Sanskrit teacher jobs in Lucknow
As of 8 Oct 2026, 400 Sanskrit teacher vacancies are open in Lucknow across at least 20 schools. Pay range: ₹22,500–₹58,000/month (median ₹38,500, from 20 listings that state a salary). By school type: 20 private unaided (recognized). Top hiring: Adarsh Carrier Convent College Chtha Mill Kotwa BKT Lucknow, Alam Bagh Inter College S Nagar Lucknow and Aryan Academy High School, Kakori, Lucknow.
Updated
All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 18 full-time and 2 part-time. 13 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 – ₹6.8L / yr
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- Sunrise Childran Academy · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹29,500–45,500 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh3–6 yrsPosted
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Santosh Kumar Jauhari JHS · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹32,000–38,500 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh1–3 yrs3 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
Saraswati BAL Vidya Mandir Saspan Mall Lucknow 1855 · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹35,500–48,000 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh1–3 yrsPostedTGT Sanskrit
SN PUB School Haiwatmau Mavaiyya · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹25,500–37,500 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh1–4 yrsPostedTGT Sanskrit
Niraj Rama Devi Nalneesh Kumar Public School Samesi · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹30,000–56,500 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh1–4 yrs3 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
B R International School Sugamau Vinay Vihar Indira LKO · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹34,500–43,000 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh2–6 yrs2 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
NEW Central Public School Mohanraod Rajajipuram · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹26,500–29,500 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh3–7 yrs3 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
ST. Stefance Academy · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹33,500–68,500 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh2–6 yrsPostedTGT Sanskrit
Karamat Public School Nishatganj Lucknow · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹32,500–65,000 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh3–5 yrs2 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
ST Bellals High Schoolst Bellals High School Kakori Lucknow · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹35,000–73,000 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh2–4 yrs2 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
BAL Niketan Inter College Gayatri Nagar Sitapur Road Lucknow · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹25,500–50,500 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh3–7 yrs3 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
Adarsh High School Ahmamau · Government Aided₹33,000–44,500 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh1–6 yrsPostedTGT Sanskrit
ST Krist PUB SCH Azad Nagar LKO · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹39,500–72,000 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh3–6 yrs3 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
Central Academy, SEC 3 Janikipuram · Est. 2011 · Senior Secondary Level₹32,500–70,000 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh1–5 yrsCBSE2 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
City MON SCH ALI Ganj LKO · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹28,500–29,000 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh2–5 yrs3 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
Sherwood Academy D35 SEC G LDA Colony Kanpur Road · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹34,000–45,000 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh2–6 yrs2 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
Mamta Public School Mohd PUR Majra · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹20,000–34,500 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh3–5 yrs2 openingsPosted
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St Mary's Day Inter College · Est. 2006 · Senior Secondary Level₹25,500–35,000 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh3–5 yrsCBSE3 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
Sant Kaveer BAL Vidya Mandir Ahmadpur Godhan Maal Lucknow · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹25,500–26,500 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh3–6 yrs3 openingsPostedTGT Sanskrit
ST Marys Inter College Alambagh · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹39,500–58,000 /monthLucknow, Uttar Pradesh3–7 yrs3 openingsPosted
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Top schools currently hiring — Lucknow
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Adarsh Carrier Convent College Chtha Mill Kotwa BKT Lucknow
1 open role
- Alam Bagh Inter College S Nagar Lucknow
1 open role
- Aryan Academy High School, Kakori, Lucknow
1 open role
- Chandra Shekhar Azad Smarak Vidyalaya BKT Lucknow
1 open role
- Durga Geeta Kanya PR. SC.
1 open role
- Gomati CON SCH Gomati Nagar
1 open role
- Happy Kids School Para
1 open role
- Iqra Convent College Near Natveer Baba Mandir Barwan Kala LKO
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Lucknow
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–₹28k per month
- ₹2.5L– ₹3.4L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹29k–₹39k per month
- ₹3.4L– ₹4.7L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹35k–₹48k per month
- ₹4.2L– ₹5.8L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹48k–₹66k per month
- ₹5.7L– ₹7.9L per year (approx.)
When schools in Lucknow 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 Lucknow
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 Lucknow 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.