Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar
- City
- Surajpur
- State
- Chattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Jul 2026
Receptionist salary in Surajpur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Receptionist
at DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 16+ years.
Job description
Overview
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar in Surajpur, Chattisgarh is hiring a Receptionist. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About the institution: DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar in Surajpur, Chattisgarh — a senior secondary setup, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Receptionist brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹3.4 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What is the average Receptionist salary in Surajpur?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Receptionist pay in Surajpur 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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar
Key facts about DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MANISH KUMAR DUBEY
- Affiliation #
- 3320197
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Surajpur, Chattisgarh.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Surajpur (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Receptionist band in Surajpur (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
3. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
4. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
5. Why do you want to work at DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Surajpur campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
6. What experience is most relevant to a Receptionist role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Kanak Nagar wants to picture you on day one.