Political Science

A political scientist conducts surveys, analyses election results, interview relevant individuals and scrutinise available documentation in the area of political Science. Some even attend legal proceedings and observe public events. Other tasks include:
(a)Consulting work with governmental officials.
(b Identifying, researching, analysing and advocating public issues.
(c) Preparing reports and documents.
Writing articles for publications in the newspapers, magazines and journals.
(d) Advisors to the constitutional posts as the President, the Governor etc.
You may do PG after BA (Hons) Political Science for above career options. Lot of civil servants have political Science background.

A student pursuing studies in political Science can choose a career according to his/her choice. After completing Bachelors/Masters program in political Science, several opportunities are available in both government and private sectors. Politics, public administration, law, and marketing fields are always in need of good political scientists. Political scientists even can opt for campaign management, polling and electoral politics, and university and college teaching. The career prospects in political Science have widened enough in the voluntary organization sectors, such as NGOs. The international voluntary organizations, like UNO, have huge scopes for proficient political scientists across the world. Besides, they can join media houses as political journalists and political researchers/analysts. What's more, they can become members of Parliament or State Legislative Assemblies, or serve various political parties as party president, party member, or activist.

As a student of political Science you can pursue your career in various field or else there are several exams for which you can apply with the government of India. You can apply for the exams conducted by the UPSC, SSC, State level PSC, IBPS Bank PO and Clerical exams, other Bank PO and clerical exams etc. You can even try to get jobs with the private sector organization. f you are thinking to get a job based on political Science then the scope is wide and you can choose from a wide range of job profile like, Activist, Administration in Corporate or Government or Non-Profit organization, Online Political Data Analyst,Budget Examiner or Analyst, Public Affairs Research Analyst, Public Opinion Analyst, Research Analyst, State Legislator,Survey Analyst, Systems Analyst, University Administrator, University Professor, Banking Analyst or Executive, Campaign Operative, Career Counselor, Editor, Online Political Journal, Federal Government Analyst, Free-lance writer, High School Government Teacher, Journalist, Policy Analyst, Political Commentator etc.