Applications are open for the Teach For India 2027 Fellowship. This is a two-year, full-time teaching and leadership programme in schools serving children from underserved communities. The official application portal currently gives the deadline for this round as 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Candidates who can commit to living and working in a placement city should read the eligibility and selection process before applying. This is a paid classroom fellowship, not a remote internship or a permanent government teaching appointment.
Teach For India says Fellows teach in English-medium government or affordable private schools. The programme combines classroom responsibility, training, reflection and leadership development. Its official information lists a monthly salary of ₹30,000, with a city compensation allowance of ₹6,000–12,600 depending on relocation and placement city. The allowance is conditional and should not be added to everyone’s advertised pay as though it were guaranteed. Classroom expense reimbursements are separately described on a per-child basis.
Teach For India Fellowship 2027: key details
- Organisation: Teach For India.
- Programme: 2027 Fellowship cohort.
- Commitment: two years, full time, in a school and community.
- Monthly salary: ₹30,000, according to the official Fellowship page.
- City compensation allowance: ₹6,000–12,600 where applicable, depending on relocation and placement city.
- Placement: one of nine cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai or Pune.
- Application deadline shown on the portal: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
- Application route: the official Teach For India eligibility checker and application portal linked below.
- Source verification: official programme, FAQ and application pages checked on 26 September 2026.
Who is eligible?
The official eligibility page says applicants for the 2027 cohort must have completed graduation by June or July 2027, be applying for the first time to this cohort since July 2026, and be Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India. The application portal begins with an eligibility checker asking whether you have graduated or will graduate by July 2027. Use that checker and the live form to confirm your own position. If you do not meet the graduation timing or citizenship condition, do not assume a general interest in education creates an exception.
Previous teaching experience is not required. Teach For India says it provides essential training before Fellows take classroom responsibility. This opens the programme to graduates from varied academic and professional backgrounds, but it does not make the selection automatic. The organisation looks at motivation, communication, critical thinking, leadership potential and readiness for a demanding school placement. Its FAQs describe the fellowship as a full-time commitment that does not allow another professional or academic engagement during the two years.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the once-per-cycle rule. The FAQ says a candidate may apply only once during the selection cycle from July 2026 to March 2027. If you have already applied to the 2027 cohort since July 2026, read the live eligibility guidance before starting another application. The precise closing date displayed by the portal can change by round; the date above is the one displayed when this article was checked. Reconfirm it immediately before submitting.
What Fellows do in the classroom
Fellows are placed as full-time teachers for two years. The official programme describes English-medium classrooms in government or affordable private schools and work with students from grades 1 to 10. Depending on a school’s needs, a Fellow may be a class teacher covering several subjects or a subject teacher in areas such as English, mathematics, social studies or science. The work includes planning lessons, teaching, assessing learning and building supportive relationships with students, families and school colleagues.
This is not a work-from-home education role. Fellows must live in their assigned placement city during the programme. The nine currently listed cities span different regions of India; choosing a preferred city on an application should not be treated as a guaranteed placement there. If location, accessibility, family responsibilities or relocation costs matter to you, discuss them through the official process before accepting an offer. The programme’s listed allowance depends partly on relocation and city, so the final written terms matter.
The Fellowship begins with a residential training institute, according to the main programme page. After training, Fellows teach in a school while reflecting on their practice and working with a programme manager and peers. The organisation also describes an optional summer internship after the first year and a second-year project and career fair. Those development opportunities are part of the wider two-year journey; they do not replace the core teaching commitment or guarantee a particular job after the Fellowship.
Salary, allowance and practical support
The official “How to be a fellow” page currently lists a monthly salary of ₹30,000. It also lists a city compensation allowance between ₹6,000 and ₹12,600, depending on relocation and placement city, plus monthly reimbursements for classroom expenses on a per-child cost basis. The page mentions leaves, holidays and medical insurance. These figures and benefits should be read in their stated categories: an allowance is not a universal fixed addition, and reimbursement for classroom spending is not personal salary.
Before accepting an offer, ask Teach For India to confirm the precise city, salary terms, allowance eligibility, insurance and reimbursement process in writing. The website does not publish an individual applicant’s net take-home amount or all possible deductions. Expenses for housing, transport and daily living can vary substantially by city. A candidate planning to relocate should budget using confirmed offer terms rather than the maximum potential allowance or an estimate from an older cohort.
Selection process for the 2027 cohort
The current official page describes two stages. The first is an online application form covering academic and professional history, interests, experiences and reasons for joining. Because Fellows teach in English, the application includes an online English assessment. Candidates should answer in their own words and provide accurate dates and qualifications. A strong application explains why they want to work with children and communities, as well as what they have learned from previous responsibilities.
The second stage is an assessment centre. Teach For India says it includes sample teaching, a group activity, a personal interview and a critical thinking assessment. The application portal says the assessment centre may be attended online or in person depending on circumstances. These are the organisation’s stated components, not a promise that every candidate will receive an invitation or follow an identical timetable. Prepare by understanding the programme and practising clear explanations of your experiences, then follow the instructions in any actual invitation.
For the sample teaching exercise, it is sensible to think about how you would explain a concept to students and respond when someone does not understand it. For the interview, reflect on decisions you made, challenges you faced and how you worked with others. These are Jobsii’s preparation suggestions, not extra selection criteria issued by Teach For India. Avoid claiming prior classroom experience you do not have; the organisation explicitly says it can train applicants without a teaching background.
How to apply through the official portal
- Open the Teach For India eligibility checker using the application link at the end of this article.
- Confirm that your graduation date and Indian citizenship or OCI status meet the 2027 cohort conditions.
- Follow the portal’s instructions to start the online application, using your own details and a working contact address.
- Complete the academic, professional and motivation sections accurately, along with the online English assessment when presented.
- Submit before the deadline currently shown on the portal: 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Do not wait until the final minute.
- Keep the acknowledgement and monitor official communications for any assessment centre invitation or updated instructions.
The organisation’s information page and its application portal serve different purposes. The first explains eligibility, placements, compensation and selection; the second is the active route to begin an application. Jobsii’s Apply button points to the portal’s eligibility checker. Do not use an unrelated volunteer form or an old cohort’s application page to apply for this Fellowship. If the portal displays a later change to a deadline or requirement, use the live official instruction.
Deciding whether this Fellowship fits
A two-year school placement offers sustained responsibility for students and requires time for lesson planning, community relationships and professional growth. It may appeal to graduates who want direct experience in education and social impact, including those who later hope to work in teaching, policy, nonprofits or other fields. Teach For India describes alumni in many careers and offers career fairs in the second year, but the Fellowship does not guarantee a particular post-programme employer or university admission.
Consider your ability to commit full time and relocate or remain in a placement city. Read the official FAQs about outside work or study: the organisation says Fellows cannot maintain another professional or academic engagement during the Fellowship. If you need a part-time, short-term or remote opportunity, this programme’s stated structure is unlikely to meet that requirement. Candidates should also think honestly about their willingness to teach in English-medium classrooms and work closely with children, families and school staff.
Teach For India’s own portal remains the authority for the current application round. This summary was checked on 26 September 2026 and may become outdated if the organisation revises dates or terms. Verify the cohort label, deadline and eligibility once more on the live pages before applying. Jobsii shares this opportunity and does not select Fellows or collect applications.
Check eligibility and apply for the Teach For India 2027 Fellowship on the official portal.
