 18.75 LPA
JIS College of Engineering 4.5 LPA

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

5.5 LPA

MAKAUT

4 LPA
SRM University 4.5 LPA
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research 4- 5.07 LPA

Best Indian Cities for Agriculture and Farm Engineering Jobs

Candidates can see the table below -

Major cities

Top Sectors

Average CTC

Pune Agricultural Machinery, Biotechnology, and Food Processing. 6- 9 LPA
Delhi Agriculture Research, Agribusiness, and Farm Management 5- 8 LPA
Hyderabad Agricultural Research, Crop Improvement, and Precision Agriculture. 6- 9 LPA
Bengaluru Precision Agriculture and Data Analytics 7-10 LPA
Chennai Agricultural Engineering, Farm Equipment Manufacturing, and Agricultural Research 5- 9 LPA

Agricultural and Farm Engineering Jobs in Government and Private Sector

Candidates can see the table below -

Sector Description Average CTC
Government Agencies Graduates of agricultural and farm engineering are frequently engaged by government agencies in charge of agriculture, rural development, and environmental regulation. They may be involved in policy creation, research, or enforcement. 7- 10 LPA
Research and Development Graduates are hired by universities, agricultural research centers, and private organizations interested in agricultural research to conduct research and develop new solutions to farming difficulties. 6- 9 LPA
Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Agricultural and farm engineering graduates are hired by companies that make agricultural machinery and equipment to design, develop, and enhance machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. 7- 10 LPA
Farm Management and Consulting Graduates are hired by farm management firms and consulting firms to give knowledge in crop management, animal production, sustainability methods, and overall farm efficiency. 5- 9 LPA
Agribusiness and Food Processing Graduates are frequently hired by agribusiness organizations involved in processing, packaging, and distribution of agricultural products to work on food safety, quality control, and supply chain management 6- 10 LPA

Agriculture and Farm Engineering Salary Abroad

Candidates can see the table below -

Country Salary Offered
Canada
  • Entry-Level: CAD 40,000 - CAD 60,000 per year
  • Mid-Level: CAD 70,000 - CAD 90,000 per year
  • Senior-Level: CAD 90,000 and above per year
Australia
  • Entry-Level: AUD 50,000 - AUD 70,000 per year
  • Mid-Level: AUD 75,000 - AUD 90,000 per year
  • Senior-Level: AUD 90,000 and above per year
Germany
  • Entry-Level: €45,000 - €60,000 per year
  • Mid-Level: €60,000 - €90,000 per year
  • Senior-Level: €90,000 and above per year
United States
  • Entry-Level: $55,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Mid-Level: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
  • Senior-Level: $110,000 and above per year

 

Table of contents
  • Popular Agriculture & Farm Engineering Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Agriculture & Farm Engineering Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Agriculture & Farm Engineering UG Courses
  • Popular Agriculture & Farm Engineering PG Courses

Popular Agriculture & Farm Engineering Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Agriculture & Farm Engineering Colleges in India. Learn more about these Agriculture & Farm Engineering colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
11 Courses
39.85 K - 8 L
14 - 19.76 LPA

#4 India Today

1 Course

#12 India Today

1 Course
8 L
1 Course
4 L
6.75 LPA
1 Course
5.0
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1 Course
2 L
4.48 LPA

Popular Private Agriculture & Farm Engineering Colleges in India

1 Course
1.05 L
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2.69 L
3.0
4.4 L
4 LPA
1 Course
4.18 L
8.08 L
1 Course
2.3 L

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Agriculture & Farm Engineering. Students interested in pursuing a career on Agriculture & Farm Engineering, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

5 May ' 26

JEE Main 2026 paper 2 result session 2

4 May ' 26

JEE Main 2026 paper 2 final answer key session 2

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MHT CET 2026 Result for 1st Attempt PCM Group

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MHT CET 2026 Session 2 PCM Final Answer Key

Jun '26

Web-based Choice Filling Starts

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6 Jun ' 26

KCET Result 2026

19 Jun ' 26 - 28 Jun ' 26

TS EAMCET 2026 MPC Counselling Phase 1 - Registra...

22 Jun ' 26 - 29 Jun ' 26

TS EAMCET 2026 MPC Counselling Phase 1 - Certific...

Popular Agriculture & Farm Engineering UG Courses

Following are the most popular Agriculture & Farm Engineering UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Agriculture & Farm Engineering PG Courses

Following are the most popular Agriculture & Farm Engineering PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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The eligibility criteria for the BTech course at Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur is pass in Class 12th from a recognised board. 

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The BTech Agricultural Engineering course is an amalgamation of Biological & Physical Sciences as base for Engineering applications in Agriculture & Food Systems, Natural Resource Conservation, Eco-Friendly Environment & related Biological Systems. 

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Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur admission procedure is given below:

  • To get admission at Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur, student must be eligible. 
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Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur application process 2026 is given below:

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Yes, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur offers financial assistance to students. The college offers Fee concessions and scholarships such as Adi Dravidar welfare scholarships, Central Government scholarships, State Government free education for students from non-graduat

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Yes, entrance test is required for BTech admission at Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur. The student has to clear ICAR UG exam (for UG course) and then participate counselling to get selected in BTech programme. However, if the student is a native of Tamil Nadu, then t

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To get admission in Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur BTech, the student must pass Class 12 from a recognised board or council. If the eligibility requirement is met, the candidate must clear ICAR UG exam entrance exam followed by counselling. If the student is a nativ

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Yes, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur application form is available on the university portal. Students must visit the official portal of TNAU. Register and fill the application form. Students must pay the application fees to complete the process.

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No, students cannot apply offline for admission in Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur. The application process is conduted in online mode through the university portal. For offline application process, students must check with the college administrative department.

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Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur offers one course at UG level. The college offers BTech in Agricultural Engineering for four years in full-time mode. Students must be eligible to apply for BTech.

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Yes, entrance exam is required for admissio in Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur. The college accepts ICAR UG Exam. However, if the student is a native of Tamil Nadu, then the students must only apply for the counselling in the official website of TNAU, for which the l

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To get admission in Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur, students must meet the eligibility. The eligibility is to pass Class 12 exams in relevnt subjects from a recognised board. There is no set percentage for eligibility.

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Students can apply with 70% marks in Class 12. However, Class 12 scores are not enough. The aspirant must appear for ICAR UG exam for admission, if the students is not a resident of Tamil Nadu. If the student is a native of Tamil Nadu, then the aspirat must participate in counselling.

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No, students cannot get direct admission in Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur, Tamil Nadu. The applicant is selected on the basis of ICAR UG exam/ merit, followed by counselling.

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To get admission in the medical course at Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur UG course, applicant must pass Class 12 from a recognised board. The selection criteria is based on ICAR UG exam entrance exams followed by counselling process, depending on the state. 

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