Sainik School Satara, a residential school in Maharashtra functioning under the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi, has invited applications for recruitment to Medical Officer, Counsellor, Riding Instructor, Quarter Master, Ward Boy, PEM/PTI cum Matron and Nursing Sister posts. A total of 8 vacancies are on offer across these 7 contractual positions, which cover medical care, student counselling, hostel supervision and school support services at the campus in Satara.
Sainik School Satara Recruitment 2026 - Medical Officer, Counsellor and Other Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
8
Last Date
09 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 09 Oct 2026
- Notification22 Sept
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- Applications Closed09 Oct
About Sainik School Satara Medical Officer, Counsellor and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Sainik School Satara
- Post Name
- Medical Officer (Contractual), Counsellor (Contractual) and 5 more
- Job Location
- Satara, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Three years with one month break after every 11 months of service, subject to performance review
Vacancy Breakdown
Medical Officer (Contractual)
1
Counsellor (Contractual)
1
Riding Instructor (Contractual)
1
Quarter Master (Contractual)
1
Ward Boy (Contractual)
2
PEM/PTI cum Matron (Contractual)
1
Nursing Sister (Contractual)
1
Total8
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer (Contractual) | 1 |
| Counsellor (Contractual) | 1 |
| Riding Instructor (Contractual) | 1 |
| Quarter Master (Contractual) | 1 |
| Ward Boy (Contractual) | 2 |
| PEM/PTI cum Matron (Contractual) | 1 |
| Nursing Sister (Contractual) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 8 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Medical Officer (Contractual)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS degree. The candidate must attend the school dispensary at least 5 days a week for at least 2 hours on each day and must reside within a reasonable distance from the school, say within 5 kms, and be available on telephone for emergencies.
- Desirable
- Higher qualification and experience; experience of working in a residential school
Counsellor (Contractual)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate/Post Graduate in Psychology with at least 50% marks, OR Post Graduate in Child Development with at least 50% marks, OR Graduate/Post Graduate with Diploma in Career Guidance and Counselling with at least 50% marks.
- Desirable
- One year experience in providing counselling; training in psychotherapy and psychometric assessment; experience of working in residential schools; add-on courses in cognitive behaviour therapy, ADHD, behavioural issues, emotional intelligence and adolescence education; knowledge of local language; basic computer knowledge
Riding Instructor (Contractual)1 post
- Qualification
- Matriculation. Experience in horse management including stable maintenance, health and hygiene, first aid of horses and equestrian sports. Ability to teach and train students in horse riding. The candidate will be required to stay in the school campus.
- Experience
- Experience in horse management and in teaching and training students in horse riding
- Desirable
- Should have undergone Horse Riding Instructor Course; experience as Horse Riding Instructor in a residential school or horse riding club preferred
Quarter Master (Contractual)1 post
- Qualification
- B.A./B.Com with at least 5 years experience as UDC stores or as Quartermaster, or an ex-serviceman preferably a JCO with at least 10 years experience in handling and accounting of stores.
- Experience
- At least 5 years as UDC stores or Quartermaster, or at least 10 years for ex-servicemen
- Desirable
- Should have undergone a Quartermaster's Course; basic knowledge of computer operation; campus security course
Ward Boy (Contractual)2 posts
- Qualification
- Should have passed Matriculation or equivalent examination and should be able to converse fluently in English.
- Note
- For Boys Hostel, work of Hostel Superintendent in Cadets Hostel.
- Desirable
- B.A./B.Sc./B.Com degree; attainments in sports, art or music; experience of working in a residential school
PEM/PTI cum Matron (Contractual)1 post
- Qualification
- Should have passed Matriculation or equivalent examination from a recognized Board and should be able to converse fluently in English. The candidate will be required to stay in the Girls Hostel accommodation.
- Note
- For Girls Hostel, work of Hostel Superintendent in Girls Hostel. Post reserved for female candidates.
- Desirable
- Proficiency in games and sports; Bachelor Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or D.P.Ed. with 50% marks preferred; experience in this domain in a residential public school preferred
Nursing Sister (Contractual)1 post
- Qualification
- Nursing diploma/degree with 5 years experience, or ex-serviceman of the Medical Assistant trade with at least 5 years service after training. The candidate will be required to stay in the school campus.
- Experience
- 5 years experience, or at least 5 years service after training for ex-servicemen of the Medical Assistant trade
- Note
- Post reserved for female candidates.
- Desirable
- Communication in English; higher qualification and experience in a residential public school preferred
Age Limit
18 to 50 years as on 09 October 2026
Age Relaxation
Relaxation in age may be considered for ex-servicemen as per Government rules.
Application Fee
General / OBC
Rs. 250
SC / ST
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
A/c payee Demand Draft of any Nationalised Bank of Rs. 250 (non-refundable) drawn in favour of "Principal, Sainik School Satara", payable at Satara. Candidates must write their name and the post applied for in capital letters on the reverse side of the Demand Draft.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates are sent call letters by email or post giving the date, venue and type of examination; the examination is held at Sainik School Satara.
Salary Structure
Medical Officer (Contractual)
Pay: Consolidated pay of Rs. 40,000 per month
Counsellor (Contractual)
Pay: Consolidated pay of Rs. 39,000 per month
Riding Instructor (Contractual)
Pay: Consolidated pay of Rs. 28,000 per month
Quarter Master (Contractual)
Pay: Consolidated pay of Rs. 32,000 per month
Ward Boy (Contractual)
Pay: Consolidated pay of Rs. 28,000 per month
PEM/PTI cum Matron (Contractual)
Pay: Consolidated pay of Rs. 28,000 per month
Nursing Sister (Contractual)
Pay: Consolidated pay of Rs. 23,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer (Contractual) | Consolidated pay of Rs. 40,000 per month |
| Counsellor (Contractual) | Consolidated pay of Rs. 39,000 per month |
| Riding Instructor (Contractual) | Consolidated pay of Rs. 28,000 per month |
| Quarter Master (Contractual) | Consolidated pay of Rs. 32,000 per month |
| Ward Boy (Contractual) | Consolidated pay of Rs. 28,000 per month |
| PEM/PTI cum Matron (Contractual) | Consolidated pay of Rs. 28,000 per month |
| Nursing Sister (Contractual) | Consolidated pay of Rs. 23,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format from the school website www.sainiksatara.org
- 2Fill in the application form completely and attach self-attested copies of educational qualification and experience certificates
- 3Affix a passport-size photograph and superscribe the name of the post applied for on the envelope
- 4Enclose one self-addressed envelope of 9x4 inches with Rs. 56 postage stamps affixed
- 5General and OBC candidates enclose an A/c payee Demand Draft of Rs. 250 drawn in favour of Principal, Sainik School Satara, payable at Satara; SC/ST candidates pay no fee
- 6OBC, SC and ST candidates attach a copy of the Caste Certificate, and OBC candidates also submit an NCL Certificate
- 7Send the completed application with all documents by post or by hand to the Principal, Sainik School Satara, Satara-415001, Maharashtra so that it reaches on or before 09 October 2026
- 8Submit a separate application for each post applied for; applications sent by email will not be accepted
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application form with self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
•Self-attested copies of experience certificates
•Demand Draft (General/OBC candidates only)
•One self-addressed envelope (9x4) with Rs. 56 postage stamps affixed
•Photocopy of ID proof (Aadhar Card/Driving Licence/PAN Card/Voter ID)
•Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST candidates) and NCL Certificate (OBC candidates)
Important Details
- Applications are accepted by post or by hand only; applications sent by email will not be accepted.
- A separate application is required for each post applied for.
- Only Indian Nationals are to apply.
- Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for the interview.
- The school will not be responsible for postal delays.
Contact
Phone: 02162-235860 Extn 224
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