Select Language
About The Career
Breeders develop, test and release new varieties using traditional crossing and modern genetics/biotechnology. They work in research institutes (ICAR, universities), seed companies, and public-private breeding programs.
Plant Breeding & Genetics
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Curious about genetics and careful with experiments
- Patient, analytical, and lab-friendly
- Class XII to enter B.Sc Agriculture (then specialise); M.Sc/PhD in Genetics/Plant Breeding for research roles.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Science (PCB, Biology focus) preferred.
- B.Sc Agriculture → M.Sc (Genetics & Plant Breeding) → research jobs in ICAR/universities or seed industry.
Average Starting Salary
- Research and industry freshers often start ₹18,000 – ₹45,000 per month; higher for private seed companies and senior scientists.