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Dr. Amit Sharma

Dr. Amit Sharma

School Principal
Dholpur,RJ
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way
John C. Maxwell

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Full Time

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Summary

I am an education leader with over two decades of experience in academic administration, military education, and residential school governance. Holding a PhD in English Literature, I have served at premier military academies including the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun and Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, prior to assuming charge as Principal of Rashtriya Military School, Dholpur.

Across these roles, I have led the implementation of NEP 2020 reforms, strengthened CBSE academic frameworks, fostered structured student leadership systems, and institutionalized faculty development processes. During my tenure, the institution has recorded historic NDA selections, national achievements in shooting and IPSC boxing, distinguished internships and publications, and consistently strong academic outcomes.

I was conferred the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) in 2026 by the Hon’ble President of India for distinguished service in military and institutional education. I remain committed to building value-driven institutions that balance academic rigor, character formation, and holistic development within a disciplined yet nurturing environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
6
6
Languages
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Principal

Rashtriya Military School, Ministry of Defence
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided strategic leadership aligned with NEP 2020, CBSE bye-laws, and Ministry of Defence governance frameworks, ensuring sustained academic and institutional growth.
  • Strengthened academic standards resulting in 100% CBSE Board outcomes, and the highest UPSC NDA/INA selections in the institution’s history (since 1962).
  • Expanded co-curricular and sports excellence, including the IPSC Boxing Championship, SGFI representation, national-level shooting achievements through the establishment of an Indoor Shooting Range, and participation in Model United Nations forums.
  • Integrated vocational education, skill-based clubs, leadership training, public speaking, communication, and digital competencies within the academic framework.
  • Institutionalized structured mentoring systems, student leadership committees, career guidance, and emotional wellness initiatives within a disciplined residential environment.
  • Oversaw full-spectrum residential operations, including safeguarding protocols, hostel administration, pastoral care systems, and student welfare frameworks.
  • Strengthened faculty performance management through structured appraisals, Faculty Development Programs, academic audits, and continuous professional training.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with CBSE, MoD, and statutory safety norms; served as CBSE Examination Supervisor.
    Enhanced institutional identity through publications, the school’s maiden storybook, Kesarian Tales, newsletters, documentaries, and strengthened parent–school engagement systems.
  • Managed budgeting, resource optimization, staff supervision, and inter-institutional collaborations, supporting community outreach and institutional development.

Senior Instructor – Academic & Leadership Training

Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun & Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya
09.2013 - 09.2023
  • Led academic and leadership instruction for officer cadets, delivering modules on communication, ethics, critical thinking, and character development, aligned with contemporary leadership competencies.
  • Served as editor of the Academy’s professional journal, upholding scholarly standards and institutional intellectual output.
  • Authored a communicative Persian training manual, and established a Language Learning Club, strengthening multilingual proficiency and cross-cultural engagement.
  • Modernized and automated the IMA library, streamlining academic resource management and institutional access systems.
  • Contributed to institutional outreach and visibility as Public Relations Officer, overseeing media communication, and supporting training documentation, including the OTA documentary project.
  • Mentored cadets in leadership, ethical decision-making, and professional communication within a structured military training environment.

Education & Training Officer

Military Training Directorate, Army HQ & Various Military HRDCs
06.2006 - 02.2021

Army Headquarters:-

  • Oversaw RTI governance and transparency frameworks, strengthening regulatory compliance, institutional accountability, and policy adherence across Army establishments.
  • Advised senior leadership on statutory matters, organizational safeguards, and alignment with the Government of India regulations.
  • Contributed to policy formulation and implementation of structural reforms through research, regulatory analysis, and the development of standardized operating procedures.
  • Authored and disseminated a comprehensive RTI reference manual for Army formations, supporting uniform compliance and governance clarity.

Educational Leadership and Administration:-

  • Led curriculum planning, staff deployment, and institutional policy implementation across defense educational establishments.
  • Oversaw school administration, budgeting, resource optimization, and compliance within structured governance frameworks.
  • Directed teacher recruitment, institutional inspections, academic audits, and performance review mechanisms.
  • Mentored faculty and administrators through structured capacity-building and leadership-development initiatives.
  • Ensured alignment of academic processes with national education policies and defense training standards.

Education

Ph.D. - English Literature

Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
07.2021 - 04.2025

Master of Arts - English Literature

Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India
04.2001 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) -

IGNOU, Delhi, India
04.2010 - 04.2012

Interpreters Diploma (English-Persian) - Persian Language

School of Foreign Languages (MoD), New Delhi, India
06.2013 - 09.2014

Ministry of Defence

Certificate Course (Dari-English) - Communicative Dari Language

Amity University, Greater Noida, India
09.2017 - 12.2017

PG Diploma - Military Studies & Defence Management

HNB University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand
07.2005 - 06.2006

PG Diploma (School Management) - Education Administration, Management and Leadership

Asian College For Teachers, New Delhi, India
03.2025 - Current

Skills

Strategic Educational Leadership

CBSE Curriculum Design & NEP 2020 Implementation

Boarding School Management & Pastoral Care

Staff Recruitment, Training & Appraisal

Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) & Mentorship

Parental Communication & Community Engagement

Student Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies

Accreditation & Compliance (CBSE, MoD)

Academic Supervision & School Inspections

Cultural & Linguistic Diversity Management

Budgeting, Facility & Resource Management

Digital Learning, ICT Integration & Infrastructure Development

Extracurricular Program Design & Skill Development

Boarding Life Enrichment & Discipline Systems

Campus & Educational Automation

MS Office Suite, Smart Class Tools & Online Learning Platforms

School ERP Systems & Staff Appraisal Software

Communication Skills, Personality Development & Leadership Training

Student Engagement & Motivation

Teaching Strategies & Interactive Learning

Performance Improvement & Learning Assessments

Lesson Planning & Adaptive Learning

Community Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

Certification

Army Educational Corps Professional Courses

Accomplishments

  • Conferred the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), 2026, for distinguished service in military and institutional education.
  • Authored and published a Communicative Persian training manual for officer cadets at IMA Dehradun; compiled and disseminated a comprehensive RTI reference manual for Army establishments; and led publication of the school storybook Kesarian Tales.
  • Contributed to and supported institutional documentaries for Army Goodwill Schools (J&K), Rashtriya Military School Dholpur, and Officers Training Academy, Gaya, strengthening academic documentation and institutional identity.
  • Oversaw academic and administrative strengthening of Army Goodwill Schools in border regions of Jammu & Kashmir, enhancing governance standards and educational delivery.
  • Guided Rashtriya Military School Dholpur to historic NDA selections (highest since 1962), sustained 100% CBSE Board outcomes, and national-level achievements in shooting and IPSC boxing.
  • Introduced structured personality development and leadership training modules for service personnel and cadets.
  • Successfully completed all mandatory Army Educational Corps professional courses with distinction.

Affiliations

  • Executive Executive Committee Member, Indian Public Schools’ Conference (IPSC)
  • Georgians Association Delhi
  • Pondicherry University

Timeline

Asian College For Teachers - PG Diploma (School Management), Education Administration, Management and Leadership
03.2025 - Current
Certified CBSE Examination Supervisor
03-2024
Principal - Rashtriya Military School, Ministry of Defence
10.2023 - Current
Pondicherry University - Ph.D., English Literature
07.2021 - 04.2025
RTI Act Training (Legal & Compliance Awareness)
05-2018
Amity University - Certificate Course (Dari-English), Communicative Dari Language
09.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Instructor – Academic & Leadership Training - Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun & Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya
09.2013 - 09.2023
School of Foreign Languages (MoD) - Interpreters Diploma (English-Persian), Persian Language
06.2013 - 09.2014
IGNOU - Bachelor of Education (B.Ed),
04.2010 - 04.2012
Army Educational Corps Professional Courses
01-2009
Education & Training Officer - Military Training Directorate, Army HQ & Various Military HRDCs
06.2006 - 02.2021
HNB University - PG Diploma, Military Studies & Defence Management
07.2005 - 06.2006
Himachal Pradesh University - Master of Arts, English Literature
04.2001 - 06.2003

Work Availability

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LANGUAGES

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
Persian
Intermediate (B1)
Punjabi
Advanced (C1)
Nepali
Upper intermediate (B2)

Interests

Running & endurance training

Racquet & team sports

Reading

Meditation

Field activities

Cross-cultural language learning

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Integrity, professional ethics, and principled decision-making
  • Strategic thinking with disciplined execution
  • Commitment to student development, character formation, and holistic education
  • Composure under pressure with measured, timely decision-making
  • Academic and administrative leadership grounded in accountability
  • Inclusive outlook shaped by multilingual and cross-cultural engagement
  • Ability to build cohesive teams, mentor educators, and strengthen institutional culture
  • Strong communication, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Continuous learning orientation with research-informed educational practice
Dr. Amit SharmaSchool Principal