Knowledge Process Outsourcing Executive
Handles outsourced, knowledge-intensive work requiring specialized expertise.
Overview
Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) is the process of outsourcing knowledge-intensive activities. The person who is usually given the responsibility for the work is called a KPO executive and he or she usually has advanced degrees and expertise in a specialized area.
Where they work
- Investment Banks
- Brokerage Houses
- Financial Institutions
Work environment
It is a desk job. At the entry level you will not handle any team. Local travel is not a part of job profile. You are likely to have regular work hours. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week, 9 to 10 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You can comfortably talk with all kinds of people.
- You are a good listener.
- You like to have clear instructions to follow.
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in Commerce or Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Com/BSc/BBM/ BBA) in Marketing/Finance/Accounting etc
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MCom/MBA/MSc/MBM) in the same or related field
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
The courses are offered by the Department of Management.
Government institutes
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
- Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, New Delhi
- Indian Maritime University, Kochi Campus, Kochi, Kerala
- Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Doon University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- School of Business, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- School of Management Dr DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
- IBS Business School, Hyderabad, Telangana
- VIT Business School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
- AIMS Institutes, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Techno India University, Kolkata, West Bengal
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
- 1KPO Executive / Associate → Senior KPO Executive / Senior Associate → KPO Manager / Team Leader → Senior KPO Manager / Assistant Manager
Related careers to explore
Company Secretary
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In-house legal expert and compliance officer guiding company governance.
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 Commerce, Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to analysing.
- 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
Vijay Bhise — Currently works as a team leader at Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited, Mumbai. Previously worked as a KPO officer at Atos Syntel. Holds an MBA in Financial Management from Vidya Pratishthan's Institute of Information Technology, Maharashtra, and a Bachelor's in Commerce from Tuljaram Chaturchand College, Pune.
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 2, printed page 679 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://in.talent.com/salary?job=international+kpo
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.