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Principal

₹10L – ₹17L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Cuttack, Odishafull-timePosted 7d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Dr Dev Mohanty Public School
City
Cuttack
State
Odisha
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹17L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
26 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Cuttack — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.1L
per year
Typical
₹13.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • 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

Dr Dev Mohanty Public School in Cuttack, Odisha is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Dr Dev Mohanty Public School, established 2014, is a senior secondary school in Cuttack, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.1 LPA – ₹17.1 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and Dr Dev Mohanty Public School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

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How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

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Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Where exactly is Dr Dev Mohanty Public School located?

The school is in Cuttack, Odisha. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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About the school

Dr Dev Mohanty Public School

Key facts about Dr Dev Mohanty Public School

Key facts
Founded
2014
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MANOJ KUMAR SAMAL
Affiliation #
1530259
Address
AT/PO- KHANDASAHI DIST- CUTTACK, At/po- Khandasahi Dist-, Cuttack, Odisha, 754207

Dr Dev Mohanty Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Cuttack, Odisha.

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