Health, Safety and Environment Officer
Promotes and maintains workplace health and safety, and compliance with environmental law.
Overview
A Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) officer is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and safety culture within a workplace. They ensure that everyone in the company follows occupational health and safety, social and environmental laws, procedures and guidelines.
Where they work
- Central and State Pollution Control Boards
- Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Petrochemical Industries
- Hydro-chemical Companies
- NGOs
- Research Organizations
Work environment
You will be working in an office set-up. Local travel is a part of the job profile. You are likely to head a team of environment engineers. You are likely to work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. You may have to put in extra hours if and when the need arises.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like trying to help people solve their problems
- You are quick to take on new responsibilities
- You like working outdoors
- You can comfortably talk with all kinds of people
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Environmental Engineering/Safety Engineering.
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's in the same or related field.
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete a Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering and then follow it up with a NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) course.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune, Maharashtra
- Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- National Fire Service College, Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Hemchandra North Gujarat University, Patan, Gujarat
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Howrah, West Bengal
- Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata, West Bengal
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Mewar University, Gangarar, Rajasthan
- Excel Polytechnic College, Pallipalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Global Institute of Engineering and Science, Barwani, Madhya Pradesh
- Punjab Institute of Management and Technology, Gobindgarh, Punjab
- Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- JS University, Shikohabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
- KSR College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Environmental Science Technician
- 2Environmental Science Engineer
- 3Health, Safety and Environment Officer
- 4Project Officer
- 5Scientist/Researcher
Expected income
₹45,000 – ₹50,000 per month, with a few years of experience
These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Environmental Engineer
Designs technological solutions for waste, erosion, and water and air pollution.
Public Health Officer
Protects public health by investigating outbreaks, tracking trends and educating the public.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to helping people.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
S.V. Srinivasan — Executive Director of the BHEL Trichy Complex. Srinivasan, who hails from Srirangam, began his career in BHEL Trichy in 1984 and held various roles in the company, including that of Head of the Health, Safety and Environment. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering and did his Master's in Industrial Metallurgy at the Regional Engineering College (now National Institute of Technology-Trichy).
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 355 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3wkRLnT
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The volume's contents page lists this career on printed page 357 and Healthcare Manager on 355, but the printed cards are the other way round: this card is on printed page 355. The page recorded here is the printed page the card actually appears on.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.