What are the government job opportunities after completing a UG/PG course in Sociology ?

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    Harsh Ranjan College Selection Expert | Scholar-Level 17

    7 years ago
    Sociology is the study of social activities happening in modern and ancient times and finding the possible reason for these issue.
    There are a lot of job opportunities for sociology graduates. They can work as journalist, research, in NGOs, Law Firms, advertising market and many more.
    They can also work as educator, business consultant and statistical development for big companies. Government release vacation for these graduates to work for their program and finding the way which helps the citizens with these works. Generally, government gives job to these graduates for research and finding the best possible way which helps citizens.
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    Shashikant Kurodi

    6 years ago
    You can write KPSC or UPSC exams, even banking exams. Also, you can write police department exams. You can write postal department exams. There are many such exams.
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    Ankit Kumar University of Delhi | Guide-Level 15

    5 years ago
    Central Government Jobs after B.A. Sociology number of job opportunities are there for the B.A. Sociology graduates in the central government sector. They can secure employment in the entry level jobs in central government sectors after completing B.A. In Sociology. These graduates can also appear for the central government examinations such as UPSC, SSC, etc. To enter into a job in government departments. They can enter in these sectors as consultants, programme managers, policy analysts, etc. Mentioned below are some of the employment sectors:Social servicesCommunity workChild-care or community development agencies Business Health.
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    ABHISHEK K If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    B.A. Sociology number of job opportunities are there for the B.A. Sociology graduates in the central government sector. They can secure employment in the entry level jobs in central government sectors after completing B.A. In Sociology. These graduates can also appear for the central government examinations such as UPSC, SSC, etc. To enter into a job in government departments. They can enter in these sectors as consultants, programme managers, policy analysts, etc.
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    Aman Kumar | Guide-Level 12

    7 years ago
    Hi,
    There are numerous opportunities for a sociology graduate in government sector-
    A graduate in sociology can pursue Masters in sociology and appear for UGC National Entrance Test (NET) or State Entrance Test (SET) and apply for Assistant professor position in government universities across India.
    One can also appear for Union Public Service Commission and State Public Service Commission exams.
    Staff Selection Commission is also a very good option if you are looking government job. By qualifying Staff Service Commission one can become income tax officer, Customs officer, Excise Inspector, government Auditor, PA to Union and State sec
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    thakur garg | Contributor-Level 6

    7 years ago
    Central Government Jobs after BA Sociology
    A number of job opportunities are there for the B.A Sociology graduates in the central government sector. They can secure employment in the entry level jobs in central government sectors after completing B.A in Sociology. These graduates can also appear for the central government examinations such as UPSC, SSC, etc. to enter into a job in government departments. They can enter in these sectors as consultants, program managers, policy analysts, etc. Mentioned below are some of the employment sectors:
    Social services
    Community work
    Child-care or community development agencies
    Business
    Health services
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    Sunil Soni Management & IT Consultant | Scholar-Level 18

    7 years ago
    Sociology is the study of social behaviour or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, disorder, and change. Expert I the field of Sociology are called sociologists. Many sociologists aim to conduct research that may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, while others focus primarily on refining the theoretical understanding of social processes.
    Sociology graduates have opportunities in following fields:
    (a) Education industry as teach
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    Siddharth Bhardwaj Quantitative Analyst (Credit Risk) | Guide-Level 14

    7 years ago
    Sociology is a study of human behaviour and due to this fact, you can find the applicability of sociology in almost every part of organisation. Those students who have done their Masters with sociology major can work in the HR Team, Marketing Team and etc. In many areas it can help to make career other than teaching and researching. Media, NGO, Public Relations, Industrial organisations, HR management etc. Any sort of organisation where human dealing is the core. Major work areas like preparing Questionaari, doing research, conducting interviews and lot more were your job responsibility. Apart from working in Corporate world, Sociology
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    Priyank Devgan

    7 years ago
    Hi,
    It is a generalist degree, so none in particular. It is like studying philosophy or English. You can become a social worker, but that might require another year or two of training.
    Depending on your skill set, you can also find positions in statistics, research design, data analysis, etc. But, graduation rates are such that most of these spots are taken by those with Masters.
    Again, don't expect to apply for a job as a sociologist with your Bachelor's degree. One thing you would have learned in your education is that the best sources of information (and capital and resources) flow through social connections. So, make them, and use the
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