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K.B.D.A.V. Sr. Sec. Public School Sec-7-B
₹38,500–72,500 /monthChandigarh2–4 yrsState Board
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Psychology teacher jobs in Chandigarh
As of 6 Oct 2026, 35 Psychology teacher vacancies are open in Chandigarh across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹23,000–₹70,500/month (median ₹41,000, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: State Board 75% and CBSE 25% of the 12 listings shown. Median pay is ₹47,000 at State Board schools and ₹37,000 at CBSE schools. By school type: 9 private unaided (recognized) and 3 senior secondary level. Top hiring: Chandigarh Baptist School 45 D, D A V Public School and D.A.V Model School Sector 15 A.
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All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. They ask for 3+ years (median). By contract: 10 full-time and 2 contract. 6 of the 12 listings shown are for more than one post. How to apply: open a listing to check the classes, qualifications and documents the school asks for, then apply from the job page, and save this search to hear about new openings.
- Typical salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹7.9L / yr
- Boards hiring
- State Board · CBSE
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35 jobs for Psychology teachers in Chandigarh
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Shishu Niketan Public School
₹35,500–53,500 /monthChandigarh3–5 yrsCBSE
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Saint Hari Public School Manimajra
₹24,000–30,000 /monthChandigarh3–8 yrsState Board
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Guru Nanak Public School
₹23,500–26,500 /monthChandigarh3–8 yrsCBSE
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St. Joseph'S Sr. Sec. School Sec 44 D
₹23,000–49,500 /monthChandigarh3–7 yrsState Board
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Deep Public School, Mauli Jagran
₹35,000–70,500 /monthChandigarh3–8 yrsState Board
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Sri Chaitanya Techno School
₹35,000–66,000 /monthChandigarh3–7 yrsState Board
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D.A.V Model School Sector 15 A
₹40,000–56,500 /monthChandigarh3–6 yrsState Board
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Chandigarh Baptist School 45 D
₹33,500–60,500 /monthChandigarh2–4 yrsState Board
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Moti Ram Arya Sr Sec Model School, Sector-27-A
₹24,000–44,000 /monthChandigarh3–8 yrsState Board
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D A V Public School
₹32,500–41,500 /monthChandigarh1–4 yrsCBSE
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St. Peter Secondary Sch 37
₹22,500–44,000 /monthChandigarh3–5 yrsState Board
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Top schools currently hiring — Chandigarh
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Chandigarh Baptist School 45 D
1 open role
- D A V Public School
1 open role
- D.A.V Model School Sector 15 A
1 open role
- Deep Public School, Mauli Jagran
1 open role
- Guru Nanak Public School
1 open role
- K.B.D.A.V. Sr. Sec. Public School Sec-7-B
1 open role
- Moti Ram Arya Sr Sec Model School, Sector-27-A
1 open role
- Saint Hari Public School Manimajra
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Chandigarh
Monthly pay ranges derived from 12 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)
- ₹22k–₹33k per month
- ₹2.6L– ₹3.9L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹31k–₹45k per month
- ₹3.7L– ₹5.4L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹37k–₹56k per month
- ₹4.5L– ₹6.7L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹51k–₹76k per month
- ₹6.1L– ₹9.1L per year (approx.)
When schools in Chandigarh 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 teacher in Chandigarh
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the teaching qualification bar
Most private CBSE/ICSE 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 Chandigarh 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 teaching 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.