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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School
- City
- Mussoorie
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School is looking for a Office Assistant in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand: a senior secondary institution, established 1969, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: the Office Assistant sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.5 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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What is the salary for this Office Assistant role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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 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 questions are asked in a Office Assistant 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.
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 qualifications are required for a Office Assistant?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Office Assistant positions.
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.
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Key facts about Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School
- Founded
- 1969
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
Established in 1969, Situated in Mussoorie, Himachal Pradesh. Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School is an ICSE & CISCE board-coed residential school having a vision of a better human society. The school boasts 480 students and 50 full-time teachers. It follows a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. The 85 acres of campus hosts modern classrooms, computer labs, an auditorium, and a spacious library. GNFCS focuses on innovative learning through digital gadgets and provides individual assistance for IIT/JEE. Vocational training is an integral part of the school curriculum with advanced sports facilities on both campuses. GNFCS is the top-ranked school in its region and provides the students with wholesome balanced vegetarian and eggetarian meals, adequate facilities to play games & exercise regularly.
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