Librarian
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Key facts
- Role
- Librarian
- School
- Shubhodaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Dakshina Kannada
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.9L – ₹3.7L per year
- Experience
- 0–5 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
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Librarian salary in Dakshina Kannada — snapshot
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Librarian
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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
Shubhodaya Vidyalaya is hiring a Librarian in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Shubhodaya Vidyalaya, established 2003, runs as a secondary campus in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka — 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 Librarian provides day-to-day support to students, teachers, and the operations team. Hands-on, varied, and central to keeping the school clean, safe, and well-functioning. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹1.9 LPA – ₹3.7 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. Submit your application here so Shubhodaya Vidyalaya 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
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.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Dakshina Kannada), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
What questions are asked in a Librarian 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.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What qualifications are required for a Librarian?
Most Librarian roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Shubhodaya Vidyalaya
Key facts about Shubhodaya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- PRATHIBHA NEMIRAJ
- Affiliation #
- 830306
Shubhodaya Vidyalaya is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
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Interview questions & answers for Librarian
Common questions Indian schools ask for Librarian roles in Dakshina Kannada (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Shubhodaya Vidyalaya?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Dakshina Kannada 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 prepare for the demo lesson?
Plan a 20-25 minute segment aligned to the CBSE curriculum for the exact grade the school specifies. Include a clear objective, 2-3 questioning prompts, a short activity, and a closing check-for-understanding. Bring a printed lesson plan for the observer.
3. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Librarian band in Dakshina Kannada (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.
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 Librarian brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Shubhodaya Vidyalaya in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. 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".
6. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.