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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Solan
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is hiring a Principal in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About the institution: Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Solan, Himachal Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1992, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.1 LPA – ₹26.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Chinmaya Vidyalaya receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Chinmaya Vidyalaya follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Is school transport available for staff?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Chinmaya Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Chinmaya Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
What is the average Principal salary in Solan?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Solan. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Key facts about Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Binoo Sood
- Affiliation #
- 630042
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
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