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What do people in these careers actually do?

A plain-English look at common careers in India: a typical week, the skills that matter, how people get started and a rough pay range. Use it to decide where to aim, then check your own skills against the role.

Core Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Designs, tests and improves machines, engines and manufacturing processes.

Steady₹3–18 LPA (rough)
Healthcare

Nurse

Cares for patients day to day, gives treatment and supports doctors.

Strong demand₹2.5–10 LPA (rough)
Business & Sales

Sales Executive

Finds customers, explains the product and closes deals for a company.

Steady₹2.5–12 LPA (rough)
Education

School Teacher

Teaches a subject to school students and supports how they grow.

Steady₹2.5–10 LPA (rough)
Technology

Software Engineer

Builds and maintains the programs behind websites, apps and business systems.

Strong demand₹4–40 LPA (rough)
Design & Media

UI/UX Designer

Designs how apps and websites look and how easy they are to use.

Growing₹4–30 LPA (rough)
Design & Media

Video Editor / Content Creator

Turns raw footage into finished videos for social media, brands, education and entertainment.

Growing₹2.5–15 LPA (rough)

Pay ranges are rough, rounded guides for orientation, not offers or promises. Real pay depends on employer, city, skills and experience. See our disclaimer.