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 168 · See role mix across India

Live openings: 10,308
Typical salary: ₹2.4L – ₹10.3L / yr
Boards hiring: No Board · State Board · CBSE
Verified schools: 2 in first page

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