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at PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog · Shimla · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹7.3L – ₹12.9L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 8 Aug
Shimla, Himachal Pradeshfull-timePosted 14d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog
City
Shimla
State
Himachal Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.3L – ₹12.9L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Shimla — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.3L
per year
Typical
₹10.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
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Job description

Overview

PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog is recruiting a Principal in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog, established 2005, runs as a senior secondary campus in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.3 LPA – ₹12.9 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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Is school transport available for staff?

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Which curriculum does the school follow?

PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Can I negotiate the salary at PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

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What is the average Principal salary in Shimla?

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PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog

Key facts about PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog

Key facts
Founded
2005
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RATTAN SINGH VERMA
Affiliation #
620281
Address
VILLAGE THEOG , NEAR NEW BUS STAND THEOG, TEHSIL THEOG DISRTICT SHIMLA, Village Theog, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171201

PM SHRI Goverenment (girls) Utkrisht Senior Secondary School Theog is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

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