Backup Blans For UPSC: If you are not able to become IAS, then these are the best career options, you can earn lakhs...
Backup Plans For UPSC: Lakhs of people prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination with the dream of becoming IAS-IPS. But everyone knows how difficult it is to clear this exam. Many people do not get the final selection. Due to this people become frustrated and disappointed. However, UPSC aspirants have many career options. Through this, a job with a good salary can be done. The study done during UPSC preparation will not go to waste. Let us know which are the 10 backup career options for UPSC aspirants-
Other Government Recruitment Exams
Both age limits and attempts are limited in UPSC. But this is not the case in other government recruitment examinations. There are many competitive exams that can be given like the PCS exam of the State Public Service Commission, RBI, CAPF, and SSC. The preparation done during UPSC can be useful in this. A good salary is available in these jobs.
Policy Analyst
There is no need to be disappointed if you do not clear UPSC. During UPSC preparation, aspirants have to read in great detail about government and public policy. Taking advantage of this, one can start a career as a policy analyst. In this field, not only is there good money but one also gets recognition as an intellectual.
Teacher's job
Along with preparing for UPSC, one should do a B.Ed or clear UGC NET exam. This will mean that if you are not selected for UPSC, you can pursue your career as a teacher. One can get a job as a teacher in schools, colleges, and coaching institutes. Apart from this, one's own learning venture can be started through a digital platform.
International Relations Specialist
If UPSC aspirants are interested in global affairs, they can pursue their career as an International Relations Specialist. One can work in think tanks, embassies, or international organizations as a diplomacy specialist or foreign policy analyst.
Media and Journalism
If communication is good with a good grip on current affairs, then there is a good career in the field of media and journalism. Journalism can be done in print, digital, television, and radio.
Data Analysis and Research
If you have a good analytical mind, then you can get a job with a salary of lakhs in organizations, political parties, and research firms related to data analysis, market research, or public opinion research. Therefore, courses related to data analysis can be done as a backup.
Social entrepreneurship
Many UPSC aspirants are interested in social work. Such people can also bring social change by becoming social entrepreneurs.
Legal Consultant
If you have done LLB or LLM, you can also make a career as a legal consultant. From business houses to NGOs, legal consultants are needed. There is a lot of money in this field.
NGO
UPSC aspirants can become agents of social change by working with NGOs. They can work on issues like education, healthcare, women empowerment, and rural development.

