Temple Jobs in India June 2026 — 10 Pujari, Archaka & Temple Staff Vacancies (Hyderabad, Tirupati, Tamil Nadu & More)

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India’s temples — from neighbourhood shrines in Hyderabad to the great devasthanams of Tirupati and Tamil Nadu — regularly recruit Pujaris, Archakas, Oduvars, temple managers and support staff. Below are 10 current and recent temple job openings across India for June 2026, with role details, eligibility, salary, and direct application contacts or official apply portals — spanning Telangana/Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (TTD), Tamil Nadu (HR&CE), Jammu & Kashmir (Vaishno Devi) and Maharashtra.

గమనిక / குறிப்பு / Note: Temple openings change quickly. Always verify the current vacancy, salary and last date directly with the temple or on the official notification before applying. Genuine temples and government boards never charge a fee to apply.

Quick navigation: Telangana/Hyderabad (Jobs 21–24, 29) · Andhra/TTD (Job 25) · Tamil Nadu (Jobs 26–27) · J&K (Job 28) · Maharashtra (Job 30).

Job 21: Brahmin Archaka / Pujari (2 Posts) — Sanghi Temple, Hayathnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana

• Temple: Sanghi Temple (hilltop temple complex)
• Location: Sanghi Nagar, Hayathnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana
• Position: Brahmin Archaka / Pujari — 2 positions
• Type: Full-time temple seva
• Apply to: Temple management — direct contact

About

Sanghi Temple is one of Hyderabad’s most beloved hilltop temple complexes at Sanghi Nagar, Hayathnagar, with active daily worship and grand festivals serving a large urban-rural devotee base across Telangana. Priests here help preserve Vedic and Agama traditions while earning deep community respect.

Role & Responsibilities

The two Archaka/Pujari positions involve daily poojas, archanas, abhishekams and aartis for the temple’s deities; special pujas, homams and samskaras for devotees; supporting the busy festival calendar; preparing prasadam/naivedyam; and maintaining sanctum sanctity. A stable, lifelong seva opportunity for Brahmin priests based in or near Hyderabad.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Experience as a practising pujari/archaka in a temple setting.
• Knowledge of Telugu and Sanskrit slokas; warm devotee interaction.
• Preferably from a Brahmin / traditional priestly background.
• Dedication to full-time temple service in the Hyderabad area.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary/package discussed at interview (typical for Hyderabad temple priest roles), often with accommodation/support near temple premises plus devotee dakshina. A stable, respected, community-facing role.

How to Apply

Contact the temple management directly (as per the current listing). Mention "Sanghi Temple Archaka" and share your experience and Agama/Veda training details.

FAQ

Where is the temple? Sanghi Nagar, Hayathnagar, Hyderabad.

How many posts? Two Archaka/Pujari positions.

Is accommodation provided? Often yes, near the temple — confirm at interview.

Job 22: Poojari (Temple Priest) — Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Nacharam, Hyderabad, Telangana

• Temple: Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
• Location: Nacharam, Hyderabad, Telangana (near Uppal/Malkajgiri/Secunderabad)
• Position: Poojari / Archaka
• Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 per month (experience-based) + dakshina
• Apply to: Temple management — direct contact (local candidates preferred)

About

Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Balaji), this Nacharam temple serves eastern Hyderabad with regular worship, special pujas and festivals, drawing devotees from Uppal, Malkajgiri and Secunderabad — an ideal opportunity for priests seeking stable temple seva close to home.

Role & Responsibilities

The Poojari performs daily Venkateswara/Vaishnava rituals — abhishekam, archana, alankaram and aarti — plus special pujas, festival services and devotee-requested ceremonies. Duties include preparing prasadam/naivedyam, maintaining sanctum sanctity, and warmly guiding devotees through worship.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Experience as a practising poojari/archaka with Venkateswara/Vaishnava ritual expertise.
• Knowledge of Telugu and Sanskrit slokas; preferably Brahmin/traditional priestly background.
• Devoted, punctual and skilled in warm devotee interaction.
• Local Hyderabad/Telangana candidates preferred for an easy commute.

Salary & Benefits

₹15,000 – ₹20,000 per month based on experience (per the current listing), plus potential additional devotee offerings/dakshina, in a respected local temple offering meaningful, stable devotional work.

How to Apply

Contact the temple management directly; mention your Venkateswara/Vaishnava ritual experience and Telugu/Sanskrit proficiency. Local candidates are prioritised.

FAQ

What is the salary? ₹15,000–₹20,000/month plus dakshina.

Which tradition? Venkateswara/Vaishnava worship.

Are local candidates preferred? Yes, for an easy commute.

Job 23: Pujari / Pandit — Santhoshi Matha Temple, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad, Telangana

• Temple: Santhoshi Matha Temple (school-associated temple services)
• Location: Trimulgherry, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
• Position: Pujari / Pandit (Temple Priest)
• Salary: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 per month
• Apply to: Temple/school management — direct contact

About

Located at Trimulgherry near Secunderabad Cantonment, this temple (associated with school-temple services) maintains daily worship for Goddess Santhoshi Matha and other deities. Its central location makes it an excellent local opportunity for Telangana-based priests.

Role & Responsibilities

Conduct daily poojas, aartis, abhishekams, homams and other Vedic/Sanatan rituals per temple customs; perform devotee-requested ceremonies, special pujas and festival services; maintain sanctum sanctity; prepare prasadam/naivedyam; and guide devotees. Hours are flexible — typically 6:00 AM–10:00 AM, Mon–Sat — with festival duties; can be full-time or structured around school/temple timings.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Experience as a practising pujari/pandit/archaka with knowledge of Hindu rituals and karma kand.
• Preferably Brahmin or from a traditional priestly background.
• Knowledge of Telugu/Sanskrit; punctual and devotee-friendly.
• Suited to a dedicated local priest seeking stable, flexible seva.

Salary & Benefits

₹10,000 – ₹15,000 per month, with flexible hours ideal for those balancing school/temple timings, plus festival-period duties and devotee offerings.

How to Apply

Contact the temple/school management directly; highlight your ritual experience, karma kand knowledge and availability for the morning worship schedule.

FAQ

What are the hours? Typically 6:00 AM–10:00 AM, Mon–Sat, plus festivals.

Is it full-time? Can be full-time or structured around temple timings.

What is the pay? ₹10,000–₹15,000/month.

Job 24: Temple Manager — Sri Ayyappa Temple, Bowenpally, Hyderabad, Telangana

• Temple: Sri Ayyappa Temple (Sabarimala-style shrine)
• Location: Bowenpally, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
• Position: Temple Manager (full-time)
• Apply to: Temple management committee — direct contact

About

Sri Ayyappa Temple in Bowenpally is a revered Sabarimala-style shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, attracting many devotees for daily pujas, special aartis and festivals such as Mandala-Makaravilakku. The temple is hiring a full-time Temple Manager to lead daily operations and spiritual coordination.

Role & Responsibilities

As Temple Manager you work directly with priests to ensure seamless daily and festival rituals; manage administrative functions, devotee services and community programs; coordinate logistics for the Mandala-Makaravilakku season and special events; and oversee the smooth, respectful running of the shrine. The role blends spiritual sensitivity with operational management.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Experience in operations/administration, ideally in a temple or community/non-profit setting.
• Familiarity with Ayyappa traditions or general Sanatan Dharma practices.
• Strong coordination, people-management and communication skills (Telugu/English).
• Passion for Hindu temple seva and devotee care.

Salary & Benefits

A full-time managerial role; salary and benefits are discussed with the temple committee during selection. A strong fit for experienced individuals passionate about temple seva.

How to Apply

Contact the temple management committee directly. Emphasise your operations/administration experience and familiarity with Ayyappa/Sanatan Dharma traditions.

FAQ

Is it a priest role? No — it is a management/operations role coordinating with priests.

Which festivals are key? Mandala-Makaravilakku and regular Ayyappa pujas.

What background suits it? Temple/community operations plus Sanatan Dharma familiarity.

Job 25: Archaka (Vaikhanasa / Agama) — Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Andhra Pradesh

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• Location: Tirumala / Tirupati & subsidiary temples, Andhra Pradesh
• Position: Archaka (Vaikhanasa / Agama) & allied ritual posts (e.g., Ahitagni)
• Salary: Government pay scale (a past Archaka notice listed ≈₹19,500 – ₹58,330/month)
• Apply via: Official website tirumala.org (offline application per notification)

About

TTD administers the world-famous Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumala and numerous subsidiary temples (Govindaraja Swamy, Kodanda Ramaswamy, Veda Narayana Swamy). One of the wealthiest Hindu institutions globally, it periodically recruits Archakas and ritual specialists trained in the Vaikhanasa Agama, alongside posts such as Ahitagni. Archaka drives recur as vacancies arise.

Role & Responsibilities

Archakas perform daily Agama-prescribed worship — abhishekam, archana, alankaram, aarti and utsavams — for Lord Venkateswara and the subsidiary-temple deities, in strict Vaikhanasa tradition. Duties include major sevas, Brahmotsavams and festival rituals, and maintaining the sanctity and discipline expected at one of Hinduism’s holiest shrines.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Diploma/certification in relevant Hindu religion subjects (Vaikhanasa Agama training).
• Adherence to age criteria and traditional eligibility per the live notification.
• Selection via written test/interview on merit.
• Documents: identity, age, qualifications, experience and caste certificate (if applicable).

Salary & Benefits

Government pay scale — a previous Archaka notification listed approximately ₹19,500 – ₹58,330 per month (verify the current scale in the live notification), plus government allowances and the prestige of TTD service.

How to Apply

Check the official notification on tirumala.org, download the offline application form, attach the required documents, and submit to the address in the notification before the last date. (TTD uses offline applications for Archaka/ritual posts.)

FAQ

How do I apply? Offline via the form on tirumala.org per the notification.

What qualification is needed? Diploma/certification in Vaikhanasa Agama / relevant subjects.

What is the pay scale? A past notice listed ≈₹19,500–₹58,330/month — verify the current scale.

Job 26: Archakar / Oduvar & Religious Servants — Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department (Statewide)

• Organisation: Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE)
• Location: Across Tamil Nadu (district/temple-specific)
• Position: Archakar, Oduvar, Cook (Suyambagi) & allied religious servants
• Salary: ₹10,000 – ₹40,000/month + DA, HRA, TA, medical & pension (govt rules)
• Apply via: Official portal hrce.tn.gov.in (per each temple notification)

About

The HR&CE Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu administers 36,000+ temples under the Tamil Nadu HR&CE Act, 1959. It periodically releases temple-specific notifications for religious servants — Archakar, Oduvar, Suyambagi (cook) — plus office, technical and security staff, on hrce.tn.gov.in. The state also runs Archakar Payirchi Palli (priest training schools) open to all communities.

Role & Responsibilities

Archakars perform daily Agama worship, abhishekam, archana and festival rituals; Oduvars chant Thevaram/Tamil hymns during worship; Suyambagis prepare temple food/prasadam and assist in pooja. Each role serves the specific temple’s tradition (Shaivite or Vaishnavite) under the temple’s Executive Officer.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Indian citizen and resident of Tamil Nadu; must belong to the Hindu religion.
• Archakar/Oduvar: traditional temple training and a certificate from approved institutions (e.g., Devara Palli 3-year course for Oduvar).
• Age typically up to 32 (relaxation for BC/MBC/SC/ST per norms).
• Selection via written exam/interview and practical/skill test as applicable.

Salary & Benefits

₹10,000 – ₹40,000 per month depending on temple and category, plus Dearness Allowance, HRA, TA, medical benefits and pension per government rules — a secure, government-backed temple career.

How to Apply

Monitor hrce.tn.gov.in for the live notification PDF for your target temple/post, check eligibility, and apply offline/online to the temple’s Executive Officer per the notification before the deadline.

FAQ

Who can apply? Hindu candidates resident in Tamil Nadu with the required temple training/certificate.

What is the salary? ₹10,000–₹40,000/month plus government allowances and pension.

Where to apply? Via hrce.tn.gov.in per each temple’s notification.

Job 27: Oduvar, Suyambagi & Sripatham Thangi (8 Posts) — Arulmigu Ekambareswarar Temple (HR&CE), Tamil Nadu

• Temple: Arulmigu Ekambareswarar Temple (HR&CE, Tamil Nadu)
• Location: Tamil Nadu (per the official HR&CE notification)
• Position: Oduvar, Suyambagi (cook), Sripatham Thangi & allied — 8 vacancies
• Type: Permanent, offline application
• Apply to: Executive Officer, Arulmigu Ekambareswarar Temple (address in notification)

About

Arulmigu Ekambareswarar Temple is a major Shaivite temple administered by the Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department. It has released a recruitment notification to fill 8 vacant posts, open to eligible candidates of the Hindu religion who must apply offline before the last date.

Role & Responsibilities

Across the eight posts: Oduvars read/chant Tamil Thevaram hymns during worship; Suyambagis prepare temple food and assist in pooja and rituals; Sripatham Thangi roles carry the temple deity/utsava murti during processions and assist ceremonial duties. All roles support daily worship, festivals and devotee services under the Executive Officer.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Must belong to the Hindu religion.
• Oduvar: ability to read/write Tamil and hold a Devara Palli certificate (3-year course).
• Suyambagi: ability to read/write Tamil and knowledge of temple food preparation, pooja and rituals.
• Sripatham Thangi: ability to read/write Tamil with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Salary & Benefits

Government temple-staff scales with HR&CE benefits (DA, HRA, medical, pension per rules). Confirm the exact pay band for each post in the official notification.

How to Apply

Send the offline application to the Executive Officer, Arulmigu Ekambareswarar Temple, at the address in the HR&CE notification, before the last date. Attach proof of Hindu religion, Tamil literacy, and the relevant certificate/experience for your post.

FAQ

How many posts? Eight (Oduvar, Suyambagi, Sripatham Thangi and allied).

What certificate does Oduvar need? A 3-year Devara Palli certificate.

How to apply? Offline to the temple’s Executive Officer per the notification.

Job 28: Sewadar & Gurukul Acharya Posts — Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), Katra, J&K

• Organisation: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB)
• Location: Katra, Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir
• Position: Sewadar (shrine service) & SMVD Gurukul Acharya posts (e.g., Acharya PGT-Ved)
• Salary: Sewadar: Pay Level-1 (₹14,800 – ₹47,100) per government scale
• Apply via: Official website maavaishnodevi.org (Advertisement/Career section)

About

SMVDSB is a statutory autonomous body (est. 1986) managing the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, serving millions of pilgrims yearly with shelter, bhojanalaya, medical and yatra facilities. It periodically recruits Sewadars and, through SMVD Gurukul, Acharya teaching posts (e.g., Acharya PGT-Ved), plus medical/technical posts under SMVDIME.

Role & Responsibilities

Sewadars provide front-line pilgrim service along the yatra route and at the shrine — crowd management, facilities, cleanliness and devotee care in a high-footfall sacred environment. Gurukul Acharya posts involve teaching Vedic/traditional subjects (Ved, Sanskrit, Sahitya, History) to Gurukul students.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Sewadar: typically 12th pass (often from SMVD Gurukul, Charanpaduka, Katra) per the notification.
• Acharya posts: relevant traditional/academic qualifications (Ved, Sanskrit, Sahitya) as specified.
• Adherence to age, residency and document criteria in the live advertisement.
• Selection via written test (CBT) and/or interview as applicable.

Salary & Benefits

Sewadar: Pay Level-1 (₹14,800 – ₹47,100) per government scale, with the stability and prestige of serving at one of India’s most visited shrines. Acharya/other posts carry their respective scales.

How to Apply

Visit maavaishnodevi.org and open the Advertisement / Career section; download the detailed notice for your post, then apply online or by post (with any prescribed fee) before the deadline.

FAQ

What qualification for Sewadar? Generally 12th pass per the notification.

Where to apply? maavaishnodevi.org Advertisement/Career section.

Are there teaching posts? Yes — SMVD Gurukul Acharya posts (Ved, Sanskrit, etc.).

Job 29: Temple Pujari — Sri Prathyangira Goshala, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, Telangana

• Temple: Sri Prathyangira Goshala (temple & goshala)
• Location: Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, Telangana (near LB Nagar / Rangareddy)
• Position: Temple Pujari
• Salary: ₹12,000 per month
• Apply to: Temple/goshala management — direct contact

About

Sri Prathyangira Goshala in Vanasthalipuram is dedicated to Goddess Pratyangira Devi, combining temple worship with cow protection and goshala services. Located in well-connected eastern Hyderabad near LB Nagar, it is a convenient opportunity for local priests focused on traditional Devi worship.

Role & Responsibilities

The Pujari performs daily poojas, abhishekams, archanas and aartis for Goddess Pratyangira Devi; conducts special homams and Devi-specific rituals; supports festival worship; assists goshala worship/services as needed; prepares prasadam; and maintains sanctum sanctity. Suits a priest with Shakta/Devi worship knowledge.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Experience as a practising temple pujari/archaka, ideally with Devi/Shakta worship knowledge.
• Knowledge of Telugu and Sanskrit slokas; familiarity with homams.
• Devoted, reliable and comfortable with goshala-associated services.
• Local Hyderabad/Telangana candidates preferred.

Salary & Benefits

₹12,000 per month (per the current listing), in a focused Devi-worship and cow-protection setting, with stable local seva and devotee dakshina.

How to Apply

Contact the temple/goshala management directly; highlight your Devi/Pratyangira worship experience and homam expertise.

FAQ

Which deity? Goddess Pratyangira Devi (Shakta tradition).

What is the pay? ₹12,000/month.

Is goshala work involved? Yes — alongside temple worship.

Job 30: Temple Staff / Administration — Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir Trust, Mumbai, Maharashtra

• Temple: Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir Trust
• Location: Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Position: Temple staff / administration & operations roles (as advertised)
• Apply via: Official trust website siddhivinayak.org / official notices

About

Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir in Prabhadevi is one of Mumbai’s most visited and prosperous temples, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, drawing huge daily and festival crowds. The autonomous trust periodically recruits administrative, operations, devotee-services and support staff, and engages priests for worship, publishing notices through official channels.

Role & Responsibilities

Depending on the advertised post, roles may include devotee/darshan management, administration and accounts, festival operations (especially Ganesh Chaturthi and Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi), online seva/donation coordination, and general temple operations. Priestly engagements involve Ganapati worship, abhishekam, archana and festival rituals.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Relevant qualifications/experience for the specific advertised post (administration, accounts, operations or priestly).
• For priestly roles: training in Ganapati/Vedic worship with Marathi/Hindi/Sanskrit ability.
• Familiarity with high-footfall temple operations is an advantage.
• Eligibility/age/documents per the official trust notice.

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits are set per the trust’s recruitment notice for each post (stable, well-regarded roles in a major metro temple). Verify the current vacancy and package on the official site, as specific openings vary.

How to Apply

Check the official siddhivinayak.org website (and the trust’s official notices) for current vacancies and the application process; apply per the instructions in the live notice before the deadline.

FAQ

What roles does the trust hire? Administration, operations, devotee services and priestly roles.

Where to apply? The official siddhivinayak.org site / trust notices.

Which festivals are busiest? Ganesh Chaturthi and Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these temple jobs in India verified?

They are compiled from temple notices and official government endowment portals (tirumala.org, hrce.tn.gov.in, maavaishnodevi.org, siddhivinayak.org) and recognised job boards as of June 2026. Local temple roles and government notifications change quickly — always confirm the current vacancy, salary and last date directly with the temple or official notification before applying.

Do temples or government boards charge a fee to apply?

No. Genuine temples and government endowment boards never charge a fee to apply for a temple job. Beware of anyone demanding payment.

Which government portals list temple jobs?

TTD (tirumala.org) for Archaka/ritual posts, Tamil Nadu HR&CE (hrce.tn.gov.in) for Archakar/Oduvar/Suyambagi, the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (maavaishnodevi.org) for Sewadar/Acharya posts, and the Siddhivinayak Trust (siddhivinayak.org) for temple staff.

What qualifications do Archaka and Oduvar roles need?

Archaka roles generally require Agama/Vaikhanasa training and certification; Oduvar roles require a Devara Palli certificate (a 3-year course) and Tamil literacy. Always check the specific eligibility in each live notification.

Are there local Hyderabad / Telangana pujari roles?

Yes — several (Sanghi Temple, Nacharam Sri Venkateswara, Trimulgherry Santhoshi Matha, Vanasthalipuram Pratyangira) with monthly salaries around ₹10,000–₹20,000 plus dakshina, with local candidates preferred.

How do I apply for government temple posts?

Via the official notification — often an offline application to the temple’s Executive Officer or through the board’s portal — before the stated last date, with the required certificates and documents.

Disclaimer & Verification

All listings are compiled from temple notices, official government endowment portals (tirumala.org, hrce.tn.gov.in, maavaishnodevi.org, siddhivinayak.org) and recognised job boards as of June 2026. Local temple roles and government notifications change quickly. Always confirm the current vacancy, salary and last date directly with the temple or on the official notification before applying. Beware of anyone demanding payment for a temple job — genuine temples and boards never charge a fee.

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