Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling has invited applications for the post of PGT Psychology Teacher Job. The vacancy was published in the Himalaya Darpan e-paper on 23 July 2026. Applications open from 23 July 2026, and the school has asked candidates to apply within one week of this date. This vacancy suits candidates who already hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, a B.Ed. qualification, and at least three years of teaching experience.
The notice refers to a single post and does not give a separate numeric vacancy count. The place of posting is Loreto Convent School, Kutchery Road, Darjeeling. A full breakdown of the eligibility criteria follows in the sections below. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Loreto Convent School recruitment notice published in the Himalaya Darpan e-paper, dated 23 July 2026. Last verified: 23 July 2026.
Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling is recruiting one PGT Psychology Teacher. The notice does not print a fixed closing date; it asks candidates to apply within one week of publication on 23 July 2026, which works out to on or before 30 July 2026. There is no online application portal mentioned — candidates apply by post to the Principal at Kutchery Road, Darjeeling, or by email to darjeelingsec@loreto.in.
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Quick summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling |
| Post | PGT Psychology Teacher |
| Application Mode | By post or by email |
| Eligibility | Master’s Degree in Psychology, B.Ed., minimum three years’ teaching experience |
| Place of Posting | Loreto Convent School, Kutchery Road, Darjeeling – 734101 |
| Last Date | Within one week of the notice (works out to on or before 30 July 2026)* |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates with a Master’s degree in Psychology, B.Ed., and relevant teaching experience |
About Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling
Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling is a girls’ day school run by the Sisters of Loreto. It was founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Loreto as a day-cum-boarding school , making it one of the older schools in the hill town. The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) as a girls’ day school , and it is recognised by the Education Department of the Government of West Bengal. This background is added context and is not part of the official recruitment notice.
Teaching in Darjeeling
Darjeeling is a hill town in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, reached by road through Siliguri and connected onward by rail and air links serving that area. Working here means teaching in a boarding-and-day school environment, with the school year shaped around the hill town’s weather. Darjeeling has a small cluster of well-known ICSE/ISC schools besides Loreto Convent — Mount Hermon School and St. Joseph’s School (North Point) among them — so candidates comparing options in the town have a limited but established set of similar institutions to watch for openings. This section is added context based on general information about the town and nearby schools, and is not part of the official notice.
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Important dates
The notice does not carry a full timeline. These are the dates it gives, along with a calculated closing date added for planning purposes.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice published | 23 July 2026 |
| Application window | Within one week of publication |
| Likely last date to apply* | On or before 30 July 2026 |
Calculated from the notice’s one-week window; not printed as an exact date in the notice. Confirm with the school before the last day.
Total: 1 post, as worded in the notice. No numeric vacancy count or pay scale is stated.
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Eligibility
The notice sets one set of conditions for this post; it does not vary by post since only one post is advertised.
- Master’s Degree in Psychology is mandatory.
- B.Ed. is a mandatory qualification.
- A minimum of three years’ teaching experience is required.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in ICSE/ISC schools.
- Economics as an elective subject at the undergraduate level is required.
- The notice does not state an age limit.
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Selection process
Not mentioned in the official notification. The notice does not describe a written test, interview, or demonstration class for this recruitment. Candidates can confirm the selection stages with the school when they apply.
How to apply
- Prepare the application with details of qualifications and teaching experience.
- Send the application within one week of the notice, published on 23 July 2026 (works out to on or before 30 July 2026).
- Submit the application to the Principal, Loreto Convent School, Kutchery Road, Darjeeling – 734101, or send it by email to darjeelingsec@loreto.in.
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Documents to keep ready
The notice does not list specific documents. Candidates applying for teaching posts typically keep an updated CV, Master’s degree certificate, B.Ed. certificate, and experience letters from previous schools ready to attach. This checklist is added context, not part of the official notice — confirm the exact document list with the school.
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply by email: darjeelingsec@loreto.in | Email address given in the notice for applications |
| More teaching jobs in West Bengal on indiajobalerts.com | Other current teaching vacancies in West Bengal |
Should you apply?
This section reflects editorial judgment and is not part of the official notice.
This post suits an experienced Psychology teacher who already holds a B.Ed. and has spent at least three years in the classroom, ideally in an ICSE or ISC school. The Economics-at-undergraduate-level condition narrows the pool further, since it rules out candidates who studied Psychology without any Economics background. That combination — Psychology plus Economics — is less common than a typical PGT vacancy, so competition may be smaller, though the notice releases no figures to confirm this either way.
The one-week application window is short, so candidates who meet all four conditions should not delay. This is not a fit for freshers or for teachers without the B.Ed. qualification, since both are stated as mandatory. Loreto Convent School is a long-established girls’ school in Darjeeling, so the post offers a stable teaching role in a well-known institution, set against the trade-off of a hill-town posting and a fixed, short window to apply.
FAQs
What is the eligibility for PGT Psychology Teacher at Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling?
Candidates need a Master’s Degree in Psychology, a B.Ed. qualification, and a minimum of three years’ teaching experience. Preference goes to candidates with ICSE/ISC school experience, and Economics as an elective at the undergraduate level is required. The notice does not state an age limit.
What is the last date to apply for the Loreto Convent School Darjeeling PGT Psychology Teacher post 2026?
The notice does not give an exact date. It asks candidates to apply within one week of publication on 23 July 2026, which works out to on or before 30 July 2026. This exact date is calculated, not stated in the notice — confirm with the school.
How can I apply for the Loreto Convent School Darjeeling teacher recruitment 2026?
Candidates can send their application to the Principal, Loreto Convent School, Kutchery Road, Darjeeling – 734101, or by email to darjeelingsec@loreto.in. The notice does not mention an online application portal.
Are there other schools in Darjeeling that hire teachers with a Psychology and Economics background?
Darjeeling has a small number of well-known ICSE/ISC schools, such as Mount Hermon School and St. Joseph’s School (North Point), that occasionally advertise similar subject-teacher posts. This is added context on the local job market, not part of the official notice.
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