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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Command Hospital Alipore Kolkata
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.9L – ₹18.6L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Command Hospital Alipore Kolkata is hiring a Principal in Kolkata, West Bengal. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Command Hospital Alipore Kolkata in Kolkata, West Bengal: a senior secondary institution, established 1982, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.9 LPA – ₹18.6 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 PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Command Hospital Alipore Kolkata instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Command Hospital Alipore Kolkata?
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What questions are asked in a 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 Principal roles in Kolkata.
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
What is the average Principal salary in Kolkata?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Kolkata. 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 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 arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Kolkata 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.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE 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.
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Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Command Hospital Alipore Kolkata
- Founded
- 1982
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- LAL BABU MAHATO
- Affiliation #
- 2400025
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Command Hospital Alipore Kolkata is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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