Sainik School Goalpara Vacancy 2026: Ward Boy, Quarter Master, PGT Physics & Other Posts Explained
Sainik School Goalpara (Assam) has released Advertisement No. SSG/03/2026 for 13 vacancies across 12 different posts. The list covers teachers (PGT and TGT), office staff, a Band Master, a Mess Manager, a Horse Riding Instructor and 2 Ward Boy seats. The school is run by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence, so this is a central-government school job with a residential campus. Pay goes up to ₹57,120 per month for PGT Physics, and most posts also get accommodation. If you are looking for government jobs in Assam, read on.
There is no online form here. You must send a paper application by post or by hand so that it reaches the school by 12 November 2026. Qualifications range from Matriculation for Ward Boy and LDC up to a Master’s degree with B.Ed. for PGT Physics. In this guide from GovtJobsAlert.in you will find the post-wise vacancy and category, eligibility, pay, selection steps, fee and the exact postal steps. Please read the section for your own post carefully, because the rules differ a lot from post to post.
What are the Key Highlights of Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026?
Sainik School Goalpara is a residential public school affiliated to CBSE, Delhi. Only Quarter Master is a regular post; the other 11 posts are on contract. A regular post means Level 5 pay with allowances and pension benefits, while a contract post pays a fixed monthly amount for a limited period. Both are real jobs with real campus life, but decide which suits you before you spend money on a Demand Draft.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sainik School Goalpara (Assam), under Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence |
| Advertisement No. | SSG/03/2026 dated 03 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 13 (12 post types) |
| Nature of Posts | 1 regular (Quarter Master), 12 contractual |
| Mode of Application | Offline – by post or by hand |
| Last Date (Receipt) | 12 November 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 50 years (21 to 50 for PGT and TGT) |
| Job Location | Sainik School Goalpara, Rajapara, Goalpara, Assam |
How Many Vacancies are in Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026?
Every post carries a different reserved category, so check the row for your post before you apply.
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter Master (Regular) | UR | 1 |
| PGT (Physics) | ST | 1 |
| TGT (Mathematics) | OBC | 1 |
| TGT (Social Science) | OBC | 1 |
| Band Master | UR | 1 |
| PTI Cum Matron (Female) | UR | 1 |
| Mess Manager | UR | 1 |
| LDC | EWS | 1 |
| Ward Boy | ST 1 / UR 1 | 2 |
| Office Superintendent | UR | 1 |
| System Administrator (IT Hardware & Networking) | UR | 1 |
| Horse Riding Instructor | UR | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
PGT Physics is reserved for ST, both TGT posts for OBC and LDC for EWS. If you do not belong to that category, those seats are not open to you. Ward Boy is the only post with two seats, one ST and one UR. PTI Cum Matron is a post for female candidates only.
What is the Eligibility for Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Post | Essential Requirement |
|---|---|
| Quarter Master | B.A. / B.Com., AND either at least 5 years as UDC stores or Quarter Master, or Ex-Serviceman (preferably JCO) with at least 10 years in handling and accounting of stores |
| PGT (Physics) | NCTE integrated PG course in the subject with B.Ed. component (50%), OR Master’s degree with at least 50% in the subject (subject also studied at graduation) AND one of: B.Ed. (50%), 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. (50%) or 4-year NCTE integrated degree with B.Ed. component (50%) |
| TGT (Maths and Social Science) | Graduation route with 50% plus B.Ed. (details below) AND CTET or STET qualified |
| Band Master | Potential Band Master / Band Major / Drum Major Course at AEC Training College and Centre, Pachmarhi, OR equivalent Naval or Air Force course |
| PTI Cum Matron (Female) | Recognised Diploma in Physical Education, and ability to speak and understand Assamese, Hindi and English |
| Mess Manager | Matriculation, Diploma or Degree in catering, at least 5 years running a catering organisation independently, ability to keep Mess accounts, computer knowledge |
| LDC | Matriculation, typing at least 40 words per minute, proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet |
| Ward Boy | Matriculation or equivalent, and able to converse fluently in English |
| Office Superintendent | Graduate, AND either 5 years in a supervisory office post (Govt or commercial) or 7 years as UDC or equivalent in the school; must correspond independently in English |
| System Administrator | B.Sc. (CS, IT or Information Systems), OR BCA, OR B.E. / B.Tech (CS, IT or ECE), OR 3-year Diploma (CS, IT, Computer Engg or ECE) with relevant experience, OR Class XII plus 1-year ITI or Govt Diploma in Computer Hardware & Networking |
| Horse Riding Instructor | Intermediate or equivalent, and qualified in Horse Riding / Risaldar Course |
For Office Superintendent, the graduation condition is waived for ex-servicemen who reached JCO rank in the clerical cadre and for Ex-Defence Service Officers. The diploma route for System Administrator needs relevant experience; the other routes do not say so.
TGT Qualification Routes and Subject Rules
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Route 1 | 4-year NCTE integrated degree with B.Ed., 50% in the subject and in aggregate |
| Route 2 | Bachelor’s or Honours degree with 50% in the subject, combination and aggregate, AND one of: B.Ed. (50%), 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. (50%) or 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) from RCI (50%) |
| Route 3 | Post-Graduation in the subject with 55%, plus 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with 50% |
| Teacher Eligibility Test | CTET (CBSE) or STET qualified – compulsory |
| TGT Maths subjects | Maths for 3 years / 6 semesters; Physics for 1 year / 2 semesters; one of Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science or Statistics for 1 year / 2 semesters |
| TGT Maths bar | Candidates with B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics or Chemistry are not eligible |
| TGT Social Science subjects | Any two of History, Geography, Economics and Political Science; one must be History or Geography for 3 years / 6 semesters, the second for 1 year / 2 semesters |
Candidates who studied under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with these subjects can also apply. If you enter through the B.Ed. (Special Education) route, you must complete an NCTE-recognised 6-month Special Programme in Elementary Education after appointment. Teaching aspirants can browse more teaching jobs, and Ward Boy or LDC hopefuls can see other 10th pass government jobs.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit (as on 12 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| PGT (Physics), TGT (Maths), TGT (Social Science) | 21 to 50 years |
| All other 9 posts | 18 to 50 years |
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The notification does not mention any age relaxation for any category, so treat 50 years as the upper limit for everyone. Work out your exact age on 12 November 2026, the date printed in the advertisement.
What is the Salary for Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Monthly Pay | Accommodation / Mess |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter Master (Regular) | ₹29,200 (Level 5, 7th CPC) plus allowances | Accommodation as applicable |
| PGT (Physics) | ₹57,120 consolidated | Accommodation and food in Cadets’ Mess |
| TGT (Mathematics) | ₹53,880 consolidated | Accommodation and food in Cadets’ Mess |
| TGT (Social Science) | ₹53,880 consolidated | Accommodation and food in Cadets’ Mess |
| Office Superintendent | ₹42,480 consolidated | Accommodation in school premises |
| Band Master | ₹40,880 consolidated | Accommodation and food in Cadets’ Mess |
| Mess Manager | ₹40,880 consolidated | Accommodation in school premises |
| Horse Riding Instructor | ₹40,000 consolidated | Accommodation as applicable |
| System Administrator | ₹30,000 consolidated | Free accommodation |
| PTI Cum Matron (Female) | ₹25,200 consolidated | Accommodation and food in Cadets’ Mess |
| LDC | ₹23,880 consolidated | Accommodation as applicable |
| Ward Boy | ₹21,600 consolidated | Accommodation and food in Cadets’ Mess |
The Quarter Master post is regular, so along with Level 5 pay it carries LTC, NPS, Gratuity and other perks as per Sainik Schools Society rules. All other posts pay a fixed consolidated amount with no allowances mentioned.
Free or school-provided housing, and food in the Cadets’ Mess for several posts, means much of this pay can be saved.
If you hold a B.Ed. and are in the right category, the teaching posts are clearly the best paid here. If you are 10th pass, Ward Boy and LDC are your realistic options, and LDC needs a typing speed you should test at home first.
Contract Period
| Posts | Contract Terms |
|---|---|
| PGT, both TGTs, Band Master, PTI Cum Matron, Mess Manager, LDC, Ward Boy | Initial 11 months, extendable year by year on performance review; one-month break every year; total never more than 3 years |
| Office Superintendent, System Administrator, Horse Riding Instructor | Only 11 months |
Please note this before you resign from a current job. Renewal each year depends on a formal performance review covering four quarterly reports, so a contract post is not guaranteed for the full three years.
What is the Selection Process for Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Only shortlisted applicants meeting all eligibility criteria are called |
| Written Test | One hour: General Knowledge, General English, Basic Mathematics and a Subject Test; qualifying marks set by the Board of Officers |
| Class Demonstration / Skill Test | Only for those who qualify the written test (as applicable to the post) |
| Personal Interview | As applicable; interview date will be sent by e-mail |
| Post Group | After the Written Test |
|---|---|
| PGT, TGTs, Band Master, PTI Cum Matron, Horse Riding Instructor | Class Demonstration / Skill Test and Personal Interview; extra marks for higher qualification and relevant experience |
| Office Superintendent, Quarter Master, Mess Manager, LDC, Ward Boy, System Administrator | Skill Test and Personal Interview |
The selection date will be announced later, so keep an eye on your e-mail. For written-test practice, go through a general syllabus and exam pattern guide covering GK, English and basic maths. Teachers should also prepare a short demonstration lesson in their subject, and skill-test posts like LDC or System Administrator should practise the actual work, because the written test only gets you to the next round.
How to Apply Offline for Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the official notification (link in Essential Links below); the 4-page application format is printed at the end of it |
| 2 | Fill the form, paste a recent passport-size photograph and write your full address, e-mail and contact number |
| 3 | Attach your resume and attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, category certificate and experience certificates |
| 4 | Attach a Demand Draft for the fee in favour of “Principal, Sainik School, Goalpara”, payable at SBI Mornai (Code No. 9148) |
| 5 | Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ………… (REGULAR/CONTRACTUAL)” on top of the envelope |
| 6 | Send it by post or by hand to: The Principal, Sainik School Goalpara, PO: Rajapara, Dist: Goalpara, Assam – 783133, so that it reaches by 12 November 2026 |
The Demand Draft and your experience certificates are the two papers you cannot afford to miss. An application without the DD is not accepted, and experience without a certificate is not counted.
The form has space for only one post and one DD; the notification does not say how to apply for two posts. Keep a photocopy of everything you send, along with the postal receipt.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
These are the lines many candidates skip, and each one can end your application.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| No Demand Draft | Applications without a Demand Draft will not be accepted |
| Late receipt | Applications received after the last date will not be accepted |
| Experience proof | Experience without relevant certificates will not be taken into consideration |
| Wrong information | Any misrepresentation or material omission makes you liable to immediate rejection of candidature or employment at any stage |
| Travel cost | TA/DA is not admissible for the interview; be ready to stay an extra day at your own arrangement |
| Vacancy may be cancelled | The school reserves the right to cancel any vacancy for administrative or policy reasons, without giving a reason, before or after the interview |
| Citizenship | Only Indian citizens can apply |
What are the Important Dates for Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 03 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 12 November 2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 12 November 2026 |
| Selection / Written Test Date | To be intimated later |
| Interview Date | Will be intimated through e-mail |
Remember that 12 November is the date the form must reach the school, not the posting date. Speed Post can take several days to Goalpara, so post it early.
What is the Application Fee for Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹300 |
| SC / ST / OBC | ₹200 |
| EWS | Not separately mentioned in the notification |
The fee is non-refundable and is paid only through a Demand Draft. If you are EWS, the notification does not print a separate amount, so confirm with the school before you send your DD.
Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF with Application Form
- Visit Sainik School Goalpara Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Assam Government Jobs Telegram Channel
A job at a Sainik School gives you a disciplined campus, a steady monthly income and, for most posts, a place to live. Pick the post that matches your qualification and category, get your Demand Draft made this week, and post your application well before 12 November 2026. For more openings in your state, check our Assam government jobs page and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for fresh updates.