Sainik School Jhunjhunu Recruitment 2026 — PGT, TGT, Lab Assistant & Other Posts, 18 Vacancies

Sainik School Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan), run by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence, has invited offline applications for 18 regular and contractual posts — including 3 Lab Assistant posts (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) alongside PGT, TGT, Counsellor, UDC, LDC, Driver and other support-staff roles. Applications must reach the school by post before 12 September 2026. [Note: unlike student admission to Sainik Schools, which runs through NTA's centralised AISSEE exam, staff recruitment like this one is conducted independently by each Sainik School — this notice covers only Sainik School Jhunjhunu, not a pan-India drive.]

Who Should Apply

• PGT (Physics/Chemistry/Maths) — Regular: Master's degree in the subject (50%+) with B.Ed, or an equivalent PG plus integrated B.Ed–M.Ed.
• TGT (Maths/English/Social Science) — Regular: Bachelor's degree in the subject with B.Ed and a CTET/STET (Level-2) pass.
• Lab Assistant (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) — Contractual: 12th/Intermediate pass with Science, including the relevant subject.
• Counsellor — Contractual: Graduate/PG in Psychology, Child Development, or a Diploma in Career Guidance and Counselling.
• UDC, LDC, Driver, Electrician-cum-Pump Operator, Nursing Sister, PEM/PTI-cum-Matron, Art Master, Music Teacher/Band Master — Contractual: requirements range from Matriculation (Driver, LDC, Electrician) through a Bachelor's degree (UDC, PEM/PTI) to a nursing diploma/degree (Nursing Sister), each with post-specific experience or trade requirements.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Age (as on 30 September 2026): 21–40 years for PGT posts, 21–35 years for TGT posts, and 18–50 years for all contractual posts (Counsellor, Lab Assistant, UDC, LDC, Driver, Electrician-cum-Pump Operator, Nursing Sister, PEM/PTI-cum-Matron, Art Master, Music Teacher/Band Master). Category-wise age relaxation beyond this wide contractual band isn't separately specified in the notification. Qualification requirements are specific to each post — a 12th-pass Science candidate qualifies for Lab Assistant, while PGT/TGT posts need a postgraduate or graduate degree plus B.Ed (and, for TGT, a CTET/STET pass).

Salary & Pay Scale

Regular posts are paid on the 7th CPC pay matrix: PGT at Pay Level-8 (₹47,600 basic) and TGT at Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 basic), plus other allowances as applicable [VERIFY: the notification doesn't state the exact allowance amounts]. Contractual posts carry a fixed consolidated monthly pay: ₹63,758 (Counsellor), ₹46,720 (Music Teacher/Band Master), ₹38,250 (Lab Assistant, UDC, Nursing Sister), and ₹31,840 (Driver). Rent-free accommodation on the school campus may be provided, at the school's discretion, in addition to pay.

Important Dates

Application Fee

₹500 for General/OBC candidates, ₹250 for SC/ST candidates — payable only by a crossed, non-refundable Demand Draft in favour of 'Principal, Sainik School Jhunjhunu,' payable at SBI Collectorate Branch, Jhunjhunu (Branch Code 32040). No other payment mode (UPI, postal order, cheque, cash) is accepted.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the 'Recruitment' tab at ssjhunjhunu.com.
2. Fill in a separate application for each post you're applying to, listing your marks in every exam from Class 10th onward.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all mark sheets/certificates, two passport-size photographs, and your category certificate (if claiming SC/ST/OBC reservation).
4. Attach the crossed Demand Draft for the application fee, write 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ___' in capital letters on the envelope, and send it only by Speed Post to: The Principal, Sainik School Jhunjhunu, Vill & Post – Dorasar, District – Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan – 333021, to reach on or before 12 September 2026. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

How Are Candidates Selected

The Written Examination is 100 marks for academic posts (PGT/TGT/Counsellor/PEM/Art Master/Lab Assistant/Music Teacher — General Knowledge 15, General English 15, Basic Maths 10, Subject Test 60) or 50 marks for administrative posts (UDC/LDC/Driver/Electrician/Nursing Sister — General Knowledge 5, General English 10, Basic Maths 10, Subject Test 25). Only candidates who clear the minimum qualifying marks proceed to a Skill Test/Class Demonstration and Interview, as applicable to the post, followed by physical verification of original documents.

Why This Job Matters

Sainik Schools are residential institutions under the Ministry of Defence that prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy and other armed-forces careers, so teaching and support staff here work on an English-medium, defence-affiliated residential campus rather than a typical day school. Regular posts (PGT/TGT) carry an All-India-transferability clause and become permanent after a one-year probation, while contractual posts run for a fixed term (up to 11 months, extendable to 3 years) with no claim to regularisation.

The FreshersLike Take

This is a strong fit if you want a residential-campus teaching or support role with defence-adjacent stability and don't mind that PGT/TGT postings carry an All-India transfer clause. Think twice if you're applying for a contractual post expecting it to convert to permanent — the notification is explicit that contractual staff 'shall not have any claim or right for appointment on regular basis,' even after a 3-year extension. Practical tip: apply separately for each post you're eligible for (a single combined application isn't accepted), and get your Demand Draft from the specified SBI branch in the exact format — a DD from the wrong branch or payment by any other mode gets the application rejected outright.

Documents Required

• Self-attested mark sheets and certificates for every qualifying exam from Class 10th onward
• Two passport-size photographs (without headgear/cap)
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC), in the prescribed Central Government format, if claiming reservation or fee concession
• Crossed Demand Draft for the application fee (SBI, Collectorate Branch, Jhunjhunu)
• Experience/professional certificates relevant to the post applied for (e.g., B.Ed, CTET/STET, ITI trade certificate, driving licence, nursing diploma)

Important Links

Common Questions

Is there an online application option?

No. Applications must be sent only by Speed Post on the prescribed form downloaded from ssjhunjhunu.com — hand-delivered or courier applications are not accepted.

Can I apply for more than one post in a single application?

No. A separate application form is required for each post you're applying to.

What is the exact last date?

12 September 2026 — this is the date the application must reach the school, not the date you post it, so factor in postal transit time.

Are contractual posts eligible for regularisation later?

No. The notification states contractual engagement, even if extended up to 3 years, carries no claim or right to a regular appointment.

What is the age limit for the Lab Assistant post?

18 to 50 years as on 30 September 2026, since it's a contractual post.

Is accommodation provided?

Rent-free accommodation may be provided on the school campus at the school's discretion, if available — it isn't guaranteed for every post.