Archaeologist
Your field season begins at sunrise at an excavation trench, you supervise labourers removing overburden with trowels, photograph and catalogue a ceramic sherd find, attend a site meeting to review stratigraphy drawings at noon, spend the afternoon writing excavation notes, and process artefacts in the camp lab before dark.
SALARY RANGE
₹4L - ₹15L /yr
DEMAND
3/10
GROWTH
4/10
STREAM
Arts
SECTOR
Other
AVG SALARY (LPA)
₹9.5L
WFH POSSIBLE
No
TREND
Declining
Your Success Roadmap
Step 1: Complete 12th (History/Arts)
Complete 12th (History/Arts)
Step 2: B.A. in History or Archaeology
B.A. in History or Archaeology
Step 3: M.A. in Archaeology (Deccan College Pune, BHU, JNU)
M.A. in Archaeology (Deccan College Pune, BHU, JNU)
Step 4: Participate in excavation fieldwork (ASI-sanctioned digs)
Participate in excavation fieldwork (ASI-sanctioned digs)
Step 5: Qualify UGC-NET for research and academic roles
Qualify UGC-NET for research and academic roles
Step 6: Pursue PhD with a focus on a specific period or region
Pursue PhD with a focus on a specific period or region
Step 7: Join ASI as an Assistant Archaeologist or pursue a university lectureship
Join ASI as an Assistant Archaeologist or pursue a university lectureship
Market Analysis & Insights
50%
Inclusive work environment
5 Years
Post-Class 12 preparation
Yes
Entrepreneurial opportunities
Medium
Nature of day-to-day work
Regional Relevance: Pan-India
Recommended Certifications
Key Skills Required
Top Colleges in India
A Typical Day in This Career
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