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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Railwheel
- City
- Saran
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Principal at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Railwheel in Saran, Bihar. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Railwheel, established 2011, runs as a senior secondary campus in Saran, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.7 LPA – ₹19.1 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Kendriya Vidyalaya, Railwheel. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?
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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 Saran.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What is the average Principal salary in Saran?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Saran. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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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 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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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- 1
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Railwheel
Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, Railwheel
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- CHANDRABIND SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 300052
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Railwheel is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Saran, Bihar.
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