Counsellor
S.r. Public School Surhni
₹11,500–19,500 /monthGaya0–3 yrs
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Counsellor jobs in Gaya
As of 14 Nov 2026, 15 Counsellor vacancies are open in Gaya across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹18,000–₹1,96,000/month (median ₹1,60,500, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common board: CBSE 58% of the 12 listings shown. By school type: 8 private unaided (recognized) and 4 unrecognized. Top hiring: B.d.m. Public School, Bharti Boarding School and C.r.p.f. Montessory School Barwadih.
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2 of the 12 listings shown were posted in the last 7 days, so Counsellor roles in Gaya are being advertised right now. Most were posted in Jun 2026 (7) and Nov 2026 (3). 7 of 12 listings that state experience accept freshers, the rest ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 9 full-time and 2 part-time. 7 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
- ₹1.7L – ₹4.5L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE
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- 2+ new
15 jobs for Counsellor in Gaya
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C.r.p.f. Montessory School Barwadih
₹18,500–25,000 /monthGaya2–6 yrs
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R.d.d. International Play School Slempur Mahabir Nanagr W.n. 53
₹19,000–24,000 /monthGaya0–5 yrs
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Gyan Deep Public School Gewal Bigha W.n. 33
₹14,000–22,500 /monthGaya0–3 yrs
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Snow Bell Academy Head Manpur W.n. 48
₹14,500–34,000 /monthGaya0–4 yrs
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Gaharpur Public School Gaharpur
₹16,000–25,000 /monthGaya1–3 yrsCBSE
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B.d.m. Public School
₹1,76,000–1,96,000 /monthGaya2–6 yrsCBSE
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Gyan Taru Public School Mast Alipur
₹14,000–28,500 /monthGaya0–2 yrsCBSE
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Bharti Boarding School
₹13,000–23,500 /monthGaya2–6 yrsCBSE
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R Allied International School Bageshwari Gumati WN 10
₹17,500–30,000 /monthGaya0–3 yrsCBSE
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Nalanda Public School Nadarpur
₹16,500–21,500 /monthGaya2–7 yrsCBSE
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Indian Public School Musaila
₹18,000–38,000 /monthGaya0–4 yrsCBSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Counsellor · Gaya
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- B.d.m. Public School
1 open role
- Bharti Boarding School
1 open role
- C.r.p.f. Montessory School Barwadih
1 open role
- Gaharpur Public School Gaharpur
1 open role
- Gyan Deep Public School Gewal Bigha W.n. 33
1 open role
- Gyan Taru Public School Mast Alipur
1 open role
- Indian Public School Musaila
1 open role
- Nalanda Public School Nadarpur
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Counsellor · Gaya
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)
- ₹12k–₹15k per month
- ₹1.4L– ₹1.9L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹16k–₹21k per month
- ₹2.0L– ₹2.6L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹20k–₹26k per month
- ₹2.4L– ₹3.1L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹27k–₹36k per month
- ₹3.3L– ₹4.3L per year (approx.)
When schools in Gaya 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 Gaya
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the Counsellor 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 Gaya 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.