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Principal

₹11L – ₹27L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 21 Aug
Solan, Himachal Pradeshfull-timePosted 24d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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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

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Solan

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Solan — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.1L
per year
Typical
₹19.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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About the school

Chinmaya Vidyalaya

Key facts about Chinmaya Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
1992
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Binoo Sood
Affiliation #
630042
Address
DR Y S PARMAR UNIV.OF HORTI & FORESTRY NAUNI SOLAN HIMACHAL PRADESH, Dr Y S, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173230

Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

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