Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- City
- Anugul
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹3.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Sept 2026
Receptionist salary in Anugul — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Receptionist
at Maharishi Vidya Mandir
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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
Maharishi Vidya Mandir in Anugul, Odisha is inviting applications for a Receptionist. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Maharishi Vidya Mandir in Anugul, Odisha is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1992,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: the Receptionist keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.1 LPA – ₹3.4 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Maharishi Vidya Mandir. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Maharishi Vidya Mandir located?
The school is in Anugul, Odisha. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What is the salary for this Receptionist 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.
What questions are asked in a Receptionist 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 Receptionist roles in Anugul.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.
What qualifications are required for a Receptionist?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Receptionist positions.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Maharishi Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Chandrakanta Mahapatra
- Affiliation #
- 1530087
Maharishi Vidya Mandir is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Anugul, Odisha.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Anugul (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Maharishi Vidya Mandir?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Anugul campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Receptionist band in Anugul (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
3. 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.
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 Receptionist 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 — Maharishi Vidya Mandir wants to picture you on day one.
6. 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 Receptionist brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Maharishi Vidya Mandir in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.