Top 7 alternative career options for UPSC aspirants

Alternative careers

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is often considered to be one of the most difficult examinations in India. Every year, lakhs of aspirants appear in this examination. However, only a few are able to crack the exam and clear the whole selection process. Here are 7 alternative career options if you are not able to clear the UPSC examination.

State Civil Services

If you desire a career in public administration and cant crack the UPSC examination, State Civil Services is a viable option because it requires similar preparation and also aligns with the goal of the UPSC to serve the public.

Teaching

Teaching and a career in academia are the most popular alternative choices for UPSC aspirants who couldnt crack the exam. This profession is also related to helping people by sharing your knowledge and insights, preparing others for exams, and fulfilling your dream through students. 

Law and judiciary

UPSC aspirants with an interest in law can become lawyers, magistrate or work in corporate legal departments. 

Journalism and media

UPSC aspirants have already studied all about the social and public sectors. A career in journalism and media is a viable option, as it entails influencing the masses with your opinions and also serving the nation with ethical reporting of information.

Entrepreneurship

UPSC aspirants can start something of their own and put all their studies, analytical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, leadership skills and more to use. 

Non profit and social work

A viable career option is working in the non-profit sector and helping create ground-level impacts.

International Relations Specialist

UPSC aspirants with an interest in global politics and diplomacy can make a career in international relations, join a think tank, or embassies and more.