The gig economy has emerged as a transformative force in India’s labour market, reshaping traditional employment structures across various sectors. Characterized by short-term, flexible work arrangements, the gig economy has expanded rapidly, driven by digital platforms, technological advancements, and evolving workforce preferences. While the phenomenon has been extensively analyzed in sectors such as transportation and e-commerce, its implications for the education sector remain relatively underexplored. Even though it has been continuously growing as a job platform but at the same time it is subject to job insecurity. This paper examines the growing prevalence of gig-based employment in education sector with special emphasis on teachers working on contractual basis.