Sainik School Tilaiya Recruitment 2026 Offline Form for Counselor, Art Master and More

Recruitment overview

Sainik School Tilaiya has invited offline applications for contractual appointments for the 2026-27 session. The school is located at Tilaiya Dam, District Koderma, Jharkhand. The vacancies are for teaching and specialist support roles and are initially for 11 months. Extension may be considered on the basis of performance review and institutional requirements.

Post-wise vacancies and category details

The advertisement covers 8 posts in total. Each post is tied to a specific category, so candidates should apply only if they match the reservation status and post eligibility.

Total vacancies notified are 8.

Important dates and contract period

The school has made the postal deadline clear in the advertisement. Candidates should plan their dispatch early because the school has also stated that it will not be responsible for postal delay.

The notification does not give a fixed exam or interview date. Shortlisted candidates are expected to be informed later by the school.

Eligibility for TGT posts

The TGT posts have the most detailed qualification structure. Candidates applying for TGT Social Science, TGT General Science Physics or TGT Maths should verify both the subject combination and the teacher training requirements.

• Four-year integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate, or a bachelor's degree with at least 50 percent marks in the concerned subject or combination of subjects and in aggregate.
• B.Ed or equivalent degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university.
• Pass in CTET Paper II conducted by CBSE in accordance with NCTE guidelines. The notice states this is compulsory for TGT posts.
• Proficiency in teaching in English medium.
• Knowledge of computer applications is desirable.

For TGT Social Science, the graduation combination should include any two among Geography, History, Economics and Political Science, with at least one of Geography or History. For TGT General Science Physics, the degree should be in Physics with any two of Mathematics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science or Statistics. For TGT Maths, the degree should be in Maths with any two of Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science or Statistics.

Eligibility for Counselor, Art Master, Music Teacher and Craft Instructor

For the non-TGT posts in this notice, the qualification rules are post-specific and candidates should match the exact pathway mentioned in the advertisement.

For Music Teacher and Craft & Workshop Instructor, experience in residential public school, proficiency in games and co-curricular activities, and knowledge of computer applications are listed as desirable.

Age limit and salary

The same age band applies to all seven post categories listed in the advertisement. The school has also separated the monthly fixed remuneration into two groups.

The notice treats these as consolidated fixed payments. Candidates should not expect regular service benefits attached to permanent school appointments.

Application fee and payment method

The application has to be sent with an account payee demand draft. The fee is non-refundable.

The demand draft should be drawn in favour of Principal, Sainik School Tilaiya, payable at State Bank of India, Sainik School Tilaiya Branch, Code 3502. Candidates should write their name, post applied for and complete mailing address on the reverse side of the demand draft.

Selection process

The notification does not mention direct appointment on the basis of application alone. Shortlisted candidates will be called for further stages.

1. The school will scrutinize received applications and shortlist eligible candidates.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be called for written test.
3. Where applicable, skill test will also be conducted.
4. Interview will follow as part of the final assessment.

No TA or DA will be paid to candidates who are called for written test, skill test and interview.

How to apply offline

The application process is fully offline. Candidates need to download the application form for the relevant post from the school website and submit it by post.

1. Download the vacancy advertisement and the post-specific application form from the school website.
2. Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational and experience details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all testimonials and certificates.
4. Prepare the required demand draft based on your category.
5. Include a self-addressed envelope affixed with Rs 55 postage stamp.
6. Write the name of the post applied for on the envelope.
7. Send the completed application so that it reaches the school on or before 11 May 2026.

The school has clearly stated that applications delayed in post will not create any right of consideration.

Documents required and postal address

A complete application packet should include the form, fee instrument and supporting documents. Incomplete applications can cause rejection during scrutiny.

• Duly filled application form for the relevant post
• Self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets
• Self-attested copies of experience certificates, if applicable
• CTET Paper II proof for TGT posts
• Category certificate for reserved posts, where applicable
• Demand draft of the prescribed amount
• Self-addressed envelope with Rs 55 stamp
• Recent passport-size photograph as required in the form

The application should reach:

The envelope should be superscribed with the post name for which the candidate is applying.

Accommodation and other important conditions

The notice includes a few practical terms that applicants should note before applying.

• Rent-free accommodation within the school campus may be provided if available, at the discretion of school authorities.
• Free meals along with cadets in Cadets Mess may also be provided if available.
• The school will not be responsible for postal delay.
• The administration reserves the right to cancel any vacancy if suitable candidates are not available or for administrative or policy reasons.
• Candidates already employed in any organisation or institution should apply through proper channel, as mentioned in the application forms.

These terms matter because the recruitment is contractual and school-specific, not part of a centralized Sainik Schools Society direct recruitment cycle.