Col Seema Mishra
The Officer assumed the esteemed appointment of Principal of Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey Uttar Pradesh Sainik School, Lucknow on 02 February 2026. An erudite academician and a distinguished officer, she is a postgraduate in Mathematics from DAV PG College, Dehradun, and holds a Master of Philosophy in Education and a Bachelor of Education degree, reflecting a sound foundation in both scholarship and pedagogy.
Commissioned into the Indian Army from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai on 08 March 2003, she has rendered exemplary service to the nation through a career marked by dedication, professionalism, and leadership of a high order. She has held varied and responsible appointments in both peace and field areas, gaining rich administrative and instructional experience. Her notable assignments include serving as an Education Officer in an armoured brigade in Jammu, Administrative Officer at Rashtriya Military School, Belgaum, and Vice Principal of Sainik School, Kapurthala. She has also served in key staff appointments as Colonel GS (Education) at Jodhpur and Ambala Cantt.
A linguist of merit, she has qualified the Interpretership Examination in the Russian language with distinction from the School of Foreign Languages, demonstrating intellectual versatility and commitment to continuous professional development. Her distinguished service has been recognised through several honours, including the Special Service Medal with clasp Suraksha, the Sainya Seva Medal with clasp 'Jammu', and the Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Cards (IMA Dehradun), each reflecting her exemplary conduct and devotion to duty. She has also contributed significantly to training and mentorship as an Additional Officer Instructor at AEC Training College and Centre, Pachmarhi, and as an Instructor at the Indian Military Academy (IMADehradun).
At Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey Uttar Pradesh Sainik School, Lucknow, her vision is to uphold and further strengthen the institution's legacy of excellence in preparing young cadets for a career in the Armed Forces and for leadership in all walks of life. The school endeavours to provide an environment that fosters discipline, integrity, and a spirit of service, while ensuring academic rigour and all-round development.
With a firm belief that education is the cornerstone of character building, the institution is committed to nurturing cadets into confident, resilient, and responsible citizens. Through a judicious blend of academics, physical training, and co-curricular pursuits, the school seeks to mould future leaders who embody the highest traditions of the Armed Forces and are equipped to meet the challenges of a dynamic and evolving world with courage and conviction.
COL DEVENDRA SINGH CHAUHAN
1. Colonel Devendra Singh Chauhan had taken over the charge of Registrar, CMKP, UP, Sainik School, Lucknow on 30 Jan 2024.
2. The Officer is alumnus of Officer's Training Academy, Chennai and got commissioned in Prestigious THE GRENADIERS Regiment in September 1997. The Officer is Post Graduate in Political Science and also Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication.
3. The Officer has the distinction of holding various and coveted posts during Army Service and participated in various operations viz OP-RAKSHAK (J&K), OP-VIJAY, OP-MEGHDOOT etc. The Officer has also served as part of United Nation Peace Keeper in Lebanon. Prior to joining this School, the Officer was holding appointment as Administrative Officer, NCC in West Bengal.
4. The officer is having an acumen of Excellent Leadership and is providing yeoman services to Sainik School, Lucknow. In addition to his primary duties, the officer has been instrumental in initial establishment of Sainik School, Gorakhpur and also having additional charge of Principal, Sainik School Gorakhpur since Sep 2025.
LT COL SACHIN CHAMOLI
1. The officer took over as Headmaster of Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey Uttar Pradesh Sainik School on 26 Dec 2023.
2. The officer is a Post Graduate in Mathematics from HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar and Master of Philosophy in Defence & Strategic Studies from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Officer is presently pursuing PhD in Defence Studies from Lucknow University. Officer was commissioned from Indian Military Academy in Army Educational Corps in 2005.
3. The officer has tenated varied staff appointments in peace as well as field locations and has vast experience as an instructor at National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy. Before joining this institution, he was the Adjutant in Army Educational Corps Training College and Centre located at Pachmarhi.
4. The Officer is a linguist and has done Post Graduate Diploma in Russian Language. Officer has participated in multiple national as well as international joint Military Exercises and conferences, including assignments in Russia and China. He is also in the Raksha Mantri's panel of Linguists.
5. The officer has been awarded with Chief of Defence Staff Commendation Card for his instructional duties during COVID-19 at NDA Pune. He was awarded Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card on 15 Aug 2025 and later with 'Vishisht Seva Medal' on 26 Jan 2026 by Hon'ble President of India.