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Principal

₹7.0L – ₹14L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 31 Aug
Chittorgarh, Rajasthanfull-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sainik School
City
Chittorgarh
State
Rajasthan
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.0L – ₹14L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
31 Aug 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

We are looking for a Principal to join Sainik School in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Sainik School, established 1961, is a senior secondary school in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.0 LPA – ₹14.3 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sainik School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

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Sainik School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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Sainik School

Key facts about Sainik School

Key facts
Founded
1961
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
12:1
Address
Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, 312001

Sainik School, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), was established on 07 Aug 1961. It is one of the first five Sainik Schools started in various states by the Ministry of Defence in association with respective State Governments under the aegis of the Sainik School Society. The first batch of class XI students of this School appeared for Indian School Certificate Examination during Nov-Dec 1961.

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