Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Sunrise Dwarika Academy
- City
- Deoghar
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹4.3L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2026
Office Assistant salary in Deoghar — 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 Sunrise Dwarika Academy
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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
Immediate opening: Office Assistant at Sunrise Dwarika Academy in Deoghar, Jharkhand. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Sunrise Dwarika Academy in Deoghar, Jharkhand: a senior secondary institution, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Office Assistant brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. 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. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.8 LPA – ₹4.3 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Sunrise Dwarika Academy academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Sunrise Dwarika Academy
Key facts about Sunrise Dwarika Academy
- Founded
- 1993
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ALOK KUMAR RAJHANS
- Affiliation #
- 3430262
Sunrise Dwarika Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Deoghar, Jharkhand.
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Interview questions & answers for Office Assistant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Office Assistant roles in Deoghar (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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".
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 answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Office Assistant band in Deoghar (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. What experience is most relevant to a Office Assistant role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Sunrise Dwarika Academy wants to picture you on day one.
5. 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 Sunrise Dwarika Academy in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
6. Why do you want to work at Sunrise Dwarika Academy?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Deoghar campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.