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Career options after Class 10 and 12
Explore the work, understand the routes, and choose one small next step. You do not need a final answer today.
Disha Stars has 60 free career guides for students in Class 9 to 12, in English and Hindi. Each guide explains the everyday work, the school subjects that matter, the routes after Class 10 or 12, the entrance exams where they apply, key skills, first roles and one common myth. Choose a career below, or filter by class, interest or field.
60 careers to explore
Six ideas, at your pace
- Commerce, finance and accounting
Accountant
Keep financial records traceable and help an organisation understand its transactions.
Open journey - Agriculture and environment
Agricultural Scientist
Study farming questions through careful experiments, evidence and field context.
Open journey - Engineering and technology
AI and machine learning engineer
Build and test computer systems that learn patterns from data, and check where they make mistakes.
Open journey - Design and creative arts
Animator
Plan and create movement in drawings, models or digital characters to tell a story or explain an idea.
Open journey - Design and creative arts
Architect
Design spaces around people, context and technical constraints.
Open journey - Civil services and defence
Army Officer through NDA
Train to lead teams, organise resources and carry professional military responsibility.
Open journey - Commerce, finance and accounting
Bank Officer, PO pathway
Handle banking processes, customer needs and accountable financial records.
Open journey - Commerce, finance and accounting
Chartered Accountant
Examine financial records, explain financial information and work within professional standards.
Open journey - Engineering and technology
Civil engineer
Plan and check infrastructure such as buildings, roads and water systems.
Open journey - Civil services and defence
Civil Services, IAS and state services
Work on public administration, implementation and accountable decisions.
Open journey - Design and creative arts
Communication designer
Make information understandable through words, images and their arrangement.
Open journey - Commerce, finance and accounting
Company secretary
Help a company follow company law and good governance: prepare board meetings, keep accurate records of decisions and track required filings.
Open journey - Commerce, finance and accounting
Cost accountant
Work out what products and services really cost, and explain why costs change, so an organisation can use its resources well.
Open journey - Engineering and technology
Cybersecurity analyst
Protect an organisation's computers, accounts and data by watching for threats, investigating incidents with permission and reducing risk.
Open journey - Engineering and technology
Data Analyst
Turn recorded data into a checked explanation for a decision.
Open journey - Business and management
Digital Marketer
Connect an audience with a useful, truthful message and measure the response responsibly.
Open journey - Medicine and health
Doctor, MBBS pathway
Study health, assess patients within your training and work with a healthcare team.
Open journey - Media and journalism
Editor
Help a piece of writing become clear, accurate and suitable for its readers.
Open journey - Engineering and technology
Electrical engineer
Plan, design, test and maintain systems that generate, distribute and use electricity, working within documented safety procedures.
Open journey - Skilled trades and vocational paths
Electrician, ITI pathway
Learn electrical installation and maintenance through recognised training and safe authorised work.
Open journey - Engineering and technology
Electronics engineer
Design, build and test circuits, sensors and embedded devices that turn physical signals into useful information or control.
Open journey - Agriculture and environment
Environmental scientist
Study air, water, soil and ecosystems using field and laboratory evidence to understand environmental change and its effects.
Open journey - Hospitality, travel and tourism
Event Production Coordinator
Turn an event plan into clear responsibilities, cues and safe handovers.
Open journey - Design and creative arts
Fashion Designer
Develop clothing ideas around use, materials, construction and a clear brief.
Open journey - Commerce, finance and accounting
Financial analyst
Use financial data, assumptions and models to help organisations understand costs, risks and options, without promising returns.
Open journey - Sports and fitness
Fitness trainer
Support exercise participation within recognised training, safety procedures and professional limits.
Open journey - Hospitality, travel and tourism
Front Office Associate
Help guests navigate a service through clear information and careful coordination.
Open journey - Design and creative arts
Graphic Designer
Use type, images and layout to make a message understandable.
Open journey - Education and research
Historian
Investigate the past through sources, context and carefully argued interpretations.
Open journey - Hospitality, travel and tourism
Hotel Management Professional
Coordinate guest service, people and operations in hospitality.
Open journey - Business and management
Human resources professional
Help an organisation hire, support and develop people through fair processes and careful handling of personal records.
Open journey - Media and journalism
Journalist
Find public-interest information, verify it and explain what is known.
Open journey - Pure and applied sciences
Laboratory Technician, General Science
Support scientific work through careful preparation, records and supervised laboratory procedures.
Open journey - Law and governance
Lawyer
Study rules, organise evidence and explain legal options within professional responsibilities.
Open journey - Law and governance
Legal Assistant
Support authorised legal work through organised documents and careful factual records.
Open journey - Education and research
Librarian
Organise books, records and digital information so people can find reliable sources, and help readers search for what they need.
Open journey - Business and management
Logistics Coordinator
Coordinate the movement of goods using accurate instructions and realistic constraints.
Open journey - Business and management
Market Researcher
Understand an audience through careful questions, evidence and limitations.
Open journey - Engineering and technology
Mechanical engineer
Design, test, make and maintain machines and mechanical systems, using physics, maths and careful evidence.
Open journey - Medicine and health
Medical laboratory technologist
Run laboratory tests on patient samples with quality checks and careful records, so clinicians receive reliable results.
Open journey - Education and research
Museum Curator
Research collections and help visitors understand objects in context.
Open journey - Medicine and health
Nurse
Provide nursing care, observe changes and communicate within a healthcare team.
Open journey - Medicine and health
Nutritionist and dietitian
Help people and communities eat well by understanding food, health needs and everyday practicalities; diet care for patients needs professional training.
Open journey - Business and management
Operations professional
Make an organisation's everyday work run smoothly by mapping how tasks flow, finding delays and improving processes with the people who do the work.
Open journey - Medicine and health
Pharmacist
Work with medicines, accurate records and professional checks within the pharmacist’s role.
Open journey - Medicine and health
Physiotherapist
Help people recover, maintain or improve movement and everyday function through assessment, exercise and planned rehabilitation, as part of a healthcare team.
Open journey - Medicine and health
Psychologist
Study behaviour and mental processes through ethical methods and role-specific training.
Open journey - Medicine and health
Radiographer
Carry out X-ray and other imaging examinations safely and accurately, so clinicians can use clear images to understand a person's health.
Open journey - Business and management
Retail Manager
Coordinate a shop’s people, stock and service while keeping records reliable.
Open journey - Education and research
School teacher
Design learning, notice understanding and help students take a useful next step.
Open journey - Law and governance
Social worker
Help individuals, families and communities reach support and services, working with people's own choices and rights.
Open journey - Engineering and technology
Software Engineer
Turn a user’s need into reliable software, then test and maintain it.
Open journey - Skilled trades and vocational paths
Sound technician
Support clear audio through trained setup, listening and reliable cue records.
Open journey - Education and research
Special educator
Support learning through recognised specialist preparation and accessible teaching.
Open journey - Sports and fitness
Sports Coach
Help athletes learn a sport through qualified planning, observation and feedback.
Open journey - Pure and applied sciences
Statistician
Use data and mathematical reasoning to learn while describing uncertainty.
Open journey - Business and management
Supply Chain Coordinator
Connect purchasing, stock and demand so teams can plan with the same information.
Open journey - Skilled trades and vocational paths
Tailor
Turn measurements and construction instructions into well-made garments.
Open journey - Design and creative arts
User experience designer
Study how people use apps, websites and services, and design them so they are easy to understand and use.
Open journey - Agriculture and environment
Veterinarian
Examine, diagnose and treat animals, and help caretakers and farmers keep animals healthy and safe.
Open journey