Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Pushpa International School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
Office Assistant salary in Pune — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Office Assistant
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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
Pushpa International School in Pune, Maharashtra is accepting applications for a Office Assistant. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About Pushpa International School: a secondary institution in Pune, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2024,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.0 LPA – ₹6.1 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Pushpa International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Office Assistant interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
How do I apply for this Office Assistant vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Pushpa International School
Key facts about Pushpa International School
- Founded
- 2024
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Dr Monika Gupta
- Affiliation #
- 1131457
Pushpa International School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2024, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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Interview questions & answers for Office Assistant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Office Assistant roles in Pune (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Pushpa International School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Pune 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 Office Assistant band in Pune (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 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. 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 Pushpa International School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. 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 — Pushpa International School wants to picture you on day one.
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.