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Botanist

Salary range₹2.2 – 4 LPA → ₹5 – 9 LPA Top hiring statesWest Bengal, Karnataka, Uttarakhand Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A botanist studies plants: their classification, growth, diseases and use, working in research, conservation, agriculture and herbal medicine.

Study and identify plants
Do field surveys and lab research
Support conservation and crop improvement

2 Skills required

Plant science Field & lab skills Identification Research methods Data analysis Patience

3 Opportunities available in the market

Botanical surveys, forest departments, universities and herbal / agri-companies employ botanists.

Botanical Survey of India and forest departments
Universities and research institutes
Herbal, agri and pharma companies

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.2 – 4 LPA≈ ₹18K – ₹33K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹42K – ₹75K / month

Senior / specialist₹10 – 20 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.67L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	West Bengal Kolkata, Siliguri	Kolkata, Siliguri	High demand
2	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Medium demand
3	Uttarakhand Dehradun, Haridwar	Dehradun, Haridwar	Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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