Sericulture is the art and technology of raising silk worms for production of raw silk yarn. This agro based industry is not limited to just worms, but includes all activities related to them, like mulberry cultivation and even post-cocoon technology. It requires both technical know-how and as well as specialization.

i. Scientific bent of mind.
ii. An sharp observation skills.
iii. Knowledge of seeds.
iv. Stamina to work in difficult weather.
v. Hard physical work.
vi. Planning skills and concern for the environment and passion for nature

State Government:-Every State Government Has A Sericulture Directorate Under Industry Department Which Advertise:
Project Manager (Sericulture), Asstt. Director (Sericulture), Research Officer (Sericulture), Marketing Officer (Sericulture) Etc for 4 Years BSc Silk Technology/BSc Sericulture/ PG Diploma in Sericulture with 2 Years Experience.
Asstt. Project Officer/Asstt superintendent (Seri)/Sericulture Extention Officer/Sericulture Inspector Etc for Four Years 4 Years BSc Silk Technology/BSc Sericulture/ PG Diploma in Sericulture.
Supervisor: Three Years BSc (Vocational) Sericulture Degree with One Year Experience.
Farm Technician/Grainage Technician: 2 Years Inter Vocational Sericulture Course With One Year Apprenticeship Training From Ncvt.
Rearer: 10th Pass With One Year Certificate In Sericulture.

1. Rs 2,00,000- 4,32,000/Per year (MSc.in Seri)
2. Rs 1 Lakh – 2 lakhs/ Per year (Certificate in Seri)

No Entrance Exam

1. Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute. Mysore
2. Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalaya Tirupati.
3. Assam Agricultural University Assam.
4. Sri Krishna Devaraya University Anantpur

1. What is the assistance provided by Government to farmer to taking up Sericulture? 

   Mulberry Plantation incentive, construction of sheds for rearing silk worms, rearing equipments, drip irrigation, disinfectants, vermicompost etc .