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Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School
₹85,000–1,85,000 /monthKapurthala7–10 yrsCBSE
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Principal jobs in Kapurthala
As of 14 Nov 2026, 59 Principal vacancies are open in Kapurthala across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹69,500–₹1,96,500/month (median ₹1,21,500, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: CBSE 58% and State Board 17% of the 12 listings shown. By school type: 6 senior secondary level and 5 private unaided (recognized). Top hiring: Ajanta Model Sen. Sec. School, British Victoria School and Cambridge International School, Subhanpur Road.
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7 of the 12 listings shown were posted in the last 7 days, so Principal roles in Kapurthala are being advertised right now. All dated listings here were posted in Nov 2026. They ask for 6+ years (median). By contract: 10 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
- ₹8.4L – ₹23.5L / yr
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Principal interview — Kapurthala
Principal interview in Kapurthala? Real questions from CBSE / ICSE / IB panels, a demo lesson planner, and salary talking points.
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59 jobs for Principal in Kapurthala
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St. Soldier Divine Public School
₹86,000–1,95,500 /monthKapurthala6–11 yrsCBSE
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British Victoria School
₹71,500–1,38,500 /monthKapurthala5–10 yrsState Board
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Sant Hira Dass Public Sen. Sec. School
₹80,000–1,70,000 /monthKapurthala6–10 yrsState Board
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Cambridge International School, Talwandi Choudharian Road
₹81,500–1,14,000 /monthKapurthala5–8 yrsCBSE
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Lord Mahavira Jain Public School
₹69,500–74,000 /monthKapurthala6–11 yrsCBSE
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Dips School, Nadali Road
₹74,000–1,96,500 /monthKapurthala7–10 yrsCBSE
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Ajanta Model Sen. Sec. School
₹61,500–1,01,000 /monthKapurthala7–11 yrs
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Cambridge International School, Subhanpur Road
₹1,03,500–2,13,000 /monthKapurthala5–7 yrsCBSE
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Oliver Public School
₹92,000–1,43,500 /monthKapurthala6–8 yrsCBSE
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Green Way Public School
₹80,500–1,73,000 /monthKapurthala7–12 yrs
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Sun Shine Public High School Dudwandi
₹70,000–1,66,000 /monthKapurthala5–9 yrs
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Top schools currently hiring — Principal · Kapurthala
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Ajanta Model Sen. Sec. School
1 open role
- British Victoria School
1 open role
- Cambridge International School, Subhanpur Road
1 open role
- Cambridge International School, Talwandi Choudharian Road
1 open role
- Dips School, Nadali Road
1 open role
- Green Way Public School
1 open role
- Lord Mahavira Jain Public School
1 open role
- Oliver Public School
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Principal · Kapurthala
Monthly pay ranges derived from 12 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–₹88k per month
- ₹8.2L– ₹10.6L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹95k–₹1.2L per month
- ₹11.3L– ₹14.6L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹1.2L–₹1.5L per month
- ₹13.9L– ₹17.9L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹1.6L–₹2.0L per month
- ₹18.9L– ₹24.4L per year (approx.)
When schools in Kapurthala 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 Kapurthala
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 Kapurthala 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.