A student who chooses to specialize in Public Administration can work with public or private sectors, non-profit and welfare agencies apart from local government bodies, state government and public service organizations and international arena too.

Different specializations in Public Administration will lead to job openings as:

Administrative Officers - A wide range of government occupations, from civil servants to legislature to intelligence bodies, are available for those with a major in Public Administration. Administrators in Central, State and Local Government are engaged in administration and management of functions of the Government.
Consultants - The consultants conduct research relating to budgeting and financial analysis, public relations or marketing, shaping organizational policy, program development and implementation. Consultants may be employed in public or private sectors who lead different organizations.
Teaching Professions - Employment opportunities for individuals with public administration majors are available at the school level and at the college level.
Corporate Managers - Corporate Managers are employed by government agencies, small businesses, health care and educational institutions. As a public administrator graduate is trained in these skills, he may seek positions in organizational management or programme management in the public or private sector.
Program Analyst - They are responsible for planning, analyzing, and evaluating the effectiveness of a program within an institution.
Program Director- The program director is responsible for one, several, or all of a non-profit’s programs.

Where can you work:

The students are placed in the education, government, banking, insurance, central and state government/public enterprise offices, University teachers and various other sectors after clearing different competitive examinations like civil services, UGC NET, SSC etc as:

· Management Analyst

· Public Works

· Social Worker

· Labour Management Relations Specialist

· Personnel Management Specialist

· Economic Development

· Administrative Officer

· Municipal Planning

· Customs Inspector

· Police

· Foreign service offices

· District administrators

· Police offices

· Audit and revenue officers

What will you earn? :

Students after finishing their Master’s who are appointed in junior scale selection after appearing for the All India Civil Service Cadres, can earn up to of Rs. 30,000 per month, initially. Whereas with experience can later draw up to Rs.80,000 at senior grade scale. Salaries can get a bit higher for private sector employees, and a bit lower for those working in the non-profit sector.

Working in Public Administration field is very interesting and challenging at the same time. It is a rewarding career where one can hold high positins while working for the welfare of the society.It has also essential for citizens of India, and future policy formulators and practitioners to understand how the Indian polity is administered.

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