School Faculty
School Librarian in India
Librarians curate reading cultures, manage research resources, and run literacy programs across schools and colleges.
Median Salary
₹4.4 LPA
₹3.1 LPA – ₹6.4 LPA
Demand Score
70/100
Moderate
Monthly Openings
640
across India
YoY Growth
+6%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for school librarians in India is steady. Hiring institutions report a 6% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by expanding K-12 networks, new branch openings, and curriculum upgrades.
Salary Trend
Compensation typically falls between ₹3.1 LPA and ₹6.4 LPA, with experienced librarians in India commanding ₹6.4 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
School Librarians typically progress to English Teacher, Academic Coordinator roles, or into department head, coordinator, and vice-principal positions.
Key Responsibilities
- •Manage library catalogue and inventory
- •Run reading challenges
- •Train students on research and citations
Qualifications
- •B.Lib / M.Lib
- •Bachelor's in any discipline
For Schools, Colleges & EdTech
Hire qualified School Librarians on CosmoQuick
Schools, colleges, coaching institutes, and edtech companies use CosmoQuick to match with vetted School Librarians across India.
School Librarian jobs by city
School Librarian jobs in Delhi
896 openings · ₹5.1 LPA
School Librarian jobs in Mumbai
960 openings · ₹5.5 LPA
School Librarian jobs in Bangalore
1.0K openings · ₹5.3 LPA
School Librarian jobs in Hyderabad
832 openings · ₹4.8 LPA
School Librarian jobs in Chennai
768 openings · ₹4.6 LPA
School Librarian jobs in Pune
800 openings · ₹4.8 LPA
School Librarian salary insights
Hiring by institution type
Schools hiring School Librarians
K-12 schools across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and state boards form the largest hiring base for educators in India
Colleges hiring School Librarians
Undergraduate colleges hire lecturers, assistant professors, and trainers across arts, science, and commerce streams
Universities hiring School Librarians
Universities recruit professors, assistant professors, and research faculty, with strong demand at top private and central institutions
Coaching Institutes hiring School Librarians
Coaching institutes drive intense hiring for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and foundation faculty across metro and tier-2 cities
EdTech Companies hiring School Librarians
EdTech companies hire instructors, coding mentors, and trainers for online cohort programs and live class platforms
Skill Training Centers hiring School Librarians
Skill training centers hire trainers across coding, design, soft skills, and government skilling missions
Hiring by curriculum / board
Related educator roles
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a School Librarian in India is around ₹4.4 LPA, typically ranging from ₹3.1 LPA to ₹6.4 LPA based on experience, qualifications, and institution type.