Sainik School Recruitment Announced for 25 Teaching and Non-Teaching Posts at Nagrota and Bijapur; September 25 Last Date

• Sainik Schools Nagrota and Bijapur have announced 25 teaching and non-teaching vacancies.
• Posts include PGT, TGT, Lab Assistant, Counselor, Ward Boy, MTS and others.
• Offline applications for both schools close September 25, 2026.

Two Sainik Schools have opened separate recruitment drives for a combined 25 teaching and non-teaching vacancies in 2026. Sainik School Nagrota in Jammu has eight vacancies for Lab Assistant, Ward Boy, Band Master, PEM/PTI-cum-Matron and Counselor, while Sainik School Bijapur in Karnataka is filling 17 PGT, TGT, Craft Instructor, Nursing Assistant and General Employee (MTS) positions.

Both Sainik School recruitments have September 25, 2026 as the last date for receipt of applications. However, these are separate recruitment exercises with different eligibility conditions, salary structures and application requirements. Candidates interested in vacancies at both institutions must apply separately to each school.

Total Vacancy Details

Together, the two recruitment drives account for 25 vacancies. Sainik School Bijapur has the larger recruitment with 17 posts, compared with eight at Sainik School Nagrota.

Sainik School Nagrota Vacancy Details

Sainik School Nagrota is recruiting for five different positions. Ward Boy has the highest number of openings with four vacancies.

Sainik School Bijapur Vacancy Details

The 17 Bijapur vacancies include teaching positions at PGT and TGT levels along with Craft Instructor, Nursing Assistant and General Employee posts.

The Bijapur vacancy count may increase or decrease according to the requirements of the school.

Qualification for Sainik School Nagrota Posts

The educational requirements at Nagrota vary considerably because the recruitment covers academic support, residential, sports and counseling positions.

For Ward Boy, higher qualifications along with spoken English, sports, computer and First Aid knowledge are listed as desirable.

Residential school experience, participation in sports and an NCC certificate are desirable for the PEM/PTI-cum-Matron position.

For Counselor, desirable credentials include one year of career counseling experience, knowledge of placement bureau functions, RCI registration and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Qualification for Sainik School Bijapur Posts

The Bijapur recruitment includes both teaching and support positions, with qualifications ranging from Class 10 to postgraduate level.

Candidates applying for TGT posts should carefully check the detailed subject combinations prescribed for the individual teaching discipline.

Computer knowledge, English proficiency and previous experience in a boarding school are desirable for applicable positions.

Age Limits for Nagrota Recruitment

The maximum age for the Nagrota vacancies is stated as 50 years. The minimum age differs for certain posts.

Candidates applying for PEM/PTI-cum-Matron or Counselor should be at least 21 years old. For the other listed positions, the stated minimum age is 18 years.

Applicants should check the official Nagrota recruitment notice for the precise post-wise age calculation date and any applicable relaxation.

Age Limits for Bijapur Recruitment

Sainik School Bijapur has separate age ranges depending on the post.

Age must be calculated according to the cut-off date specified in Advertisement No. 01/2026.

Sainik School Nagrota Salary

Nagrota has specified fixed monthly remuneration for each advertised position.

Free accommodation is stated for the advertised posts subject to the applicable conditions. Free messing with cadets is also provided for Ward Boy, Band Master, PEM/PTI-cum-Matron and Counselor according to the specified vacation or break-period conditions.

Sainik School Bijapur Salary

The Bijapur positions carry different basic pay depending on the post.

Additional benefits stated for applicable Bijapur positions include accommodation subject to availability, DA, medical allowance, subsidized education for two children, LTC, bonus and pension-related benefits according to the terms governing the appointment.

Application Fee

The fee requirements differ between the two recruitments.

For Bijapur, the ₹500 non-refundable fee must be paid through a Demand Draft in favour of “Principal, Sainik School Bijapur,” payable at SBI, Sainik School Campus.

Applications submitted without the prescribed Bijapur fee are liable to rejection.

Selection Process

Selection at Sainik School Bijapur may include shortlisting followed by a written test, practical test and/or interview depending on the post. Final selection will be based on performance in the applicable selection stages.

Candidates will not receive TA/DA for attending the selection tests or joining the post.

For Sainik School Nagrota, candidates should follow the post-specific selection procedure stated in the official notification rather than assuming that the same selection stages used by Bijapur will apply.

Important Dates

Both recruitment drives have the same application closing date, but candidates should treat them as separate applications.

How to Apply for Sainik School Nagrota Recruitment 2026

Candidates interested in the eight Nagrota vacancies must apply through offline mode.

1. Visit the Sainik School Nagrota website at sainikschoolnagrota.com.
2. Download the recruitment notification and prescribed application form.
3. Check the eligibility conditions for the Lab Assistant, Ward Boy, Band Master, PEM/PTI-cum-Matron or Counselor post.
4. Complete the application with the required personal, educational and experience information.
5. Attach the prescribed photograph and self-attested copies of educational, age, identity, category and experience documents, as applicable.
6. Complete any other enclosures prescribed in the official notification.
7. Send the completed application through the mode and to the postal address specified by Sainik School Nagrota.
8. Ensure that the application reaches the school by September 25, 2026.
9. Retain a copy of the application and postal proof for reference.

Candidates should use the exact postal address stated in the official Nagrota notification.

How to Apply for Sainik School Bijapur Recruitment 2026

The 17 Bijapur vacancies also require an offline application, but the procedure includes a Demand Draft and self-addressed envelope.

1. Visit the Sainik School Bijapur website at sssbj.in and download the prescribed application form for Advertisement No. 01/2026.
2. Fill in the application completely and sign it.
3. Prepare a Demand Draft of ₹500 in favour of “Principal, Sainik School Bijapur,” payable at SBI, Sainik School Campus.
4. Attach copies of the required educational, experience, caste and other applicable certificates along with the prescribed photograph.
5. Enclose a self-addressed envelope carrying ₹55 in postage stamps for Speed Post communication.
6. Place the completed application, Demand Draft and supporting documents together.
7. Send the application by Speed Post to: Principal, Sainik School Bijapur, Athani Road, District Vijayapura, Karnataka – 586108.
8. Ensure that the complete application reaches the school on or before September 25, 2026.
9. Keep a copy of the application and postal receipt for future reference.

Important Links

Candidates planning to apply to both Sainik Schools must submit two separate applications and follow each institution’s qualification, fee, document and postal requirements independently.