Career prospects after MSc chemistry

Career prospects after MSc Chemistry:

Among the different subjects of basic sciences, Chemistry is one of the most prosperous subject regarding the career point of view. Below some of the prospects are discussed in brief which are related directly to the subject.

1. Teaching(college/universities):
Eligibility- Fair academic record +NET/PhD
How- Respond to advertisements + personal interview
Vital criteria- in the interview the marks are distributed as- PhD(10), gold medalist(5), weightage of marks obtained from X to MSc(0.1%),PI(80),research paper(5), previous teaching experience(5)
Salary- Rs Approx 36000(colleges), ~ 40000(universities), ~50000(IITs)+other facilities

2. Research activities:
PhD
Eligibility-Fair academic record +NET/GATE
How- Respond to advertisements + personal interview
Vital criteria- In the interviews, knowledge base + confidence level is tested
Stipend- Rs 16000/- for first two years & Rs 18000/- for next three years + 15%HRA

Post Doc
After PhD, people can opt for teaching or Post Doc in foreign countries
Eligibility- Research paper+ good PhD guide
How- Apply for different Post Doctoral fellowships
Vital criteria- good network
Fellowship- Rs 80000-400000/- (depand on fellowship)

3. Central Govt jobs
DRDO, BARC , Forensic Dept etc. make advertisements time to time
Eligibility- MSc with 60%
How-Respond to advertisements + written exam + personal interview
Vital Criteria- Comprehensive Knowledge of subject
Salary- Approx Rs 45000 + numerous facilities

4. Jobs in PSUs
OIL, ONGC, IOCL, GAIL, NTPC take chemists every year
Eligibility- MSc with 60%
How- Respond to advertisements + written exam +personal interview
Vital criteria- Confidence level
Salary- Rs 65000/-+ other facilities

5. Jobs in Research institutes
a. Scientist (CSIR labs eg.RRL, NCL, CDRI etc)
Eligibility- PhD with quality research papers
How- Respond to advertisements published time to time
Vital criteria-Quality research papers
Salary- ~Rs 45000/- initially

b. Technical officer (CSIR labs/IITs/IISc/IISER/Universities)
Eligibility- MSc+research experience(2 yrs)
How- Respond to advertisements published time to time
Vital criteria- Knowledge about instruments
Salary- ~Rs 36000/-