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Sainik School Sambalpur Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 14 PGT, TGT, LDC & Other Posts

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Aug. 18, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
14
Pay Scale
₹30K - ₹1.51L / mo
Age Limit
18-50 years as on 31 August 2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 15, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 15, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window15 Aug – 7 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

PGT (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Computer Science): Master’s degree in concerned subject with minimum 50% marks + B.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution + Hindi & English teaching proficiency (Age: 21–40 years). Regular pay level-08 (Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100).
TGT (Social Science, General Science, Maths, English): Bachelor's / Honours Degree with 50% marks in concerned subject + B.Ed. + CTET (Paper-II) or State TET qualified + Hindi & English proficiency (Age: 21–35 years). Regular pay level-07 (Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400).
Art Master (Contractual): B.Ed. + Bachelor’s degree in Drawing & Painting / Fine Arts (50%) (Age: 21–50 years). Consolidated: ₹70,500/- p.m.
PEM/PTI-Cum-Matron (Contractual, Female Only): Bachelor's or Diploma in Physical Education (Age: 21–50 years). Consolidated: ₹40,000/- p.m.
Lab Assistant Biology (Contractual): Intermediate (10+2) Science with Biology (Age: 21–50 years). Consolidated: ₹30,000/- p.m.
Lower Division Clerk (Contractual): Matriculation (10th) + Typing (40 wpm English / 35 wpm Hindi) + Shorthand (Age: 18–50 years). Consolidated: ₹30,000/- p.m.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age calculated as on 31 August 2026: Lower Division Clerk: 18–50 years; TGT Posts: 21–35 years; PGT Posts: 21–40 years; Other Contractual Posts: 21–50 years. Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Phase 1: Written Examination

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Phase 2: Class Demonstration / Practical / Skill / Trade Test

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Phase 3: Personal Interview (where applicable)

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Selection will be made based on individual performance in a 3-Phase process: Phase 1 Written Test, Phase 2 Class Demonstration / Skill / Practical / Trade Test (typing for LDC, teaching on board for PGT/TGT, physical tests for PEM), and Phase 3 Interview. Examination schedule will be uploaded on the school website in the second week of September 2026. No TA/DA is admissible.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 1

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 2

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 3

Total Duration

20 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 4

Total Duration

20 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 5

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Sainik School Sambalpur is a prestigious residential military school established under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence and managed by the Sainik Schools Society. Located in Basantpur, near Chiplima, Sambalpur (Odisha), the institution prepares cadets academically, physically, and mentally for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA). Teachers and staff are required to reside on campus, participate in morning PT, evening prep duties, sports supervision, housemaster/matron duties, and weekend co-curricular clubs. The school provides free residential quarters and mess dining facilities. Note that this is an autonomous Sainik Schools Society position, not a direct central or state government cadre.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Regular appointments for PGT and TGT posts are permanent under Sainik Schools Society Rules after probation. Contractual staff appointments are initially for 11 months, extendable for another 11 months up to a maximum duration of 3 years based on annual performance reviews. Posting is strictly at Sainik School Sambalpur campus.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Regular teachers progress through standard Central Pay Commission senior scales (Senior Scale after 12 years and Selection Scale after 24 years). Outstanding faculty transition into administrative leadership roles including Senior Master, Vice Principal, and Academic Coordinators across the Sainik Schools network.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Postal Delivery Mode: Applications must be sent strictly via Ordinary Post, Registered Post, or Speed Post (by Indian Postal Service only). Courier or by-hand submissions and email applications will NOT be accepted.
  • Hardcopy Receipt Deadline: Physical application packets must reach Principal Sainik School Sambalpur on or before September 07, 2026.
  • Online Fee Payment Receipt: Candidates must transfer the application fee online to SBI Current A/c No. 44375075187 (IFSC: SBIN0017963) and compulsory attach the transaction slip with the application form.
  • Post Name on Envelope: The name of the post applied for must be clearly superscribed on top of the envelope.
  • All Semester Mark Sheets: Candidates must enclose copies of all semester mark sheets including the final year degree certificate, caste certificate, and experience letters.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR7
  • OBC2
  • SC2
  • ST2
  • Female1
Total Vacancies14

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• PGT (Regular): Level-08 (Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100)
• TGT (Regular): Level-07 (Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400)
• Art Master (Contractual): ₹70,500/- p.m.
• PEM/PTI-Cum-Matron (Contractual): ₹40,000/- p.m.
• Lab Assistant & LDC (Contractual): ₹30,000/- p.m.

Regular teaching staff entitled to 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Level 8 for PGT: Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100; Level 7 for TGT: Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400) plus DA and allowances as per Sainik Schools Society rules. Contractual staff receive consolidated pay (Art Master ₹70,500/-, PEM ₹40,000/-, Lab Assistant & LDC ₹30,000/-).

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Eligible and interested candidates must apply using the prescribed application form, which can be downloaded from the school website www.sainikschoolsambalpur.edu.in.

The application, along with attested copies of testimonials (certificates/documents) and the online fees payment receipt, must be sent through Ordinary Post/Registered Post/Speed Post (by Indian Postal Service only) to the following address:

Principal,
Sainik School Sambalpur,
PO- Basantpur, PS- Burla,
Via CA Chiplima,
Near Goshala,
Dist.- Sambalpur,
Odisha - 768025.

Candidates must clearly mention the name of the post applied for on the envelope. Incomplete applications, applications without the prescribed fee, or those received after the deadline of 07 September 2026 will be rejected summarily.

Candidates working in Central/State Govt/PSU/Autonomous Bodies/Universities should forward their application through the proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC), without which the candidate will be considered as a fresh applicant.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• General / OBC Candidates: ₹500/-
• SC / ST Candidates: ₹250/-
• Mode of Payment: Online bank transfer to SBI Account No. 44375075187 (IFSC: SBIN0017963). Fee receipt must be enclosed with the hardcopy application.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The physical application form along with self-attested documents and the online fee receipt must reach the Principal, Sainik School Sambalpur by Ordinary, Registered, or Speed Post on or before September 07, 2026.

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