SSA Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Sainik School Amaravathinagar is hiring for 3 staff posts: Mess Manager, Medical Officer (Part-time), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC). If you have Matriculation with relevant experience or an MBBS degree, you can apply through the Google Form and also send the hard copy by post. The last date for the complete application to reach the school is 30 June 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 92,300 per month for regular posts, while the Medical Officer gets Rs. 45,000 per month consolidated pay.

Sainik School Amaravathinagar Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Sainik School Amaravathinagar, Tamil Nadu, works under the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence and is affiliated to CBSE. This recruitment covers two regular posts and one part-time contractual post under one official notice. Selection has three stages: written test, skill or proficiency test, and interview.

Vacancy Details

All 3 posts are Un-Reserved. The Mess Manager and LDC posts are regular posts, while the Medical Officer post is on a part-time contract for up to 3 years.

Who Can Apply?

Mess Manager

• Qualification: You must have Matriculation or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board.
• Experience: You need at least 5 years of experience running a catering organisation independently in civil, Defence Services, or a similar setup.
• Skills: You should be able to maintain mess accounts.
• Preferred: Diploma or degree in catering, or JCO/equivalent background in catering trade.

Medical Officer (Part-time)

• Qualification: You need an MBBS degree.
• Preferred: Specialisation in Pediatrics and at least 5 years of experience after specialist or UG degree.
• School requirement: You should be ready to handle the school infirmary and attend medical emergencies when needed.
• Language: Ability to speak in English and Hindi or Tamil is preferred.

Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

• Qualification: You must have passed Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board.
• Typing: You need typing speed of 40 WPM in English and 35 WPM in Hindi or regional language on computer.
• Additional: Shorthand knowledge and ability to write official English letters will help.
• Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, bookkeeping, and inventory knowledge are preferred.

Age Limit

• Mess Manager: 21 to 50 years as on 01 August 2026.
• Medical Officer: 21 to 50 years as on 01 August 2026.
• LDC: 18 to 50 years as on 01 August 2026.
• Relaxation: No separate age relaxation is mentioned in the notice.

Salary

• Mess Manager: Rs. 29,200 plus DA per month, Level-5, with pay range Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300.
• Medical Officer (Part-time): Rs. 45,000 per month consolidated pay.
• LDC: Rs. 19,900 plus DA per month, Level-2, with pay range Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200.
• Benefits: Regular staff get DA, transport allowance, LTC, NPS, gratuity, leave encashment, and other benefits as per Sainik Schools Society rules.
• Campus support: Rent-free accommodation may be available in the school campus. Free messing during the academic session is mentioned for Mess Manager.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / MBC: Rs. 500, non-refundable.
• SC / ST: Rs. 300, non-refundable, with valid caste certificate for fee concession.
• Payment Mode: Online payment through SBI Collect link given on the school website.
• Important: Attach the fee receipt and fee-paid certificate with the hard-copy application.

Selection Process

The school will shortlist applicants and call them for a three-stage selection process.

1. Written Test: 50 marks. The paper has General Knowledge, General English, Basic Maths, and a subject test of appropriate level.
2. Skill / Proficiency Test: 50 marks. This includes skill testing in the relevant field; for LDC, typing ability is important.
3. Interview: The interview checks knowledge in the respective field and topics decided by the selection board.
4. Document Check: Bring original documents and one copy of the application at the time of selection.

You need at least 33% marks in the written test to move to the next stage. The board may raise the qualifying level up to 50% for shortlisting.

How to Apply

1. Go to the school website at sainikschoolamaravathinagar.edu.in.
2. Open the recruitment section and fill the Google Form for the post.
3. Download the prescribed application form from the school website.
4. Fill the form, paste a recent passport-size photo, and attach self-attested copies of marksheets, qualification certificates, and experience certificates.
5. Pay the application fee through SBI Collect and attach the receipt.
6. Write the post name in bold on the envelope.
7. Send the hard-copy application to The Principal, Sainik School, Amaravathinagar, Pin - 642102, Udumalpet Taluk, Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu.
8. Your complete application must reach the school by 30 June 2026. Email and hand applications are not accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Released: 06 June 2026
• Application Start: 06 June 2026
• Last Date for Complete Application: 30 June 2026
• Selection Process: Tentatively in the third week of July 2026
• Call Letter: To be sent by email to shortlisted applicants

• Manage mess operations, catering records, and daily food arrangements for cadets
• Keep mess accounts, stock records, and fee-related documents updated
• Handle basic medical care and school infirmary duties for cadets when assigned
• Attend medical emergencies and coordinate with school authorities for treatment support
• Prepare office letters, files, registers, and computer-based records for administrative work
• Enter data, use MS Office tools, and support correspondence in English
• Follow residential school rules, duty schedules, and instructions given by the Principal