Social Sector

Career Counsellor

Salary range₹2.2 – 3.6 LPA → ₹4 – 8 LPA Top hiring statesDelhi NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A career counsellor helps students and job seekers choose courses, careers and skills by understanding their interests, abilities and the job market.

Assess interests and aptitudes
Guide on courses, exams and careers
Plan study and job-search steps

2 Skills required

Counselling skills Knowledge of careers & courses Psychometric tools Communication Empathy Research

3 Opportunities available in the market

Schools, colleges, coaching institutes and online platforms hire career counsellors.

Schools, colleges and universities
Career-guidance and coaching organisations
Online platforms and private practice

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.2 – 3.6 LPA≈ ₹18K – ₹30K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹4 – 8 LPA≈ ₹33K – ₹67K / month

Senior / specialist₹9 – 18 LPA≈ ₹75K – ₹1.5L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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