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Principal

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

₹10L – ₹22L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 28 Jul 24 days left
Ahmedabad, GujaratcontractPosted 46d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya
City
Ahmedabad
State
Gujarat
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹10L – ₹22L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
18 May 2026
Closing date
28 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Ahmedabad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.4L
per year
Typical
₹16.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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 43+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Ahmedabad, Gujarat as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Ahmedabad, Gujarat functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1983,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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 (₹10.4 LPA – ₹22.2 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. Submit your application here so PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

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 Ahmedabad.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

What is the average Principal salary in Ahmedabad?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Ahmedabad. 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.

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?

This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

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About the school

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya

Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
1983
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
DEEPAK SINGH BHATI
Affiliation #
400032
Address
NEW RAILWAY COLONY SABARMATI AHMEDABAD GUJARAT, New Railway Colony, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380019

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1983, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

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