Policy Analyst
Also known as: Policy Research Associate · Public Policy Associate
Researches public issues and laws to help governments and organisations shape policy.
Starting salary: not added yet.
What you’d do
A policy analyst researches public issues, laws and programmes, and writes analysis that helps governments and organisations make decisions. Think tanks, government departments and programmes, NGOs, international agencies and consultancies hire them. A day involves reading reports, analysing data, interviewing stakeholders and writing briefs.
- Researches policy issues and data
- Writes briefs and policy papers
- Reviews laws and schemes
- Supports advocacy and consultations
How you get in
Freshers often start through research internships, fellowships or research-assistant posts at think tanks, NGOs and government programmes. A master's degree in public policy, economics or development is common for longer-term roles.
Salary in India
Salary data isn’t added for this role yet. When it is, every figure points to its source.
Skills you’ll use
From our guide · a curated list is coming
- Research and literature review
- Reading laws, budgets and government data
- Basic quantitative analysis
- Clear policy-brief writing
- Stakeholder interviews and field research
About this field · for freshers
Job openings by year
Is demand growing?
Not added yet.
Competition2
How many graduates enter each year?
BA (all subjects) graduates in 2023-24 at institutions that reported to AISHE — everyone finishing that degree, not only those entering this role.
Who hires
IT firms, banks, government, startups?
Not added yet.
Where the jobs are
Which cities?
Not added yet.
Women in the field2
Is it diverse?
Share of women among BA (all subjects) graduates in 2023-24 — the entry degree, not people already working in this role.
At a glance
- Many entry roles are fixed-term fellowships or project contracts.
- Common next roles: senior analyst, programme manager, policy advisor.
- Published writing and a track record of research matter for growth.
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