Political Science

If you are pursuing political science then you must be a UPSC aspirant. Political science course in itself is so vast that if you focus on it, you will not require any parallel course. But if you are aiming for UPSC then I would refer you some books that you should read that would increase your insight and at the same time prepare you for UPSC examinations. The first one is Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth and the second is India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra. The book Indian Polity is considered the bible for UPSC exams as there are approx 25 questions you will get in that exam from Indian Polity for sure. On the other hand, India's struggle for independence is also an important book which enlightens you about the facts and all the hard work India went through to attain independence. If you are a first-year student, I would recommend you to start taking general studies coaching from your second year.
If you do these things, you won't need any other parallel course while doing political science.

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There is an increasing demand for graduates in Public Administration. Job opportunities are available in central, state and local governments. With the outsourcing of public administrative works, graduates can also seek employment opportunities in private organisations. Health services, social services and protective services offer career avenues for these graduates. There are also a number of support services that require skilled Public Administration graduates.
The job of public administration personnel includes:
Analyzing information
Conducting safety inspections
Consultations
Drafting and implementing governmental and public policy
Investigating suspected criminal activity
Implementing information technologies
Managing people and resources
Overseeing expenditures
The job profile will vary according to the organisation in which the graduate is employed. Public Administration graduates can seek employment in the following capacities. The job types available are:
Criminal Investigator
Administrative Officer
Consultant
Corporate Manager
Labour Management Relations Specialist
Social Worker
Customs Inspector
Industrial Relations Specialist
Teacher
Consumer Safety Inspector
Management Analyst
Personnel Management Specialist
Systems Analyst
Career avenues are available for graduates in different sectors. The expertise in public administration is required in areas that require managing, implementation and drafting of projects. Graduates can find employment in the following areas:
Tribal Administration
Secretariat
Public Works
Postal services
Police Department
Panchayati Raj
Municipal Bodies
Land Revenue Systems
Indian Civil Services
Fire and Emergency Services
Education
Economic Development
Corporate Management
Bureaucracy
The remuneration in public sector organizations is fixed by the government. It varies according to the job profile and area of employment. Aspirants can expect an increase in salary with experience in the field.