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    UPSC History Syllabus 2023 - Check UPSC History Paper 1 and 2 Syllabus

    Edited By Devnath Tiwari | Updated on May 11, 2023 05:08 PM IST | #UPSC CSE

    UPSC History Syllabus 2023 - The Commission prescribed the UPSC IAS 2023 History syllabus in the UPSC IAS notification online. The UPSC IAS syllabus 2023 for History is released by the Commission together in PDF format. History optional syllabus is released separately for paper 1 and paper 2 of the UPSC CSE mains exam. With the help of UPSC History question papers, candidates can know about the important topics, difficulty level, and chapters asked in the UPSC CSE 2023 mains exam. UPSC optional History syllabus comprises 500 marks for Paper 1 and Paper 2. UPSC IAS exam 2023 for prelims will be conducted on May 28, 2023.
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    UPSC History Syllabus 2023 - Check UPSC History Paper 1 and 2 Syllabus
    UPSC History Syllabus 2023 - Check UPSC History Paper 1 and 2 Syllabus

    Along with the IAS History optional syllabus for mains exam, candidates must also check UPSC IAS exam pattern for their preparations. For more details about UPSC History syllabus 2023, candidates must read the article below.

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    UPSC History Syllabus 2023 - For Paper I

    Subject

    Topics

    Sources

    • Archaeological sources: Exploration, excavation, epigraphy, numismatics, monuments.

    • Foreign account: Greek, Chinese and Arab writers.

    • Literary sources: Indigenous: Primary and secondary; poetry, scientific literature, literature, literature in regional languages, religious literature.

    Pre-history and Proto-history

    • Beginning of agriculture (neolithic and chalcolithic)

    • Geographical factors; hunting and gathering (paleolithic and mesolithic)

    Indus Valley Civilization

    Origin date, extent, characteristics-decline, survival and significance, art and architecture

    Megalithic Cultures

    • Distribution of pastoral and farming cultures outside the Indus

    • Development of agriculture, Crafts, Pottery, and Iron industry

    • Development of community life, Settlements

    Aryans and Vedic Period

    • Vedic Period: Religious and philosophic literature; Transformation from Rig Vedic period to the later Vedic period; Political, social and economical life; Significance of the Vedic Age; Evolution of Monarchy and Varna system

    • Expansions of Aryans in India

    Period of Mahajanapadas

    • Formation of States (Mahajanapada): Republics and monarchies; Rise of urban centres; Trade routes; Economic growth; Introduction of coinage; Spread of Jainism and Buddhism; Rise of Magadha and Nandas

    • Iranian and Mecedonian invasions and their impact

    Mauryan Empire

    • Foundation of the Mauryan Empire

    • Chandragupta, Kautilya and Arthashastra; Ashoka

    • Concept of Dharma; Edicts; Polity, Administration, Economy; Art, architecture and sculpture; External contacts; Religion; Spread of religion; Literature

    Post-Mauryan Period

    • Contact with outside world growth of urban centres

    • Economy, coinage, development of religions, Mahayana, social conditions, art, architecture, culture, literature and science

    Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan and South India

    • Kharavela, The Satavahanas, Tamil States of the Sangam Age; Administration, Economy, land grants, coinage, trade guilds and urban centres; Buddhist centres; Sangam literature and culture

    • Art and architecture

    Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas

    • Polity and administration, Economic conditions

    • Coinage of the Guptas

    Land grants

    • Decline of Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. urban centres

    • Indian feudalism, Caste system, Position of women

    • Education and educational institutions; Nalanda, Vikramshila and Vallabhi

    • Literature, scientific literature, art and architecture

    Regional States during Gupta Era

    • The Kadambas, Pallavas, Chalukyas of Badami

    • Polity and Administration, Trade guilds, Literature; growth of Vaishnava and Saiva religions. Tamil Bhakti movement, Shankaracharya

    • Vedanta; Institutions of temple and temple architecture; Palas, Senas, Rashtrakutas, Paramaras,

    • Polity and administration; Cultural aspects. Arab conquest of Sind; Alberuni

    • The Chaluky as of Kalyana, Cholas, Hoysalas, Pandyas; Polity and Administration; Local Government; Growth of art and architecture, religious sects, Institution of temple and Mathas, Agraharas, education and literature, economy and society

    Themes in Early Indian Cultural History

    • Languages and texts, major stages in the evolution of art and architecture, major philosophical thinkers and schools, ideas in Science and Mathematics

    Early Medieval India, 750-1200

    • Polity: Major political developments in Northern India and the peninsula, origin and the rise of Rajputs.

    • The Cholas: administration, village economy and society “Indian Feudalism”.

    • Agrarian economy and urban settlements.

    • Trade and commerce.

    • Society: the status of the Brahman and the new social order.

    • Condition of women.

    • Indian science and technology.

    Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200

    • Philosophy: Skankaracharya and Vedanta, Ramanuja and Vishishtadvaita, Madhva and Brahma-Mimansa.

    • Religion: Forms and features of religion, Tamil devotional cult, growth of Bhakti, Islam and its arrival in India, Sufism.

    • Literature: Literature in Sanskrit, growth of Tamil literature, literature in the newly developing languages, Kalhan's Rajtarangini, Alberuni's India.

    • Art and Architecture: Temple architecture, sculpture, painting

    The Thirteenth Century

    • Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate: The Ghorian invasions - factors behind Ghurian success.

    • Economic, Social and cultural consequences.

    • Foundation of Delhi Sultanate and early Turkish Sultans.

    • Consolidation: The rule of Iltutmish and Balban.

    The Fourteenth Century

    • “The Khalji Revolution”.

    • Alauddin Khilji: Conquests and territorial expansion, agrarian and economic measure.

    • Firuz Tugluq: Agrarian measures, achievements in civil engineering and public works, decline of the Sultanate, foreign contacts and Ibn Battuta's account

    • Muhammad Tughluq: Major projects, agrarian measures, bureaucracy of Muhammad Tughluq.

    Society, Culture and Economy in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries

    • Culture: Persian literature, literature in the regional languages of North India, literature in the languages of South India, Sultanate architecture and new structural forms, painting, evolution of a composite culture.

    • Economy: Agricultural Production, rise of urban economy and non-agricultural production, trade and commerce

    • Society: composition of rural society, ruling classes, town dwellers, women, religious classes, caste and slavery under the Sultanate, Bhakti movement, Sufi movement.

    The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century-Political Developments and Economy

    • Mughal Empire, first phase : Babur, Humayun.

    • The Sur Empire : Sher Shah’s administration.

    • Malwa, Bahmanids.

    • The Vijayanagara Empire.

    • Lodis.

    • Portuguese colonial enterprise, Bhakti and Sufi Movements

    • Rise of Provincial Dynasties : Bengal, Kashmir (Zainul Abedin), Gujarat.

    The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century- Society and culture

    • Provincial architecture.

    • Society, culture, literature and the arts in Vijayanagara Empire.

    • Regional cultures specificities.

    • Literary traditions.

    Akbar

    • Rajput policy.

    • Conquests and consolidation of empire.

    • Establishment of jagir and mansab systems.

    • Court patronage of art and technology.

    • Evolution of religious and social outlook. Theory of Sulh-i-kul and religious policy.

    Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century

    • Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

    • Late Seventeenth Century crisis and the revolts.

    • The Ahom kingdom.

    • Shivaji and the early MarathaKingdom.

    • Religious policies of Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb.

    • Nature of the Mughal State.

    • Major administrative policies of Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb.

    • The Empire and the Zamindars.

    Economy and society, in the 16th and 17th Centuries

    • Towns, commerce with Europe through Dutch, English and French companies : a trade revolution.

    • Conditions of peasants, Condition of Women.

    • Evolution of the Sikh community and the Khalsa Panth.

    • Indian mercantile classes. Banking, insurance and credit systems.

    • Population Agricultural and craft production.

    Culture during Mughal Empire

    • Provincial architecture and painting.

    • Persian histories and other literature.

    • Hindi and religious literature.

    • Mughal architecture.

    • Mughal painting.

    • Classical music.

    • Science and technology.

    • Hindi and religious literature.

    The Eighteenth Century

    • The regional principalities: Nizam’s Deccan, Bengal, Awadh.

    • Maratha ascendancy under the Peshwas.

    • The Maratha fiscal and financial system.

    • Factors for the decline of the Mughal Empire.

    • Emergence of Afghan power Battle of Panipat, 1761.

    • State of, political, cultural and economic, on eve of the British conquest.

    UPSC Subject-wise Questions for various Subjects

    UPSC History Syllabus 2023 - For Paper II

    Subject

    Topics

    European Penetration into India

    The Early European Settlements

    The English and the French

    East India Companies

    Siraj and the English

    The Battle of Plassey

    Significance of Plassey

    Their struggle for supremacy

    Carnatic Wars; Bengal-The conflict between the English and the Nawabs of Bengal

    The Portuguese and the Dutch

    British Expansion in India

    The three

    Anglo-Maratha Wars

    The Punjab

    Bengal-Mir Jafar and Mir Kasim

    The Battle of Buxar; Mysore

    The Marathas

    Early Structure of the British Raj

    The Pitt's India Act (1784)

    The Charter Act (1833)

    The Voice of free trade and the changing

    The English utilitarian and India

    The Early administrative structure

    From diarchy to direct control

    The Regulating Act (1773)

    character of British colonial rule

    Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

    Dislocation of traditional trade and commerce; De-industrialisation; Decline of traditional crafts; Drain of wealth; Economic transformation of India; Railroad and communication network including telegraph and postal services; Famine and poverty in the rural interior; European business enterprise and its limitations

    Land revenue settlements in British India; The Permanent Settlement; Ryotwari Settlement; Mahalwari Settlement; Economic impact of the revenue arrangements; Commercialization of agriculture; Rise of landless agrarian labourers; Impoverishment of the rural society.

    Social and Cultural Developments

    The state of indigenous education, its dislocation; Orientalist-Anglicist controversy, The introduction of western education in India; The rise of press, literature and public opinion; The rise of modern vernacular literature; Progress of Science; Christian missionary activities in India.

    Social and Religious Reform Movements in Bengal and Other Areas

    Ram Mohan Roy

    Islamic revivalism-the Feraizi and Wahabi Movements.

    The Brahmo Movement

    The Young Bengal Movement

    Dayanada Saraswati

    The social reform movements in India including Sati, widow remarriage, child marriage etc.

    Devendranath Tagore

    Iswarchandra Vidyasagar

    The contribution of Indian renaissance to the growth of modern India

    Enlightenment and Modern ideas

    Major Ideas of Enlightenment : Kant, Rousseau.

    Rise of socialist ideas (up to Marx); spread of Marxian Socialism

    Spread of Enlightenment in the colonies.

    Origins of Modern Politics

    American Revolution and the Constitution.

    British Democratic politics, 1815-1850 : Parliamentary Reformers, Free Traders, Chartists.

    French Revolution and Aftermath, 1789-1815.

    American Civil War with reference to Abraham Lincoln and the abolition of slavery.

    European States System.

    Industrialization

    English Industrial Revolution : Causes and Impact on Society.

    Industrialization in other countries : USA, Germany, Russia, Japan.

    Industrialization and Globalization.

    Nation-State System

    Rise of Nationalism in the 19th century.

    Disintegration of Empires in the face of the emergence of nationalities across the World.

    Nationalism : State-building in Germany and Italy.

    Imperialism and Colonialism

    South and South-East Asia.

    Imperialism and free trade: Rise of neo-imperialism

    Latin America and South Africa.

    Australia.

    Revolution and Counter-Revolution

    Fascist Counter-Revolution, Italy and Germany.

    19th Century European revolutions.

    The Chinese Revolution of 1949.

    The Russian Revolution of 1917-1921.

    World Wars

    World War I : Causes and Consequences.

    1st and 2nd World Wars as Total Wars : Societal implications.

    World War II : Causes and Consequences

    The World after World War II

    Emergence of the Third World and non-alignment.

    Emergence of Two power blocs.

    UNO and the global disputes.

    Liberation from Colonial Rule

    Latin America-Bolivar.

    Arab World-Egypt.

    Africa-Apartheid to Democracy.

    South-East Asia-Vietnam.

    Decolonization and Underdevelopment

    Factors constraining Development ; Latin America, Africa

    Unification of Europe

    Post War Foundations ; NATO and European Community.

    European Union

    Consolidation and Expansion of European Community

    Disintegration of Soviet Union and the Rise of the Unipolar World

    Factors leading to the collapse of Soviet Communism and Soviet Union, 1985-1991

    End of the Cold War and US Ascendancy in the World as the lone superpower.

    Political Changes in East Europe 1989-2001.

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    UPSC Preparation Strategy 2023

    Candidates preparing for UPSC IAS 2023 must check the preparation tips and tricks mentioned below.

    UPSC History Optional Books 2023

    Books

    Authors

    NCERT Books for History

    NCERT

    The Wonder that was India by A.L Basham for Ancient History

    A.L Basham

    Medieval India

    Satish Chandra

    Advanced Study in the History of Medieval India all three volumes

    J.L Mehta

    India's Ancient Past

    R.S. Sharma

    History of Modern India

    Bipan Chandra

    India's Struggle for Independence: 1857-1947

    Bipan Chandra

    History of the World

    Arjun Dev and Indira Arjun Dev

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    Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

    1. Which book should I read for modern history for UPSC?

    Candidates must refer to the Advanced Study in the History of Medieval India by J.L Mehta for their preparations.

    2. What is the selection process of UPSC IAS 2023?

    UPSC IAS selection process 2023 comprises prelims exam, mains exam and personal interview.

    3. What are the details required to download the IAS admit card?

    Candidates can download UPSC IAS admit card 2023 through their registration number and date of birth.

    4. How to download UPSC question papers PDF?

    Candidates can download IAS question papers 2023 from the official website of UPSC.

    5. What is the minimum age to apply for IAS exam?

    The minimum age to apply for IAS exam is 21 years.

    6. What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for IAS exam?

    The minimum educational qualification required to apply for UPSC 2023 exam is Graduation.

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    Gynaecology can be defined as the study of the female body. The job outlook for gynaecology is excellent since there is evergreen demand for one because of their responsibility of dealing with not only women’s health but also fertility and pregnancy issues. Although most women prefer to have a women obstetrician gynaecologist as their doctor, men also explore a career as a gynaecologist and there are ample amounts of male doctors in the field who are gynaecologists and aid women during delivery and childbirth. 

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    Recreational Worker

    A recreational worker is a professional who designs and leads activities to provide assistance to people to adopt a healthy lifestyle. He or she instructs physical exercises and games to have fun and improve fitness. A recreational worker may work in summer camps, fitness and recreational sports centres, nature parks, nursing care facilities, and other settings. He or she may lead crafts, sports, music, games, drama and other activities.

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    Paediatrician

    A career as paediatrician has emerged as one of India's most popular career choices. By choosing a career as paediatrician, not only in India but also overseas, one can find lucrative work profiles as demand for talented and professional paediatricians is increasing day by day. If you are passionate about children and have the patience to evaluate and diagnose their issues, you may have a good career as paediatricians. Paediatricians take care of children's physical, mental and emotional health from infancy to adolescence.

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    Pathologist

    The career in pathology in India is filled with several responsibilities as it is a medical branch and affects human lives. The demand for pathologists has been increasing from the past few years as people are getting more aware of different diseases. Not only that, an increase in population and lifestyle changes have also contributed to the increase in a pathologist’s demand. The pathology careers provide an extremely huge number of opportunities and if you want to be a part of the medical field you can consider being a pathologist. If you want to know more about a career in pathology in India then continue reading this article.

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    Oncologist

    An oncologist is a specialised doctor responsible for providing medical care to patients diagnosed with cancer. He or she uses several therapies to control the cancer and its effect on the human body such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and biopsy. An oncologist designs a treatment plan based on a pathology report after diagnosing the type of cancer and where it is spreading inside the body.

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    Actor

    Individuals who opt for a career as actor, his or her primary responsibility is to completely speak to the character he or she is playing and to persuade their crowd that the character is genuine by connecting with them and bringing them into the story. This applies to significant roles and littler parts, as all roles join to make an effective creation. Here in this article, we will discuss how to become an actor, actor qualification, acting career salary in India, and actor jobs.

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    Radio Jockey

    Radio Jockey is an exciting, promising career and a great challenge for music lovers. If you are really interested in a career as radio jockey, then it is very important for an RJ to have an automatic, fun, and friendly personality. If you want to get a job done in this field, a strong command of the language and a good voice are always good things. Apart from this, in order to be a good radio jockey, you will also listen to good radio jockeys so that you can understand their style and later make your own by practicing.

    A career as radio jockey has a lot to offer to deserving candidates. If you want to know more about a career as radio jockey, and how to become a radio jockey then continue reading the article.

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    Acrobat

    Individuals who opt for a career as acrobats create and direct original routines for themselves, in addition to developing interpretations of existing routines. The work of circus acrobats can be seen in a variety of performance settings, including circus, reality shows, sports events like the Olympics, movies and commercials. Individuals who opt for a career as acrobats must be prepared to face rejections and intermittent periods of work. The creativity of acrobats may extend to other aspects of the performance. For example, acrobats in the circus may work with gym trainers, celebrities or collaborate with other professionals to enhance such performance elements as costume and or maybe at the teaching end of the career.

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    Author

    Individuals in author career path are someone who chooses a field to write in and can go about it according to his or her wish. It is considered one of the most careers for writers. Being an author and writing something which breaks all possible records is entirely in the hands of an individual. It is one of those careers where one gets to ‘be his or her own boss’. Not only an author could also be a freelancer or could do the job as a hobby or passion. Careers for writers are not just limited to writing novels or poems but also includes several other career options like screenwriter, copywriter, playwright, so on and so forth.

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    Announcer

    A career as an announcer is a creative profession and requires a lot of mind musing in terms of creativity as well as critical and analytical aspects. Also, the announcers working on television and radio networking sites are required to constantly maintain a social media presence. Having a social media presence not only helps them in establishing a strong public image but they are also able to engage in a better way with their audience. Through social media presence, they are able to know their audience’s feedback, what interests them, music requests, or programme contests.

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    Video Game Designer

    Career as a video game designer is filled with excitement as well as responsibilities. A video game designer is someone who is involved in the process of creating a game from day one. He or she is responsible for fulfilling duties like designing the character of the game, the several levels involved, plot, art and similar other elements. Individuals who opt for a career as a video game designer may also write the codes for the game using different programming languages. Depending on the video game designer job description and experience they may also have to lead a team and do the early testing of the game in order to suggest changes and find loopholes.

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    Talent Agent

    The career as a Talent Agent is filled with responsibilities. A Talent Agent is someone who is involved in the pre-production process of the film. It is a very busy job for a Talent Agent but as and when an individual gains experience and progresses in the career he or she can have people assisting him or her in work. Depending on one’s responsibilities, number of clients and experience he or she may also have to lead a team and work with juniors under him or her in a talent agency. In order to know more about the job of a talent agent continue reading the article.

    If you want to know more about talent agent meaning, how to become a Talent Agent, or Talent Agent job description then continue reading this article.

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    Film Maker

    Film making is an art performed by various creative people which can be defined as a creative and interpretive process that culminates in the authorship of an original work of art rather than a simple recording of a simple event.  Individuals who opt a career as film maker are required to envisage a way to translate a screenplay into a fully formed film and then realise the vision. Film maker’s job descriptions include overseeing the artistic and technical aspects of the film. Filmmaker job description involves organising the film crew in such a way to achieve their vision of the film and communicating with the actors. Individuals who opt for a career as a film maker are required to possess skills such as group leadership, as well as the ability to maintain a singular focus even in the stressful and fast-paced environment of the production set. Students can visit FTII Pune and JNU Delhi to study film making courses.

    This article talks in detail about how to become a filmmaker in India or is film director a good career.

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    Reporter

    Individuals who opt for a career as a reporter may often be at work on national holidays and festivities. He or she pitches various story ideas and covers news stories in risky situations. Students can pursue BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication), B.M.M. (Bachelor of Mass Media), MAJMC (MA in Journalism and Mass Communication) to become a reporter. While we sit at home reporters travel to locations to collect information that carries a news value.  

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    Journalist

    Careers in journalism are filled with excitement as well as responsibilities. One cannot afford to miss out on the details. As it is the small details that provide insights into a story. Depending on those insights a journalist goes about writing a news article. A journalism career can be stressful at times but if you are someone who is passionate about it then it is the right choice for you. If you want to know more about the media field and journalist career then continue reading this article.

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    News Anchor

    A career as news anchor requires to be working closely with reporters to collect information, broadcast newscasts and interview guests throughout the day. A news anchor job description is to track the latest affairs and present news stories in an insightful, meaningful and impartial manner to the public. A news anchor in India needs to be updated on the news of the day. He or she even works with the news director to pick stories to air, taking into consideration the interests of the viewer.

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    Publisher

    For publishing books, newspapers, magazines and digital material, editorial and commercial strategies are set by publishers. Individuals in publishing career paths make choices about the markets their businesses will reach and the type of content that their audience will be served. Individuals in book publisher careers collaborate with editorial staff, designers, authors, and freelance contributors who develop and manage the creation of content.

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    Vlogger

    In a career as a vlogger, one generally works for himself or herself. However, once an individual has gained viewership there are several brands and companies that approach them for paid collaboration. It is one of those fields where an individual can earn well while following his or her passion. Ever since internet cost got reduced the viewership for these types of content has increased on a large scale. Therefore, the career as vlogger has a lot to offer. If you want to know more about the career as vlogger, how to become a vlogger, so on and so forth then continue reading the article. Students can visit Jamia Millia Islamia, Asian College of Journalism, Indian Institute of Mass Communication to pursue journalism degrees.

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    Advertising Manager

    Advertising managers consult with the financial department to plan a marketing strategy schedule and cost estimates. We often see advertisements that attract us a lot, not every advertisement is just to promote a business but some of them provide a social message as well. There was an advertisement of a washing machine brand that implies a story that even a man can do household activities. And of course how could we even forget those jingles which we often sing while working.

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    Author

    Individuals in author career path are someone who chooses a field to write in and can go about it according to his or her wish. It is considered one of the most careers for writers. Being an author and writing something which breaks all possible records is entirely in the hands of an individual. It is one of those careers where one gets to ‘be his or her own boss’. Not only an author could also be a freelancer or could do the job as a hobby or passion. Careers for writers are not just limited to writing novels or poems but also includes several other career options like screenwriter, copywriter, playwright, so on and so forth.

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    Copy Writer

    In a career as a copywriter, one has to consult with the client and understand the brief well. A career as a copywriter has a lot to offer to deserving candidates. Several new mediums of advertising are opening therefore making it a lucrative career choice. Students can pursue various copywriter courses such as Journalism, Advertising, Marketing Management. Here, we have discussed how to become a freelance copywriter, copywriter career path, how to become a copywriter in India, and copywriting career outlook. 

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    Gemologist

    A career as a gemologist is as magnificent and sparkling as gemstones. A gemologist is a professional who has knowledge and understanding of gemology and he or she applies the same knowledge in his everyday work responsibilities. He or she grades gemstones using various equipment and determines its worth. His or her other work responsibilities involve settling gemstones in jewellery, polishing and examining it. 

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    Production Manager

    Production Manager Job Description: A Production Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth running of manufacturing processes in an efficient manner. He or she plans and organises production schedules. The role of Production Manager involves estimation, negotiation on budget and timescales with the clients and managers. 

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    Product Manager

    A Product Manager is a professional responsible for product planning and marketing. He or she manages the product throughout the Product Life Cycle, gathering and prioritising the product. A product manager job description includes defining the product vision and working closely with team members of other departments to deliver winning products.  

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    Merchandiser

    A career as a merchandiser requires one to promote specific products and services of one or different brands, to increase the in-house sales of the store. Merchandising job focuses on enticing the customers to enter the store and hence increasing their chances of buying a product. Although the buyer is the one who selects the lines, it all depends on the merchandiser on how much money a buyer will spend, how many lines will be purchased, and what will be the quantity of those lines. In a career as merchandiser, one is required to closely work with the display staff in order to decide in what way a product would be displayed so that sales can be maximised. In small brands or local retail stores, a merchandiser is responsible for both merchandising and buying. 

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    Quality Systems Manager

    A Quality Systems Manager is a professional responsible for developing strategies, processes, policies, standards and systems concerning the company as well as operations of its supply chain. It includes auditing to ensure compliance. It could also be carried out by a third party. 

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    Production Planner

    Individuals who opt for a career as a production planner are professionals who are responsible for ensuring goods manufactured by the employing company are cost-effective and meets quality specifications including ensuring the availability of ready to distribute stock in a timely fashion manner. 

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    Commercial Manager

    A Commercial Manager negotiates, advises and secures information around pricing for commercial contracts. He or she is responsible for developing financial plans in order to maximise the business profitability.

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    Metrologist

    You might be googling Metrologist meaning. Well, we have an easily understandable Metrologist definition for you. A metrologist is a professional who stays involved in the measurement practices in varying industries including electrical and electronics. Metrologists are responsible for developing processes and systems for measuring objects and repairing electrical instruments. It also involves writing specifications of experimental electronic units. 

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    Computer Programmer

    Careers in computer programming primarily refer to the systematic act of writing code and moreover includes wider computer science areas. The word 'programmer' or 'coder' has entered into practice with the growing number of newly self-taught tech-enthusiast. Computer programming careers involve the use of designs created by software developers and engineers and transforming them into commands that can be implemented by computers. These commands result in regular usage of social media sites, word processing applications and browsers.

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    Product Manager

    A Product Manager is a professional responsible for product planning and marketing. He or she manages the product throughout the Product Life Cycle, gathering and prioritising the product. A product manager job description includes defining the product vision and working closely with team members of other departments to deliver winning products.  

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    ITSM Manager

    ITSM Manager is a professional responsible for heading the ITSM (Information Technology Service Management) or (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) processes. He or she ensures that operation management provides appropriate resource levels for problem resolutions. The ITSM Manager oversees the level of prioritisation for the problems, critical incidents, planned as well as proactive tasks. 

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    Java Programmer

    A Java Programmer is a professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Java applications. The individual in the java programmer job ensures that the designs are in compliance with the client’s or employing organisation’s specifications and transforms requirements into stipulations. 

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    Application Tester

    Are you searching for an App Tester job description? An Application Tester is a computer science professional responsible for evaluating and assessing the new applications and programmes to ensure their functionality is in compliance with the set standards. He or she stays focused on the functions of the application that users are most likely to interact with. 

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    Business Intelligence Analyst

    A Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for making the extensive amount of available data useful to the company. He or she mines and analyses data to make recommendations concerning the growth strategy of the company to contribute in maximising its profitability. 

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    .NET Developer

    .NET Developer Job Description: A .NET Developer is a professional responsible for producing code using .NET languages. He or she is a software developer who uses the .NET technologies platform to create various applications. Dot NET Developer job comes with the responsibility of  creating, designing and developing applications using .NET languages such as VB and C#. 

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    Corporate Executive

    Are you searching for a Corporate Executive job description? A Corporate Executive role comes with administrative duties. He or she provides support to the leadership of the organisation. A Corporate Executive fulfils the business purpose and ensures its financial stability. In this article, we are going to discuss how to become corporate executive.

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