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Vice Principal

at Kendriya Vidyalaya · Chandigarh · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.9L – ₹21L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 21 Jul 18 days left
Chandigarh, Chandigarhfull-timePosted 31d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Kendriya Vidyalaya
City
Chandigarh
State
Chandigarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.9L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
2 Jun 2026
Closing date
21 Jul 2026

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Vice Principal salary in Chandigarh — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.9L
per year
Typical
₹15.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Vice Principal

at Kendriya Vidyalaya

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Why apply

  • 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

Kendriya Vidyalaya in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is inviting applications for a Vice Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Kendriya Vidyalaya in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1966,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as Vice Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.9 LPA – ₹21.0 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 here so Kendriya Vidyalaya can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

How will I know if my application is being reviewed?

You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.

How do I apply for this Vice Principal vacancy?

Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.

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.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

What questions are asked in a Vice 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 Vice Principal roles in Chandigarh.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Vice Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Most reputable schools in Chandigarh run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.

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About the school

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
1966
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Virender Singh
Affiliation #
2600001
Address
SECTOR-47 CHANDIGARH, Sector-47, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160031

Kendriya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1966, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.

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