ARPS Principal Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 05 Sep (Meghalaya)

Assam Rifles Public School (ARPS), Shillong, has released the ARPS Principal Recruitment 2026 for 1 post. This is a contractual academic leadership opportunity at a defence-affiliated school in Meghalaya, suited to experienced educators holding a Master's degree with B.Ed and CTET qualification. Candidates with a minimum of 5 to 8 years of teaching and administrative experience, adequate computer knowledge, and the required academic credentials can apply offline up to 05 September 2026. The Principal will lead academic administration and overall school management at ARPS, Shillong, overseeing teaching staff, curriculum delivery and institutional discipline at this defence-affiliated school, which primarily serves the children of Assam Rifles personnel and the local community in Meghalaya. The selection process for ARPS Principal 2026 is based on an interview, tentatively scheduled for 15 September 2026. The notification does not specify a separate salary figure; contractual Principal positions at defence-affiliated schools are typically compensated on a fixed consolidated basis as per the school's own pay structure. The ARPS Principal 2026 application is offline only. Candidates must download the application form from the official website, assamrifles.gov.in, fill it accurately, and send it along with self-attested documents to the address specified in the notification through Speed Post or Registered Post, or as instructed. The last date to apply is 05 September 2026. There is no application fee mentioned for any category. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF on assamrifles.gov.in before applying.

Master's Degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university, along with a B.Ed degree and CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) qualification. Adequate computer knowledge is required, along with a minimum of 5 to 8 years of teaching and administrative experience in a recognized school or educational institution.

Not specified in the official notification.

• Master's Degree with minimum 50% marks
• B.Ed degree
• CTET qualified
• Adequate computer knowledge
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of teaching and administrative experience, demonstrating the ability to manage both academic quality and day-to-day school operations
• Contractual position; no application fee for any category

No application fee is mentioned for any category.

Not specified in the available notification summary; candidates should confirm the exact compensation structure from the official notification PDF.

1. Read the official ARPS Principal Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official website, assamrifles.gov.in
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational and experience details
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof and educational/experience certificates
5. Check all details carefully before submission to avoid errors
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post or as instructed
7. Ensure the application reaches the school before the last date, 05 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference
9. Watch for communication regarding the interview, tentatively scheduled for 15 September 2026
10. Prepare for the interview stage, which forms the basis of final selection for this Principal post