Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Guru Gobind Singh Academy
- City
- Ludhiana
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹4.2L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2026
Receptionist salary in Ludhiana — 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 Guru Gobind Singh Academy
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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 Receptionist at Guru Gobind Singh Academy in Ludhiana, Punjab. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About the institution: Guru Gobind Singh Academy in Ludhiana, Punjab — a secondary setup, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: the Receptionist sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. 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. 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 (₹2.6 LPA – ₹4.2 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 on this page and Guru Gobind Singh Academy will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Guru Gobind Singh Academy
Key facts about Guru Gobind Singh Academy
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANJU BALA
- Affiliation #
- 1630984
Guru Gobind Singh Academy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Ludhiana, Punjab.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Ludhiana (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Guru Gobind Singh Academy?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Ludhiana campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. 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 — Guru Gobind Singh Academy wants to picture you on day one.
3. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Receptionist brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Guru Gobind Singh Academy in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Receptionist band in Ludhiana (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.
5. 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".
6. 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.