Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School,
- City
- Patna
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
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Accountant
at East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School,
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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
East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School, requires a Accountant in Patna, Bihar for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School,: a senior secondary institution in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1889,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: the Accountant 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. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.4 LPA – ₹5.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School, 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
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When are increments and bonuses given?
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
What questions are asked in a Accountant interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School,
Key facts about East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School,
- Founded
- 1889
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Gyaneshwar
- Affiliation #
- 380006
East Central Railway Sr. Secondary School, is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1889, located in Patna, Bihar.
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