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.

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.