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Palaeontologist

Salary range₹3 – 5 LPA → ₹6 – 12 LPA Top hiring statesUttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi NCR Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A palaeontologist studies fossils and ancient life, working out how life and climates changed over millions of years.

Find, dig out and study fossils
Date and interpret rocks and remains
Publish research and run museum work

2 Skills required

Geology & biology Field excavation Lab analysis Research methods Patience Scientific writing

3 Opportunities available in the market

A small specialised field in the Geological Survey, universities and museums.

Geological Survey of India and Birbal Sahni Institute
Universities and museums
Research institutes

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹3 – 5 LPA≈ ₹25K – ₹42K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹6 – 12 LPA≈ ₹50K – ₹1L / month

Senior / specialist₹14 – 28 LPA≈ ₹1.17L – ₹2.33L / 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	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Medium demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Medium demand
3	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	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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