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Education, Teaching & Academia Lesser Known
Academic Research Librarian

Manages digital repositories, research databases, open-access archives, and academic library systems.

Education: Postgraduate (BLIS + MLIS - Master of Library and Information Science)
Indicative Scale: ₹4.5 - ₹12.5 LPA (Indicative range)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
College / University Assistant Professor

Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate university students while conducting original academic research and publishing scholarship.

Education: Postgraduate (Master's 55%+) + UGC NET / CSIR NET Qualification or Ph.D.
Indicative Scale: ₹8 - ₹20 LPA (Official 7th CPC UGC Pay Scale: Entry Basic ₹57,700/mo + DA + HRA)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
Educational & School Counsellor

Guides students through academic choices, emotional challenges, career discovery, and personal development.

Education: Postgraduate (M.A. / M.Sc in Psychology / Guidance & Counselling)
Indicative Scale: ₹4 - ₹10 LPA (Indicative range)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
High-Performance Sports Coach

Trains athletes, develops tactical game plans, and guides champions to national and Olympic podiums.

Education: Diploma in Sports Coaching from NSNIS Patiala (1 Year) or Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed)
Indicative Scale: ₹4.5 - ₹16.0+ LPA (Indicative range)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
Instructional Designer & Curriculum Developer

Designs effective digital learning experiences, interactive e-learning modules, and corporate training curricula using cognitive learning science.

Education: Undergraduate (Any Stream) + Post Graduate Diploma in Instructional Design / M.Ed
Indicative Scale: ₹4.5 - ₹12 LPA (Indicative range)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)

Teaches advanced academic subjects to senior secondary students in Classes 11 and 12.

Education: Postgraduate (Master's Degree - M.Sc / M.A. / M.Com in relevant subject + B.Ed - 2 Years)
Indicative Scale: ₹5.5 - ₹11.5 LPA (Indicative range)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
Postgraduate Teacher (PGT)

Teaches senior secondary students (Classes 11 & 12) in specialized disciplines like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Accountancy, or History.

Education: Postgraduate (Master's in Subject 50%+) + B.Ed Degree
Indicative Scale: ₹6 - ₹12 LPA (Official Central Government Pay Level 8 Basic ₹47,600/mo + DA + HRA + Benefits)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
Primary School Teacher (PRT)

Teaches foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development to children in Classes 1 to 5.

Education: Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / D.Ed - 2 Years) or B.El.Ed + CTET Paper I
Indicative Scale: ₹3.5 - ₹8.0 LPA (Indicative range)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
Professional Competitive Athlete

Competes in high-level domestic leagues, national championships, and international Olympic sports.

Education: No formal academic degree required (Demonstrated elite athletic performance and medal record)
Indicative Scale: ₹4.0 - ₹25.0+ LPA (Prize Money & Contract Model)
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Rare Manuscripts & Antiquarian Book Conservator

Restores and preserves centuries-old palm-leaf manuscripts, parchment, and ancient handwritten texts.

Education: Postgraduate (M.A. / M.Sc in Conservation of Cultural Property / BLIS with Paper Conservation specialization)
Indicative Scale: ₹4.5 - ₹12.5 LPA (Indicative range)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
School Teacher (Primary / Secondary)

Educates school students, designs engaging classroom pedagogies, and shapes the foundational intellectual growth of children.

Education: Undergraduate (Graduation + B.Ed / D.El.Ed) + CTET Qualification
Indicative Scale: ₹4 - ₹9 LPA (Central government KVS/NVS scales pay Level 6/7: ₹44,900 - ₹55,000/mo basic + perks)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
Special Education Teacher

Educates children with special learning needs, autism, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, and sensory impairments using adaptive pedagogies.

Education: Undergraduate (B.Ed in Special Education from an RCI-recognized institute)
Indicative Scale: ₹4 - ₹9 LPA (Indicative range)
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Education, Teaching & Academia
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)

Teaches subject-specific curriculum (Maths, Science, English, Social Science) to secondary school students in Classes 6 to 10.

Education: Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject + B.Ed - 2 Years) + CTET Paper II
Indicative Scale: ₹4.5 - ₹9.5 LPA (Indicative range)
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