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at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya · Solan · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10.3L – ₹25.5L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 26 Aug
Solan, Himachal PradeshcontractPosted 5d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya
City
Solan
State
Himachal Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹10.3L – ₹25.5L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
26 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Solan

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Solan — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.3L
per year
Typical
₹17.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 40+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya is hiring a Principal in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Solan, Himachal Pradesh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.3 LPA – ₹25.5 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

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 questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

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

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

The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.

What is the average Principal salary in Solan?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Solan varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

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

Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

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About the school

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya

Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
1986
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Hari Om Upadhyay
Affiliation #
600010
Address
A F S KASAULI, DISTT SOLAN HIMACHAL PRADESH, A F S Kasauli, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173204

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

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