Steps to Follow

The candidates who are interested in building their career as a Administrator can follow the following steps:

Decision Making

The candidates can decide to become a Administrator after completion of their graduation since a bachelor's degree is mandatory to apply for this position. The candidates who make an early decision will have an opportunity to go for early preparation.

Subject Choices

There is no such particular requirement for subjects. The candidates who have completed their bachelor's in any field can apply for these. The entrance exams usually consist of sections like aptitude, reasoning, English, and current affairs.

Entrance Exam Preparation

Administrator exams are quite competitive and require dedicated preparation to clear them in a single take. Some of the points the candidates should keep in mind while preparing for the entrance exams are:

• They should have a systematic study plan to cover all the topics.
• They should not fully depend on the coaching institutes. Self-study and practice are important to succeed.
• They should solve mock tests and sample papers after they are done with the concept. This will help them revise.
• They should refer to the previous year's question papers to understand the standard of the exam and the type of question asked.
• Time management is an important aspect of the exam. Improve your speed and accuracy so that you don’t spend too much time in a single question.

Selecting Correct Colleges

It doesn't matter whether the candidate has completed their studies from the top and known college or a small college in their hometown. The only requirement is that the candidate should have completed their graduation from a recognized institute.

After Qualifying Exam

There are usually two rounds of examination: Preliminary and Mains. Once they have qualified for both the exams the candidates will be sent an offer letter to join the institute. 

Types of Administrator

Administrators are available in almost every sector. They handle a variety of functions in an organization. Types of Administrators available in different organizations are explained below:

Bank Administrator

• Bank Administrators handle a variety of banking-related activities for the organization.
• They perform all the administrative tasks like placing orders, processing emails, and providing customer service to the clients. They also maintain client records, entry data, and check transactions, etc.
• The average salary of a bank Administrator in India is around INR 10,900 per month.

Court Administrator

• Court Administrators work in state and federal court systems. 
• They are responsible for almost everything except trying cases in the court. 
• They handle all the non-judicial operations like preparing & issuing orders of the court, preparing dockets of cases, examining the legal documents that are submitted to the court, preparing staff schedules, searching files, contacting witnesses, etc.
• The average salary of a court Administrator in India is around INR 14,300 per month. 

Train Administrator

• Train Administrator is a job position offered by the Indian railways. The average pay scale ranges from INR 5,200 to INR 20,200 per month depending on the experience.
• They work either in the station or control offices in the zonal/ divisional headquarters.
• Their job responsibilities include preparing train documents, feeding information in the railway network terminals, maintenance of registers related to trains, checking the numbers of wagons and coaches in the railway yard, etc.

How to Become a Administrator in India?

To find a job as a Administrator in a private or government organization, the candidates will have to clear an examination. The Administrator is an entry-level position that is quite competitive and anyone who holds a bachelor's degree can apply for it.

School-level preparation

There are certain government clerical jobs that can be pursued after completion of class 10th or 12th. Like clerical jobs in hospitals, HPPSC, Kerala PSC, Office of District Judge, AP SSC, etc. 

These clerical positions are offered usually through an entrance exam. At some organizations, these clerical jobs are offered through an interview. The candidates who are interested can prepare for these exams after completion of class 10th or 12th, depending on the eligibility of the clerical position. 

How to Become a Administrator after 12th?

There are certain clerical jobs that can be pursued after the completion of the 12th. But jobs available after an undergraduate degree offer a better salary than the clerical jobs after the 10th or 12th. The preparations needed to prepare for such clerical positions are explained below:

UG Preparations

The candidates can prepare for the exams while they are pursuing their bachelor-level studies. They can opt for coaching classes or can start their own studies. Starting early will give them leverage to sit for an exam for trial to understand the level of examination and how much preparation will be required.

PG Preparations

The candidates who are at the PG level can appear for a higher post than the Administrator. They can appear for assistant, manager, PO, etc. There are various positions that look for a master's degree and also offer a higher pay scale.

Courses to Become a Administrator

There is no particular course required to pursue a career as a Administrator. The Administrator requirements are quite general. The candidates who have completed graduation can pursue this career. Some of the bachelor courses that can be beneficial while preparing for Administrator jobs are mentioned below:

Bachelors of Arts (BA)

It is an undergraduate degree of 3 years that can be specialized in areas of English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Fine Arts, etc.

BA Admission Process

The admission for the BA courses are either based on merit or through entrance examinations:

• Admission through merit: The colleges release their own cut-off list and the candidates who have scores within the criteria will be selected. The colleges like Miranda College, Hindu College, etc, conduct their admission based on merit.
• Admission through Entrance Exam: Some of the institutes conduct their own entrance examination on the institute level to evaluate and select for admission. Some of the colleges that select students for BA through entrance exams are BHU, Delhi University, Gargi College, etc.

BA Eligibility Criteria of the Exam

To apply for BHU UET, the candidates should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• They should have passed class 12th or equivalent exam from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
• The candidates should not be more than 22 years of age.

See also: BHU UET Registration

BA How to Apply for the Exam

• The candidates will have to visit the official website i.e, bhuonline.in.
• They will have to register to create the ID and password to log in.
• They can start filling up the application form with all their personal details.
• They will have to choose the courses they want to apply for and submit the documents.
• They should preview the application before submitting it, and then they can pay the application fees.

See Also: BHU UET Pattern and Syllabus

BA How to Prepare for the Exam

There are some of the points that the candidates should keep in mind while preparing for the BHU-UET:

• Understand the syllabus and the exam pattern and prepare a timetable accordingly, so that you don’t miss a topic.
• Start your preparations as early as possible so that you have sufficient time to revise.
• Make your own notes of all the topics studied so that they can be used while revising.
• Solve previous year's question papers for practice.
• Study the books recommended by the professionals available online or offline.

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

It is an undergraduate degree of 3 years that can be specialized in various science courses like, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Life Science, etc. 

BSc Admission Process

The admission into the BSc courses is either based on merit or through entrance examinations.

• Admission through Merit: Some of the institutes evaluate students based on the marks scored in 10+2. They release a merit list and the candidates are selected based on that. Some of the institutes that conduct merit-based admission for BSc courses are Miranda House, Hindu College, etc.
• Admission through Entrance Exam: There are many institutes that evaluate students based on the entrance exams. Institutes like Aligarh Muslim University, IISER, etc conduct their own entrance exam, followed by a personal interview and select students for the BSc admission.

Eligibility Criteria for Entrance Exam

To apply for the CUCET, the candidates should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• They should have completed their 10+2 from a recognized board.
• They should have a minimum aggregate of 50% in 10+2. The reserved category candidates can have a minimum of 45% marks.

How to apply for the Exam

To apply for CUCET, the candidates should follow the following processes:

• They will have to visit the official website of the central university they are applying for.
• They can fill the application form online as well as offline.
• They will have to fill in all the details asked like personal, academic, extracurricular, etc.
• They will also have to upload the scanned photograph and signature. In their offline form, they can simply stick the passport size picture and sign the form.
• They will have to pay the application form online or through demand draft.
• Candidates will receive the confirmation once the application is received.

How to prepare for the Exam

To prepare for CUCET, the candidates should keep the following points in mind:

• Understand the syllabus and the exam pattern.
• Prepare a study plan to cover the syllabus within the time you have.
• Choose the right study material and book. Refer to the books recommended by the professionals.
• Prepare all the topics of the syllabus and give time to the tough topics.
• Solve the previous year's question papers and sample papers.
• Attempt the mock tests.

Bachelors of Commerce (BCom)

It is a 3 years undergraduate program in commerce that deals with subjects like finance, economics, accounting, actuarial studies, management, etc.

BCom Admission Process

The admission into the BCom course is either based on the entrance examination or direct admission by evaluation of previous academic records.

BCom Eligibility Criteria for Entrance Exam

To apply for the IPU CET, the candidates should have the following eligibility criteria:

• They should have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
• They should not be more than 21 years of age and less than 18 years of age.

BCom How to Apply for Exam?

To apply to the IPU CET exam the candidates may have to follow the following steps:

• The candidates will have to visit the official website of the institute.
• They will have to fill the online application form, upload all the documents and pay the application fees of INR 1200.

BCom How to prepare for the Exam?

The candidates who are appearing for the IPU CET exam should keep the following points in mind:

• Be aware of the syllabus and exam pattern.
• Prepare a proper timetable to cover every topic and practice daily.
• Refer to the previous year's question papers and the sample papers.
• Prepare your own notes.
• Take mock tests.

How to Become a Administrator Abroad

All the countries have their own requirements to become a Administrator. The requirements according to some of the countries has been mentioned below:

UK

To get a job as a Administrator in the UK, the candidates may need certain requirements that may be different from India. They also have some colleges that offer courses for admission into this post. The details have been explained below:

Admission Process

The candidates who want to get a job as a Administrator in the UK should have the following entry requirement:

• Educational Requirements - They should either have a university degree with 2 - 3 A levels, a level 3 diploma, or a higher apprenticeship in business administration.
• Other Requirements - Some employers may also look for work experience, paid or unpaid.

Top Colleges

Some of the top colleges in UK that offer courses that can help to find a job as a Administrator are mentioned below:

Courses Available

Some of the courses that can help the candidates to find a job as a legal Administrator has been mentioned below:

• Legal Administration and Law CILEx Level 3 Diploma
• Business Administrator Apprentice
• Business Administrator Advanced Apprentice

US

To find a job as a Administrator in the US the candidates will have to fulfill certain requirements. The details have been mentioned in the table below:

Admission Process

• Educational Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent
• Other Requirements - Some of the employers may look for a general office Administrator certification.

Top Colleges

Some of the colleges that offer office administration courses are mentioned in the table below:

Courses Available

The courses that are can help the candidates to find a job as a Administrator are mentioned below:

• Office Administrator Certification
• Office Administration

Canada

To find a job as a law Administrator in Canada the candidates may have to fulfill a certain requirement. All the details regarding the requirement, colleges, and courses have been mentioned below:

Admission Process

• Educational Requirements - A Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English and 3 Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M, or U courses. If they have a college or a university degree then that will also work.
• Other Requirements - They should be proficient in English.

Top Colleges

Some of the top colleges that offer Law Administrator programs are mentioned below:

Courses Available

The course that can help the candidates find a job as a law Administrator is mentioned below:

• 2-year Diploma in Law Administrator

Australia

To find a job as a Administrator in Australia, there are certain requirements that need to be fulfilled. The details have been explained below:

Admission Process

• Educational Requirements - Bachelors of Law at university or a double degree with the law as one of the major units of study at the university, or a UG in any field with a 1 year Juris Doctor.

Top Colleges

Some of the colleges that offer UG courses in law that can help to find a job as a law Administrator are mentioned below:

Courses Available

The courses that the candidates can opt for to find a job as a law Administrator are mentioned below:

• Bachelors of Law 

Benefits of Career as a Administrator

The clerical jobs may include a variety of benefits, some of them has been explained below:

Salary

A person working as an office Administrator typically earns an average salary of INR 10,900 per month. The lowest salary in this position can go from INR 5,350 per month and the highest can go up to INR 17,000 per month.

Job Security

The Administrator jobs are secure, usually in government organizations. The private banks also offer job security.

Positive Impact of the Career

Some of the benefits of being a Administrator are:

• The clerical jobs provide security and promotional growth.
• The banking sector is one of the industries that offer great career opportunities as a Administrator.
• The Administrator's salary includes allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Medical Allowance, etc. 
• Holidays are offered to them in almost every Indian festival.

Skills Required for a Administrator

Some of the skills that are required in the clerical posts are explained below:

• Attention to details - They have to pay attention to the day-to-day details of the office. It may include works like reviewing the documents before they are sent to the stakeholders. 
• Communication - They should have strong oral and written communication skills since they have to answer phone calls, send emails, etc. Therefore they should have effective communication skills that are easy to understand.
• Computer Skills - Since most of the data is entered into the computer rather than in papers and files. A Administrator should have basic computer knowledge like MS-Word, MS-Excel. Also, they should have speed and accuracy in typing.
• Organization - They should have strong organizational skills that will allow them to carry out their tasks effectively.