Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Sinai Public School
- City
- Koraput
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Office Assistant salary in Koraput — 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
at Sinai Public School
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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
Sinai Public School in Koraput, Odisha is accepting applications for a Office Assistant. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Sinai Public School, established 2018, is a secondary school in Koraput, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: the Office Assistant sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. 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 (₹2.7 LPA – ₹5.3 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sinai Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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.
What is the average Office Assistant salary in Koraput?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Office Assistant pay in Koraput varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Office Assistant job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sinai Public School
Key facts about Sinai Public School
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- KUBERA PARICHHA
- Affiliation #
- 1530432
Sinai Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Koraput, Odisha.
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Interview questions & answers for Office Assistant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Office Assistant roles in Koraput (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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 Sinai Public School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
2. 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.
3. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
4. 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".
5. Why do you want to work at Sinai Public School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Koraput campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
6. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Office Assistant band in Koraput (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.