What does a Nursery earn in India?

Nursery salaries vary by city and board. Use the city filter to narrow results to your location for a realistic range.

What qualifications are needed for Nursery?

Most Nursery positions require a relevant bachelor's degree and teaching certification. Senior roles often require a master's degree and 5+ years of experience.

Which cities have the most Nursery openings?

Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune lead Nursery hiring volume nationally. Tier-2 cities are growing fast.

Is it possible to switch boards as a Nursery?

Yes — moving between CBSE, ICSE and state boards is common. IB/IGCSE schools usually prefer prior board exposure, but strong candidates do cross over with training.

Nursery Vacancy in India 2026 — 1,000+ Schools Hiring

10,308 live openings · showing 48 · See role mix across India

Live openings: 10,308
Typical salary: ₹2.1L – ₹9.5L / yr
Boards hiring: No Board · State Board · CBSE
Verified schools: 6 in first page

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Dean — Mahatma Gandhi Montessori Inter College

Receptionist — Sri's Montessori And High School

Receptionist — Modern Montessori International Preschool

Maid — City Montessori School

Electrician — St. John The Baptist Kindergarten

HOD English — Katti Batti Playgroup Nursery And Kindergarten

Principal — Meera's English Medium Pre Primary School

Dean — Sri Ma Montessori International

Helper — Holy Trinity Kindergarten

Helper — DAV Nursery School

Driver — Brilliant International Pre-Primary School

Driver — SECAB English Medium Nursery Primary And High School

Cook — Katti Batti Playgroup Nursery And Kindergarten

School Nurse — Ashas Kindergarten

HOD Languages — New Lucknow Montessori Inter College

Dean — Unicus Montessori School

School Nurse — Paranjape Nursery School

Chess Coach — Anand Gurukul Pre-Primary School Ahmednagar

HOD Commerce — Unicus Montessori School

HOD Languages — ANTS Montessori

Helper — Akshara Montessori House of Children

Helper — Kids Club Nursery School

Driver — City Montessori School

Cook — RAYS Montessori

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