Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur
- City
- Gajapati
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹4.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
Receptionist salary in Gajapati — 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 Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Receptionist in Gajapati, Odisha at Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur, established 2017, runs as a senior secondary campus in Gajapati, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.6 LPA – ₹4.3 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 Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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.
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What is the average Receptionist salary in Gajapati?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Receptionist roles in Gajapati. 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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur
Key facts about Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DUNGU YADAVARAO
- Affiliation #
- 1520128
Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Gajapati, Odisha.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Gajapati (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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 — Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur wants to picture you on day one.
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Receptionist band in Gajapati (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. Why do you want to work at Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Gajapati campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
4. 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 Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. 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".
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.