Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Doon Defence International School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹3.5L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2026
Office Assistant salary in Dehradun — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Doon Defence International School is recruiting a Office Assistant in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Doon Defence International School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand operates as a senior secondary school — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: the Office Assistant keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.7 LPA – ₹3.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Doon Defence International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
What is the average Office Assistant salary in Dehradun?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Office Assistant pay in Dehradun 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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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How do I write an application email for this Office Assistant role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Doon Defence International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about Doon Defence International School
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-12
- Students
- 201
Doon Defence International School is a private unaided (recognized), located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 201 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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