HS School Principal Recruitment 2026 in Assam-District wise Principal Recruitment Notification, Eligibility, Salary & Apply Process

HS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL RECRUITMENT 2026 IN ASSAM

Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens and permanent residents of Assam in prescribed Standard Form of Application for filling up of the vacant posts of Principal of different Provincialised Higher Swcondary Schools of Assam. Interested candidates who meet the required educational qualifications and teaching experience criteria may submit their applications within the prescribed time period.

RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Candidates should possess:

• MA / MSc / MCom degree from a UGC recognized university.
• B.T./B.Ed degree from a teacher training institute recognized by NCTE.
• Candidates must have a consistently good academic record.
• In respect of Hindi Teachers having Master Degree qualification , the Hindi Sikshan Parangat & Hindi Sikshan Nishant shall be considered equivalent to B.T./B.Ed.
• Degrees or certificates obtained from institutions located outside Assam that operate study centres within the state without recognition from DEC under UGC shall not be considered valid for employment purposes under the Education Department.
• However, qualifications obtained through recognized distance education institutions and universities like KKHSOU,IGNOU, IDOL under GU & Distance Education under DU approved by the competent authority shall remain acceptable for employment consideration according to existing rules.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Applicants must fulfill any of the following experience conditions:

• Minimum 15 years of service as a Post Graduate Teacher in Provincialised Higher Secondary Schools/H.S. & M.P. Schools/Senior Secondary Schools.
• Minimum 5 years of service as Vice-Principal in Provincialised Higher Secondary Schools/H.S. & M.P. Schools.
• Minimum 17 years of teaching experience as a Graduate Teacher in High School/Higher Secondary School/H.S. & M.P. School or a combination of these institutions.

AGE LIMIT

• Candidate age should not exceed 57 years as on 01 January 2026.

OTHER ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Candidates should possess:

• Strong leadership qualities
• Administrative ability
• Good communication skills
• Integrity and professional conduct

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Reservation of vacancies will be implemented according to the prevailing government rules and regulations.
• Only teaching and service experience acquired during the provincialised period of a school will be counted for eligibility purposes. Service rendered before provincialisation shall not be considered.
• Candidates must submit their applications through the proper official channel
• Application should be in prescribed Standard Form of Application
• Graduate Teachers or Demonstrators whose minimum educational qualification is a graduate degree and who possess at least 17 years of teaching experience in the Graduate Scale of Pay while holding a Graduate post in any Provincialised Secondary School shall be eligible to apply for the post of Principal, subject to fulfillment of other prescribed conditions.
• Additional Contractual Teachers who have been regularized through the Special Recruitment Drive conducted in the year 2025 shall also be considered eligible, provided they satisfy all eligibility conditions laid down under the Assam Secondary Education (Provincialised Schools) Service Rules and subsequent amendments.

IMPORTANT DATES

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates need to submit in prescribed Standard Form of Application through the proper channel.

Steps to apply:

• Fill in the prescribed Standard application form carefully.
• Attach all required educational and experience certificates.
• Submit the application through the prescribed process.
• Ensure the application reaches the authority within 15 days from the advertisement publication date.

WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION

The completed application form along with all required documents should be submitted through the proper channel to the following address:

  Inspector of Schools-cum-Member Secretary

District Selection Committee  

(District Where you want to Apply, Biswanath, Bongaigaon, Charaideo, Darrang, Dhemaji, Hailakandi, Kamrup Metro, Sivasagar, Sonitpur, South Salmara Mankachar)

Candidates are advised to ensure that the application reaches the concerned authority within the prescribed deadline mentioned in the official advertisement.

REVISED GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION OF PRINCIPAL

The Secondary Education Department, Government of Assam, has issued revised guidelines for the selection of Principals in Provincialized Higher Secondary Schools. The guidelines were notified vide Order No. ASE.706/2019/14 dated 22 June 2021 and prescribe a total of 36 marks for evaluating eligible candidates under the Assam Secondary Education (Provincialized Schools) Service Rules, 2018.

Marks Distribution for Principal Selection

1. Leadership Skills (4 Marks)

Marks are awarded based on the HSLC/AHM/HS examination results of the school where the candidate is serving as a teacher. For Graduate Teachers, HSLC Final Examination results are considered, while for Post Graduate Teachers, HS Final Examination results of the school are taken into account.

2. Administrative Ability (3 Marks)

Candidates can earn marks through awards and recognitions.

Conditions

• National Award must be awarded by the Government of India.
• State Award must be awarded by the Government of Assam.
• District Award must be awarded by the District Administration.

3. Integrity and Personality (3 Marks)

Marks are awarded based on ACR (Annual Confidential Report) for the last two years preceding the year of selection.

4. Academic Career (15 Marks)

HSLC Examination

HS Final Examination

BA/B.Sc/B.Com Examination

MA/M.Sc/M.Com Examination

B.Ed./Hindi Shikshan Parangat

5. Experience (6 Marks)

Experience as Graduate Teacher

• 1 mark for every 2 years of experience beyond 17 years of service.
• Maximum: 2 Marks.

Experience as Post Graduate Teacher

• 1 mark for every 2 years of experience beyond 15 years of service.
• Maximum: 2 Marks.

Experience as In-Charge Principal

• 1 mark for each year of experience.
• Maximum: 2 Marks.

6. Excellence in Sports and Extracurricular Activities (5 Marks)

Marks are awarded for participation and proficiency in sports and extracurricular activities.

Candidates must produce certificates issued by competent authorities for claiming marks under this category.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Candidates must carefully check all eligibility criteria before submitting the application form.
• The age of applicants should not exceed the prescribed age limit
• Applications should be submitted only in the prescribed format through the proper channel.
• All educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, and supporting documents should be attached with the application form.
• Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date may be rejected.
• Candidates must ensure that all information provided in the application form is accurate and valid.
• Reservation rules will be applicable as per existing Government norms.
• Applicants are advised to keep a copy of the submitted application form and documents for future reference.
• Fractional percentages shall be rounded off.
• Experience in venture schools or other non-recognized institutions will not be counted.