Question 1

How do I apply for a school teaching job?

Accepted Answer

Open any listing and tap Quick Apply. If you're signed in with a complete profile and resume, your application is sent in one tap directly to the school — no recruiter middlemen.

Question 2

What happens after I tap Quick Apply?

Accepted Answer

Your profile and resume are emailed to the school's hiring contact and stored in your dashboard under Applications. You'll see a 'Sent' status immediately, and any reply from the school appears in the same thread. Schools typically respond within 3–7 working days during the hiring season.

Question 3

Will the school see my profile when I apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes — but only the school you apply to. They see your name, photo, contact details, resume, qualifications, subjects, experience and any portfolio links you've added. Private fields (date of birth, current salary, references) are never shared unless you turn them on. You can review exactly what's visible from Profile → Privacy.

Question 4

Can I hide my profile from my current school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In Profile → Privacy, add your current school to the Blocked Employers list. Their recruiters won't see your profile in search, won't get matched, and can't view it even via a direct link. You'll still be visible to every other school.

Question 5

Are these school jobs verified?

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Every listing comes from a registered school. Schools that complete document verification get a blue Verified badge so you can prioritise trusted employers. We remove listings that violate our policies — report anything suspicious from the listing menu.

Question 6

Is it free for teachers to apply?

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Yes. Searching, applying and saving jobs is 100% free for candidates. We never charge job seekers and never sell your data.

Question 7

How fresh are the listings? Can I get alerts?

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Jobs are refreshed daily. Use the 'Posted in 24h' filter to see the newest openings, or save a Job Alert from any search and we'll email you when matching roles go live — usually within minutes of posting.

Question 8

How do I write an application for a teaching job in a school?

Accepted Answer

Keep it short — one paragraph on the subjects and grades you teach, one on a recent classroom result you're proud of (board pass rate, Olympiad, project), and one line on why this particular school. Avoid generic 'I am writing to apply' openings. School Jobs In India auto-generates a tailored cover note from your profile when you Quick Apply, so most teachers never write one from scratch.

Question 9

How do I make a resume for a school teacher job in India?

Accepted Answer

One page. Lead with your subject and board specialisation (e.g. PGT Physics, CBSE), degrees (B.Ed / M.Ed / CTET / TET), and school types you've taught in. Follow with measurable outcomes — board pass rates, Olympiad results, project work — instead of duties. Our free resume builder generates a school-ready format from your profile in under a minute.

Question 10

How do I get a government teacher job in India?

Accepted Answer

Government teaching vacancies (KVS, NVS, DSSSB, state DOEs) are posted on each board's career page and aggregated here when public. You'll typically need CTET or the state TET, B.Ed, and a graduate degree in the teaching subject. Use the 'Government schools' filter, then save a Job Alert — we'll email you the moment a new notification opens.

Question 11

How do I find teaching jobs near me?

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Browse teaching jobs by city — Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and 200+ Indian cities each have a dedicated page with only live vacancies. Or filter the main jobs list by city and save a Job Alert; we'll email you the second a matching role in your city goes live.

Question 12

What is the difference between PGT, TGT and PRT?

Accepted Answer

PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) teaches classes 11–12 and needs a master's degree in the subject plus B.Ed. TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) teaches classes 6–10 and needs a graduate degree plus B.Ed. PRT (Primary Teacher) teaches classes 1–5 and typically needs D.El.Ed or B.Ed plus CTET. PGT roles pay the most; PRT roles have the highest demand.

Question 13

How much does a school teacher earn in India?

Accepted Answer

Compensation depends on role, board and city. Entry-level PRT roles typically pay ₹2.5–4 LPA, mid-career TGTs ₹3.5–7 LPA, senior PGTs ₹4–9 LPA, and Principals ₹12–35 LPA. Top IB and premium CBSE schools in metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore) sit meaningfully above these medians for the same role.

Question 14

Do I need CTET to apply for a teacher vacancy?

Accepted Answer

CTET is mandatory for government schools (KVS, NVS, Kendriya Vidyalaya, DSSSB) and for most CBSE-affiliated private schools when hiring for classes 1–8. Classes 9–12 usually don't require CTET but do need the subject master's plus B.Ed. Many ICSE, IB and IGCSE schools don't ask for CTET at all. Filter by 'CTET required' on any listing to narrow the shortlist.

Question 15

What qualifications do I need to apply in a teacher recruitment drive?

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Baseline: a graduate degree in your teaching subject plus B.Ed. Add CTET or state TET for classes 1–8 and government schools. For PGT roles, add a master's in the subject. For IB or IGCSE schools, prior international curriculum exposure counts more than another certification. Upload each certificate to your profile once — schools verify it during shortlisting.

Question 16

Should I apply for government or private school teaching jobs?

Accepted Answer

Government teaching jobs (KVS, NVS, DSSSB, state DOE) offer 7th Pay Commission scales, pension and long-term security, but hiring runs on annual cycles and needs CTET plus B.Ed upfront. Private school teaching jobs (CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE) hire year-round, pay materially more at the top end in metros, and screen faster — often a demo class within a week. Most teachers apply to both and pick the offer that arrives with the right balance.

Question 17

How do I post a job on School Jobs in India?

Accepted Answer

Create a school account, add your school details for verification, then click Post a Job from your dashboard. Drafts save automatically; published roles go live to candidates within minutes.

Question 18

How do I get the blue Verified badge for my school?

Accepted Answer

Upload your school's registration / affiliation certificate and a domain-verification email from an official school address. Most schools are verified within 1–2 working days. Verified schools get higher visibility in search and a higher application rate.

Question 19

Where do applications land and how fast do candidates reply?

Accepted Answer

Applications appear in your Applicants inbox in real time and are also emailed to the hiring contact on the listing. You can shortlist, message and schedule interviews without leaving the dashboard. Most teachers reply within 24 hours during the hiring season.

Question 20

Is it free for schools to post?

Accepted Answer

Verified schools can post a limited number of jobs free each month. For unlimited postings, featured placement and bulk hiring tools, see our school plans. Reach out from your dashboard for a custom quote on volume hiring.

Question 21

How do I add HOD or coordinator logins to our school account?

Accepted Answer

Open Settings → Team in your school dashboard and invite teammates by email. Each member gets their own login with role-based access — HODs can review applicants for their subject, while admins manage billing and verification.

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