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    "description": "Balniketan Sainik School invites applications for a Driver in Kapurthala, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Balniketan Sainik School in Kapurthala, Punjab is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a dependable, full-time role with structured tasks. The Driver follows safety norms, respects school protocols, and maintains professionalism throughout the day. Responsibilities:\n- Carry out the assigned support tasks on time, every working day.\n- Follow safety, hygiene, and security protocols without exception.\n- Coordinate with the supervisor on the day's schedule.\n- Maintain the assigned equipment/area in clean, working condition.\n- Report any maintenance or safety issue on the same day. Candidate requirements:\n- Prior experience in a similar institutional role.\n- Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.\n- Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.\n- Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.\n- Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols. Benefits at a glance:\n- Market-aligned salary (₹2.4 LPA – ₹2.8 LPA).\n- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.\n- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.\n- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.\n- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Balniketan Sainik School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
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  "descriptionText": "Balniketan Sainik School invites applications for a Driver in Kapurthala, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Balniketan Sainik School in Kapurthala, Punjab is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a dependable, full-time role with structured tasks. The Driver follows safety norms, respects school protocols, and maintains professionalism throughout the day. Responsibilities:\n• Carry out the assigned support tasks on time, every working day.\n• Follow safety, hygiene, and security protocols without exception.\n• Coordinate with the supervisor on the day's schedule.\n• Maintain the assigned equipment/area in clean, working condition.\n• Report any maintenance or safety issue on the same day. Candidate requirements:\n• Prior experience in a similar institutional role.\n• Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.\n• Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.\n• Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.\n• Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols. Benefits at a glance:\n• Market-aligned salary (₹2.4 LPA – ₹2.8 LPA).\n• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.\n• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.\n• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.\n• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Balniketan Sainik School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Driver role is for an experienced commercial driver who treats child safety as the non-negotiable.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Coordinate with the conductor on student boarding/alighting.",
    "Maintain a clean and safe vehicle interior.",
    "Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle checks (brakes, tyres, lights, fuel).",
    "Drive the assigned school route morning and afternoon.",
    "Support the transport in-charge on roster changes and event-day duties."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Driver",
      "body": "Operate a school vehicle safely, conduct pre-trip inspections, coordinate with the transport in-charge and report incidents promptly."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Driver role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a driver's day look like?",
      "a": "Morning pickup runs from ~6:30 AM to school start, then afternoon drop after school dispersal. Mid-day involves vehicle parking, refuelling and pre-trip checks."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kapurthala), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Driver salary in Kapurthala?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Driver pay in Kapurthala varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Balniketan Sainik School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kapurthala, Punjab. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?",
      "a": "School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India."
    }
  ]
}