Jobs include environmental scientist, conservation officer, climate adaptation specialist, and roles in pollution control and environmental impact assessments. Employers: MoEFCC, state environment departments, consultancies, NGOs and research institutes. Growing climate finance and green projects create demand for environmental experts.
Environment & Climate (Conservation & Policy)
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
Passionate about nature and sustainability
Good with fieldwork, data analysis and policy reading
Comfortable with stakeholder work (government, communities, industry)
Bachelor’s/Master's (Social Work, Development Studies/Management, Environment/climate-related courses)
Average Starting Salary
Entry environmental consultant/field roles: ₹20,000 – ₹50,000/month; specialised consultants or government scientist posts may start higher (varies by employer).