- Applications are invited for contractual positions at Sainik School Satara under the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.
- All posts are on a three-year contract with a one-month break after every 11 months of service, subject to performance review.
- The school reserves the right to modify or cancel vacancies due to administrative or policy reasons.
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- No TA/DA will be provided for the interview.
- Separate applications are required for each post.
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🎓 Diploma
🎓 B.A.
🎓 MBBS
🎓 B.Sc. Nursing
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Contractual Vacancies at Sainik School Satara
Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi
Total Vacancies
8
Job Location
Sainik School Satara, Satara - 415001, Maharashtra
Apply Deadline
09 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi (SSS-MoD) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), B.A. (bachelor's-degree), MBBS (mbbs), B.Sc. Nursing (bsc-nursing), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 8 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹23,000 - ₹40,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 50 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Medical Officer**: Desirable: Higher qualifications and experience in residential schools. - **Counsellor**: Desirable: One year of counselling experience, psychotherapy training, and psychometric assessment experience. - **Riding Instructor**: Desirable: Horse Riding Instructor Course completion and experience in residential schools. - **Quartermaster**: Desirable: Quartermaster’s Course completion and basic computer knowledge. - **Ward Boy**: Desirable: Experience in residential schools. - **PEM/PTI cum Matron**: Desirable: Experience in residential public schools. - **Nursing Sister**: Desirable: Higher qualifications and experience in residential public schools. |
| Application Fee | • General and OBC candidates: Rs. 250/- (non-refundable Demand Draft). • SC/ST candidates: No application fee. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Medical Officer (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR):
- Essential: MBBS degree, availability to attend school dispensary at least 5 days a week for 2+ hours daily, and reside within 5 km of the school for emergency availability.
- Desirable: Higher qualifications, experience in residential schools, and add-on courses in psychotherapy, ADHD, behavioral issues, and emotional intelligence.
- Counsellor (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR):
- Essential: Graduate/Post Graduate in Psychology, Child Development, or Career Guidance & Counselling with at least 50% marks.
- Desirable: One year of counselling experience, psychotherapy training, psychometric assessment experience, and knowledge of local language.
- Riding Instructor (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR):
- Essential: Matriculation, experience in horse management (stable maintenance, health, hygiene, first aid, equestrian sports), and ability to teach horse riding. Candidate must stay on campus.
- Desirable: Horse Riding Instructor Course completion and experience in residential schools or horse riding clubs.
- Quartermaster (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR):
- Essential: BA/B.Com degree and at least 5 years of experience as UDC Stores or Quartermaster, or an ex-serviceman with at least 10 years of experience in handling and accounting of stores.
- Desirable: Quartermaster’s Course completion, basic computer knowledge, and Campus Security Course.
- Ward Boy (Contractual) (2 vacancies, UR):
- Essential: Matriculation or equivalent with fluent English conversation skills.
- Desirable: BA/B.Sc/B.Com degree, sports/art/music attainments, and experience in residential schools.
- PEM/PTI cum Matron (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR - Reserved for Female):
- Essential: Matriculation or equivalent with fluent English conversation skills, and willingness to stay in the Girls Hostel.
- Desirable: Proficiency in games/sports, Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed. or D.P.Ed.), and experience in residential public schools.
- Nursing Sister (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR - Reserved for Female):
- Essential: Nursing diploma/degree or ex-serviceman of Medical Assistant trade with at least 5 years of service after training. Candidate must stay on campus.
- Desirable: Higher qualifications, experience in residential public schools, and communication in English.
- Essential: MBBS degree, availability to attend school dispensary at least 5 days a week for 2+ hours daily, and reside within 5 km of the school for emergency availability.
- Desirable: Higher qualifications, experience in residential schools, and add-on courses in psychotherapy, ADHD, behavioral issues, and emotional intelligence.
- Counsellor (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR):
- Essential: Graduate/Post Graduate in Psychology, Child Development, or Career Guidance & Counselling with at least 50% marks.
- Desirable: One year of counselling experience, psychotherapy training, psychometric assessment experience, and knowledge of local language.
- Riding Instructor (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR):
- Essential: Matriculation, experience in horse management (stable maintenance, health, hygiene, first aid, equestrian sports), and ability to teach horse riding. Candidate must stay on campus.
- Desirable: Horse Riding Instructor Course completion and experience in residential schools or horse riding clubs.
- Quartermaster (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR):
- Essential: BA/B.Com degree and at least 5 years of experience as UDC Stores or Quartermaster, or an ex-serviceman with at least 10 years of experience in handling and accounting of stores.
- Desirable: Quartermaster’s Course completion, basic computer knowledge, and Campus Security Course.
- Ward Boy (Contractual) (2 vacancies, UR):
- Essential: Matriculation or equivalent with fluent English conversation skills.
- Desirable: BA/B.Sc/B.Com degree, sports/art/music attainments, and experience in residential schools.
- PEM/PTI cum Matron (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR - Reserved for Female):
- Essential: Matriculation or equivalent with fluent English conversation skills, and willingness to stay in the Girls Hostel.
- Desirable: Proficiency in games/sports, Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed. or D.P.Ed.), and experience in residential public schools.
- Nursing Sister (Contractual) (1 vacancy, UR - Reserved for Female):
- Essential: Nursing diploma/degree or ex-serviceman of Medical Assistant trade with at least 5 years of service after training. Candidate must stay on campus.
- Desirable: Higher qualifications, experience in residential public schools, and communication in English.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email or post about the examination date, venue, and type (not specified in the notification).
- Examination venue: Sainik School Satara.
- Examination venue: Sainik School Satara.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST
📂 Required Documents
- Attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Experience certificate (if applicable).
- One self-addressed envelope (9”X4”) with Rs. 56/- postage stamps affixed.
- Demand Draft of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for General and OBC categories, drawn in favor of ‘Principal, Sainik School Satara’ and payable at Satara. SC/ST candidates are exempt from this fee.
- Photocopy of ID (Aadhar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, or Voter ID).
- Attested copies of caste certificate (if applicable, for OBC/SC/ST categories) and NCL certificate for OBC candidates.
- Experience certificate (if applicable).
- One self-addressed envelope (9”X4”) with Rs. 56/- postage stamps affixed.
- Demand Draft of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for General and OBC categories, drawn in favor of ‘Principal, Sainik School Satara’ and payable at Satara. SC/ST candidates are exempt from this fee.
- Photocopy of ID (Aadhar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, or Voter ID).
- Attested copies of caste certificate (if applicable, for OBC/SC/ST categories) and NCL certificate for OBC candidates.
💳 Application Fee Details
• General and OBC candidates: Rs. 250/- (non-refundable Demand Draft).
• SC/ST candidates: No application fee.
• SC/ST candidates: No application fee.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Medical Officer position at Sainik School Satara?
There is 1 vacancy for the Medical Officer position at Sainik School Satara.
Q.
What is the consolidated pay for the Counsellor position?
The consolidated pay for the Counsellor position is Rs. 39,000/- per month.
Q.
Is there an application fee for candidates applying for Sainik School Satara vacancies?
Yes, General and OBC candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 250/- via Demand Draft. SC/ST candidates are exempt from this fee.
Q.
What is the last date to submit applications for these vacancies?
The last date to submit applications is 09 October 2026.
Q.
Where should the application be submitted?
Applications should be submitted by post or in hand to Principal, Sainik School Satara, Satara - 415001, Maharashtra.