Sainik School Kunjpura Recruitment 2026: 15 Posts Open — 6 TGT + 9 Staff, Offline Applications Close 31 October

Last verified: 24 October 2026. All details below — ✅ CONFIRMED against two independent reports of the official advertisement (9curry and IndiaNewJobs), which agree on posts, dates, fees, age limits and pay. The official school website is www.sskunjpura.org — download the actual notification PDF from there before sending your application, since only the official notice carries the final terms.

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What happened

Sainik School Kunjpura (Karnal, Haryana) — one of the oldest Sainik Schools, which made the news this morning for its 45 cadets clearing the NDA written exam — has announced recruitment for 15 teaching and non-teaching posts spanning regular and contractual engagement. Applications opened on 25 September 2026 and the last date is 31 October 2026, leaving just seven days.

The post break-up:

Why it matters

This is the biggest Sainik School staff round open right now. For comparison, Sainik School Chittorgarh’s 5-post regular-basis round closes on 7 November 2026, and Goalpara’s 13-post round closes on 12 November 2026. Kunjpura’s deadline is the earliest of the three — and because the application travels by post, waiting until the last day means it arrives after the deadline. Read the school’s background on our Sainik School Kunjpura profile.

Who can apply

Age limits (as on 31 October 2026):

• TGT posts: 21–35 years
• Band Master: 21–50 years
• Horse Riding Instructor, Mess Manager, Nursing Sister, Ward Boys: 18–50 years

Qualifications (per the official notice, as reported):

• TGTs: graduation in the relevant subject + B.Ed. + CTET/STET.
• Horse Riding Instructor: Class 10 pass + Horse Riding Instructor course.
• Band Master: Band Master / Band Major / Drum Major or an equivalent course.
• Mess Manager: Class 10 pass + 5 years of experience.
• Nursing Sister (female): Nursing Diploma / GNM / B.Sc Nursing + experience.
• Ward Boys: Class 10 pass.

Pay (as reported): TGT posts are in Pay Matrix Level 7; the support posts carry consolidated monthly pay — Horse Riding Instructor and Band Master ₹35,000/month, Mess Manager ₹29,200/month, Nursing Sister ₹30,000/month, and Ward Boys ₹25,000/month. Confirm regular vs. contractual terms for your post in the official notification.

How to apply — offline, by post

There is no online application. The steps:

1. Download the prescribed application format from www.sskunjpura.org.
2. Fill it carefully on A4-size paper.
3. Attach self-attested copies of certificates (birth certificate, marksheets from Matric onwards, degrees, CTET certificate for TGTs, experience testimonials), a passport-size photograph, and the fee.
4. The application fee is ₹500 for all candidates, non-refundable, paid only through a demand draft drawn in favour of “Principal, Sainik School Kunjpura, Karnal”, payable at Karnal.
5. Send the packet to: The Principal, Sainik School Kunjpura, Karnal, Haryana — 132023.

The packet must reach the school on or before 31 October 2026. Post it by the middle of next week at the latest — rural postal delivery times mean a parcel sent on the 30th may not arrive in time.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written exam, a practical/skill test (as applicable to the post), and an interview, followed by document verification. The shortlisted list will be put up on the school website, and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and post. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the selection stages.

FAQs

How many posts are open in Sainik School Kunjpura Recruitment 2026?

Fifteen: 6 TGT posts (General Science 1, Hindi/Sanskrit 2, Maths 2, English 1), plus one Horse Riding Instructor, one Band Master, one Mess Manager, one Nursing Sister and five Ward Boys — a mix of regular and contractual posts.

What is the last date to apply for Sainik School Kunjpura Recruitment 2026?

The application must reach the school by post on or before 31 October 2026 — only seven days from today. This is a receipt deadline, so allow postal travel time.

What is the application fee and how is it paid?

A non-refundable ₹500 for all candidates, paid only through a demand draft drawn in favour of “Principal, Sainik School Kunjpura, Karnal”, payable at Karnal.

Can I apply online for Sainik School Kunjpura Recruitment 2026?

No. Applications are offline only — download the form from sskunjpura.org and send the filled form with the demand draft and attested documents by post to The Principal, Sainik School Kunjpura, Karnal, Haryana — 132023.

Sources

• 9curry — “SSK TGT and Staff Recruitment 2026: 15 Vacancies” (summarises the official notice; pay, age limits, reservation) — https://www.9curry.com/notices/a1a68a
• IndiaNewJobs — “Sainik School Kunjpura Vacancy 2026: Apply Offline For TGT, Horse Riding Instructor, Band Master, Mess Manager, Nursing Sister & Ward Boys Posts” (dates, fees, qualifications, selection stages) — https://indianewjobs.com/sainik-school-kunjpura-vacancy-2026/
• Official school website for the notification PDF and application format — www.sskunjpura.org (referenced by both reports)