JOB DESCRIPTION
Career Counsellor – Punjab
27 Openings Across 23 Districts | Government School Career Guidance Programme
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Position
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Career Counsellor
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Openings
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27 across all 23 districts of Punjab
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Age Limit
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Maximum 35 years
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Qualification
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Relevant Master’s degree; or another Master’s degree with directly relevant experience
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Experience
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Preferably 1–5 years; suitable freshers may apply
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Language
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Punjabi mandatory; working English required
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Employment
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Full-time, contractual | Monday to Saturday
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Compensation
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Up to Rs.3.6 LPA; local travel reimbursement separate
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Nature of Role
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Field-based; government-school visits, mainly Class 10
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Work Setup
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Own laptop mandatory; local travel readiness
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About Bharat HR Services
Bharat HR Services (BHRS) is a recruitment and workforce solutions firm supporting organisations across India with talent sourcing, screening and hiring. For this requirement, BHRS is coordinating candidate sourcing, preliminary screening, orientation and interviews on behalf of the hiring organisation.
About the Hiring Organisation & Programme
Our client is an established organisation working in career guidance and education through structured counselling, assessments and technology-enabled guidance. Its programme in government schools across Punjab primarily supports Class 10 students. Career Counsellors will help students explore their interests, strengths, educational options and career pathways through individual and group engagement.
Current Vacancies & Locations
Districts with two vacancies each
- Kapurthala
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr)
- Rupnagar (Ropar)
- Tarn Taran
Candidates from these districts are particularly encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates from other districts of Punjab who are willing to relocate and work in these locations may also apply.
Districts with one vacancy each
Amritsar, Barnala, Bathinda, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Fazilka, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Malerkotla, Mansa, Moga, Pathankot, Patiala, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar/Mohali), Sangrur and Sri Muktsar Sahib.
Candidates may indicate additional district preferences if they are genuinely willing to work there. Final allocation depends on suitability, available vacancies and programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Visit assigned government schools and deliver student career guidance and counselling sessions.
- Help students explore their interests, strengths, educational options and career pathways.
- Conduct or facilitate career assessments using tools and processes provided by the organisation.
- Lead individual and group sessions, classroom activities and career-awareness programmes.
- Use prescribed digital counselling tools and maintain student records, attendance and programme reports.
- Coordinate with schools, programme teams and other stakeholders.
- Attend required training and review meetings and follow the programme’s counselling and reporting framework.
- Educational Qualification & Relevant Experience
Preferred experience: 1–5 years. Suitable freshers are also eligible to apply.
A. Relevant Master’s degree
Candidates with a Master’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Education, Guidance & Counselling, Human Development or another closely related discipline may apply, including freshers.
B. Other Master’s degree with directly relevant experience
Candidates with a Master’s degree in another discipline may be considered if they have strong, directly relevant experience in career or educational counselling, school/student guidance, mentoring, teaching with substantial student-guidance responsibilities, career-awareness programmes or similar student-facing education roles.
Selection will consider how closely the candidate’s academic background, experience and skills match the role.
Age & Language Requirements
Age: Maximum 35 years. Punjabi: Proficiency is mandatory for effective communication with students, teachers and stakeholders. English: Working communication ability is required.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Good listening, interpersonal, counselling and student-engagement skills.
- Ability to build rapport with students and confidently facilitate individual and group sessions.
- Understanding of educational and career pathways, with willingness to learn structured assessment tools.
- Basic computer, digital documentation and reporting skills.
- Professional conduct, responsibility and ability to work independently.
- Field, Travel & Technology Requirements
- This is a full-time, field-based role requiring regular school visits and local travel within the assigned district, Monday to Saturday. Candidates should preferably have a two-wheeler or be able to manage travel independently. A personal laptop is mandatory for assessments, digital tools, reporting and documentation.
Compensation & Employment Terms
Compensation: Up to Rs.3.6 LPA, depending on profile and final selection.
TDS: 10% TDS will be deducted from applicable payments. Tax credit and any eligible refund are subject to applicable income-tax provisions.
Retention component: 5% of monthly compensation will be retained and payable after completion of one year, subject to applicable contract terms.
Travel reimbursement: Separate, against eligible actual local travel expenses under the organisation’s policy.
Contract: The overall programme is currently planned for approximately three years. Employment contracts are expected to be renewed annually based on project requirements and applicable terms.
Joining, Documentation & Training
Candidates should be genuinely interested and ready to communicate their earliest joining date during screening. Immediate or early joiners may be preferred. Shortlisted/selected candidates must provide relevant educational, employment and other supporting documents for verification. Selected candidates will receive initial training in the counselling framework, assessments, digital tools, student engagement and documentation.
Recruitment & Selection Process
Application review → BHRS preliminary screening and orientation → Profile recommendation → Hiring organisation interviews/assessment → Final selection, documentation and district allocation.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages. Participation in screening or interviews does not constitute an employment offer.
How to Apply
Mandatory email subject: Application – Career Counsellor – Punjab – [First Preference District]
Example: Application – Career Counsellor – Punjab – Kapurthala
Candidates willing to work in additional districts may mention those preferences in the email body. After the initial CV review, potentially suitable candidates will be contacted by BHRS to complete the Preliminary Screening Form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please review the eligibility criteria, Punjabi requirement, field responsibilities and employment terms before applying.