Those who are looking for a job opportunity after M.A in Sociology can opt for teaching. They can also write Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT) and join Indian Civil Services. If they are interested in research field, then they can pursue their career as Research Officer or Junior Research Fellow in Indian Statistical Institute, National Institute of Urban Affairs and Centre for Advanced Research and Development. They can also find jobs in the field of criminology, health, family and child development like Child Development Project Officer, District Probation Officer, Liaison Officer, Rehabilitation Counselor etc.

Career in Teaching

M.A graduates in Sociology can pursue their career in teaching after qualifying the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET). Those who qualify in NET or SET can join any college or University in India as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

Career in Administrative Services

Indian Civil Services like IAS, IPS and IFS are also good options for these graduates as their main subject is sociology. For that, they should qualify the Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT) held by Union Public Service Commission. They can also write the exams conducted by State Public Service Commission and get into various administrative posts like

• Assistant Commissioner
• Block Development Officer
• Tehsil Welfare Officer
• Sub-divisional Magistrate
• District Public Relation Officer

Career in Research

Those who possess M.A degree in Sociology can pursue their career as Junior Research Fellow in Indian Statistical Institute. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology offer the job of Junior Research Assistant to these graduates on contract basis. It is also possible for them to join as Junior Research Officer in National Institute of Urban Affairs. They can also join Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD) as Senior Research Officer or Field Officer. But in that case, they should have adequate experience in the related field.

Career in Health, Family and Child Development Services

M.A graduates in Sociology can join Centre for Gerontological Studies and pursue their career as Gerontologists. They can get into the post of Child Development Project Officer or District Programme Officer after qualifying the exam held by State Public Service Commission.  They can also work in District Child Protection Society as Probation Officer. Other jobs available for these graduates in the field of Health, Family and Child Development Services are

• Marriage Counselor
• Liaison Officer
• Family and Child Development Officer
• Rehabilitation Counselor
• Health Educator

Career in Criminology and Educational Institutions

After completing M.A in Sociology, one can get into the post of Probation and Prison Welfare Officer after qualifying the exam conducted by the concerned State Public Service Commission. They can also join as District Probation Officer or Parole Officer. Jobs available for these graduates in the educational field are

• Admission Counselor
• Placement Officer
• Substance Abuse Counselor

It is also possible for them to join as Career Counselor if they have enough knowledge about different higher studies options and its advantages.