Social Sector

Criminologist

Salary range₹2.4 – 4 LPA → ₹5 – 9 LPA Top hiring statesDelhi NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A criminologist studies crime, criminals and the justice system, researching causes of crime and ways to prevent it.

Research crime patterns and causes
Analyse police, court and prison data
Advise on policy and prevention

2 Skills required

Criminology & sociology Research & statistics Analytical thinking Law basics Report writing Ethics

3 Opportunities available in the market

Police research bodies, universities, NGOs and security consultancies employ criminologists.

Police and prison-reform research bodies
Universities and research institutes
NGOs and security consultancies

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.4 – 4 LPA≈ ₹20K – ₹33K / month

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

Senior / specialist₹10 – 22 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.83L / 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	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	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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