Predesh Ran Putah
This paper is based on a research study at Banaras Hindu University in India. The title of the research was Career Dynamics in Extension Education. Method of survey research was applied to conduct the study. It was conducted by taking the responses from hundred respondents of Agricultural scientists, academicians and research scholars from different agricultural institutions selected through random sampling method. The objective of the study was to know the factors that influence the career choice of students in Extension Education. Additionally an attempt was made to find out the areas and sectors of Extension students’ job placements. The data was analysed through SPSS version 16.0. The statistical tools like mean, frequency, percentage, rank order, and Chi square test were used for data analysis. From the responses of the sample, it was found that the role of teachers and counsellors (65%) along with student’s personality (52%), self-motivation (60%), aspiration (65%), job opportunities (55%), family support (55%), own interest and attitude (60%) towards the subject play very important role in choosing a career in Extension Education.
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