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Principal

₹11L – ₹23L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Jorhat, Assamfull-timePosted 6d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ongc Cinnamara
City
Jorhat
State
Assam
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹23L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Jorhat — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.4L
per year
Typical
₹17.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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

Immediate opening: Principal at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ongc Cinnamara in Jorhat, Assam. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ongc Cinnamara in Jorhat, Assam is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1988,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.4 LPA – ₹23.2 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ongc Cinnamara. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

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.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

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 Jorhat.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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About the school

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ongc Cinnamara

Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ongc Cinnamara

Key facts
Founded
1988
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
LAKHBIR SINGH
Affiliation #
200042
Address
ONGC CINNAMARA, PO- JORHAT ASSAM, Ongc Cinnamara, Jorhat, Assam, 785008

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ongc Cinnamara is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1988, located in Jorhat, Assam.

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