The scope of Political Science is yet untapped in the Indian political market. But with the increase in transparency, thanks to the Internet and social media, political management is increasingly becoming complex. Winning an election is no longer just a door-to-door campaign but a complex play of various factors and public communication through various media. Winning an election requires positive impacts of governance and public policy on the masses, political ideologies beneficial to people, systematic analysis of the electorate and election trends, formulation of election strategies, and so on. Under this complex scenario, the demand for Political Analysts are rising.

Political organizations, campaign management firms and other political consultancies are gaining tremendous recognition in the Indian markets. India’s political scenario has undergone a paradigm shift due to the digital transformation and growth of social media. This change in Political communication has interlinked or bridged the gap between the masses and the individual.

While this change can also be witnessed in India and its neighboring nation-states there are political consultancies, campaign management firms and research think tanks that are entering the realm of Indian Politics. It is expected that these organizations are set to increase employment opportunities in the field of political science.

According to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, employment opportunities for political scientists are estimated to grow by up to 5% by the year 2028. There is an increase in demand for political science professionals in government as well as private organizations to analyze, research and assess the impact of public policies and political decisions, etc. Therefore a career as a Political Analyst or Political Scientist is going to be in high demand in the upcoming years as well.

At the Entry level or as an Intern/Trainee, you may expect a slightly lower stipend or salary, of around Rs. 8,000- 15,000 per month. If you begin as a Doctoral Fellow, you may earn about Rs. 35,000-38,000 per month during your Ph.D. As a Post-Doctoral Fellow, you may earn about Rs. 45,000-60,000 per month.

At the junior level, you may earn around, Rs. 25,000 – 70,000 per month.

At the middle level, you may earn around, Rs. 45,000 – 2,10,000 per month or even more.

At the senior level, you may earn around, Rs. 75,000 – 2,50,000 per month or even more.

Globally,

In the USA,

At the entry-level, you may earn around $1000 – $1,250 per month.

As a Political Analyst, at the junior level, you may earn around $1,500 – $5,500 per month.

As a Political Analyst, at the Middle level, you may earn around $2, 500 – $8, 310 per month.

As a Political Analyst, at the senior level, you may earn around $3, 700 – $13, 500 per month.

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Career Pros Details

Suitable for people who likes to solve problems mentally

Suitable for people who values achievements and are results-oriented

This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.

One of the highest paid careers in the world

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Career Cons Details

• Most careers in this field involve politics and law, so they can be incredibly high-stress
• Jobs deal with life-and-death issues on a regular basis
• Many positions can expect to work long hours, sometimes including nights and weekends
• It may be extremely difficult to land a job without the right connections
• A career as a political scientist is contingent on a postgraduate degree

• Proven work experience as a political analyst
• Portfolio of published articles or newscasts
• Solid experience with statistical analysis software and qualitative research tools
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Outstanding writing skills and ability to report on research findings clearly
• Current knowledge of news
• Integrity and morality
• BSc in political studies, journalism or relevant field