State Board Teacher Vacancy in Kathua — Latest Openings
As of 13 Oct 2026, 1,000+ teaching vacancies at State Board schools are open in Kathua across at least 18 schools. Pay range: ₹19,000–₹1,35,000/month (median ₹36,500, from 20 listings that state a salary). By school type: 20 private unaided (recognized). Top hiring: Np Smart School Thara Kalwal, Lehar (2), Swami Vivekananda Ms Durang (2) and Anupam Vidya Peeth Kishanpur Dungara.
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All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 16 full-time and 3 contract. 14 of the 20 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
- ₹2.9L – ₹12.7L / yr
- Boards hiring
- State Board
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Job results
- Abhimanyu Mps · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹33,500–69,000 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir2–6 yrsSanskritState Board2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
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National Model School Mandli · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹25,500–51,000 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir1–3 yrsNot ApplicableState Board3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPGT Commerce
Morning Glory Public School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹30,500–32,500 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir2–6 yrsCommerceState Board2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPGT Geography
National Academy Hs Kathua · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹31,000–67,500 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir3–5 yrsGeographyState Board2 openingsCloses 27 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowTGT Social Studies
S P Vidya Lakshmi School Basohli · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹33,000–37,000 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir2–5 yrsSocial StudiesState BoardHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowMontessori Teacher
Private Model Academy Amala · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹40,000–64,000 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir1–5 yrsPre PrimaryState Board3 openingsCloses 27 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowGet alerts for State Board school jobs in Kathua
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Infant Jesus H.S. School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹31,000–53,500 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir3–5 yrsHindiState Board3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowAdmissions Counsellor
Bal Vidya Kender · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹20,000–34,500 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir2–6 yrsCounsellorState BoardHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowHOD Humanities
Angels Schools, Dayala Chack · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹70,500–1,56,500 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir6–9 yrsState Board2 openingsCloses 12 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPGT Biology
Modern Public High School Kattal Brahmna · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹35,000–69,000 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir1–5 yrsBiologyState Board2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowHOD Commerce
Jawahar Model School Phinther · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹1,03,000–1,89,500 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir5–9 yrsCommerceState Board2 openingsCloses 12 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowHOD Humanities
Sarswati Vidya Mandir · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹79,500–1,14,000 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir6–11 yrsState Board3 openingsCloses 27 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowHOD Science
Amar Jyoti Public School Sanjwan · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹80,000–2,06,000 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir6–8 yrsScienceState BoardHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPGT Hindi
Ds Montessori School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹20,500–23,000 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir2–6 yrsHindiState Board2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPRT Teacher
Top Hill Public School Dhaggar · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹26,000–47,500 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir3–6 yrsNot ApplicableState BoardCloses 12 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowTGT Social Studies
Vidya Niketan Convent School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹22,500–31,500 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir2–4 yrsSocial StudiesState Board3 openingsCloses 12 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowNursery Teacher
Satluj World School Hiranagar · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹21,000–47,000 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir2–4 yrsPre PrimaryState BoardCloses 12 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPGT Political Science
R P Convent School Slalpur · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹26,500–38,500 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir1–3 yrsPolitical ScienceState Board3 openingsCloses 12 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowFront Office Executive
Saraswati Public School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹20,000–24,000 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir1–4 yrsNot ApplicableState BoardCloses 12 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPGT Economics
Ks Public School Rajwalta · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹27,000–32,500 /monthKathua, Jammu and Kashmir1–5 yrsNo B.Ed requiredEconomicsState Board3 openingsCloses 12 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
Salary snapshot
Median of jobs on this page
₹37,500/month
≈ ₹4.5L a year
Typical range ₹31,000–52,000 /month
Based on 20 of 20 listings on this page that show pay, including estimates from similar roles.
Top schools hiring in Kathua
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Top schools currently hiring — Kathua · State Board
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Np Smart School Thara Kalwal, Lehar
2 open roles
- Swami Vivekananda Ms Durang
2 open roles
- Anupam Vidya Peeth Kishanpur Dungara
1 open role
- Bhartiya Model High School
1 open role
- Bir Singh Memorial Public School Duggan
1 open role
- Cambridge Montessori Pre School And Global
1 open role
- D.S Heritage Scholar School
1 open role
- Dream Of Children School Gurahkalyal
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Kathua · State Board
Monthly pay ranges derived from 20 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)
- ₹21k–₹32k per month
- ₹2.6L– ₹3.8L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹30k–₹44k per month
- ₹3.6L– ₹5.3L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹36k–₹54k per month
- ₹4.4L– ₹6.5L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹49k–₹74k per month
- ₹5.9L– ₹8.8L per year (approx.)
When State Board 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 teacher in Kathua
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the teaching qualification bar
Most private State Board 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 Kathua 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.