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Receptionist Vacancy in Kanyakumari — Latest Openings

As of 13 Oct 2026, 37 Receptionist vacancies are open in Kanyakumari across at least 18 schools. Pay range: ₹17,000–₹47,500/month (median ₹29,000, from 20 listings that state a salary). Most common board: CBSE 100% of the 20 listings shown. By school type: 14 senior secondary level and 6 secondary level. Top hiring: Arka - The Green School (2), St. Rossellos Central School (2) and Amrita Vidyalayam.

Updated

Most were posted in Jun 2026 (14) and Sep 2026 (6). They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 18 full-time and 1 contract. 17 of the 20 listings shown are for more than one post. How to apply: open a listing to check the classes, qualifications and documents the school asks for, then apply from the job page, and save this search to hear about new openings.

Typical salary
₹2.2L – ₹5.5L / yr
Boards hiring
CBSE
37 jobs for Receptionist in Kanyakumari

Job results

  • Receptionist

    Johns Central School · Est. 2014 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹18,000–47,500 /monthKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu1–4 yrsNot ApplicableCBSE2 openings
    Closes 1 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    St. Rossellos Central School · Est. 2012 · Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹24,000–28,000 /monthKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu2–7 yrsNot ApplicableCBSE2 openings
    Closes 28 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    Nanjil Catholic School · Est. 2014 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹18,000–24,500 /monthKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu2–4 yrsNot ApplicableCBSE3 openings
    How to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    Arka - The Green School · Est. 2013 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹18,500–46,000 /monthKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu2–6 yrsNot ApplicableCBSE
    How to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    St. Marys School, Mariagiri · Est. 2015 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹17,000–18,500 /monthKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu2–6 yrsNot ApplicableCBSE3 openings
    How to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    The Pioneer School · Est. 2003 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹30,000–50,500 /monthKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu1–3 yrsNot ApplicableCBSE3 openings
    How to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    St.mary's School · Est. 2015 · Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹21,000–36,000 /monthKanyakumari, Tamilnadu1–3 yrsCBSE3 openings
    Closes 17 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    Belief Central School · Est. 2014 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹26,000–27,000 /monthKanyakumari, Tamilnadu1–5 yrsCBSE
    Closes 15 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    Christ The King School · Est. 2008 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹20,500–27,000 /monthKanyakumari, Tamilnadu2–4 yrsCBSE3 openings
    Closes 14 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    Amrita Vidyalayam · Est. 2023 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹19,000–44,500 /monthKanyakumari, Tamilnadu1–6 yrsCBSE2 openings
    Closes 25 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    Mar Ivanios CBSE School · Est. 2017 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹24,000–27,000 /monthKanyakumari, Tamilnadu1–6 yrsCBSE3 openings
    Closes 23 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    Vins School Of Excellence · Est. 2015 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹17,000–42,000 /monthKanyakumari, Tamilnadu1–4 yrsCBSE3 openings
    Closes 13 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    Maria Rafols School · Est. 2018 · Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹28,000–32,500 /monthKanyakumari, Tamilnadu1–4 yrsCBSE2 openings
    Closes 23 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    Sheffield Innovative School · Est. 2012 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹29,000–40,000 /monthKanyakumari, Tamilnadu2–5 yrsCBSE3 openings
    Closes 30 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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  • Receptionist

    Arka - The Green School · Est. 2013 · Senior Secondary Level
    Estimated from similar roles: ₹18,500–46,000 /monthKanyakumari, Tamilnadu2–6 yrsCBSE
    Closes 24 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
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Other roles in Kanyakumari

Top schools currently hiring — Receptionist · Kanyakumari

Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.

Salary bands by experience — Receptionist · Kanyakumari

Monthly pay ranges derived from 20 live listings on School Jobs India. Actual offers vary by board, school tier and specific school. Numbers below are indicative p25-p75 bands, not offers.

Fresher (0-1 yr)
₹17k–₹21k per month
₹2.0L– ₹2.5L per year (approx.)
1-3 yrs
₹23k–₹29k per month
₹2.8L– ₹3.5L per year (approx.)
3-7 yrs
₹28k–₹36k per month
₹3.4L– ₹4.3L per year (approx.)
7+ yrs
₹39k–₹49k per month
₹4.7L– ₹5.8L per year (approx.)

When schools in Kanyakumari hire — 12-month view

Peak hiring windows are typically Mar–Apr–May. Applying 4-6 weeks before the peak improves your odds of a demo-class invitation.

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Legend: darker = higher hiring intensity. Based on live posting cadence and the CBSE/ICSE academic calendar.

How to get hired as a Receptionist in Kanyakumari

A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.

  1. Confirm you meet the Receptionist qualification bar

    Most private CBSE/ICSE schools ask for a graduate degree in the subject you'll teach plus a B.Ed. Government and Kendriya Vidyalaya roles additionally require CTET/TET (Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for 6-8). International-curriculum schools accept IB or IGCSE certification in lieu of B.Ed. If you don't have a B.Ed. yet, D.El.Ed. is acceptable at most primary and pre-primary roles.

  2. Shortlist 15-20 schools in Kanyakumari that fit your profile

    Use the school lists above to find employers whose board, medium and student profile match your experience. Look at the school's founded year, student-teacher ratio and verified status — they signal hiring seriousness. Avoid mass-applying; a tailored 15-school shortlist consistently out-performs 100 generic applications.

  3. Prepare a 20-minute demo class

    Almost every Receptionist shortlist ends in a demo class. Pick a topic from the school's current textbook, plan a lesson with a clear objective, 3-part structure (starter, main, recap) and one differentiation activity. Rehearse until you can teach it without notes. Schools reject strong candidates every year who "knew the topic" but couldn't hold a class of 30.

  4. Apply during the right hiring window

    Applications submitted 4-6 weeks before the Mar–May peak land while schools are still shortlisting — off-cycle applications often arrive after decisions have been made. If you're applying mid-cycle, focus on schools that show live openings today — those are actively hiring, not paper-listed. Set a free alert on this page and you'll get pinged the moment a new matching role posts.

  5. Follow up the smart way

    Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours of your demo. Mention one specific thing you'd change if you taught the lesson again — schools value teachers who reflect. If you don't hear back in 10 working days, one polite check-in is fine; more than that reads as pressure.

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