Master of Science in Seed Science & Technology

Eligibility

* The candidate should be passed the Bachelors examination from any recognized University or its equivalent examination and secured minimum 50% marks (45% is case of SC/ST candidates) .
* Candidates who have appeared or who are likely to appear for the qualifying examination i.e. B.Sc. with science group or equivalent but whose results have not been as yet declared can also go ahead for the admission.

Career Scope

M.Sc degree holders in Seed Science and Technology can get into the post of Scientist in Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). But they have to qualify the examination conducted by Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board. It is possible for them to pursue their career as Lecturer, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in agricultural colleges and universities provided they qualify the NET exam. Job profiles available for them in National Seed Corporation (NSC), State Seed Testing Lab (SSTL), State Seed Corporations (SSCs), Central Seed Testing Lab (CSTL), and Breeder Seed Units (BSUs) are: Seed Production Officer, Seed Inspector, Assistant Seed Officer, Seed Testing Officer, Seed Certification Officer.

Opportunities available in private sector: If the candidates are interested to work in private sector after M.Sc in Seed Science and Technology, then they can pursue their career as Plant Breeder in non-governmental research organizations like Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI).

After getting good experience in the field of Horticulture, M.Sc degree holders in Seed Science and Technology can pursue their career as Horticulture Consultant. They can start up their own office and give advice to their clients on how to design and supervise gardens. Another Self-employment opportunity available for these postgraduates is start an agriculture clinic for providing professional extension services to the farmers.

Job Prospects

Opportunities available in government sector

M.Sc degree holders in Seed Science & Technology can get into the post of Scientist in Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). But they have to qualify the examination conducted by Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board. It is possible for them to pursue their career as Lecturer, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in agricultural colleges and universities provided they qualify the NET exam. Job profiles available for them in National Seed Corporation (NSC), State Seed Testing Lab (SSTL), State Seed Corporations (SSCs), Central Seed Testing Lab (CSTL), and Breeder Seed Units (BSUs) are-

• Seed Production Officer
• Seed Inspector
• Assistant Seed Officer
• Seed Testing Officer
• Seed Certification Officer

Public Sector Undertakings like State Farms Corporation of India Ltd (SFCI) offers the job of Production Manager to the M.Sc graduates in Seed Science and Technology. These aspirants can get into the agricultural departments of government as Agricultural Development Officer or Block Development Officer. Public Service Commission conduct All India Level or State Level examination for the recruitment to these posts. Other job profiles available in Krishi Vigyan Kendra and agricultural departments in Central/State government are-

• Farm Supervisor
• Agriculture Inspector
• Training Organizer
• Training Associate
• Agricultural Officer

Opportunities available in private sector

If the candidates are interested to work in private sector after M.Sc in Seed Science and Technology, then they can pursue their career as Plant Breeder in non-governmental research organizations like Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI). But such aspirants should have minimum 2 years of experience in Plant Breeding.Job profiles available for them in production section of seed companies like Syngenta, Century, Mahyco, Nunhems, Bejosheetal, Namdhari, J.K. Seeds and Indo-American Hybrid Seeds are-

• Quality Control Officer
• Production Director
• Production Manager
• Production Officer
• Production Coordinator
• Zonal Officer
• Field Assistant
• Farm Supervisor
• Production Assistant
• Plant Supervisor

It is possible for them to find the jobs of Marketing Manager, Zonal Manager, Territory Sales Executive, Area Manager and Sales Executive in the marketing section of these companies