Store Keeper
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Key facts
- Role
- Store Keeper
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- City
- Hooghly
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
Store Keeper salary in Hooghly — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Store Keeper
at Kendriya Vidyalaya
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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
We are looking for a Store Keeper to join Kendriya Vidyalaya in Hooghly, West Bengal. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Kendriya Vidyalaya, established 2010, is a senior secondary school in Hooghly, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: as Store Keeper, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. 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 (₹2.4 LPA – ₹5.0 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Kendriya Vidyalaya. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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What is the average Store Keeper salary in Hooghly?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Store Keeper roles in Hooghly. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What is the salary for this Store Keeper role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
What questions are asked in a Store Keeper interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Store Keeper roles in Hooghly.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANAND CHANDRA DAYAL
- Affiliation #
- 2400055
Kendriya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Hooghly, West Bengal.
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Interview questions & answers for Store Keeper
Common questions Indian schools ask for Store Keeper roles in Hooghly (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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 Store Keeper brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Kendriya Vidyalaya in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
2. Why do you want to work at Kendriya Vidyalaya?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Hooghly campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
3. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
4. 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".
5. What experience is most relevant to a Store Keeper 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 — Kendriya Vidyalaya wants to picture you on day one.
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.