Counsellor
Vasavi Public School
₹17,500–24,000 /monthHyderabad0–4 yrsCBSE
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Counsellor jobs at CBSE schools
1,000+ live Counsellor openings at CBSE schools across India. CBSE schools follow a distinct curriculum framework — listings below come from verified CBSE-affiliated employers.
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- Typical salary
- ₹1.5L – ₹5.4L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE
1,450 jobs for Counsellor at CBSE schools
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SBS NATIONAL SR SEC SCHOOL INDRI KARNAL HARYANA
₹28,000–45,000 /monthKarnal0+ yrsCBSE
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Admission Counselor
NARAYANA E-TECHNO SCHOOL
₹25,000–45,000 /monthGhaziabad0+ yrsCBSE
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Counsellor
Sehwag International School Jhajjar
JhajjarCBSE
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Counsellor
Oxford Public School
Delhi0+ yrsCBSE
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Counsellor- MA Psychology with Diploma in counselling
Mayo International School, Ps-5, I.P. Extn. (Institutional Area), Patparganj, Delhi
East0+ yrsCBSE
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Counsellor
Rajsthali Vidhya Peeth Ups
₹15,500–35,500 /monthJaipur0–2 yrsCBSE
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Rainbow Convent School Churu
₹14,500–20,500 /monthChuru2–7 yrsCBSE
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Counsellor
Bal Bhagwati Public School Rampura
₹12,000–19,500 /monthBeawar1–5 yrsCBSE
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Burny Hill LPS
₹12,000–18,000 /monthWest Garo Hills2–7 yrsCBSE
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V.s,a.v. Inter College Giola
₹16,500–31,000 /monthGorakhpur0–3 yrsCBSE
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Counsellor
Cane Union Madhyamik Sanskrit Vidyalay Hargaon Teerth Sitapur
₹17,000–34,500 /monthSitapur2–5 yrsCBSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Counsellor · CBSE
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Bal Bhagwati Public School Rampura
1 open role
- Burny Hill LPS
1 open role
- Cane Union Madhyamik Sanskrit Vidyalay Hargaon Teerth Sitapur
1 open role
- Mayo International School, Ps-5, I.P. Extn. (Institutional Area), Patparganj, Delhi
1 open role
- NARAYANA E-TECHNO SCHOOL
1 open role
- Oxford Public School
1 open role
- Rainbow Convent School Churu
1 open role
- Rajsthali Vidhya Peeth Ups
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Counsellor · CBSE
Monthly pay ranges derived from 9 live listings on School Jobs India. Actual offers vary by board, school tier and specific school. Numbers below are indicative p25-p75 bands, not offers.
- Fresher (0-1 yr)
- ₹10k–₹16k per month
- ₹1.2L– ₹1.9L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹14k–₹21k per month
- ₹1.6L– ₹2.6L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹17k–₹26k per month
- ₹2.0L– ₹3.2L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹23k–₹36k per month
- ₹2.7L– ₹4.3L per year (approx.)
When CBSE schools hire — 12-month view
Peak hiring windows are typically Mar–Apr–May. Applying 4-6 weeks before the peak improves your odds of a demo-class invitation.
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Legend: darker = higher hiring intensity. Based on live posting cadence and the CBSE/ICSE academic calendar.
How to get hired as a Counsellor in India
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the Counsellor qualification bar
Most private CBSE schools ask for a graduate degree in the subject you'll teach plus a B.Ed. Government and Kendriya Vidyalaya roles additionally require CTET/TET (Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for 6-8). International-curriculum schools accept IB or IGCSE certification in lieu of B.Ed. If you don't have a B.Ed. yet, D.El.Ed. is acceptable at most primary and pre-primary roles.
Shortlist 15-20 schools in your city that fit your profile
Use the school lists above to find employers whose board, medium and student profile match your experience. Look at the school's founded year, student-teacher ratio and verified status — they signal hiring seriousness. Avoid mass-applying; a tailored 15-school shortlist consistently out-performs 100 generic applications.
Prepare a 20-minute demo class
Almost every Counsellor shortlist ends in a demo class. Pick a topic from the school's current textbook, plan a lesson with a clear objective, 3-part structure (starter, main, recap) and one differentiation activity. Rehearse until you can teach it without notes. Schools reject strong candidates every year who "knew the topic" but couldn't hold a class of 30.
Apply during the right hiring window
Applications submitted 4-6 weeks before the Mar–May peak land while schools are still shortlisting — off-cycle applications often arrive after decisions have been made. If you're applying mid-cycle, focus on schools that show live openings today — those are actively hiring, not paper-listed. Set a free alert on this page and you'll get pinged the moment a new matching role posts.
Follow up the smart way
Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours of your demo. Mention one specific thing you'd change if you taught the lesson again — schools value teachers who reflect. If you don't hear back in 10 working days, one polite check-in is fine; more than that reads as pressure.