MS Ophthalmology Jobs, Scope, Salary in India 2024

Lisha Gupta

MS Ophthalmology jobs in India are in high demand and have a good job scope in today's developing world. Any student after MS Ophthalmology Course can get placed in the MS Ophthalmology Course placements(if it exists in their institution). Other than that, there are various job opportunities in both the private and government sectors. Job openings are almost equal to the number of students, thus providing it for everyone.

Career Prospects and Job Scope for an MS Ophthalmology Graduate

Mostly it is considered a cakewalk for the graduates to get placed as an MS Ophthalmology graduate in any firm. One of the reasons is that the aspirants can be considered professionals after the course because of the course structure, thus making them capable of having a good job scope and skills. In fact, at times, most of the graduates educate themselves more, which makes them more capable of working. MS Ophthalmology course aims to ensure that the students have access to all the vital information they need to succeed in their careers.

Some of the best jobs for MS Ophthalmology graduates are:

ENT Specialist
Lecturer/Professor
Medical Consultant/Visiting Medical Consultant
Ophthalmologist
Product Specialist
Senior Resident/Consultant

Areas of Recruitment for MS Ophthalmology Graduates

MS Ophthalmology graduates have a good MS Ophthalmology scope in India. They can work both in the public and private sector, depending on their interests, skills, and the type of occupation they want to choose. Both have their plus points and job benefits. Some of the professions that an MS Ophthalmology graduate can take are:

Clinical Assistant
Clinical Data Analyst
Consultant
Demonstrator
ENT Specialist
Lecturer/Professor

Salary Packages for MS Ophthalmology Graduates

MS Ophthalmology is a course that helps in the specialization in the field of society and its structure. The average salary for MS Ophthalmology fresher in India varies for each sector- government and private and the type of job or even the skills possessed by the aspirant. The average salary of a graduate is INR 12 LPA [Source: Glassdoor]. The MS Ophthalmology graduate salary in India is:

Designation	Salary
Customer Care Associate	INR 1.5 LPA
Ophthalmologist Doctor	INR 3.6 LPA
Optics Academician	INR 4.8 LPA
Fellowship	INR 12 LPA
General Consultant	INR 7.2 LPA
Ophthalmologist	INR 4.6 LPA

Source: Payscale

Government Jobs for MS Ophthalmology Aspirants

Due to the high demand, government career options for MS Ophthalmology graduates keep increasing. The increase in the country's development has led to a high scope of MS Ophthalmology in the government sector. MS Ophthalmology freshers' jobs include working as a Consultant, Professor, Surgeon, ENT Specialist, etc. The average salary of a graduate is INR 12 LPA [Source: Glassdoor], which increases with experience. A few of the MS Government jobs in 2021 offered by companies along with their job designation and salary is given below:

Top Government Companies	Job Profiles	Salary
AIIMS Gorakhpur	Senior Resident	INR 8.43 LPA
Northern Railways	Senior Consultant	INR 25.04 LPA
Rail Wheel Factory	Medical Practitioner	INR 9 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Private Jobs for MS Ophthalmology Graduates

Various private companies are offering MS Ophthalmology career opportunities for aspirants after completing their degrees. The average salary of a graduate is INR 12 LPA [Source: Glassdoor]. There are various job designations such as:

Top Private Companies	Job Profiles	Salary
Vitality Healthcare	Consultant Ophthalmology	INR 30 LPA
Sparsh Hospitals	Senior Optometrist	INR 4 LPA
Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital	Consultant	INR 12 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Job Opportunities Abroad for MS Ophthalmology Graduates

Each country uses a different pay structure for the aspirants who have completed their MS Ophthalmology degree. It has a high job scope for MS Ophthalmology freshers in every country, but since every place demands a different skill set, the job and the offer depend on the student's qualification and scores. Most of the jobs in a similar field will show off the MS Ophthalmology scope abroad. Some of the jobs for students with MS Ophthalmology include Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmology Surgeon, Professor/Lecturer., ENT Specialist., Clinical Assistant, Medical Consultant.

Top Companies

The companies offering the jobs for an MS Ophthalmology Graduate offer a minimum salary of INR 2 to 15 LPA for freshers. However, it changes with experience, skills, and capabilities to work.