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K.S. Convent School, E-88/A, Bhati Chowk, East Vinod Nagar, Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)
Estimated from similar roles: ₹74,500–2,12,500 /monthEast, Delhi6–11 yrsCBSE
Closes 19 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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As of 13 Oct 2026, 13 Principal vacancies are open in East at 13 schools. Pay range: ₹70,500–₹2,26,500/month (median ₹1,42,500, from 13 listings that state a salary). Most common board: CBSE 100%. By school type: 13 private unaided (recognized). Top hiring: Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir, Surya Niketan Delhi, Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi and Florence Public School, 19a Pratap Nagar, Mayur Vihar, Ph-I, Delhi.
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All dated listings here were posted in Jun 2026. They ask for 6+ years (median). By contract: 11 full-time and 1 part-time. How to apply: open a listing to check the classes, qualifications and documents the school asks for, then apply from the job page, and save this search to hear about new openings.
- Typical salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹27.0L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE
Principal interview — East
Principal interview in East? Real questions from CBSE / ICSE / IB panels, a demo lesson planner, and salary talking points.
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13 jobs for Principal in East
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Principal
St. Lawrence Convent, Geeta Colony Facility Centre, Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹79,500–2,17,500 /monthEast, Delhi5–9 yrsCBSECloses 23 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir, Surya Niketan Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹93,500–1,91,000 /monthEast, Delhi6–10 yrsCBSECloses 19 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Iskon Play Way & Public School, 388, Teliwara, Shahdara, Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹1,03,000–2,25,000 /monthEast, Delhi6–9 yrsCBSECloses 25 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹70,500–1,30,500 /monthEast, Delhi6–9 yrsCBSECloses 16 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Florence Public School, 19a Pratap Nagar, Mayur Vihar, Ph-I, Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹76,500–2,13,000 /monthEast, Delhi6–11 yrsCBSECloses 17 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Gyandeep Shiksha Niketan, 107/52 East Azad Nagar Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹95,000–1,52,500 /monthEast, Delhi7–10 yrsCBSECloses 26 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Vanasthali Public School, Mayur Vihar Phase-Iii (Near Ruchika Patrol Pump), Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹78,000–1,24,500 /monthEast, Delhi5–10 yrsCBSECloses 17 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Yuva Rajdhani Public School, B-4,5,6,7, Gharoli Dairy Farm, Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹89,500–1,68,500 /monthEast, Delhi6–9 yrsCBSECloses 21 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
S.M Public School, C-45 East Krishna Nagar, Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹1,05,000–2,33,500 /monthEast, Delhi6–8 yrsCBSECloses 23 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Shishu Bharti Shiv Mandir Vidyalaya, Jhilmil Colony Shahdara, Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹71,000–85,000 /monthEast, Delhi5–8 yrsCBSECloses 19 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Vaishali Public School, 7-8 Sunder Park, Shastri Nagar, Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹70,500–1,38,500 /monthEast, Delhi6–9 yrsCBSECloses 18 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Sibal Public School, Ix/1635 Main Road, Gandhi Nagar Delhi · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹97,500–2,26,500 /monthEast, Delhi5–10 yrsCBSECloses 1 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
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Top schools currently hiring — Principal · East
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir, Surya Niketan Delhi
1 open role
- Delhi Convent School, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar, Delhi
1 open role
- Florence Public School, 19a Pratap Nagar, Mayur Vihar, Ph-I, Delhi
1 open role
- Gyandeep Shiksha Niketan, 107/52 East Azad Nagar Delhi
1 open role
- Iskon Play Way & Public School, 388, Teliwara, Shahdara, Delhi
1 open role
- K.S. Convent School, E-88/A, Bhati Chowk, East Vinod Nagar, Delhi
1 open role
- S.M Public School, C-45 East Krishna Nagar, Delhi
1 open role
- Shishu Bharti Shiv Mandir Vidyalaya, Jhilmil Colony Shahdara, Delhi
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Principal · East
Monthly pay ranges derived from 13 live listings on School Jobs India. Actual offers vary by board, school tier and specific school. Numbers below are indicative p25-p75 bands, not offers.
- Fresher (0-1 yr)
- ₹68k–₹97k per month
- ₹8.1L– ₹11.6L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹94k–₹1.3L per month
- ₹11.3L– ₹16.0L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹1.1L–₹1.6L per month
- ₹13.8L– ₹19.6L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹1.6L–₹2.2L per month
- ₹18.8L– ₹26.7L per year (approx.)
When schools in East hire — 12-month view
Peak hiring windows are typically Mar–Apr–May. Applying 4-6 weeks before the peak improves your odds of a demo-class invitation.
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Legend: darker = higher hiring intensity. Based on live posting cadence and the CBSE/ICSE academic calendar.
How to get hired as a Principal in East
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the Principal qualification bar
Most private CBSE/ICSE schools ask for a graduate degree in the subject you'll teach plus a B.Ed. Government and Kendriya Vidyalaya roles additionally require CTET/TET (Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for 6-8). International-curriculum schools accept IB or IGCSE certification in lieu of B.Ed. If you don't have a B.Ed. yet, D.El.Ed. is acceptable at most primary and pre-primary roles.
Shortlist 15-20 schools in East that fit your profile
Use the school lists above to find employers whose board, medium and student profile match your experience. Look at the school's founded year, student-teacher ratio and verified status — they signal hiring seriousness. Avoid mass-applying; a tailored 15-school shortlist consistently out-performs 100 generic applications.
Prepare a 20-minute demo class
Almost every Principal shortlist ends in a demo class. Pick a topic from the school's current textbook, plan a lesson with a clear objective, 3-part structure (starter, main, recap) and one differentiation activity. Rehearse until you can teach it without notes. Schools reject strong candidates every year who "knew the topic" but couldn't hold a class of 30.
Apply during the right hiring window
Applications submitted 4-6 weeks before the Mar–May peak land while schools are still shortlisting — off-cycle applications often arrive after decisions have been made. If you're applying mid-cycle, focus on schools that show live openings today — those are actively hiring, not paper-listed. Set a free alert on this page and you'll get pinged the moment a new matching role posts.
Follow up the smart way
Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours of your demo. Mention one specific thing you'd change if you taught the lesson again — schools value teachers who reflect. If you don't hear back in 10 working days, one polite check-in is fine; more than that reads as pressure.