## Research scientist

`career/research-scientist` · Career · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-10-15 · estimate

Ask questions nobody has answered yet, for a living

Think, test, fail, repeat Teach and mentor Write papers and grants

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Starting pay | ₹37k–42k/month PhD fellowship | estimate |
| Later | ₹15–35 L/yr as faculty | estimate |
| Years to get there | 5-year BS-MS + PhD | estimate |
| Cost | Low; fellowships pay you | estimate |
| Streams | PCM, PCB, PCMB | estimate |
| Subjects | Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology | estimate |
| Routes | sci-iiser | estimate |

Sources:
1. Bingy's career notes (hand-written for the prototype; salaries are rough ranges), 2026-10-15