Library Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Library Assistant
- School
- Shah-I-Hamdan
- City
- Shopian
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.8L – ₹2.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
Library Assistant salary in Shopian — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
Shah-I-Hamdan in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir is hiring a Library Assistant. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Shah-I-Hamdan in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: the Library Assistant is part of the wider support team. Essential to keeping classrooms, common areas, and shared facilities ready through the school day. Responsibilities:
- Carry out the assigned support tasks on time, every working day.
- Follow safety, hygiene, and security protocols without exception.
- Coordinate with the supervisor on the day's schedule.
- Maintain the assigned equipment/area in clean, working condition.
- Report any maintenance or safety issue on the same day. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.
- The maturity to handle the school environment with care.
- A clean track record and verifiable references.
- The fitness and discipline the role demands.
- A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹1.8 LPA – ₹2.9 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Shah-I-Hamdan instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.
How much experience do I need for this Library Assistant role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What is the average Library Assistant salary in Shopian?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Library Assistant roles in Shopian. 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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Can I negotiate the salary at Shah-I-Hamdan?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
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Key facts about Shah-I-Hamdan
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-10
- Students
- 596
- Staff
- 1
Shah-I-Hamdan is a private unaided (recognized), located in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-10. The campus serves around 596 students with a teaching and support team of about 1. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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