School Faculty
Biology Teacher in India
Biology teachers shape future doctors, researchers, and biotechnologists by making life sciences vivid, structured, and exam-ready.
Median Salary
₹6.6 LPA
₹4.6 LPA – ₹9.6 LPA
Demand Score
86/100
High
Monthly Openings
2.5K
across India
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for biology teachers in India is robust. Hiring institutions report a 13% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by expanding K-12 networks, new branch openings, and curriculum upgrades.
Salary Trend
Compensation typically falls between ₹4.6 LPA and ₹9.6 LPA, with experienced biology teachers in India commanding ₹9.6 LPA+ in premium institutions and international-curriculum schools. Total cost-to-company often includes performance incentives, professional development stipends, and accommodation for residential schools.
Career Path
Biology Teachers typically progress to Chemistry Teacher, STEM Educator roles, or into department head, coordinator, and vice-principal positions.
Key Responsibilities
- •Teach botany, zoology, and human physiology
- •Run dissections, microscopy, and field studies
- •Prepare NEET and board aspirants
- •Maintain biology lab inventory
Qualifications
- •M.Sc in Botany / Zoology / Life Sciences
- •B.Ed preferred
- •NET-qualified for senior roles
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Biology Teacher jobs by city
Biology Teacher jobs in Delhi
3.5K openings · ₹7.6 LPA
Biology Teacher jobs in Mumbai
3.8K openings · ₹8.3 LPA
Biology Teacher jobs in Bangalore
4K openings · ₹7.9 LPA
Biology Teacher jobs in Hyderabad
3.3K openings · ₹7.3 LPA
Biology Teacher jobs in Chennai
3K openings · ₹6.9 LPA
Biology Teacher jobs in Pune
3.1K openings · ₹7.1 LPA
Biology Teacher salary insights
Hiring by institution type
Schools hiring Biology Teachers
K-12 schools across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and state boards form the largest hiring base for educators in India
Colleges hiring Biology Teachers
Undergraduate colleges hire lecturers, assistant professors, and trainers across arts, science, and commerce streams
Universities hiring Biology Teachers
Universities recruit professors, assistant professors, and research faculty, with strong demand at top private and central institutions
Coaching Institutes hiring Biology Teachers
Coaching institutes drive intense hiring for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and foundation faculty across metro and tier-2 cities
EdTech Companies hiring Biology Teachers
EdTech companies hire instructors, coding mentors, and trainers for online cohort programs and live class platforms
Skill Training Centers hiring Biology Teachers
Skill training centers hire trainers across coding, design, soft skills, and government skilling missions
Hiring by curriculum / board
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Biology Teacher in India is around ₹6.6 LPA, typically ranging from ₹4.6 LPA to ₹9.6 LPA based on experience, qualifications, and institution type.