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As far as pay-package with the govt. sector is concerned, the monthly remuneration of a fresh graduate of agricultural sciences, appointed by respective state/central government starts from Rs.7000 and can go up to Rs.20,000. It also depends upon one?s experience and his total years of service. District agricultural inspector/officer gets monthly salary more than Rs.12, 000. The salary of agricultural scientists varies between Rs.18, 000 and 25, 000.

The private sector offers lucrative pay-packages. Professionals with good grades in agricultural sciences are offered handsome salary-package in addition to many other benefits as decided by the respective firm/company. Generally as a starter in the profession, one can look forward to a salary in the range of Rs.10, 000 to Rs. 20, 000 per month.