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    "description": "Vivekanand Himlayan Public School Delath is a senior secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a Librarian. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹1.6 LPA–₹3.6 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.\n- The maturity to handle the school environment with care.\n- A clean track record and verifiable references.\n- The fitness and discipline the role demands.\n- A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area.",
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  "descriptionText": "Vivekanand Himlayan Public School Delath is a senior secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a Librarian. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹1.6 LPA–₹3.6 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n• Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n• Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n• Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n• Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.\n• The maturity to handle the school environment with care.\n• A clean track record and verifiable references.\n• The fitness and discipline the role demands.\n• A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We need a Librarian who can turn the library into the most-used room in the school — through programmes, displays and a smart collection.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Run weekly class library periods and reading sessions.",
    "Curate and maintain the library collection.",
    "Organise book fairs, author talks and reading challenges.",
    "Teach information-literacy skills appropriate to each grade.",
    "Mentor a reading club or student library team."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Librarian",
      "body": "Curate the collection, run reading programmes, teach information-literacy classes and manage circulation and digital resources."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Librarian interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Librarian salary in Shimla?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Librarian pay in Shimla rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Vivekanand Himlayan Public School Delath located?",
      "a": "The school is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    }
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