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Principal jobs in Solapur

As of 14 Nov 2026, 19 Principal vacancies are open in Solapur across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹67,500–₹1,93,000/month (median ₹1,10,000, from 11 listings that state a salary). Most common board: CBSE 100% of the 12 listings shown. By school type: 9 secondary level and 2 senior secondary level. Top hiring: Aarya Public School, Adarsh Public School Akulgaon (kurduwadi) and C. B. Khedgi International School.

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2 of the 12 listings shown were posted in the last 7 days, so Principal roles in Solapur are being advertised right now. Most were posted in Jun 2026 (5) and Nov 2026 (3). 1 of 12 listings that state experience accept freshers, the rest ask for 6+ years (median). By contract: 11 full-time and 1 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
₹8.3L – ₹18.7L / yr
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Principal interview in Solapur? Real questions from CBSE / ICSE / IB panels, a demo lesson planner, and salary talking points.

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19 jobs for Principal in Solapur
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Global Village Public School, Boramani

₹60,000–82,500 /monthSolapur6–9 yrsCBSE
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Saint Joseph's English Medium School,barshi

₹77,500–1,19,500 /monthSolapur7–11 yrsCBSE
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Snd International School Natepute

₹67,500–1,56,000 /monthSolapur6–8 yrsCBSE
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Adarsh Public School Akulgaon (kurduwadi)

₹69,500–1,05,000 /monthSolapur6–10 yrsCBSE
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C. B. Khedgi International School

₹77,000–1,42,500 /monthSolapur7–9 yrsCBSE
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Aarya Public School

₹1,01,000–1,19,500 /monthSolapur6–11 yrsCBSE
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Lead School Akkalkot

Solapur0+ yrsCBSE
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The Greenfingers School

₹95,000–1,14,000 /monthSolapur7–10 yrsCBSE
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Lead School, Akkalkot

₹98,500–1,93,000 /monthSolapur5–8 yrsCBSE
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Sinhgad Public School, Pandharpur-karad Road

₹70,500–1,03,500 /monthSolapur7–9 yrsCBSE
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Notre Dame Academy

₹91,000–1,40,500 /monthSolapur6–9 yrsCBSE
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Shivratna School

₹79,500–2,20,500 /monthSolapur5–10 yrsCBSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Principal · Solapur

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 · Solapur

Monthly pay ranges derived from 11 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)
₹57k–₹75k per month
₹6.8L– ₹9.0L per year (approx.)
1-3 yrs
₹78k–₹1.0L per month
₹9.4L– ₹12.5L per year (approx.)
3-7 yrs
₹96k–₹1.3L per month
₹11.5L– ₹15.3L per year (approx.)
7+ yrs
₹1.3L–₹1.7L per month
₹15.7L– ₹20.8L per year (approx.)

When schools in Solapur 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 Solapur

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 Solapur 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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