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Principal

₹11L – ₹25L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 22 Aug
Lunglei, Mizoramfull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Eklavya Model Residential School, Chawnhu
City
Lunglei
State
Mizoram
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹25L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
22 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Lunglei

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Lunglei — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.6L
per year
Typical
₹17.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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Why apply

  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Eklavya Model Residential School, Chawnhu has opened applications for a Principal in Lunglei, Mizoram. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Eklavya Model Residential School, Chawnhu in Lunglei, Mizoram operates as a senior secondary school, established 2020, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.6 LPA – ₹25.2 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Eklavya Model Residential School, Chawnhu instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Lunglei.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

What is the average Principal salary in Lunglei?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Lunglei. 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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Eklavya Model Residential School, Chawnhu

Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School, Chawnhu

Key facts
Founded
2020
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Bellory Malsawmthangi
Affiliation #
2320100
Address
CHAWNHU, LAWNGTLAI, Chawnhu, Lunglei, Mizoram, 796891

Eklavya Model Residential School, Chawnhu is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Lunglei, Mizoram.

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