HR Executive
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Key facts
- Role
- HR Executive
- School
- Sainik School
- City
- Nalanda
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹3.5L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
HR Executive salary in Nalanda — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HR Executive
at Sainik School
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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 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
Sainik School is hiring a HR Executive in Nalanda, Bihar. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Sainik School, established 2003, is a senior secondary school in Nalanda, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the HR Executive is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.7 LPA – ₹3.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sainik School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sainik School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where exactly is Sainik School located?
The school is in Nalanda, Bihar. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the salary for this HR Executive 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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Sainik School
Key facts about Sainik School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- CAPTAIN INDIAN NAVY NAVEEN KRISHNA CHANDRA
- Affiliation #
- 380004
Sainik School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Nalanda, Bihar.
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Interview questions & answers for HR Executive
Common questions Indian schools ask for HR Executive roles in Nalanda (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Sainik School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Nalanda campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. What experience is most relevant to a HR Executive role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Sainik School wants to picture you on day one.
3. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
4. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the HR Executive brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Sainik School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical HR Executive band in Nalanda (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
6. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".