Sainik School recruitment 2026: apply for teaching, non-teaching posts by 17 November

Sainik Schools across various states have initiated recruitment processes for teaching and non-teaching staff for the 2026 academic year. These recruitments aim to fill a range of positions, including Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), and various non-teaching roles, across institutions such as Sainik School Rewari, Kunjpura, Tilaiya, Kodagu, Sambalpur, and Ghorakhal.

The application deadlines for these opportunities vary by school, with some closing in early November 2026, while others, such as Sainik School Sambalpur and Ghorakhal, had earlier deadlines in January and May 2026, respectively. The recruitment drives address the staffing needs of these residential schools, which operate under the Sainik Schools Society.

Application Deadlines and Fees for Current Openings

Several Sainik Schools currently have open application windows for contractual and regular positions. Sainik School Rewari has 5 contractual vacancies with an application deadline of 7 November 2026. Sainik School Tilaiya, with 6 contractual vacancies, has set its last date for applications as 17 November 2026. For Sainik School Kodagu, 7 contractual vacancies are available, and applications must be submitted by 6 November 2026. Sainik School Kunjpura’s application period for 15 regular and contractual positions concluded on 31 October 2026.

The application process for all these schools is strictly offline. Applicants are required to download the application form from the respective official websites, fill in the details, and send it along with self-attested copies of documents and a passport-size photograph via registered or speed post. Application fees vary by institution and category, as detailed below.

Eligibility Criteria and Salary Structures

Eligibility requirements for teaching positions generally include specific educational qualifications. For TGT posts, candidates typically need a Bachelor’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks, a B.Ed qualification, and a CTET Paper II certification. PGT eligibility usually requires a Master’s degree in the relevant subject. Age limits for regular posts generally range from 21 to 35 years, while contractual posts may allow candidates up to 50 years of age.

The salary structures for various positions have been outlined by the Sainik Schools. For PGTs, the monthly salary is ₹47,600/-, and for TGTs, it is ₹44,900/- per month. Other positions such as Music Teacher and Craft & Workshop Instructor offer ₹29,200/- per month, while a Medical Officer can receive ₹70,000/- per month.

Past Recruitment Drives: Sambalpur and Ghorakhal

Sainik School Sambalpur had issued an official notification for 11 teaching and non-teaching positions on both regular and contractual bases for 2026. The application window for these vacancies closed on 27 January 2026. Posts included LDC, PGT (Biology, Maths, Computer Science), Librarian, TGT (Social Science, General Science, Mathematics), UDC, Driver, and Ward Boy. Salaries for these positions varied, with PGTs receiving a consolidated pay of ₹75,000/- per month and TGTs ₹70,500/- per month.

Similarly, Sainik School Ghorakhal had published a recruitment notification for 6 non-teaching vacancies on a contract basis, including Plumber, Nursing Sister, Ward Boy, and Matron posts. The last date for receipt of applications for these positions was 15 May 2026. There was no application fee for the Sainik School Ghorakhal Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026, and the contract period was initially one year, extendable up to three years.

Selection Process and Application Procedure

The selection process for Sainik School recruitment typically involves multiple stages. These stages include a written test, a demonstration and skill test, an interview, and document verification. For Sainik School Ghorakhal’s non-teaching posts, the selection process specifically included shortlisting, a skill test or written test, and an interview.

Candidates interested in applying for the ongoing recruitment drives must adhere to the following steps:

1. Visit the official website of the respective Sainik school.
2. Download the notification PDF and application form.
3. Fill in all the required details clearly in the application form.
4. Attach self-attested copies of educational qualifications, category certificate (if applicable), and a recent passport-size photograph.
5. Check the official notification for submission of the application fee.
6. Send the complete application in a sealed envelope super-scribing “Application for the Post of …………………” through Registered / Speed Post only to the address provided in the notification.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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