Career Option: Archaeologist

Eligibility

The eligibility to become an archaeologist includes a basic qualification in 10+2 examination. The age limit here doesn’t matter. This is the most ancient professions in India. People who love to be a part of history can opt for this profession.

How to become Archaeologist

Clearing your graduation with 55% marks with history as one of the subjects is the initial eligibility to become an archaeologist. You can also have a diploma of 1 year and a 2 year PG in the same field will also be very helpful. Post graduation degree of 2 years in the archaeology stream will be also very helpful. There are some colleges and universities that conduct entrance tests and written examinations based on the course or syllabus. A PHd in the same profession will also be very helpful. The colleges and universities provide placement strategies that will be beneficial for the students and various candidates. Internship strategies will also be very helpful.

Job profile of Archaeologist

The key responsibility of an archaeologist is to analyse and find evidences on the past stories.

• The key responsibility of an archaeologist is to build the exact future of the current stories with the relevant past knowledge.
• The key responsibility of an archaeologist is to draw the conclusions about future, past and present.
• The key responsibility of an archaeologist is to work on environmental issues, urabanisation and various other stories.
• The key responsibility of an archaeologist is to work on the field work concepts.
• The key responsibility of an archaeologist is to preserve the past savings with the scientific techniques.
•  The key responsibility of an archaeologist is to work on the concepts of old artifacts and preserving antiques.

Salary Range for Archaeologist

The starting salary of an archaeologist varies from Rs 20,000-25,000 Rs. This further goes on increasing with the increase in the increase in position and experience. The salary further goes on increasing till Rs 8 lakhs per annum.