Sainik School Satara Recruitment 2026 — 8 Posts, Apply by 09 Oct

Sainik School Satara, functioning under the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, has released a notification for 8 contractual vacancies across 7 posts — Medical Officer, Counsellor, Riding Instructor, Quarter Master, Ward Boy, PEM/PTI cum Matron, and Nursing Sister. Candidates aged 18 to 50 years, holding qualifications from Matriculation to MBBS, depending on post, can apply offline by 9 October 2026. Selected candidates will support Sainik School Satara's residential campus operations across medical, counselling, sports, administrative and hostel functions. The selection process involves candidates being sent call letters by email or post, with details of the examination venue, date and type — the notification does not detail a specific written test or interview format beyond this. Monthly consolidated pay for Sainik School Satara Recruitment 2026 ranges from ₹23,000 (Nursing Sister) to ₹40,000 (Medical Officer), on a contractual basis of 3 years with a 1-month break after every 11 months of service. Candidates for Sainik School Satara Recruitment 2026 must download the application format from sainiksatara.org, attach self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates, a passport-size photograph, and a self-addressed envelope (9"x4") with ₹56 postage stamps, enclose a Demand Draft of ₹250 (General/OBC; SC/ST exempt) drawn in favour of "Principal, Sainik School Satara," and send it by Post or by Hand to the Principal, Sainik School Satara, Satara-415001, Maharashtra, to reach by 9 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since applications sent by email are not accepted, and a separate application is required for each post.

Varies by post: Matriculation (Riding Instructor, Ward Boy, PEM/PTI cum Matron), Graduate/PG (Counsellor, Quarter Master), Nursing Diploma/Degree (Nursing Sister), MBBS (Medical Officer).

18 to 50 years

Medical Officer (1 post, ₹40,000) — MBBS degree; must attend the school dispensary at least 5 days a week for a minimum of 2 hours each day; must reside within about 5 km of the school and be available by telephone for emergencies Counsellor (1 post, ₹39,000) — Graduate/Postgraduate in Psychology (50%), OR PG in Child Development (50%), OR Graduate/PG with Diploma in Career Guidance and Counselling (50%) Quarter Master (1 post, ₹32,000) — B.A./B.Com with min. 5 years' experience as UDC stores or Quartermaster, OR an ex-serviceman (preferably JCO) with min. 10 years' experience in handling/accounting of stores Riding Instructor (1 post, ₹28,000) — Matriculation; experience in horse management (stable maintenance, health/hygiene, first aid of horses, equestrian sports); ability to teach/train students in horse riding; required to stay on the school campus Ward Boy (2 posts, ₹28,000) — Matriculation or equivalent; able to converse fluently in English PEM/PTI cum Matron (1 post, ₹28,000) — Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board; able to converse fluently in English; required to stay in Girls Hostel accommodation Nursing Sister (1 post, ₹23,000) — Nursing diploma/degree with 5 years' experience, OR an ex-serviceman of the Medical Assistant trade with min. 5 years' service after training; required to stay on the school campus Age Limit — 18 to 50 years for all posts, as on 9 October 2026; relaxation for Ex-Servicemen per Government rules Application Fee — ₹250 (General/OBC), non-refundable; no fee for SC/ST candidates; Demand Draft in favour of "Principal, Sainik School Satara," payable at Satara Job Type — Contractual, 3 years, with 1-month break after every 11 months of service, subject to performance review; no right to permanent appointment Selection Process — Shortlisted candidates sent call letters by email/post with exam venue, date, and type; detailed stages not specified in the notification

Medical Officer: ₹40,000/month Counsellor: ₹39,000/month Quarter Master: ₹32,000/month Riding Instructor, Ward Boy, PEM/PTI cum Matron: ₹28,000/month Nursing Sister: ₹23,000/month

1. Download the prescribed application format from the official school website, www.sainiksatara.org.
2. Fill in the application form completely and attach self-attested copies of educational qualification and experience certificates.
3. Affix a passport-size photograph and superscribe the name of the post applied for on the envelope.
4. Enclose one self-addressed envelope (9"x4") with ₹56 postage stamps affixed.
5. For General and OBC candidates, enclose a Demand Draft of ₹250 (non-refundable) drawn in favour of "Principal, Sainik School Satara," payable at Satara. SC/ST candidates are exempt from the fee.
6. OBC/SC/ST candidates should also attach a copy of their Caste Certificate; OBC candidates must submit an NCL Certificate.
7. Send the completed application along with all required documents by Post or by Hand to: Principal, Sainik School Satara, Satara-415001, Maharashtra, so that it reaches on or before 9 October 2026.
8. Submit a separate application for each post applied for. Applications sent by e-mail will not be accepted.