PGT Political Science
Sivagiri Sree Narayana SR SEC School
₹37,500–62,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram1–6 yrsCBSE
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Political Science teacher jobs in Thiruvananthapuram
As of 6 Oct 2026, 28 Political Science teacher vacancies are open in Thiruvananthapuram across at least 11 schools. Pay range: ₹23,000–₹62,000/month (median ₹41,500, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common board: CBSE 100% of the 12 listings shown. By school type: 12 senior secondary level. Top hiring: Mother Theresa Memorial Central School (2), Blue Mount Public School and Carmel School.
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Most were posted in Sep 2026 (7) and Jun 2026 (5). They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 10 full-time and 1 contract. 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
- ₹3.3L – ₹7.0L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE
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28 jobs for Political Science teachers in Thiruvananthapuram
PGT Political Science
Blue Mount Public School
₹30,000–53,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram3–8 yrsCBSE
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Jawahar Central School
₹40,000–58,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–7 yrsCBSE
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Sri Vivekananda Memorial Public School
₹37,000–55,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram3–7 yrsCBSE
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Mother Theresa Memorial Central School
₹23,000–44,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram3–7 yrsCBSE
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Mother India Public School
₹37,000–76,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–4 yrsCBSE
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Carmel School
₹27,000–56,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–4 yrsCBSE
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The School Of The Good Shepherd
₹28,000–48,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–5 yrsCBSE
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Mother Theresa Memorial Central School
₹23,000–44,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram3–7 yrsCBSE
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Viswadeeptti English Medium School
₹32,500–39,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram1–6 yrsCBSE
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Mother India International Residential Public School
₹35,000–48,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–5 yrsCBSE
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Sree Saraswathy Vidyalayam
₹34,000–56,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram1–6 yrsCBSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Thiruvananthapuram
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Mother Theresa Memorial Central School
2 open roles
- Blue Mount Public School
1 open role
- Carmel School
1 open role
- Jawahar Central School
1 open role
- Mother India International Residential Public School
1 open role
- Mother India Public School
1 open role
- Sivagiri Sree Narayana SR SEC School
1 open role
- Sree Saraswathy Vidyalayam
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Thiruvananthapuram
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)
- ₹25k–₹32k per month
- ₹3.0L– ₹3.8L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹34k–₹44k per month
- ₹4.1L– ₹5.3L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹42k–₹54k per month
- ₹5.0L– ₹6.5L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹57k–₹74k per month
- ₹6.9L– ₹8.8L per year (approx.)
When schools in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram
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 Thiruvananthapuram 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.