What can my friend do to get a good job after completing BA in economics (Hons.)? Can he get a government job?

There are many career opportunities for BA Economics graduates. First of all BA Economics graduates are eligible for all government jobs in central and state government where eligibility criteria is graduation degree. You can evaluate Civil Services, PSC in state, SSC etc. Indian Economic Services

Dear, Economics (Hons) programme has good opportunities especially in corporate profile like research, market analyst, data analyst and policies formation. For govt. jobs, he needs to take an exam and according to that only he will get the job. All the best.