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Principal Vacancy in Mohali — Latest Openings

As of 13 Oct 2026, 74 Principal vacancies are open in Mohali across at least 20 schools. Pay range: ₹62,500–₹2,22,000/month (median ₹1,14,000, from 20 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: CBSE 95% and ICSE 5% of the 20 listings shown. By school type: 12 private unaided (recognized) and 6 senior secondary level. Top hiring: Dashmesh Khalsa Sr. Sec. School, Dikshant Global School and Gian Jyoti Global School.

Updated

All dated listings here were posted in Jun 2026. They ask for 6+ years (median). By contract: 17 full-time and 3 contract. 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
₹8.1L – ₹24.5L / yr
Boards hiring
CBSE · ICSE
Principal interview — Mohali

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74 jobs for Principal in Mohali

Job results

  • Principal

    St. James Convent School · Private Unaided (Recognized)
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹88,000–2,22,500 /monthS.a.s Nagar, Punjab7–12 yrsCBSE
    Closes 12 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    City Global School · Est. 2015 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹61,500–77,000 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab6–9 yrsCBSE
    Closes 23 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Wunder School · Est. 2020 · Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹99,500–2,38,500 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab7–12 yrsCBSE
    Closes 5 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Diamond Public School · Private Unaided (Recognized)
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹1,00,500–2,09,000 /monthS.a.s Nagar, Punjab6–11 yrsCBSE
    Closes 6 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Career Point Gurukul · Est. 2015 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹92,500–2,02,000 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab5–10 yrsCBSE
    Closes 25 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Shemrock SR SEC School · Est. 2002 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹89,500–1,99,000 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab6–11 yrsCBSE
    Closes 3 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Paragon Sr. Sec. School · Private Unaided (Recognized)
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹98,500–1,65,500 /monthS.a.s Nagar, Punjab5–9 yrsCBSE
    Closes 11 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Holy Family Convent School · Private Unaided (Recognized)
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹84,000–1,91,000 /monthS.a.s Nagar, Punjab6–10 yrsCBSE
    Closes 24 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Bhavan Vidyalaya · Private Unaided (Recognized)
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹82,000–1,59,500 /monthS.a.s Nagar, Punjab6–8 yrsCBSE
    Closes 5 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Vidya Valley School · Est. 2016 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹96,000–1,89,500 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab5–8 yrsCBSE
    Closes 19 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Maxim Merry School, Kharar · Est. 2001 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹1,07,000–1,84,500 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab5–10 yrsCBSE
    Closes 23 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Ats Valley School · Est. 2012 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹66,500–1,30,000 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab6–10 yrsCBSE
    Closes 2 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School · Est. 1998 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹84,500–1,09,000 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab6–9 yrsCBSE
    Closes 26 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Indus Public School · Est. 2008 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹1,00,000–2,30,000 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab5–7 yrsCBSE
    Closes 26 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Manav Mangal Smart School · Est. 2007 · Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹1,00,500–2,22,000 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab6–11 yrsCBSE
    Closes 24 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Principal

    Mata Sahib Kaur Public School · Est. 2000 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹86,500–2,08,000 /monthSas Nagar, Punjab5–7 yrsCBSE
    Closes 14 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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Top schools currently hiring — Principal · Mohali

Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.

Salary bands by experience — Principal · Mohali

Monthly pay ranges derived from 20 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)
₹63k–₹89k per month
₹7.5L– ₹10.7L per year (approx.)
1-3 yrs
₹87k–₹1.2L per month
₹10.4L– ₹14.8L per year (approx.)
3-7 yrs
₹1.1L–₹1.5L per month
₹12.8L– ₹18.1L per year (approx.)
7+ yrs
₹1.5L–₹2.1L per month
₹17.4L– ₹24.6L per year (approx.)

When schools in Mohali 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 Mohali

A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.

  1. 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.

  2. Shortlist 15-20 schools in Mohali 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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