Sainik School Gopalganj Recruitment 2025: Apply for Counsellor, Band Master, Quartermaster & UDC Posts

Sainik School Gopalganj, located in Bihar and functioning under the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, has announced vacancies for various contractual posts including Counsellor, Band Master, Quartermaster, and Upper Division Clerk (UDC). This is a great opportunity for qualified and passionate individuals who are looking to serve in a reputed educational institution that nurtures the future defenders of the nation.

Interested candidates can submit their applications by 15th April 2025. Read on to find all the details including eligibility, age limits, pay structure, and how to apply.

Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply: 15 March 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 15 April 2025

Application Fee

• General/OBC/Other Categories: ₹500
• SC/ST: ₹400
• Payment Mode: Bank Draft (in favour of Principal, Sainik School Gopalganj, payable at SBI Sasamusa Branch – Code: 006024) or Online via SBI Collect on the school’s official website.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

1. Counsellor

• Essential Qualifications:
  • Graduate/Postgraduate in Psychology or Clinical Psychology/Applied Psychology
  • Degree/Certificate/Diploma in counselling or therapy from a recognized institute
  • One-year Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from a recognized university/institution
• Desirable:
  • Experience in psychological therapies, ADHD, behavioural issues, emotional intelligence, adolescence education, etc.

2. Band Master

• Essential Qualifications:
  • Completed Band Master/Band Major/Drum Major course at AEC Training Centre, Pachmarhi or equivalent course from Naval or Air Force academies.
• Desirable:
  • Experience in playing or managing a pipe band.

3. Quartermaster

• Essential Qualifications:
  • BA or B.Com degree holders with at least five years of experience as an Upper Division Clerk (Stores) or as a Quartermaster.
  • Ex-servicemen (preferably JCO/NCO) with at least 10 years of experience in handling and accounting of stores
• Desirable:
  • Completion of a recognized Quartermaster course

4. Upper Division Clerk (UDC)

• Essential Qualifications:
  • A graduate with a minimum of two years of administrative experience in a government office. Commercial Organization
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet
  • Typing proficiency of 40 words per minute in English or 35 words per minute in Hindi.
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge of shorthand

Selection Process

• The selection will be purely merit-based.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the recruitment process.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending any phase of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates must submit their application in the prescribed format available on the official website of Sainik School Gopalgan.

The application must be sent along with:

• Self-attested copies of educational certificates from Matriculation onwards
• Passport size photograph
• Bio-data including phone number and email ID
• Proof of experience
• Application fee Bank Draft or SBI Collect payment receipt

General Instructions

• The appointment will be purely on a contractual basis under the current rules and regulations of the Sainik Schools Society.
• Submissions received beyond the deadline will not be taken into account.
• The school shall not be held liable for any delays caused by postal services.
• Age relaxation is applicable as per Central Government norms.
• The administration reserves the right to cancel or amend the recruitment at any stage.
• Applicants who have previously applied for Counsellor and Band Master posts in response to Employment News advertisement (18-24 Jan 2025, EN No 42/6) need not apply again.

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