Receptionist
Shimla Presidency School
₹15,000–45,000 /monthShimla1–5 yrsCBSE
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Receptionist jobs in Shimla
As of 14 Nov 2026, 120 Receptionist vacancies are open in Shimla across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹17,500–₹52,000/month (median ₹24,000, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: State Board 67% and CBSE 25% of the 12 listings shown. Median pay is ₹25,000 at State Board schools and ₹24,000 at CBSE schools. By school type: 8 private unaided (recognized) and 2 senior secondary level. Top hiring: Agma Public School Bcs New Shimla, Bushehar Public School Nogli and Central School For Tibetans.
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6 of the 12 listings shown were posted in the last 7 days, so Receptionist roles in Shimla are being advertised right now. All dated listings here were posted in Nov 2026. They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 10 full-time and 1 contract. 6 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 – ₹4.1L / yr
- Boards hiring
- State Board · CBSE
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- 6+ new
120 jobs for Receptionist in Shimla
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Crescent Senior Secondary School Totu
₹22,000–23,000 /monthShimla3–8 yrsState Board
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Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
₹22,000–23,500 /monthShimla1–4 yrsState Board
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Sarswati Vidya Mandir Kewar
₹25,000–33,500 /monthShimla2–6 yrsState Board
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DAV Public School Shoghi
₹21,000–23,000 /monthShimla3–8 yrsCBSE
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Agma Public School Bcs New Shimla
₹17,500–20,000 /monthShimla1–6 yrs
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Spail Valley Public School Dalgaon
₹22,500–25,500 /monthShimla2–7 yrsState Board
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Himadri Pub Ele. School New Nerwa
₹17,000–34,000 /monthShimla2–6 yrsState Board
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Bushehar Public School Nogli
₹18,500–22,000 /monthShimla2–4 yrsState Board
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S.V.Mandir Ogli
₹26,000–52,000 /monthShimla1–6 yrsState Board
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Maheshwari P.S. Balag
₹22,000–30,000 /monthShimla2–7 yrsState Board
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Central School For Tibetans
₹20,500–27,000 /monthShimla2–4 yrsCBSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Receptionist · Shimla
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Agma Public School Bcs New Shimla
1 open role
- Bushehar Public School Nogli
1 open role
- Central School For Tibetans
1 open role
- Crescent Senior Secondary School Totu
1 open role
- DAV Public School Shoghi
1 open role
- Himadri Pub Ele. School New Nerwa
1 open role
- Maheshwari P.S. Balag
1 open role
- S.V.Mandir Ogli
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Receptionist · Shimla
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)
- ₹15k–₹19k per month
- ₹1.8L– ₹2.3L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹20k–₹26k per month
- ₹2.4L– ₹3.1L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹25k–₹32k per month
- ₹3.0L– ₹3.8L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹34k–₹44k per month
- ₹4.1L– ₹5.2L per year (approx.)
When schools in Shimla 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 Shimla
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 Shimla 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.