Library Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Library Assistant
- School
- DAV Public School, Kumarsain & Kumarsain
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.9L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 0–5 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Library Assistant
at DAV Public School, Kumarsain & Kumarsain
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Library Assistant at DAV Public School, Kumarsain & Kumarsain in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. DAV Public School, Kumarsain & Kumarsain in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1992, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the Library Assistant reports into the assigned supervisor and follows a defined work schedule. Stable, full-time employment with clear expectations. Responsibilities:
- Carry out the assigned support tasks on time, every working day.
- Follow safety, hygiene, and security protocols without exception.
- Coordinate with the supervisor on the day's schedule.
- Maintain the assigned equipment/area in clean, working condition.
- Report any maintenance or safety issue on the same day. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.
- The maturity to handle the school environment with care.
- A clean track record and verifiable references.
- The fitness and discipline the role demands.
- A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹1.9 LPA – ₹3.9 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for DAV Public School, Kumarsain & Kumarsain. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Library Assistant role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How do I apply for this Library Assistant vacancy?
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Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
DAV Public School, Kumarsain & Kumarsain
Key facts about DAV Public School, Kumarsain & Kumarsain
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Ramesh Chand
- Affiliation #
- 630093
DAV Public School, Kumarsain & Kumarsain is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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