Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- S.J.M Residential School
- City
- Chitradurga
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 60+ years.
Job description
Overview
S.J.M Residential School is recruiting a Office Assistant in Chitradurga, Karnataka. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. S.J.M Residential School in Chitradurga, Karnataka functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1966,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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 (₹3.0 LPA – ₹6.2 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 here so S.J.M Residential School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What questions are asked in a Office Assistant 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 Office Assistant roles in Chitradurga.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
S.J.M Residential School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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Key facts about S.J.M Residential School
- Founded
- 1966
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The SJM Vidyapeetha was established in the year 1966 by his Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Mallikarjuna Murugharajendra Mahaswamiji, for providing the facilities for education in different parts of Karnataka state. Today, the SJM Vidyapeetha has grown to its full extent with the co-operation of the public and philanthropists. It is running well established pioneer educational institutions like S J M Residential school, S J M English Medium High School , S.J.M. Institute of Technology, Basaveshwara Medical College, Basaveshwara High-Tech Hospital, S.J.M. Dental College, Polytechnics, Nursing Schools, Pharmacy College, several first grade colleges, hundreds of elementary educational schools and hostels for both boys as well as girls.
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