Conducting research is a significant part of people involved in the profession of history. Indian Council of Historical Research is the organization that encourages professionals to conduct historical researches.

In government sector, there are many policies created on the basis of what has happened in the past. Hence, historians in the government sector conduct research to provide historical context for current policy issues.

These professionals are responsible for preserving artifacts and explaining the historical significance of various subjects like buildings, battle grounds, religious groups, etc.

They are focused on teaching students at college or school level about the history subject.

Under this category, history graduates work in publishing areas like university presses, trade houses, journals, institutional publication offices, etc.

They prepare serving sites, process archival collection, research and exhibit for a museum or work in projects like historic preservation, landscape architecture, litigation, etc.

Museum curators oversee collections of artifacts and artworks, developing exhibitions and educational programs to share historical knowledge with the public

Cultural heritage managers work to preserve and promote historical sites, monuments, and traditions, often collaborating with government agencies and nonprofits

Archaeologists study past human societies by excavating and analyzing artifacts, structures, and sites to reconstruct historical narratives

Archivists manage and preserve historical records, documents, and artifacts in archives and libraries, ensuring their accessibility and long-term preservation