Environmental Sciences Career Guide: Roles, Salary 2025 & Future Scope

Environmental Science career scope is vast in India as students can choose employment opportunities in both government and private sectors. Students can find jobs in many fields such as Food processing industries, Mining companies, Urban planning commissions, Waste treatment industries, Textile mills, Oil refineries etc.

Some popular Environmental Science employment opportunities are Microbiologist, Environmentalist, Natural Resource Specialist, Wildlife Biologist, Environment Journalist, Conservation Hydrologist, etc. The average starting salary for an Environmental Consultant is INR 7.6 LPA.

You look for career options in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Animal Welfare Board of India, Wildlife Institute of India, Zoological Survey of India, and more.

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Top Career Profiles in Environmental Science

India offers a lot of Environmental Science opportunities in the career field. Here are some top job profiles in India -

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Environmental Consultant	INR 7.6 LPA
Environmental Scientist	INR 3.3 LPA
Environmental Health Officer	INR 4.2 LPA
Environmental Engineer	INR 4.5 LPA
Biologist	INR 5 LPA
Conservation Scientist	INR 3.5 LPA
Research Biologist	INR 4 LPA
Ecologist	9.6 LPA
Environmental Engineer	4.4 LPA
Geologist	6.5 LPA

Note - The salary data has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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Environmental Science Job Sectors in India

Environmental Science graduates in India have so many employment opportunities across many sectors. Here are some key employment areas for fresh graduates in the country:

Key Employment Areas
Government Agencies	NGOS
Wildlife Conservation and Research Organizations	Energy and Renewable Energy Companies
Waste and Water Management	Environmental Compliance and Testing Labs

Environmental Science Top Recruiters in India

In India, there are many organizations and sectors that actively recruit professionals for a wide range of Environmental Science job roles. Students can check top Environmental Science recruiting companies under each industry in the table below.

Government Institutions
MOEFCC	State Pollution Control Boards
Forest Departments	Municipal Corporations
NGOs
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)	World Wide Fund for Nature
Centre for Science and Environment	Environmental Defense Fund
Wildlife Conservation and Research Organizations
Wildlife Institute of India	Bombay Natural History Society
SACON	Botanical Survey of India
Energy and Renewable Energy Companies
Adani Green Energy Limited	Reliance Industries
GAIL Limited	ONGC
Waste and Water Management
VA Tech Wabag	Thermax India
GE Water	Siemens India- Water Technologies
Environmental Compliance and Testing Labs
Mineslab Services Pvt. Ltd.	Terracon Ecotech Private Limited
Folk Products and Design	G.R.I.D.

Note - The info is taken from external sites and may vary.

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Environmental Science Jobs in the Government and Private Sector

The Environmental Science jobs cover areas like environmental management, research, conservation, policy development and consulting. Here's an overview of popular jobs in both sectors for students' reference.

Environmental Science Jobs in the Government Sector

Government agencies at both the central and state levels are responsible for environmental protection, natural resource management and policy implementation. Students can find some Environmental Science government jobs in the table below -

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Environmental Officer	INR 4.1 LPA
Environmental Engineer	INR 7 LPA
Wildlife Biologist	INR 2.5 LPA
Forester	INR 3.5 LPA
Environmental Policy Analyst	INR 3 LPA

Note - The salary data has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Environmental Science Jobs in the Private Sector

The private sector offers diverse roles that basically focus on environmental management, sustainability, consulting, research and more. One can find some Environmental Science private jobs in the table below:

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Environmental Consultant	INR 6.9 LPA
Sustainability Manager	INR 13.2 LPA
GIS Specialist	INR 6.5 LPA
Environmental Scientist	INR 3.5 LPA
Water Resource Manager	INR 18 LPA

Note - The salary data has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Best Environmental Science Colleges for Placements in India

Several colleges in India that provides Environmental Science courses have a record of providing good placements. Here are some top college options known for their courses and placements.

Environmental Science Colleges	Average Package Offered
IISc Bangalore Placements	INR 30 LPA
IISER Bhopal Placements	INR 19 LPA
Mumbai University Placements	INR 18 LPA
DU Placements	INR 16 LPA
SK Somaiya College Placements	INR 11.4 LPA
Kalyani University Placements	INR 11 LPA
JSS Mysore Placements	INR 9.75 - 10.76 LPA
Symbiosis International Pune Placements	INR 10.3 LPA
JNU Placements	INR 9.5 LPA

Note - The info is taken from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

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