Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- St Xaviers Convent School
- City
- Kathua
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
Office Assistant salary in Kathua — 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 St Xaviers Convent 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
St Xaviers Convent School requires a Office Assistant in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. St Xaviers Convent School in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1996,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: as Office Assistant, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.3 LPA – ₹4.9 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St Xaviers Convent School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Office Assistant salary in Kathua?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Office Assistant roles in Kathua. 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.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Office Assistant job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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.
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.
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Where exactly is St Xaviers Convent School located?
The school is in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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 Kathua.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St Xaviers Convent School
Key facts about St Xaviers Convent School
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JOSHY GEORGE MATHEW
- Affiliation #
- 730032
St Xaviers Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir.
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