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Seraphim's Assembly School
₹24,000–36,000 /monthKolkata1–4 yrsICSE
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Receptionist jobs in Kolkata
As of 14 Nov 2026, 278 Receptionist vacancies are open in Kolkata across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹18,000–₹48,000/month (median ₹31,500, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: CBSE 83% and ICSE 17% of the 12 listings shown. By school type: 6 senior secondary and 6 senior secondary level. Top hiring: Ashok Hall Girls Higher SEC School, Bihani Academy and Camellia Public School - BudBud Bypass.
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6 of the 12 listings shown were posted in the last 7 days, so Receptionist roles in Kolkata are being advertised right now. Most were posted in Nov 2026 (11) and Oct 2026 (1). They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 9 full-time and 3 contract. 3 of the 12 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
- ₹2.1L – ₹5.2L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE · ICSE
- Posted this week
- 6+ new
278 jobs for Receptionist in Kolkata
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Gokhale Memorial Girls School
₹29,500–40,000 /monthKolkata1–4 yrsCBSE
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Ashok Hall Girls Higher SEC School
₹18,000–48,000 /monthKolkata1–6 yrsCBSE
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Indus Valley World School
₹21,000–33,000 /monthKolkata2–5 yrsCBSE
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Upasana Academy
₹28,000–38,500 /monthKolkata1–5 yrsCBSE
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Pailan World School
₹18,500–42,000 /monthKolkata1–6 yrsCBSE
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Camellia Public School - Madhyamgram
₹27,000–28,500 /monthKolkata2–5 yrsCBSE
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Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
₹24,500–47,500 /monthKolkata2–4 yrsICSE
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South Point High School
₹20,000–24,000 /monthKolkata3–6 yrsCBSE
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Camellia Public School - BudBud Bypass
₹15,500–36,500 /monthKolkata1–3 yrsCBSE
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Bihani Academy
₹21,500–43,000 /monthKolkata2–5 yrsCBSE
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Lakshmipat Singhania Academy
₹18,000–42,500 /monthKolkata2–7 yrsCBSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Receptionist · Kolkata
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Ashok Hall Girls Higher SEC School
1 open role
- Bihani Academy
1 open role
- Camellia Public School - BudBud Bypass
1 open role
- Camellia Public School - Madhyamgram
1 open role
- Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
1 open role
- Gokhale Memorial Girls School
1 open role
- Indus Valley World School
1 open role
- Lakshmipat Singhania Academy
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Receptionist · Kolkata
Monthly pay ranges derived from 12 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)
- ₹18k–₹22k per month
- ₹2.2L– ₹2.6L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹25k–₹30k per month
- ₹3.0L– ₹3.6L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹31k–₹37k per month
- ₹3.7L– ₹4.4L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹42k–₹50k per month
- ₹5.0L– ₹6.0L per year (approx.)
When schools in Kolkata 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 Kolkata
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
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.
Shortlist 15-20 schools in Kolkata 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.
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.
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.
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.