Sainik School Sambalpur Recruitment 2026 — PGT, TGT & Support Staff, 14 Posts

Sainik School Sambalpur has invited offline applications for 14 posts — 5 PGT, 4 TGT, and 5 Support Staff roles — spanning Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Computer Science, Social Science, English, and non-teaching posts like Lower Division Clerk and Lab Assistant. The school explicitly states this is not a State or Central Government job, even though it operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence via the Sainik Schools Society. Applications must reach the school by post by 7 September 2026.

Who Should Apply

• PGT Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths (2 posts), Computer Science — a Master's degree (or equivalent 4-year integrated NCTE degree) with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject, plus a B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised institution.
• TGT Social Science, General Science, Mathematics, English — a Bachelor's/Honours degree (or equivalent NCTE integrated degree) with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject, plus a B.Ed, plus a qualifying CTET/TET score.
• PEM/PTI-cum-Matron (Female only, contractual) — a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Physical Education.
• Art Master (contractual) — a Bachelor's degree in Drawing/Painting/Fine Arts (or equivalent NCTE integrated degree) plus a B.Ed.
• Lab Assistant, Biology (contractual) — Intermediate Science (12th) or equivalent in the concerned subject.
• Lower Division Clerk (contractual) — Matriculation (10th) with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. in English or 35 w.p.m. in Hindi, plus shorthand knowledge.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Educational qualification is detailed above and varies by post — every PGT and TGT post specifically requires an NCTE-recognised B.Ed component, and TGT posts additionally require a qualifying CTET (Paper-II) or state TET score. All qualification, subject-combination, and experience requirements follow CBSE/KVS/NVS recruitment rules.

Age is calculated as on 31 August 2026 and differs by post: PGT Physics and PGT Computer Science require 21–40 years; TGT Social Science requires 21–35 years; PEM/PTI-cum-Matron, Art Master, and Lab Assistant require 21–50 years; and Lower Division Clerk requires 18–50 years. [VERIFY] — the exact age window for PGT Chemistry, Biology, Maths, and TGT General Science, Mathematics, and English isn't spelled out individually in the notification beyond the representative post in each pay-level group, so confirm your specific post's age band directly with the school before applying. The maximum age limit for any post is increased by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.

Since four different qualification levels apply across these posts with no single primary one, check the post-wise list above for the level that matches your own qualification.

Salary & Pay Scale

PGT posts carry Pay Level-8 (₹47,600–1,51,100) and TGT posts carry Pay Level-7 (₹44,900–1,42,400), both under the 7th CPC, plus DA and other allowances as per Sainik Schools Society Rules. The four contractual Support Staff posts carry a fixed consolidated monthly pay instead of a pay-level scale: PEM/PTI-cum-Matron gets ₹40,000, Art Master gets ₹70,500, and Lab Assistant and Lower Division Clerk each get ₹30,000. These posts follow the Sainik Schools Society's own pay rules, not standard Central Government pay rules, since the school is explicitly not a government organisation.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• General/UR, OBC, and all other candidates: ₹500
• SC/ST candidates: ₹250

Fee must be paid online, in advance, directly into the school's bank account — Name: Principal Sainik School Sambalpur; Account No.: 44375075187; Bank: State Bank of India; Branch Code: 017963; IFSC: SBIN0017963 — and the payment receipt must be attached to your application. Postal orders, demand drafts, or cash are not mentioned as accepted modes.

How to Apply

This is an offline recruitment — there is no online application portal.

1. Download the application form in the school's prescribed format from www.sainikschoolsambalpur.edu.in.
2. Pay the application fee online into the school's SBI account listed above, and keep the payment receipt.
3. Fill in the application form and attach self-attested copies of all educational and experience certificates, all semester mark sheets including your final-year pass mark sheet, your caste certificate if applicable, and a recent photograph taken within the last month.
4. Clearly write the name of the post you're applying for on the top of the envelope.
5. Send the completed application by Ordinary Post, Registered Post, or Speed Post (Indian Postal Service only) to: Principal, Sainik School Sambalpur, PO- Basantpur, PS- Burla, Via CA Chiplima, Near Goshala, Dist.- Sambalpur, Odisha – 768025. Courier, by-hand, or e-mail applications are not accepted.
6. Make sure your application physically reaches the school by 7 September 2026 — the school will not be responsible for postal delays of any kind.

How Are Candidates Selected

Written Test: The first stage for all posts. Only candidates who meet every eligibility criterion are called. Dates will be published on the school website in the second week of September 2026.

Class Demonstration / Physical / Skill / Trade Test: The second stage, applicable per post — teaching posts (PGT/TGT/PEM-PTI/Art Master) involve a class demonstration or physical/skill test, while Lower Division Clerk candidates would face a typing/shorthand-relevant assessment. Shortlisting for this stage is based on Written Test performance.

Interview: A third stage where applicable, based on performance in the earlier stages.

Document Verification: Candidates must bring original educational and professional qualification certificates for verification during the selection process itself — candidature is rejected without further justification if you can't produce them when asked.

No TA/DA is paid for attending any stage of the selection process.

Why This Job Matters

Sainik School Sambalpur operates under the Sainik Schools Society, which functions under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence to prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy and other forces. Despite that defence-linked mission, the school's own notification is explicit and upfront that this recruitment is not a State or Central Government job — an important distinction for anyone assuming Ministry of Defence involvement means Central Government service conditions, pension, or job security.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: The PGT/TGT posts suit qualified, B.Ed-holding teachers who want a residential-school teaching role with defined 7th CPC-linked pay levels; Lower Division Clerk suits a 10th-pass candidate with genuine typing and shorthand skills who's comfortable with a residential campus posting.

Who should think twice: Read the notification's own disclaimer carefully — "THIS IS NOT A STATE OR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT JOB" is stated explicitly, so don't apply expecting Central Government service rules, transferability, or pension benefits. The four Support Staff posts are also purely contractual — 11 months initially, extendable to another 11 months, capped at 3 years total — not long-term secure employment, whatever "PGT/TGT (Regular basis)" might suggest for the teaching posts by comparison.

Practical tip: The application fee must be paid online into the school's own SBI account before you send your form — there's no demand draft or postal-order option here, so don't skip this step or send a physical instrument by mistake; your receipt has to travel with the physical application by post regardless.

Documents Required

• Self-attested copies of essential/academic qualification certificates
• Self-attested copies of all semester mark sheets, including your final-year pass mark sheet
• Self-attested experience certificates, where applicable to your post
• Valid caste certificate, where claiming SC/ST/OBC reservation (OBC-NCL certificate valid for one year from date of issue)
• Online application fee payment receipt (₹500 or ₹250, paid to the school's SBI account)
• A recent photograph, taken within the last month
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), if you're currently working under Central/State Government, a PSU, an Autonomous Body, or a University — apply through proper channel with the NOC, or you'll be treated as a fresh candidate

What Happens After Selection

For the four contractual Support Staff posts, the engagement is purely temporary — initially for 11 months, with a provision for a further 11-month extension, and a total duration that will not exceed 3 years, subject to performance review and the school's institutional requirements. Selected candidates for these posts must be prepared to take on responsibilities within a residential school. [VERIFY] — the notification doesn't separately describe a probation period, medical examination, or joining formalities beyond the document verification stage.

Contact & Helpline

For queries, candidates can call the school on 9692200674, between 1000 and 1300 hours on working days. The school states all correspondence with candidates will be posted only on its official website, www.sainikschoolsambalpur.edu.in — no postal or e-mail communication will be sent to individual candidates, so check the website regularly rather than waiting for a personal reply.

Important Links

Common Questions

Is this a Central Government or Ministry of Defence government job?

No. The notification explicitly states, "THIS IS NOT A STATE OR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT JOB," even though the school operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence via the Sainik Schools Society.

What is the last date to apply?

Your application must physically reach the school by 7 September 2026 — courier, by-hand, and e-mail applications are not accepted.

Can a 10th-pass candidate apply?

Yes, for the Lower Division Clerk post specifically, which requires Matriculation with a specific typing speed. Every other post requires at least 12th (Intermediate Science) or a graduate/postgraduate degree.

Is the application fee refundable?

[VERIFY] — the notification doesn't state a refund policy for the application fee; it only specifies the amount, the bank account to pay into, and that the payment receipt must be attached to your application.

Are the Support Staff posts permanent?

No. PEM/PTI-cum-Matron, Art Master, Lab Assistant, and Lower Division Clerk are all contractual, initially for 11 months, extendable to a maximum of 3 years total — not permanent appointments.

Is age relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC candidates?

Yes. The maximum age limit for any post increases by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.

Do TGT candidates need to have cleared CTET or TET?

Yes, for the TGT posts specifically — a qualifying score in CTET (Paper-II) conducted by CBSE, or the state-level TET for secondary schools per NCTE guidelines, is an essential requirement.

How will I know my exam date and result?

The school states all updates and correspondence will be posted only on its official website — no individual postal or e-mail communication will be sent, so check www.sainikschoolsambalpur.edu.in regularly.

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