Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- New Pragati Senior Secondary School
- City
- Jind
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹2.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
Office Assistant salary in Jind — snapshot
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Office Assistant
at New Pragati Senior Secondary School
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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
New Pragati Senior Secondary School in Jind, Haryana is inviting applications for a Office Assistant. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. New Pragati Senior Secondary School in Jind, Haryana is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: the Office Assistant sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.4 LPA – ₹2.9 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by New Pragati Senior Secondary School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Office Assistant job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
New Pragati Senior Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
New Pragati Senior Secondary School
Key facts about New Pragati Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- LAJWANTI DHILLON
- Affiliation #
- 531035
New Pragati Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Jind, Haryana.
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Interview questions & answers for Office Assistant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Office Assistant roles in Jind (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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.
2. What experience is most relevant to a Office Assistant 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 — New Pragati Senior Secondary School wants to picture you on day one.
3. 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".
4. 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".
5. 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 Office Assistant brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why New Pragati Senior Secondary School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
6. Why do you want to work at New Pragati Senior Secondary School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Jind campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.