There is a good chance that whenever you hear the term ‘agriculture’, you automatically think of farmers ploughing fields, planting seeds, harvesting crops, and feeding livestock, isn’t it? What if we tell you that there is more to it?

The truth is that agriculture is a vast sector and it’s not only related to farming. Instead, it is an inter-related sector with many other fields. Agriculture has grown tremendously in modern times and numerous opportunities have sprouted over time. The agriculture sector now encompasses horticulture, poultry farming, pisciculture (commercial breeding of fishes), dairy farming, agricultural biotechnology, etc.

If you look at the changing scenario, you will notice that there are many vacancies in the agriculture sector other than farming.

Here are the top 9 agriculture jobs in India:

1. Indian Forest Service officer (IFS).

This is one of the civil service exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is held to recruit officers at the all-India level by the Government of India for the scientific management of forests. The candidate must be a science graduate. The recruitment process involves three stages, i.e., a preliminary written exam followed by the main exam and final interviews. The aspirant must clear all the rounds of the process. The selected candidates are trained for two years at Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy

2. NABARD Grade ‘B’ officer

This exam is held once a year to recruit NABARD Grade ‘B’ Officers. Candidates who get selected in NABARD Grade ‘B’ work as development assistants. The aspirants who have done their graduation or post-graduation in any subject and have secured 60% or more can sit for the exam.

3. Agricultural Research Scientist(ARS)

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) holds the Agricultural Research Services examination. This competitive exam is conducted for the recruitment of scientists in Agricultural Research Services (ARS) under various disciplines. Currently, there are 55 related disciplines. This exam is conducted in two stages: ASRB ARS Preliminary Exam and the ASRB ARS Main exam.

4. Agricultural Field Officer (AFO)

This is a banking and finance job. As per the RBI’s guidelines for commercial banks, every year, banks need to open at least 25% of the branches in unbanked rural areas. An Agricultural Field Officer (AFO directly works with farmers. Other than farmers, they also work with companies related to agriculture, rural development and its allied fields. The other benefit of this job is that it helps you get a great understanding of the rural population, especially farmers, and their financial requirements.

5. Agricultural Development Officer (ADO)

It is one of the most prestigious jobs in the agriculture sector. The aspirant should have a bachelor’s degree in science, with a specialization in agricultural engineering or in biology and agricultural science. An ADO has to ensure that all the agricultural practices are in lieu of the state and local rules and regulations. His main task is to test and investigate all the processes, so as to determine whether they are complying with these rules. The salary compensation depends upon the department or division the ADO is working for.

6. Block Development Officer (BDO)

The BDO aspirant needs to crack the Public Civil Service Exam (PCS) that is conducted annually by state governments. The eligible candidate should be at least 21 years old and must be a graduate of a recognized university. A BDO takes care of the execution of plans and programs approved by the authorities. They have the authority to sign on behalf of the Panchayat Samiti and they authenticate all letters and documents prior to approval by the authorities.

7. Agriculture Manager

The aspirant must have completed a bachelor’s degree program in agriculture. The agriculture managers are responsible for planning, organizing and supervising activities on farm estates such as raising animals, tending crops, planning strategies for maximum yield, organizing farm administration and managing staff.

8. Agronomy Sales Manager

These are the subject matter experts involved in preparing a team that helps farmers increase crop production and choose correct harvesting techniques. Apart from imparting knowledge, they are also responsible for selling their company’s offerings like seeds, soil, and manure.

9. Agricultural Educator

If you have done a bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture, you can become an agricultural educator. They can educate students about agriculture, food and natural resources. They can also join any educational institution or research center.

The untapped sector of agritech

Apart from the above-mentioned jobs, there are agritech startups in India with strong potential. One of the successful agritech startups in India is Bijak. It is India’s No. 1 agri-trading app that acts as a meeting point for farmers, commission agents and suppliers, and oversees trade in 100+ commodities. Bijak also provides accounting solutions with its product ChargeERP.

ChargeERP the solution

ChargeERP accounting software has been designed keeping in mind the daily interactions of commission agents in agricultural mandis. It is a cloud-based accounting software introduced with the core aim of reducing the agent’s workload. ChargeERP is the easiest online accounting software available in India. One of the many benefits of this platform is that it can be accessed from anywhere and from multiple devices. It provides data security with end-to-end encryption. Plus, it doesn’t require any kind of technical or accounting expertise.

If you are looking to explore more about this next-level accounting software, feel free to dial +91 9311341199 or visit www.chargeerp.com, and request your free demo today. We also suggest that you follow us on Facebook for regular updates. You can also view the latest instructional videos on the ChargeERP YouTube channel.

Vacancies in ChargeERP

Bijak is a platform that facilitates free trade between buyers and suppliers. We are building a first-of-its-kind product that is an integrated solution for mandi information, order and payment channels and logistics that can help traders overcome age-old challenges. If you wish to explore a prosperous career in agritech, you may visit the careers section on www.bijak.in . Similarly, here are the current openings in ChargeERP:

• Data Entry Operators – The person will be responsible for entering details of new customers in records.
• Cash Collection Agent – The person will be responsible for visiting mandis or offices of our customers to collect cash payments and then deposit the same in banks