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Office Assistant

₹2.7L – ₹3.8L / yr2–7 yrsCloses 2 Aug 30 days left
Palakkad, Keralapart-timePosted 37d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Office Assistant
School
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam
City
Palakkad
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹2.7L – ₹3.8L per year
Experience
2–7 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
2 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Office Assistant salary in Palakkad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹2.7L
per year
Typical
₹3.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹3.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Office Assistant

at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam

30 days left

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 40+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam in Palakkad, Kerala 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. About the institution: PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam in Palakkad, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: the Office Assistant 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
  • A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
  • Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
  • Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
  • A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.7 LPA – ₹3.8 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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Do I have to work weekends?

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.

Is there a probation period?

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.

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About the school

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam

Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam

Key facts
Founded
1986
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANTHOSH KUMAR V
Affiliation #
900019
Address
OTTAPALAM PALAKKAD DIST KERALA, Ottapalam, Palakkad, Kerala, 679103

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Palakkad, Kerala.

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