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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station is hiring a Principal in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About the institution: PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a senior secondary setup, established 1984, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.7 LPA – ₹16.2 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
What is the average Principal salary in Chandigarh?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Chandigarh. 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.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station?
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station
- Founded
- 1984
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- GURPREET SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 2600003
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1984, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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