M.Sc. in Agriculture (Horticulture) 

at SOA University, Bhubaneswar

Career prospects for a Master Of Science holder in Horticulture greatly vary. The job scope in India depends on the respective specialisation and demand. They can find job scope in areas like Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Firms, Private Colleges, etc. Job opportunities for M.Sc Horticulture are diversified into different sectors. 

M.Sc Horticulture course provides students with a very in-depth understanding of the topics. The most common M.Sc Horticulture jobs that hire postgraduates are Horticulturist,  Quality Controller, Floriculturist,  Agricultural Analyst, and more.

While there are many high-paying designations like Conservation Scientists, Agricultural Managers, Food Scientists, Floral sales Representatives, Landscape Architects, Environmental Scientists, Agricultural Engineers, and Arborists in India. The average salary of a Senior Horticulturist is INR 12.5 LPA. 

However, the salary package also depends on your geographical location, skillset, relevant experience, and the employer.

National Horticulture Board (NHB), Organic India Private Limited, Tata Chemicals, IARI, IIHR etc. are considered to be some of the top recruiting companies for MSc Horticulture in India. These recruiters offer students a chance to work with experienced professionals in the industry and directly learn from them which helps them new relevant skills and knowledge required to survive in this industry, while alongside earning handsome packages.

There are numerous options and career paths available in the Horticulture profession. Horticulture grads have a variety of possibilities. There are lucrative positions available in both the public and private sectors. Candidates can apply for the position of District Horticulture Officer/District Agriculture Officer by taking the State Public Service Commission examination.

In addition, they can apply for Technical Assistant/Technical Officer positions at Agricultural Universities such as ICAR, DRDO, IARI, and CSIR. They can also work as a designer or contractor for landscaping projects, or in companies that deal with seeds, fertilisers, sprays, and other horticultural-related products. Horticulture can also pursue a career in academia as a professor.

Those with a PhD can apply for the Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board, ICAR, New Delhi test. This examination is for the position of a scientist.