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Admissions Counsellor

at Sainik School Nagrota · Jammu · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹2.9L – ₹5.6L / yr1–6 yrsCloses 30 Aug
Jammu, Jammu And Kashmirfull-timePosted 6d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Admissions Counsellor
School
Sainik School Nagrota
City
Jammu
State
Jammu And Kashmir
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.9L – ₹5.6L per year
Experience
1–6 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
30 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Admissions Counsellor salary in Jammu — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹2.9L
per year
Typical
₹4.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹5.6L
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.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Sainik School Nagrota in Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir is accepting applications for a Admissions Counsellor. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Sainik School Nagrota, established 1966, is a senior secondary campus in Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. What the role looks like: as Admissions Counsellor, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Day to day, you will:

  • Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
  • Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
  • Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
  • Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
  • Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Requirements:
  • Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
  • Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
  • Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
  • A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.9 LPA – ₹5.6 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sainik School Nagrota. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor 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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

What is the salary for this Admissions Counsellor 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.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

How will I know if my application is being reviewed?

Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses.

Where exactly is Sainik School Nagrota located?

The school is in Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

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

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Sainik School Nagrota

Key facts about Sainik School Nagrota

Key facts
Founded
1966
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Nagrota, Jammu, Nagrota, Jammu, Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir, 180001

Sainik School Nagrota, Jammu & Kashmir is a residential Public School inaugurated on 22 Aug 1970 by the then Defence Minister Late Sh Jagjivan Ram. The Founder Principal was Cdr NN Seth. The school campus is located 18 kms away from the nearest railway station Jammu Tawi and linked with Jammu-Srinagar Highway (NH-1A). The lush green campus is situated at Nagrota in Jammu on the banks of river Tawi and spread over 108 acres of land, comprising playgrounds, courts, obstacle course, mini-stadium, administrative and academic blocks, infirmary, primary wing, hostels, cadets’ mess, guest house, auditorium etc.

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