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Principal

at Patliputra Vidyapeeth · Patna · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10.1L – ₹19.2L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 8 Aug
Patna, Biharfull-timePosted 19d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Patliputra Vidyapeeth
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10.1L – ₹19.2L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Patna — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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  • 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

Applications are open for a Principal at Patliputra Vidyapeeth in Patna, Bihar. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Patliputra Vidyapeeth, established 2007, is a senior secondary campus in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.1 LPA – ₹19.2 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Patliputra Vidyapeeth instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

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

A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Is English fluency required?

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

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Patliputra Vidyapeeth follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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Patliputra Vidyapeeth

Key facts about Patliputra Vidyapeeth

Key facts
Founded
2007
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MENKA
Affiliation #
330709
Address
HELATH INSTITUTE ROAD, NEAR CENTRAL JAIL, BEUR, Helath Institute Road, Patna, Bihar, 800002

Patliputra Vidyapeeth is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Patna, Bihar.

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